Blue and gold are a natural fit and crete a bold statement for this powder bath.
A bold statement in blue, pictured in The Perfect Bath, courtesy of Mitchell Design Studio! This is a dramatic, sophisticated and glamorous design statement with floor-to-ceiling marbleized wallpaper, brass fittings and washstand softened with a wood floor.
Multiple borders combine for great impact.
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I recently stayed the the newly opened Chicago Athletic Association Hotel in Chicago (a Roman and Williams design). Upon walking in the door, I was completely mesmerized by the original mosaics on the floor. They were breathtaking; great colors, bold patterns, exquisite execution. And, they were in perfect condition. I realized that I have photographed great mosaics in various places over time and thought I would inspire you with a look back at some of my favorites.
The positive and negative spaces are reversed and it makes this pattern look entirely different.
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Last week I wrote about cement tile. I wanted to continue that post with some images to demonstrate that one pattern often equals many design opportunities with a simple change of color and a quarter or half turn of the tile to disrupt the pattern flow.
Brick walls in a staggered pattern always look classic.
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From the Paris Metro to school bathrooms, public buildings, restaurants, and countless baths, the standard white 3X6 subway tile installed in a familiar, repetitive staggered brick pattern is classic and timeless. It is comfortable and friendly, and such a composition that emphasizes the horizontal lines in a room is an excellent basic format. You simply cannot make a mistake with white subway tile.
