The Candide bathtub along with two barrel stools unify as one elegant piece of sculpture in this bath by Beth Webb. The burnished exterior of the tub and the silver tones of the stools create a warm and inviting space. The gentle arch of the windows is harmonious with the gentle dip in the rim of the tub. Long curtains soften the space and the floor adds warmth. This is a lovely combination of materials and surfaces, architectural details and the advantages of natural light.
The very subtle store front of Muriel Grateau at 37, rue de Beaune.
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Several months ago I wrote about my favorite shop in Paris, Muriel Grateau. I, clearly, am not the only one to find her and her shop an inspiration. Last Saturday the WSJ Off Duty section did an interview: 20 Odd Questions with Muriel Grateau. I have attaching a link to the article and reposted my own:
The details of this bath, published in the October issue of Elle Decor, are fabulous. It starts with sculpture; the bathtub is set in front of an appropriately scaled dark wood fireplace original to the house.The mantle holds an assortment of personal objects and the painting above is not only interesting but a great size for the wall. Clearly, the space is large and the ceilings tall, always a great feature for a master bath. In this space, it is the combination of a grand hanging light, large scale pattern on the roman shade, wood floors and just the right furniture that make it so appealing. Finally, natural light adds ambient warmth and an invitation to relax. Not seen in this photo are highly decorative demi-lune tables for sinks and unusual sconces.
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Several weeks ago I published a post on a bath that had good bones but lacked a sense of style or a reflection of its’ owners personal taste. The bath pictured in today’s post was published in THE GREAT AMERICAN HOUSE by Gil Schafer and tells quite a different story. Unlike my comments previously, this bath not only has great bones and detail, but it also reflects a very sophisticated and stylish resident. Clearly, this bath is in a traditional house or apartment where the use of bead board is an appropriate material. The tall base molding with a distinct profile and a crisp chair rail confine the lower portion of the room and define the space. It is obvious that the tall window has well articulated moldings and the door has simple yet refined hardware.
