Light For Your Bath

November 7, 2010

The natural light streaming in this bath makes it feel so warm. I love the idea of a decorative chandelier in the bath especially if it has tall ceilings.Slideshow

I am most certainly NOT a lighting expert so my comments in this category are more practical that educated. But there is one thing I know for certain; you can never have too much light in your bath for applying makeup, taking out splinters and all those other eye straining rituals. It is a great bonus if your bath has natural light.  You can enjoy the seasonal shifts from bright morning light in the spring and summer to soft evening light in the fall and winter.

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The Powder Bath

November 6, 2010

This is a very glamourous powder room, though very small. The antiqued mirror with its rosette details, nickel sink, textured walls and ornate antique sconce make a well thought out design statement. The orange flower arrangement adds just the right color splash and can easily be changed.Slideshow

More than likely your powder bath is the smallest room in your house. But small should have personality and be as stylish and attentively decorated as the rest of your house. I like to think of the powder room as a place to experiment with color, pattern and texture. This may be just the place to really live out some decorating fantasy you have been harboring. Wallpaper, paint, ceramic tile, stone and wood are some of the options you might select for the walls.

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Old House New Bath

November 4, 2010

What a beautiful house and a beautiful setting!Slideshow

My friend, Joseph Polar, is a serial re-modeler.  He and his partner John have a wonderful old house in upstate New York built in 1840 with an 1892 addition. Clearly its orientation is “country house” but the decoration has evolved into an updated, fresh, and casual style great for 21st century living.  He and John spent many weekends (or is it years?) turning an ugly duckling into an incredibly smart weekend retreat for themselves and their rescue dog, Theo.

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Restraint in Design

November 3, 2010

 

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