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Familiar, nostalgic, pretty, dramatic, traditional, transitional and always in style. That is the clawfoot bathtub. They are a bit like chameleons; a quick coat of paint on the exterior can change the profile from soft romantic to sophisticated loft. Years ago we painted a bright sunflower on a clawfoot tub that we placed in the window of our first 58th Street showroom. It stopped traffic and was eventually bought by a famous rock star for his house in the Hamptons.
Another version of rustic is country house informal. The space is traditional, the floor limestone with cabochon and the tub is a reproduction of an early 20th century model. This is somewhere between charming country and rustic.
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There are many elements that give a bath a ‘rustic’ composition. The first one that comes to mind is the use of Unlacquered Brassfittings with the worn and alluring appeal of a finish that shows its age gracefully. The warmth of yellow brass that is tinged with hints of green or brown delivers a soft and friendly patina.
Occasionally, I come across a vintage bath that is so compelling I like to post a single image. In this bath for Barbara Hutton, I loved the choice of book matched marble with just the right amount of activity on the surface, the contrasting color scheme, the classical ornamentation on the soffit over the tub and the brass tub fittings. Great design choices never go out of style.
Steve and Brooke Gianetti's new bath at Patina Farm. Warn sunshine, pours through the window with a view of the garden beyond.
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