Bathroom
show-stopping floor tiles, and I like how the white wall tiles act as a neutral backdrop, rather than trying to compete with the eye-catching floors. Also, if you can only splurge on tile for one surface, I recommend investing in good quality, durable floor tiles, as they see much more wear and tear than wall tiles.
Run the tiles on an entire wall or up onto the ceiling. I much prefer using an affordable tile generously rather than being forced to go for skimpy coverage with a super expensive tile. To me, the former ends up having a more luxurious feel to it. When your tile cost is $1 to $3 per square foot, you likely can tile an entire wall or multiple walls in a bathroom or kitchen. Subway tile is a good inexpensive option (with grey grout), maybe a different pattern then normal (vertical?).
Glass on bathroom door. “Since my bathroom had zero light — no windows and no working lights — I wanted to replace my door with one that had a window, with the hope that the window would allow natural light into the small space. I scoured Craigslist and bought a door from a couple who were winterizing an old estate house,” Snyder says. She used Rhino paint and primer from Behr when distressing the door.
Sewing table. Sewing tables originated in the late 1700s, and were originally used for needlework before the advent of the sewing machine. Now serving as a bathroom vanity, this sewing table holds an antique machine as a decorative touch. A Murano vessel sink and long-neck faucet add height to the vanity, while two drop-leaf sides add extra surface space as needed.
Mocha and creamy white. Mocha tones make this bathroom warm and inviting. Start your color palette with one shade of mocha and a creamy white, then layer with various espresso-inspired shades to create some movement and depth. Just remember that darker shades advance and lighter shades recede. Use blocks of color to highlight areas such as the bathtub to provide interest and direction within the room.
Aqua, chocolate and white. This combination is a nice balance between traditional and contemporary. Use aqua and white to make the room feel cool and airy, then add a deep chocolate vanity and beige flooring for warmth. If you’re going for a spa-like feel, this combo is a classic. Add aqua and white towels for extra luxury.
Jason designed and installed the sink’s faucets, which are simply copper pipes, as well as the tub’s. “It was meant to be a sculptural thing,” Adrienne says. Their overlapping necks mix the hot and cold water that comes from each pipe, and reinforce the bathroom’s salvaged, functional aesthetic. The metal levers to the left and right of each faucet control each pipe independently. -
Brass may have gotten a bad reputation at one point (especially the garish shiny accents that plagued the 1980s and ’90s), but it’s back in a big way and doesn’t show signs of fading anytime soon. Brushed brass is subtler than gold, with a less orange tone that tends to be a little more demure, so if you feel like adding a warm metal, it’s probably your best bet for the long term
Wall-hung toilets. These fixtures have grown in popularity lately, and for good reason. They no longer break the bank, and they also save space since the tank is hidden behind the wall. But there is a big consideration with these special fixtures. Because of how these toilets drain, if you ever change your mind and opt for a floor-mounted unit, you’ll have to rework the supply.
Lighting. Consider recessed light fixtures throughout your ceiling to brighten up the room. Include one (or two) in your shower with the proper shower trim. Install a dimmer switch so you can adjust the mood in your bathroom. You’ll want to consider how you’ll be using the mirror in your bathroom and whether you want aesthetic or functional lighting. Whether you’ll be applying make-up or shaving, bright light fixtures properly placed go a long way to help you see what you’re doing close up.
Hannah Dee Interiors SaveEmail “She’s very no-nonsense and he likes jazzy; he fell in love with this floor tile,” the designer says. The microbrick is a lively counterpoint to the subway tile. It’s a mosaic composed of different pieces of marble. The stripe Dee edged the floor with is made of 12-by-12-inch glass tile cut into thin strips. Flooring: Bell Flooring (Philadelphia)
double towel rod
rough stone in bathroom for contrast, texture
Carrara basket weave tile 12x12 w/mesh back Stone Center Online
Capiz shell chandelier for a cheaper, but classy alternative
stone hexagonal mosaic floor and leggy open vanity for small bathroom
Feature a tiled wall
storage solution, deep drawers
Tiles by Philadelphia, Rustico Tile & Stone
Bucket sink
mosaic design and color
fish wallpaper - wallpaper over the tub - will steam affect it?
shelf in shower
hamper
Copper walls
Towel rods
Bamboo shades
Bamboo screen
Option in grey
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