There is never a dull moment in New York from the second I step off the train into the throngs of people to the mad dash to the subway and push myself into the car. However, a week or so ago I had a new experience in our 58th Street showroom. We were quietly working away when the alarms in our building started screeching. Because this is New York, everyone carried on as if nothing was wrong. We all covered our ears with our hands, “kept calm and carried on”. However, it was not long before the incessant alarm was too much and clients began exiting and all the rest of us decided we should get out too. All of the building’s occupants emptied on to the street (thankfully on a warm sunny day) and before long two gigantic fire engines came flying on to 58th Street.
My Book: The Perfect Bath
Featured Posts
New Waterworks Catalog and Studio Fittings
We are very excited to share our new Waterworks Studio sales tool. The special attribute of Waterworks Studio is that the entire collection is in stoc … →
Industrial Chic Baths
Industrial design has hit a new high for American interiors. We see it in everything from lighting in restaurants and hotels to hardware on furniture … →
Gray Kitchens
The recent popularity of gray kitchens follows the trend for the color in general. From light to dark and cool to warm, gray is the new neutral. It … →
Best Practices
- Tile and Stone:
- 1
Select materials thoughtfully and layer them with care
- 2
Make certain that grids align from floor to wall
- 3
There should be no unsightly cuts (plan ahead)
- 4
Use the smallest grout joints possible
- 5
Select grout color in the planning phase
- 6
Dry lay the material by opening all boxes and blending material for color variation
- 7
Request that your installer make a small sampling of his installation with grout on a piece of plywood
- 8
Vet your contractor by viewing completed projects he has done before
- 9
Select your contractor by the quality of his work and not the price
- 1
Send us your bath
Email us pictures of your bathroom. We love seeing people's designs