Faucets & Fixtures: Flyte Line from Waterworks Studio Collection
Waterworks admirers take note: the company recently introduced the Studio Collection, a more moderately priced line of plumbing fixtures. We especially like the Flyte line, featuring faucets made of brass and available in two finishes: chrome and nickel. The most newsworthy element of this streamlined collection is its appealing price: Most of the new Studio pieces cost about half as...
10 Toothpastes for the Style Obsessed
Alas, my attention to detail in the bath flags somewhere after the soap dish. But I do admire my friends who take WC-style all the way, right down to the very last detail—the toothpaste. Here are some of their favorites for tubes that are so stylish they earn a place outside the medicine cabinet. Above: My aspiration: a bath that’s...
New From Ikea: A Stepladder Shelf for Plants
As soon as we spotted the new Hjalmaren ladder shelf—coming in April from Ikea—we started thinking about which wall (or window) should serve as a backdrop. We especially like the way it looks leaning against a white tiled bathroom wall: We've made no secret of our obsession with the ladder look. For another of our favorites, see Design Sleuth: Stepladder...
Announcing the Winners of the 2013 Remodelista Considered Design Awards
We’re thrilled with the results of our first annual Considered Design Awards: you entered more than 500 projects, voted more than 40,000 times, and tweeted your favorites faithfully. Thanks to all who submitted; we’ll be publishing project profiles over the next two weeks here on Remodelista, and in August, all entry images will go live on our Photo Gallery. Winners...
Steal This Look: A Low-Key Luxe Bath in Los Angeles
Last week we featured the Cliffside Home of creative couple McShane and Cleo Murname of Project M+. Today, we’re revisiting their exquisitely simple, blue-and-white-tiled master bath–and lingering long enough to investigate all the key elements. Photography by Mimi Giboin. Above: Sun from a skylight streams across bathroom walls tiled in Thassos marble, which is known for its luminous shades of...
Vintage Luxe: New Bath Accessories from Rowen & Wren with Traditional Appeal
If you’re looking for us, we’ll be in the bath for the rest of winter thanks to a new collection of bath hardware and accessories from London-based retailer Rowen & Wren, available now to preorder for delivery later in the month. Our favorite part? The line’s vintage appeal. Take a look. Above: The Bilton Bathroom Mirror (£186), available in three finishes,...
‘A Healing Place’: A Derelict House with a Designer Pedigree Is Reclaimed for Artists
Artist and writer retreats are often situated in bucolic, peaceful locations where one can effortlessly tune out the noise to turn on the creative juices. River Bend House, set under towering eucalyptus trees and above the Birrarung (aka Yara) River near Melbourne, Australia, is similar in this way—but entirely unique in its design pedigree. The original structure was built by...
Steal This Look: A Midcentury Tiled Bath in Topanga Canyon
Los Angeles interior designer Tamar Barnoon converted an 1800 square foot Topanga Canyon bungalow from disjointed cabin to minimalist haven. One of our favorite rooms of the project is the bath, complete with vertically-laid narrow cream tile, classic fixtures, and natural accessories. Here we break down the key details of the room with both exact and similar sources. Above: Warm...
10 Easy Pieces: Modern Robe Hooks
Back in 2010, we made our first appearance on the Martha Stewart Show. The topic? Hardware of course, including robe hooks—an essential part of any organized bathroom. Years later, wall hooks are plenty, but there are so many options to choose from that it’s harder than ever to sort quality out of the large quantity. Our favorite modern robe hooks...
Ebony Lodge: A New Take on Classic Safari Style
On a recent trip to the Singita Ebony Lodge, I found myself cataloging the experience from a design perspective. While many of the design elements of the lodge are reflective of a reimagined British colonial safari style, some feel a bit more natural. Namely the 300-pound Kudu antelope standing in your path as you approach the door to your room. The...