Classical architecture at its best. An axial procession through a hall lined with black and white prints leads to a perfectly placed window with a view of the landscape beyond. The sculptural and symmetrical design of the tub, with its burnished exterior and simple footed base, fills the architectural need for balance and proportion.
Simple bright white "subway" tile is a good choice for this space. It is a neutral background for everyday essentials.
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The word “backsplash” has become synonymous with renovating, remodeling or creating a new kitchen. It is part of the essential elements of the design. In fact, it can become the defining moment for the ubiquitous white kitchen. However, I have been thinking that tiling the backsplash is not enough in a space that should be easily maintained with a quick wash down. The solution is to tile the entire kitchen.
Practical and decorative, this recessed shelving at the end of a tub is great for keeping towels and bath amenities close at hand.
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It is spring, at last. The season always inspires me to check my medicine cabinet and towel storage for all the detritus that has accumulated since my last overhaul.
The charm in this space is the large scale, vintage looking black framed mirror. Without it, the space would be boring.
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I have written about black and white bathrooms before. But as I continue to see more well designed baths using this restrained formula, I decided to revisit the topic. A black and white color scheme has the potential of creating a minimalist or stark interior. A myopic view could see this scheme to as too contemporary or limiting. I like to think of black and white as refined and restrained, orderly and liberating. The decisions made when creating a black and white bath are very deliberate. The varying shades of both colors help create a timeless space but too much of either color will create an unbalanced room. This clean aesthetic demands the uncluttering of counters and a general tidy approach (although I believe that all baths should be neat for the best functionality).
