My Book: The Perfect Bath
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New Waterworks Catalog and Studio Fittings
We are very excited to share our new Waterworks Studio sales tool. The special attribute of Waterworks Studio is that the entire collection is in stoc … →
Industrial Chic Baths
Industrial design has hit a new high for American interiors. We see it in everything from lighting in restaurants and hotels to hardware on furniture … →
Gray Kitchens
The recent popularity of gray kitchens follows the trend for the color in general. From light to dark and cool to warm, gray is the new neutral. It … →
Best Practices
- Tile and Stone:
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Select materials thoughtfully and layer them with care
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Make certain that grids align from floor to wall
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There should be no unsightly cuts (plan ahead)
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Use the smallest grout joints possible
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Select grout color in the planning phase
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Dry lay the material by opening all boxes and blending material for color variation
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Request that your installer make a small sampling of his installation with grout on a piece of plywood
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Vet your contractor by viewing completed projects he has done before
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Select your contractor by the quality of his work and not the price
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A colorful and welcoming holiday greeting as you walk in the door at Privet. It makes you feel like shopping.
Privet House is one of my favorite shops for home accessories. From table linens, vases, trays and cutting boards to an occasional scarf and fabulous vintage finds, there is always something tempting for yourself or your hostess. The shop has recently moved from the hamlet of Warren, CT to the stylish village of New Preston to join other delightful independently-owned stores. Each one has its own personality with an ever-changing assortment of wonderful things. With the holiday bearing down on us all, I took some photos of what it is like to shop in beautifully stocked and merchandised places where the sales associates are mature, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Most of my days in New York are spent racing to the next meeting, being sequestered in windowless offices or squished with the masses of underground transportation users. Rarely do I take the time to look up or down to experience the incredible magic of the city.
Bathrooms are often fraught with design challenges. The space can be small and have very specific specific requirements including the grand visions of the client. I am always looking for great solutions to what seem like insurmountable challenges. Gil Schafer has two great examples in his book, The Great American House, where a window is in exactly the wrong place for the flow of the space.