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Two separate mirrored medicine cabinets are suspended above the dual vanity in this windowed alcove. There’s an Ideas Book all about vanities on myTrends.
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Architect Linda Brettler mixed colorful tiles with a bird-patterned wallpaper in this small bathroom. Go to myTrends to find more great ideas from this designer.
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With many homeowners wanting their new bathroom to be a haven of peace and quiet, a spa-like aesthetic is often high on the design agenda. The emphasis is increasingly on texture over color, for a more soothing effect. Such was the case with this serene bathroom by Diane Taitt, managing principal of De Space Designs. With the existing bathroom stripped out and extra space gained from a linen closet, the designer showed the owners some image boards to give them a feel for the new design. “They had initially wanted a Caribbean connection, and strong, bold colors. Instead, I
suggested we use a more restful palette, adding interest through texture, surface finishes and by manipulating wall planes for a 3-D effect. “They went with this concept and a simple, understated palette, informed by geometric forms, texture, and surface finish.” To this end, the designer introduced several interlocking planes and niches that form an abstract, textural composition. Some elements are practical, such as the ledge on the side of the tub that conceals plumbing and acts as a seat. Complementing the sculpted millwork, the bathroom has a modern palette of gray, silver,
Preceding pages and these pages: An understated, contemporary palette of gray, silver and white gives this bathroom a restful air, while an emphasis on texture and geometric form brings visual interest. The owners’ Caribbean background is reflected in a mural of palm trees created in honed and matt-finish tiles, and in the blues and greens of the mosaic tile backsplash.
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Above: The walls of the bathroom have the look of plaster, created by applying the paint in a criss-cross motion. Classic subway tiles in a large format have been used to create the tub surround and ledge. This continues the play between traditional and modern elements seen throughout the space. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Maxine Schnitzer
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and white. Large-format tiles behind the tub are etched in a palm frond pattern and the sea is evoked in the blue-green mosaics behind the vanity – both nods to the owners’ heritage. “Texture and pattern are everywhere in this bathroom,” says Taitt. “The walls are handpainted with crisscross brush strokes to create the look of plaster, and the subway tiles around the tub are in an unusual large format, bridging the gap between traditional and modern. A band of reflective silver mosaic tiles runs into the niche behind the bath, connecting with the colorful tiles opposite.”
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The shower and toilet had to remain in the same place due to plumbing constraints. To give the alcoves privacy but also add their volume to the greater space, a patterned glass privacy wall partially screens both areas. The borrowed space allowed room for the elongated double vanity. Together with the floor tiles, this furniture-like wood cabinet helps ground the mainly pale-colored bathroom. More images of this kitchen 44206 at trendsideas.com
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Above and far left: A patterned glass privacy wall screens the shower and toilet spaces from the main area of the bathroom. The designer took inspiration for the loop pattern from an abstracted infinity symbol. Left: As with the bathroom, the shower area includes feature tile surfaces, built-in seating and a wall niche with mosaic tiles.
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Change of scene This new bathroom in a loft-style apartment in an historic building transforms the look of the room – in more ways than one
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A remodeling project is a great way to inject new life into a bathroom, but it isn’t just new fixtures and surfaces that are transforming this bathroom in a loft-style apartment. Owners Judy Mortrude and Steve Mahon also wanted to introduce chromatherapy to the shower, so they can choose a lighting color that best suits their mood. Architect John Idstrom
of Partners 4 Design says the original bathroom had been built by the developer when the apartments were first introduced to the historic building. “It was a rather ordinary room. The owners wanted a bathroom that would better suit their needs and the aesthetics of their home interior, which is modern. They have several items of furniture that are design classics.�
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Above left: Matching his-and-hers cantilevered vanities bring a crisp, contemporary look to this remodeled bathroom in a loft-style apartment. Above: A large mirrored cabinet between the vanities provides additional storage. The mirrors above the vanities disguise medicine cabinets with doors that slide up. Far left and left: The original bathroom had a dated look that was not in keeping with the apartment.
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Top and above: Red, green, blue – the shower offers chromatherapy, with LED lighting that changes color as desired. The lights can be set to change color automatically in rotation, or to stay on a single color. The shower also features body sprays as well as a rain showerhead. The sprays are angled so there is no need for glass walls.
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Idstrom says the starting point for the design was the flooring featuring traditional black, gray and white tiles. “These were the first things to be chosen – nothing else was locked in, although we needed to put the plumbing in much the same place.” Creating a more spacious look was also important. To this end, two cantilevered Robern vanity units were specified,
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rather than a floor-based cabinet. These feature white Corian tops with recessed detailing that complements the white and gray floor tiles. The vanities are teamed with matching Robern pendant lights that are suspended in front of two large mirrored medicine cabinets. The fronts of these cabinets slide up to reveal the storage behind. “We replaced the built-in
bath with a freestanding tub that opens up the room visually,” says Idstrom. “We placed this at right angles to the vanities, rather than in-line like the original bath.” The new shower features colored LED lighting set within a recessed panel. The lighting color can be changed to create different mood settings. The sandblasted glass door to the windowless bathroom
allows light to flow in both directions, with the colored LED lighting bringing a touch of drama to the bedroom. Both the shower and the toilet area tucked around the corner have a different tile floor. Here larger marble tiles define the separate spaces.
Above and left: The different colored settings vary the mood in the bathroom. Standard bathroom lighting is also an option. Far left: Tucked around the corner, the toilet is out of sight of the entry. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Tropical retreat Despite its position in the heart of a large city, this house is all about escapism, particularly the master suite, which sits like an eyrie amid the treetops When architects set out to create a private retreat, there is always one part of the house where the idea really comes into its own, and that’s the master suite. In designing a home for his own family, architect Leong Yew Kooi of GSD Architect has ensured the master suite also epitomizes all his ideas about passive design and sustainability. Leong says that in designing the house he took his cue from nature and tradition. “The landscaping around the house is like a forest cocoon,” he says. “It mimics the wild profusion of a tropical forest, with shrubs, trees
and creepers. Much like a traditional Malaysian kampong house, this helps to lower the ambient temperature through evaporation and transpiration, which provides a passive cooling system for the house through cross ventilation.” Lush tropical planting is an integral part of the suite on the top level of the three-story house – much of the planting is in an area that forms an open courtyard terrace right in the middle of the suite. Here, Leong has positioned a luxurious Jacuzzi that is open to the elements. Slatted wood screens at the side and overhead provide shade, privacy and support for vines.
Facing page: The master suite on the top level of this house opens to a landscaped terrace complete with a Jacuzzi with its own sheer descent water feature. A wooden screen shields the terrace from view, and supports much of the greenery. Above: Entire glass walls in the master bedroom can be opened so the bedroom is at one with the outdoors. Designed as a retreat, the bedroom has its own seating area and a television.
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Above right: Glass walls allow a view right through the suite, from end to end. The toilet room is positioned near the middle, close to the shower. Facing page: A freestanding, doublesided vanity unit appears suspended within the bathroom. A large ceiling fan helps with the cross ventilation, which is one of the key ways the home is cooled. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Lin Ho
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The terrace with the Jacuzzi effectively separates the bedroom and the bathroom, while creating a linking device, thanks to extra-large sliding glass doors. The master bedroom can be opened right up to the outdoors on three sides. Similarly the shower is behind a large glass door that can be opened up to the Jacuzzi terrace to reinforce the sense of bathing outdoors. “The glass doors allow light to penetrate right into the space,” says Leong. “And the visual clarity creates an interplay between interior and exterior – it brings the forest garden into the bedroom. The rooms are transformed
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into open terraces when the doors are opened, blurring the line between inside and out.” resource list & images 46079 at trendsideas.com see more by this architect gsd at trendsideas.com see a video of this project 40803 at trendsideas.com
Charm in simplicity Forgo the fussy in favor of the minimal. That’s exactly what Gessi has done with the new Fascino collection, which brings an urban vibe to the bath environment
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True style aficionados have always known there is more real charm in perfect simplicity than in fussy, overdone design. Gessi is a manufacturer that has long recognized this. The company believes a touch of simple charm and elegance in your bathroom is not only calming, but also enriching – it can contribute to a feeling of wellness. With this in mind, Gessi
has released the new Fascino collection of coordinated bath products. This range melds the allure of refined architectural lines with high functionality. Larry Allen Gessi North America, Inc CEO and managing director says Gessi has stayed true to its signature style of minimalism to create a fresh, urban look best described as modern-traditional. “The mystique of Fascino
lies with its balanced blend of good taste and distinctive design,” he says. “It is a graceful addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.” The collection includes a console, wall-hung and pedestal sinks, bath faucets, tubs, and accessories, such as towel bars, soap and lotion dispensers, soap holders and tables. Sinks and tubs are made from white ceramic and
Cristalplant, a solid surfacing material from Italy. Faucets are solid brass, and are available in many different finishes. For more information and details of your nearest supplier, contact Gessi North America, Inc. Email: lallen@gessi.com. Website: www.gessi.com save & share 44952 at trendsideas.com
Facing page and above left: Pared-down simplicity can bring charm and a modern-meetstraditional vibe to bathrooms. Gessi’s new Fascino collection of sinks, tubs, faucets and convenient tables accomplishes just that. Top and above: Gessi’s Fascino solid brass faucets are available in a variety of finishes, including chrome, brushed nickel, polished nickel PVD, polished gold, black metal PVD and copper PVD.
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Inside out Large sliders open up this contemporary master bathroom, so it is at one with the great outdoors It’s common to see living areas designed to blur the line between inside and out – less so a bathroom. But the large sliders in this master bathroom do just that, opening up the space to the immediate landscape and the view beyond. Architect Zoltan Pali says it is all part of a move to create a very calming, tranquil retreat. “I always believe everything in a bathroom should work to calm the space,” he says. “Here, there are many elements that help achieve this, including the soft gray tone of the marble that features on the freestanding wall and elevated floor platform.” At the same time, however, Pali says it was important to avoid a bland look. “For this reason, we introduced texture to the long wall that runs along the rear of the room. This features an Ann Sacks tile with a raised circular motif.” The shape of the motif also helps to balance the strong, linear look of the bathroom, which features a square-edged freestanding tub that sits on a bed of pebbles. The tub forms the centerpiece of the bathroom, and is positioned to maximize the view for the owners. The glass-walled shower is also placed so the owners can enjoy the view. The fittings are attached to the solid, freestanding wall that divides the bathing and vanity areas. A long, cantilevered marble bench seat runs right along the rear wall, sliding through the glass wall of the shower to enhance a sense of connection. The vanity is cantilevered off the opposite side of the center wall. In keeping with the sleek, contemporary design of the rest of the house, this features a minimalist marble wading sink with modern faucets. A bank of reflective cabinets provides ample storage. Resources and information 43980 at trendsideas.com
Left: A freestanding marble tub sits on an elevated marble floor platform in this master bathroom designed by architect Zoltan Pali. A pebble bed imparts a Zen-like feel, enhancing the calm serenity of the space. Above: Other key features include a wall of textural tiles, and a contemporary marble wading basin. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Bruce Damonte
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Private eyrie Perched high above a lake on a wooded lot, this Mid-century Modern house boasts a new master suite that maximizes the picturesque location Above and facing page: This new master suite, built within an addition to a 1950s house, was designed to make the most of a leafy outlook and lake view. His-and-hers mirrored medicine cabinets are suspended in front of the large windows. The mirrors feature Ralph Lauren 50s-style light fixtures. There is also a television within a side mirror. Right: In the bedroom, full-height windows create a seamless connection with the outdoors.
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Houses built in the 1950s may be great examples of the Mid-century Modern style, but they don’t always provide modern convenience, or make the most of a spectacular view. This 1950s home was a good example of the genre, but the owners could see there were ways it could be improved with an addition to house a new master suite. The couple commissioned
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architect Jim Fraerman of Fraerman Associates Architecture, Inc to design the addition, which positions the suite on the upper level of the twostory house – the same level as the living areas. “This was the best way to take advantage of the beautiful view of the ravine and lake,” Fraerman says. “And because the site is forested, it is extremely private.”
Above: Reflective surfaces were specified to create a tranquil, lightfilled bathroom. The walls, tub surround and flooring feature a white marble with subtle veining. Matching marble mosaics line the niche above the faucets. Doors either side of the make-up area, on the right, lead to separate his-and-hers toilet rooms and closets. The glossy 3-D look of the vanity cabinetry was created by the Nuvacor polymer surfacing material.
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To get the most benefit from the view, the bathroom is a long room, designed to provide a sightline from the bedroom right through the room and out a window to the trees beyond. The vanity cabinetry is placed against the outside wall, with two separate mirrored medicine cabinets suspended in front of the windows. With a mirror over a make-up area
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on the opposite side, and two side mirrors, the leafy outlook is reflected over and over. “The mirrors, along with the reflective surfaces, capture the trees and the view, and make for this continual play of light,” says Fraerman. “This gives the whole suite a very clean, bright atmosphere.” The reflective surfaces include gray quartzite vanity tops, white marble walls and
flooring, and white cabinets in Nuvacor – a polymer surfacing material that provides added visual depth. “As well, the sinks have an etched glass surface that looks quite different from porcelain,” says the architect. “This creates an additional level of translucency.” The bathroom incorporates separate his-and-hers closets – the two entries are positioned
either side of the make-up area. There are also two separate toilet rooms off these entries. The shower, at the far end of the bathroom, has a flush entry. It also features a bench seat that extends through the glass to form a ledge below the window. resources & information 44536 at trendsideas.com
Above: The subtle gray and white color palette echoes the tones in the bedroom, providing visual continuity. Far left and left: A long bench seat appears to slide through the glass wall of the shower, where it forms a ledge below the window at the end of the room. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Eric Hausman
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smaller spaces
Well formed Imaginative choices of materials and the clever use of space ensure these bathrooms achieve maximum impact
Double vision These bathrooms in the same condominium have different looks – one in tune with the building’s 1920s era, the other a little more upbeat Older apartments may have refined public spaces, but bathrooms tend to be rather more modest. Luckily there are several ways to give them a feeling of space. These smaller bathrooms in a 1920s condominium are a case in point, says architect Alan Berman of Archetype. “The original master bath only had a tub, basin and toilet but we were able to borrow
space from the hall to create a more functional, user-friendly bathing space.” Berman reworked the now wider room to be more in line with a classic pre-WWII look, with a dash of modernity. “Large-format marble tiles were introduced on the walls, and shower stall – this allowed us to avoid too much grouting. The tub surround, vanity top and floor are also in this richly
veined stone. A pillow of mosaic tiles inlaid beside the tub breaks up the expanse of floor and adds a little luxury. “We chose the two lever faucets on the vanity for their ’20s feel,” says Berman. “The dado rail also fits with the era.” The extra space allowed for the addition of a glass-fronted shower stall. This has a rainhead shower, four wall sprays and a fold-up seat.
Preceding pages and facing page: This master bathroom reflects the refined aesthetics of the 1920s, when the condominium was built. The sash windows were retained for their period charm, and the colors are also reminiscent of the era. Large-format marble tiles, a dado rail and classic tapware all extend the look. Above: Walls in the master bedroom are painted in the same tones as the bathroom, but have more prominent mouldings.
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“The other bathroom is self-contained, so we decided to give it a more modern look,” says Berman. The floor, some walls, and the vanity top are in the same Carrara marble as the master bathroom. However, here the wall behind the vanity and the shower stall are in a black, white and gray honed mosaic glass tile, offering warmth and character. The addition of the
bold horizontal tilework gives the bathroom the illusion of greater space.” “We also gave the shower a built-in ceiling – this was a way to include task lights when the tower’s concrete construction leaves no recess for wiring.” A clean-lined vanity top, tapware and floor sills were chosen for this room. “The glass vessel basin is another modern inclusion,
although freestanding basins do have an historical design precedent,” says Berman. “I designed the vanity to be low, to compensate for the height of the bowl. “A sculptural pendant light fitting adds to this bathroom’s unexpected, bold aesthetic.” resources & information 43759 at trendsideas.com
Facing page and above: The vibrant horizontal tiles line the shower and a wall of the bathroom. A recessed soap and shampoo niche maximizes usable space. Above left: The second bathroom has Art Deco tapware, a freestanding basin and clean-lined countertop. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Sense of craftsmanship These bathrooms, in one apartment, reflect a wealth of detail, calling to mind the hand-worked interiors of the American Arts and Crafts movement
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Inspiration for a bathroom design can come from all kinds of sources – even furniture can be a starting point. These bathrooms in a 1960s high-rise are a perfect example. The owners had downsized from a large Craftsman-style home and thought they would need to get rid of their furniture, as it wouldn’t be in keeping with the new interiors, says architect and designer Edward Kaplan. “I suggested an alternative approach – to remodel all the interiors in an eclectic style that would integrate their much-loved furniture so it would work in the new modern setting.”
In pursuit of this aesthetic, both these bathrooms feature intricate tile and millwork designs. The main bathroom (on these pages) also has a classic subway tile on the walls, with a contrasting inlaid band of small tiles. This runs around the wall and into the shower and soap niche, drawing the long, narrow room together. “To maintain privacy for the toilet and break up the space, we kept the blade wall between the vanity and shower area and designed a millwork cabinet at the entry to the bathroom. “We also had to allow for wheelchair access, which is the reason for the floating vanities.”
Facing page: Divide and rule – this bathroom by architect and designer Ed Kaplan features a blade wall on the vanity that brings privacy for the toilet and breaks up the flow of the room to make it look larger. Above left: Detailed tile work creates visual interest and a Craftsman look that ties in with furniture in other rooms. Both bathrooms are designed to accommodate wheelchairs and include sturdy grab bars.
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“We took the same approach in the guest bathroom but with different tiles. Here large vertical tiles on the lower half of the wall are capped with a band of smaller tiles with the same proportions, like a dado rail. The stick shape of these tiles also brings a light Asian influence to the design,” says Kaplan. Contrasting and complementing this look, tiny mosaics form the rear wall and floor of the shower. These are continued on the floor of the bathroom and the vanity backsplash. The smaller tiles naturally require a lot of grouting which offers a safe, slip-free surface underfoot.
Tiling above and below the vanity gives the impression of a continuous flow of mosaics all the way behind it. “The millwork on the vanity wraps up across the ceiling, creating a self-contained unit. The hammered copper sink is another artisanal touch, and adds a note of luxury. With open space underneath, we chose a bottle trap drain as the most attractive option,” Kaplan says. Resources and information 44519 at trendsideas.com
These pages: The guest bathroom also celebrates an artisanal look through its various tiled surfaces. Millwork that wraps up one side of the vanity and over the ceiling gives the impression of handcrafting. For the same reason, the mosaic tiles extend down the wall, across the floor and into the shower. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Mitchell Shenker
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With a little imagination Even a small bathroom can pack a lot of punch when bold forms and innovative materials are teamed with an interesting color palette
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Good bathroom design is not dependent on size – it’s about making the best of the space. And often it’s the small bathrooms that inspire the most interesting design responses. The bathrooms on these pages were both designed by architect Linda Brettler, who is passionate about using tiles in innovative ways to make a strong design statement. For the bathroom shown above, a sculptural stone sink provided the starting point. “There was a lot to squeeze into a small space with this bathroom,” says Brettler. “So everything was chosen to ensure the space would not
look too enclosed. The vanity, for example, is open, with wood shelving in quartersawn oak. And we placed a towel rail on the front, as there was a limited amount of wall space.” Visual continuity is provided by matching overhead shelving, which appears to slide through into the custom medicine cabinet. Decorative purple-toned mosaic tiles, chosen to complement the stone sink, wrap around the room, alongside larger glass tiles. They also form a vertical band on one wall. To further link the two spaces, the bench seat in the shower extends right through the glass wall.
Facing page: A sculptural stone sink from Altmans forms the centerpiece in this small bathroom designed by architect Linda Brettler. To maximize the space, the vanity is open beneath the sink, and the towel rail is positioned on the front. Above: Glass wall tiles help to bounce light around the room, enhancing the sense of space. These are teamed with small mosaics. The flooring features stone tiles with a distinctive striated patterning.
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The second bathroom, shown on these pages, is in the architect’s own home. Brettler says the inexpensive blue porcelain tiles were the impetus for this design. These have the appearance of small mosaics, but are actually 12in by 12in tiles. “To add even more oomph, I introduced a white valance over the tub, and had a fountain installed on the wall outside, which makes for a pleasant outlook.” Brettler added green tiles to the floor that are in keeping with the Art Deco look of the rest of the interior in the 1920s house.
“I also discovered a perfect wallpaper with little birds that pick up the colors in the bathroom, and links to the warm red of the wall in the adjoining vestibule. The shower curtain features a similar, but not identical pattern.” For a finishing touch, the architect found a vintage bird cage and had this transformed into a light fixture that has become a talking point for guests. More images of this kitchen 44388 at trendsideas.com
Facing page: A whimsical wallpaper patterned with colorful birds catches the eye in this small bathroom in the architect’s own house. The bathroom also has a vintage bird cage light. Above: The colors in the wallpaper provide a visual link to the tiles in the bathroom, and a red wall in the vestibule. The hat rack once adorned the wall outside a schoolroom. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Tim Maloney
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use of materials
Look twice All the bathrooms on these pages demand a second look – their designers have provided novel uses for traditional materials
Puttin’ on the Ritz Everything about this master suite, from the ornate furnishings to the antique-style cast-iron bathtub, references a more glamorous era When you enter a suite in a five-star hotel, you close the door on the world outside and walk into a private sanctuary. That is precisely the feeling created by this master suite in a new display home built by Oswald Homes. At more than 8500sq ft, the house itself is grand, and the master bedroom has similar proportions – it is large enough to boast a seating area. But the pièce de résistance is the view through wide doors to the bathroom featuring a large antiquestyle clawfoot tub on a raised plinth.
A tiled floor with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern laid on the diagonal serves to lead the eye directly to the tub, which is also dramatic in black and white. The look is not severe, however – the white marble tiles have gray veining that helps to soften the look. With character all important, the design team chose to line all the walls with Bianco Carrara marble tiles – the same marble that features on the plinth. This provides a strong visual continuity and conveys an old-world aesthetic.
Preceding pages: Although this bathroom features a limited palette of materials, it has plenty of glamour, thanks to the dramatic positioning of an antique-style clawfoot bathtub on a marble plinth. Facing page: All the walls, including the shower niche, are lined with Bianco Carrara marble tiles, which provide textural character. Above: The colors in the master bedroom – black, gold and silver – set the tone for the bathroom beyond. Regency-style wallpaper, a dramatic area rug and a wide opening to the bathroom are distinctive features of the suite.
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Future reference Protecting the natural environment is a priority for bathroom specialist Lacava – products and furniture are designed to last
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Concern for the environment influences many decisions we make today, including what products we buy for our homes. Lacava is a bathroomware company that places a special emphasis on sustainability, while simultaneously staying at the forefront of design trends. The company says it recognizes the importance of preserving our fragile natural environment for future generations. Consequently, Lacava high-quality furniture is made from renewable resources, such as natural wood, with the least
amount of processing possible. Durable materials and parts ensure the furniture will be enjoyed for many years to come. The need for water preservation has also influenced the design of Lacava faucets, which have low-flow pressure compensating aerators. Showerheads have flow regulators, and toilets come with dual-flush actuators. Three key collections turning heads are Libera, Prisma and Eleganza. Libera vanities combine sleek good looks with accessibility and high functionality. As
the name suggests, the Prisma collection mimics that angles and light of a prism to create vanities with a modern, urban look. And the Eleganza line of faucets, mixers and accessories in polished chrome emanates a sense of power and reliability. For more information, contact Lacava, Chicago, IL, phone 888 522 2823. Email: info@lacava.com. Web: www.lacava.com save & share 44950 at trendsideas.com
Facing page: The Prisma collection of natural cherry vanities from Lacava reflects the company’s Italian origins. Sharp angles and clean lines give the collection a modern, urban look. Top: Marble vanity tops with integrated basins are a feature of the Libera collection. Above left: Eleganza faucets in polished chrome have clean, geometric lines. Above: This Eleganza showerhead reinforces the crisp look of this new collection from Lacava.
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Personal expression There are no rules when it comes to the aesthetics of bathroom design. Every project is an individual design response, says architect Linda Brettler Above: Architect Linda Brettler’s work is defined by the innovative use of tiles. The architect, who designed all the bathrooms on these pages, specified a sea-green mosaic mix for the accent wall in this bathroom. The vanity features mirrored motifs of the family crest on the doors. Facing page: Powder rooms provide an opportunity to be a little more adventurous. This Moorish powder room in the architect’s own home, includes a Gothic carved niche.
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Many homeowners don’t hesitate to call in a designer because they believe their bathroom is looking a little dated. But the solution isn’t always to follow the latest trends, because these too will date – often sooner rather than later. Architect Linda Brettler takes a different approach to her work. She prefers to design bathrooms that respond uniquely to her clients’ wishes and the architectural style of a house. And her signature is easy to spot – it’s the innovative tile work that defines all her projects. “Bathrooms provide an opportunity to do something really interesting with tiles,” Brettler
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says. “Using tiles of a different scale, for example, is always effective. The size of the tiles, and the way they are laid, is also important. I have even used as many as 20 different tiles in a single master bathroom, but they all work together.” Brettler ensures every project is different. She does not like to repeat a look, and even prefers bathrooms in the same home to stand alone. “A home is such an individual thing. I try not to even use the same tile in another bathroom. This way, every bathroom in the same home has its own personality, yet they can still come together as a whole.”
Above: The family bathroom in architect Linda Brettler’s own home has a classic ’30s feel, which is in keeping with the era of the house. The flooring features hexagonal tiles in powder blue and white, with a matching border. A custom-designed tile frieze featuring sea dragons forms a dado line around the top of the blue wall tiles. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Tim Maloney
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The architect says the word “fashionable” has no place in her work. “I stay away from looks and products that will date, including pricey, intricate laser-cut tiles. I want the bathrooms I design to still look good in 10 to 20 years. It should be impossible to tell when they were designed.” Brettler says there is now a great variety of tiles at all price points to cover all budgets. And the enormous range is encouraging, although it can be overwhelming. “I often get clients to choose one particular tile they love, and use this as a starting point.”
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The architect’s work is also defined by the attention to detail that characterizes every project. This applies to the craftsmanship, as well as the design. Trims and corner pieces are always precisely executed. “A good finish is essential. Bathrooms are subject to a lot of wear and tear, and need to be as low maintenance as possible,” she says. “This determines every part of the design, from containing splashes from the shower to the position of the towel rails and meeting storage requirements. Most families require plenty of storage in a bathroom.”
For this reason, many of Brettler’s projects feature custom mirrored medicine cabinets. The architect will also customize other fixtures and fittings to get the right look. In the blue bathroom shown on these pages, for example, the vanity sink is supported by a custom chrome metal base that evokes bathrooms from the ’30s. “Every detail, from the tiles to the lights and fixtures, needs to work with the overall style.” resource list 44440 at trendsideas.com
Above: A double Ikea sink sits on a custom polished chrome metal base that provides a towel rail. The architect added recessed mirrored medicine cabinets to the walls on either side of the vanity. Left: Mouldings and window frames are painted in the same shade of blue. A tiled mural of Spanish ships is another decorative touch. This re-creates a similar mural in the architect’s former home.
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Roaring twenties Both formal and playful, this large master suite draws on two design styles
Right: Looking like a set from a Hollywood movie, this bathroom by architect Richard Landry and designer Joan Behnke has a dramatic Art Deco sensibility. The mosaic pattern was designed by Landry and Behnke based on a skirt by fashion designer Carolina Herrera. In turn, the eye-catching pattern of the skylight was influenced by the floor mosaic. The sconces were sourced during a trip to Paris by Landry, Behnke and the owners.
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Private and removed, the master suite brings the opportunity for a design that departs from a home’s broader aesthetic. But if the overall look is luxurious and refined, then continuing it here is a logical step. This upstairs suite forms part of a house by architect Richard Landry with interiors by designer Joan Behnke. While the owners loved the Art Deco style, local guidelines required an Italianate exterior. In response, Landry created a home that has Italian facades and interiors that call to mind the Roaring Twenties. Touches of Italian detailing also made their way inside. “The master bedroom and bathing space extend the Art Deco feel,” says Landry. “In the bathroom, mosaic patterns on the floor and in the shower stall celebrate the style’s signature geometric circles and lines. The scalloped tub surround is also in keeping, but the most dramatic touch is the swirling skylight, highlighted by cove lighting. Joan and I based our design of this feature on the mosaic patterns. “The paneling is a blend of the Art Deco and Italianate styles and brings a sense of formality.” In the bedroom, the scalloped ceiling echoes the bathtub surround, and a Donghia chandelier draws the eye up to this feature. The formal wall panels are complemented by luxurious floor-to-ceiling Schumacher drapes. Designed with a gold Bergamo contrasting edge, these further accentuate the room’s height. Most furniture pieces were custom designed by the architect or designer to further the room’s lavish appeal. For example, the headboard, upholstered in Rose Tarlow leather, was created by Behnke. Even the HVAC grille tucked up in the ceiling was inspired by old door hardware seen by Landry on a trip to France. The bedroom seamlessly integrates modern functionality, too – a cabinet at the foot of the bed holds a pop-up television that can be raised and lowered at the touch of a button.
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Right: Custom design gives this master suite a lavish feel. The lounge chairs were designed by Behnke, as were the cabinetry and nightstands. The cabinet at the foot of the bed holds a television. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Erhard Pfeiffer resource list at 34543 at trendsideas.com
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All that glitters Sparkling gold tiles, crystal sconces and black walls bring a touch of drama to this glamorous powder room
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Powder rooms provide a great opportunity to be a little adventurous with your decor, while creating an inviting, fun space for guests. And that’s precisely what the architect and owners of this new house did. Architect Henry Lin of PTG Architecture says they chose to clad the powder room in black tiles to provide a very dramatic look. The tiles on the walls
around the vanity resemble mosaics that catch the light to enhance the glamorous feel. “These tiles are very large, so while they create the same sparkle as mosaics, there is less grouting to interfere with the overall effect.” A chunky, highly polished Star Galaxy granite vanity top, which is flecked with gold, also reflects the light. This is contrasted with a sleek, white
Villeroy & Boch basin that has a contemporary, organic form. The lacquered cabinetry is also clean-lined, with negative detailing and recessed pulls to maintain a streamlined look. “The drama is reinforced by Swarovski crystal sconces positioned either side of a large recessed mirror, which we framed with gold,” says Lin. “This border is framed, in turn, by sparkling gold tiles
Facing page and above: Textural black tiles enhance the glittering look of this powder room in a new house designed by architect Henry Lin. The gold tiles framing the recessed mirror are a similar style. These are illuminated by LED lighting around the mirror. The vanity top is a highly polished, gold-flecked granite. Left: The toilet area is tucked away behind the vanity wall.
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Above: The wall tiles lining the toilet area in the powder room are a matte black. They feature a wave pattern reminiscent of rippling water. Above right: A sauna room adjoins the powder room. This is lined with cedar, both inside and out. LED uplighting enhances the intimate ambiance of the space. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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that line the recess. These tiles are similar to the black ones on the surrounding walls. But we calmed down the look by introducing a smooth black granite edge to the niche.� The toilet area of the powder room, behind the vanity, features a matte black wall tile that has a distinctive wave pattern. This references the rippling water of the sea beyond the clifftop house.
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“We chose a matte surface for these tiles so the texture would be more pronounced with the natural light streaming through the window,� says the architect. This part of the room has an electronic toilet with bidet, and a urinal. There is also a sauna room adjoining the powder room. This is fully lined with cedar, and features LED lighting.
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Well co-ordinated When updating your bathroom, planning the material and color palette is about creating visual continuity while still giving the space its own identity
Twist on tradition Subtly patterned tiles and wallpapers are teamed with modern fittings in these co-ordinated bathrooms Finding design inspiration for bathrooms isn’t always straightforward, but recognizing the need to provide visual continuity is a start. When designer Natalie Du Bois of Du Bois Design set out to remodel three bathrooms and a powder room in this 1930s home, she was helped by the color palette of the kitchen, which she had redesigned. “The owners loved the way the soft gray and dark charcoal tones in the kitchen suited the era of the house and decided they would like to continue these in the bathrooms,” the designer says. “But it was also important to give each room its own identity, so there needed to be points of difference.” Du Bois introduced similar custom vanities to each main bathroom, which are reminiscent of traditional painted wood washstands, albeit with modern fittings. All the vanities have marble tops that have been sealed with a resin. “In the master ensuite the vanity is painted in a soft champagne color, while the guest bathroom vanity is in lemongrass, and the family bathroom vanity is charcoal. These shades also feature elsewhere in each bathroom.” The designer added patterned wallpapers to the guest and family bathrooms, in soft tones of silver and lemongrass, and silver and white. Walls below the dado line feature white tiles with a delicate silver stripe. “In contrast, walls in the larger master ensuite bathroom are tiled with extra-large 13in x 26in tiles that have a floral mosaic pattern. The tiles are iridescent – the sparkle is amplified by a series of LED lights along the ceiling perimeter. The only wallpaper featuring in this bathroom is the dark charcoal wall behind the mirrored cabinet.” All the rooms have black floor tiles with textural irregularities. These provide a slight undulating, velvety feel underfoot – underfloor heating enhances the sense of luxury.
Preceding pages and left: All the bathrooms in this renovated home are decorated in shades of soft gray and black. In the master bathroom, the walls feature large tiles that have an iridescent floral mosaic pattern. The medicine cabinet has mirrors on both sides of the doors. With outlets inside the cabinet, the owners can shave and use hairdryers with the doors open. Above: Niches in the shower wall accommodate toiletries.
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Facing page and left: The vanity in the guest bathroom is painted a soft lemongrass color to match the wallpaper. The custom mirror has a distressed finish in black with silver accents. Top left: Dark charcoal features in the family bathroom. The custom mirror in this room is distressed silver with black accents. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Polished refinement High-quality faucets don’t have to compromise your budget – aesthetics, functionality and value come together in the Exquisite Collection by Kraus It’s the attention to detail that can make all the difference to your daily routine. Beautiful faucets that work perfectly are a good example. Kraus, a leading faucet manufacturer, understands the importance of high-quality components, good looks and durable construction. The company also believes that high-end faucets should not break the budget.
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The Exquisite Collection of faucets by Kraus was designed to make quality and style accessible to a wide audience. The company recently added new models in a range of designs, from classic to contemporary, to address the need for style versatility. “The sleek lines of the Aplos and Novus faucets provide an easy way to modernize traditional decor, or bridge the
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gap between transitional and modern,” a spokesperson says. “Solinder is another option. This is a classically inspired design with transitional detailing for added style flexibility.” By offering models in vessel, basin and three-hole widespread configurations, the Exquisite Collection provides options for a variety of applications. Ventus, one of the most popular faucets in the
collection, has been updated to include a new three-hole widespread model. This addresses the demand for a traditional configuration that can be easily retrofitted. As with all Kraus bathroom faucets, the new Exquisite Collection models can be customized with Kraus’ signature flawless finish. Chrome creates a look of polished refinement with a
modern edge, while the soft glow of brushed nickel allows traditional style elements to shine. Oil-rubbed bronze – a unique matte black color – provides a hint of vintage flair. For further information on Kraus, phone 1800 775 0703. Website: www.kraususa.com.
Facing page and above left: Leading faucet manufacturer Kraus continues to refine its Exquisite Collection. The Kraus Ventus faucet is now available as a three-hole widespread model. Top, above and left: Other faucets in the collection include Solinder (top), shown here in oil-rubbed bronze, Aplos (above) in polished chrome, and Novus (left) in polished chrome.
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Softly spoken The remodeling of this master bathroom reflects a gentle touch – the beauty comes from its simplicity and coordinated palette
Preceding pages: A long dark mahogany vanity provides plenty of counter space in this remodeled master bathroom. Architect Jim Rill teamed the wood with white marble and limestone-colored floor tiles. Above: The existing window in the bathroom was lowered and the tub positioned beneath it to create a dramatic centerpiece. The mouldings and paneling on the walls and ceiling mimic those found elsewhere in the traditionally styled house.
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Lifestyles, like fashions, change over many decades – a bathroom that may have suited a house in the 1980s can be outdated and quite ineffective for modern living. This new bathroom, in a traditional brick house built in the ’80s, replaces a bathroom the owners described as “inefficient”. Architect Jim Rill of Rill Architects says the original bathroom was large, but awkward and inefficient, with a corner tub, a toilet next to the tub, and two sinks, one of which was in a closet. “The space was not maximized,” Rill says. “We were able to gain a little space from a closet in an adjoining bedroom, and completely rearrange the bathroom to make it much simpler and more effective.” Rill lowered the window in the bathroom, and centered a new tub beneath it, so the owners can enjoy the leafy outlook while bathing. He positioned the toilet room to the left of the tub and the steam shower to the right, adding internal windows to both these rooms. “The windows fill these rooms with natural light,” the architect says. “The owners can even enjoy the view while having a shower.” Rill says the bathroom is also defined by decorative paneled elements on the walls, ceiling and tub surround. Even the doors are treated as panels, in either glass or wood. “The detailing on the dark mahogany vanity cabinetry matches the millwork, which helps to unify the entire room.” Additional textural play is provided by porcelain tiles in similar shades of limestone, but in different sizes and formats. “Mosaics feature on the floor, bench seat and ceiling of the shower, making an interesting visual contrast to the long wall tiles and the large floor tiles in the bathroom,” says Rill. “We also added a different, but matching mosaic tile to the center of the floor in front of the vanity, to create a rug effect.”
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Left: Matching porcelain tiles in varying sizes and formats create a point of difference for the steam shower. The shower, like the toilet room, has an internal window that receives borrowed light from the main windows above the tub. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Freshen up Both the bathrooms in this house have been completely renovated to capture a crisp, contemporary feel Bathrooms that are past their use-by date can often benefit from a total remake, where every element is reconsidered to best suit requirements. Designer Celia Visser was commissioned to undertake such a project for the master and guest bathrooms in this house. The designer says both bathrooms were dated and rather cramped, and were not up to the standard of the rest
of the house, which has been extensively renovated. “The house is modern, with a classical contemporary look, and we wanted the bathrooms to make a similar design statement. It was particularly important to maximize the space and ensure the rooms would not be too cluttered.� To provide continuity, both rooms feature an Ocean Blue travertine marble
vanity. Visser says the marble, which matches the interior color scheme throughout the house, was chosen to provide the desired wow factor. It is teamed with a very light olive green lacquer on the vanity cabinetry. “Because space was limited, the vanities both have integrated marble trough sinks. This minimizes the number of different materials appearing
Facing page: This master bathroom was transformed by designer Celia Visser, who rearranged the layout and introduced a cantilevered vanity with an Ocean Blue travertine marble top. An integrated basin helps to keep the look contemporary and streamlined. Above: The designer specified a glass door with privacy film. This helps to lighten the suite, which includes a dressing area between the bathroom and bedroom.
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in the bathrooms, which helps maintain a spacious look. “Similarly, cantilevering the cabinetry makes the floor area larger.” The two bathrooms are not identical, however. Black tapware and accessories were specified for the master bathroom to provide a point of difference. And the guest bathroom incorporates a freestanding Nova bathtub.
“The original bathroom had a shower over the tub, which the owners did not want,” says Visser. “But providing a separate shower meant it was a very tight fit to include the tub – there was not much leeway. “We ran the marble down one side of the vanity in this bathroom to keep the look clean and tidy.” Ample storage is provided
in both rooms, with the guest bathroom incorporating mirrored medicine cabinets that run the length of the room. LED lighting above and below the cabinets washes the walls, creating a floating effect. The master bathroom has decorative sconces mounted on the large mirror above the vanity. A glass door and new skylight also ensure plenty of natural light floods the room.
These pages: Ocean Blue travertine marble also features in the guest bathroom, which includes a freestanding bathtub and separate shower area. The fully tiled shower has a niche for soaps and shampoos. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Gracious living The dramatic architectural features in this bathroom have been reinforced by a new interior design that places the tub in a starring role When a bathroom has plenty of drama architecturally, it’s often best served by an interior design that’s not overly ornate. That was the thinking behind this remodeled bathroom, which was designed by Janice Teague CKD, CBD, of Drury Design Kitchen & Bath Studio. The designer says the original room was very traditional, with elaborate crown mouldings and a lot of heavy stone. “The owners wanted a much cleaner look – there is already plenty going on visually with the dramatic vaulted ceiling
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and deeply recessed arched windows. The bathroom also had a large Jacuzzi-style tub that took up an entire wall on one side, and was never used.” Teague’s solution was to highlight the existing architectural symmetry, by placing a smaller Victoria & Albert freestanding tub in the center of the room between the windows. To accentuate this focal point, the wall beside the tub is clad in decorative tiles that resemble wallpaper. “To crisp it up a little, we introduced chrome Schluter finishing strips around
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the edge of this tiled wall, and around the recessed niche above the tub,” says the designer. These also add a little sparkle.” A scaled-down version of the tiles lines the interior of the steam shower. Here the tiles follow the line of the vaulted ceiling. The walls in the shower have matching Schluter chrome strips. The furniture in the bathroom features hickory wood with a dark Cocoa Bean stain. It includes a long vanity unit with an open lower shelf and tall cabinets at either end providing plenty of storage.
“The owners wanted their bathroom to incorporate a dressing area, with some closet and linen storage,” says Teague. “So we added a large armoire that sits opposite the vanity – the two sides of the room are balanced visually. This has dappled mirror glass on the center doors.” Further storage is provided by two new hampers tucked beneath the arched windows, which double as seats. For a finishing touch, Teague added a dark, silvery accent tile to the marble-look porcelain tiled floor.
Facing page: Armoire-style cabinetry in dark hickory wood provides storage for clothes and linen in this extensively remodeled bathroom. The dark accent is also picked up by the inset tile border on the floor. Above: A traditionally styled bathtub enhances the sense of symmetry created by the two deeply recessed arched windows. Designer Janice Teague added a decorative tile that is reminiscent of wallpaper, edging this with chrome Schluter strips. Left: The bathtub is opposite the entry where it forms the focal point of the room.
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Left: The bathroom vanity is also dark-stained hickory wood. An open shelf at the bottom helps to minimize the apparent bulk of the cabinetry. The mirrors, on pivoting mounts, can be tilted up and down to avoid glare and to show the required reflection. Above: Decorative tiles also feature in the steam shower tucked beneath the vaulted ceiling.
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contemporary showers
Raining down A large, walk-in shower is an integral part of most remodeled bathrooms these days. Here are eight great projects to give your creativity a kick-start
The bathrooms in this New York loft apartment designed by Matt Bremer of Architecture in Formation challenge convention at every turn. Both showers function as a wet rooms, and have concealed drains. The cantilevered vanity in the foreground features white Thassos marble. Photography courtesy of Architecture in Formation Search 35023 at trendsideas.com
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Architect Amy Gardner and designer Jennifer Gilmer collaborated on this bathroom, which has its bathing and showering section on one side of the room. The mix of materials includes Verde Bamboo granite, along with wall tiles comprised of cross sections of bamboo set in resin. All fixtures by Lacava, shower fittings by Grohe. Photography by Celia Pearson Search 18526 at trendsideas.com
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This remodeled bathroom features dramatic Tortoiseshell New Ravenna glass wall tiles from Architerra Design Studio, laid in bands of varying widths. The tiles wrap around two walls behind a sculptural Axor tub, and line the interior of the new shower, which is open at one end. The materials were specified by Mark Cravotta and the bathroom was built by David Wilkes Builders. Photography by Paul Bardagy Search 41600 at trendsideas.com
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Textural pebbles line the wall and floor of the shower in this apartment, creating a visual link to the view of the bay out the window. A bathtub was removed to create more space for the shower. Owner-designer Andreas Charalambous chose an open vanity to retain a sense of space. Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon Search 43156 at trendsideas.com
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Local Appalachian stone features in this grotto-style shower, which is in a mountain house designed by architect Michael Faust and owner-designer Bill Cook of Vermilion Designs Interiors. Photography by Lou Freeman Search 42596 at trendsideas.com
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Wall and ceiling planes separate, turn and float in this master suite by designer Mick De Giulio which was designed to accentuate geometric form. The treatment of the bathroom walls is a feature of the design. A giant slab of Calacatta Gold marble has been cut into brick-size pieces. These form the shower walls and ceiling. Grouting is kept to a minimum to enhance the effect. A steam component to the shower required that the glass walls to rise to the ceiling. Photography by Scott McDonald Search 40248 at trendsideas.com
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34-37
Drury Design Kitchen & Bath Studio
AF Supply
28-33
Altmans
38-41
78-81 Du Bois Design 62-67
Ann Sacks
22-23, 34-37, 38-41, 50-53
Antico Stone & Tile
28-33
Archetype
28-33
Architecture in Formation 84-85 Architerra Design Studio
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Astra Walker
42-46
Atlantis
62-67
B&W Tile Co
50-53
Badia Design
50-53
BainUltra
5
Bareno
16-19
Bates & Bates
50-53
Benjamin Moore
28-33, 38-41, 50-53
Bergamo Fabrics
54-57
Berman, Alan AIA
28-33
Bina Warehouse
16-19
Bloomingdale’s
38-41
Bremer, Matt
84-85
Brettler, Linda AIA 38-41, 50-53 Broan
78-81
Brown and Gold Lighting
50-53
Carolina Herrera
54-57
Carpenter & MacNeille Architects 88-89 Catalano
62-67
Celestial Lighting
34-37
Celia Visser Design
74-77
Charalambous, Andreas
88
Charles Gemeiner Cabinets 54-57 Cheng, Wendy
34-37
Codas, Juliana
28-33
Cole & Son
62-67
Compas Stone
54-57
Cook, Bill
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Corian
12-15
Cravotta, Mark
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David Wilkes Builders
87
DC Short De Giulio, Mick
62-67, 74-77 90-91
De Space Designs
6-11
Devo Construction
58-60
Donghia
54-57
Dornbracht
34-37
Du Bois, Natalie 62-67 Dugally Oberfeld Inc 22-23 Dulles Glass & Mirror 6-11 Duo Studio 28-33 Duravit 28-33 ECC Lighting 58-60, 62-67 Elephants Custom Furniture 28-33 Elite 34-47 Emtek 78-81 Exclusive Woodworking 24-27 F Schumacher 54-57 Fabulous Kitchens 58-60 Fantasia Showrooms 12-15 Faust, Michael 89 Federlit 16-19 Felton 16-19 Fergusons 78-81 Fleurco OBC Flos 16-19 Fraerman Associates Architecture 24-27 Fraerman, Jim AIA 24-27 Gardner, Amy 86 Gessi 20-21 Gilmer, Jennifer 86 Grabill Cabinet Co 78-81 Graff 38-41 Gretchen Bellinger 54-57 Grohe 58-60, 70-73, 86 GSD (Malaysia) 16-19 GSD Architect 16-19 Hansatub 50-53 Hansgrohe 16-19, 28-33, 87 Herman Construction 50-53 Herman Construction Group 38-41 Hirsch Glass 38-41 Hudson Valley Lighting 28-33 Hughes, Brian 50-53 Hydro Systems 50-53 Idstrom II, John BA AIA, CID 12-15 Ikea 50-53 Independent Ceramics 74-77 Intense Lighting 34-37 Jacobsen Creative Surfaces 58-60 Jan Showers 54-57 Joan Behnke & Associates 54-57
JSG Oceana 28-33 Juno 24-27 Kaplan Architects 34-37 Kaplan, Edward AIA 34-37 Kitchen King 62-67 Kohler 6 -11, 12-15, 16-19, 28-33, 50-53, 70-73, 78-81 KraftMaid Cabinetry 6-11 Kraus 68-69 Kristovich, John 28-33 Lacava 48-49, 78-81, 86 Landry Design Group 54-57 Landry, Richard AIA Lau, Pei Yan Laustsen Cabinet Makers Leong, Yew Kooi Lighthouse Lin, Henry Linda Brettler Architect
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Possini Euro Design
6-11
Progetto
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PTG Architecture
58-60
Ralph Lauren
24-27
Ray Ferra’s Antiques & Iron Accents
38-41
Rill Architects
70-73
Rill, Jim AIA
70-73
Rinpoche (M)
16-19
Robern
12-15
Robertson
58-60
Rose Tarlow
54-57
Santa Fe
62-67
SCE Stone & Design
74-77
Schicker
34-37
Schluter
6-11
Scott and Warner Builders 34-37 54-57
Scott Group Seltzer, David
34-37 62-67, 74-77
Sfera Shades of Light
50-53 6-11
Sherwin-Williams Sirek, Nicole
12-15
Solar Research Design
16-19
Somertile
6-11
Stone Source
24-27
Studio Pali Fekete Architects 22-23 SunSigns
6-11
Superior Moulding Inc
38-41
Taitt, Diane ASID
6-11
Teague, Janice
78-81
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62-67
Thos Somerville Co
6-11
Tisserant Toto
54-57 16-19, 28-33, 38-41,
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Trends Media Group 3, 47, 61, 93 Vermilion Designs Interiors
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Victoria & Albert
78-81
Villeroy & Boch
58-60
Visser, Celia
74-77
Visual Comfort
24-27
Vitraform
24-27
Vitrex Mosaici
6-11
Waterworks
24-27, 88-89
Wetstyle
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Windsor Builders
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York
16-19
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