Tag Archives: Surfaces

Until Next Week: Wallpaper in the Bath

November 30, 2012

Water and fish; very bathroom worthy. Notice the soft taupe upon which the fish swim. (Designed by David Scott Interiors, wallpaper by de Gournay)Slideshow

Next Wednesday we will be launching a new and improved format for my design journal. Reconsidered. Redesigned. Reengineered. There are many exciting new features that I very much look forward to sharing. We’re busily working away so I thought I would post an entry that garnered so many comments when I first posted it almost a year ago. It appears that wallpaper has once again gained popularity, especially in small rooms where it makes a real impact. See for yourself—and see you next week!

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Handmade Tile

November 22, 2012

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I have written about handmade ceramic tile before and will probably do so again. I recently visited one of my favorite handmade tile factories in Southern California and remembered again why the material is so special. First, it is all organic. Next, there are countless opportunities for customization, from the color to the shape of the trim. It seems that we are in a stone moment, but I don’t want to forget about the beauty of ceramic tile.

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Friday Post: Waterworks Ladies Room

November 22, 2012

This photo was featured in At Home Magazine.Slideshow

I like to write about public baths, though it is often difficult to find ones worthy of publication for The Perfect Bath Blog. The ladies room in the Waterworks Los Angeles showroom is an exception.  It conforms to California code for handicap access while using product found in our assortment. The traditional Maritime honed Carrara washstand is a simple interpretation of a 1920’s wall hung lavatory, available in custom sizes.

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Lots of Tile

November 21, 2012

I love this casual kitchen by Steven Sclaroff in the April issue of House Beautiful. It is a “right” size (one of my trends for 2012), informal, working kitchen.  And, it is practical in every sense; dishes, glasses and pots are within easy reach.

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