DIY: Maidenhair Fern for Bathroom Greenery
As far as bathrooms in rental apartments go, we’re pretty lucky. With a palette of white and more white, we were saved from the Pepto-Bismal pink tile and glitter-flecked vanities that I’ve seen in my friends’ apartments. Still, white tile nearly up to the ceiling can make even the most adamant minimalist yearn for a spot of color. My favorite...
Bathroom of the Week: A Vintage Bath on Old Chaser Farm in Vashon Island, Washington
A few weeks ago, we featured the cookhouse outbuilding at Old Chaser Farm on Vashon Island, Washington—it’s the farm that supplies provisions to Seattle chef Matt Dillon’s restaurants (Bar Ferdinand especially). The space is used for everything from event rentals to farm chores, and plays an important role in the founding of Dillon’s restaurant empire, now five establishments strong (including...
Steal This Look: A Bright and Modern Kids’ Bedroom/Bathroom
In the Prospect Heights renovation by Frederick Tang Architecture, the firm was tasked with “creating a more open modern home for a family.” The kids’ bedroom and bathroom are designed with a simple, whimsical, and down-to-earth touch. Here we profile the key elements of both the bed and bathrooms to achieve a similar look. Above: An inviting and modern bedroom...
10 Things Nobody Tells You About Renovating Your Bathroom
Renovations of any kind are a daunting process. But when it comes to the bath—a space that needs to be both hyper-functional and serene, practical and, ideally, a little bit luxe—the stakes somehow seem higher. There are a million decisions to be made along the way, from mirror to grout—and the price tag can be surprising. What to know before...
Steal This Look: A Graphic Bathroom with Vintage Charm
When Margot recently profiled the ambitious renovation by artist Russell Loughlan in Kent, England, the project’s graphic bathroom was one of the more stand-out moments. Loughlan, who holds an MFA from Central St. Martins, hand-painted the stripes using precise tape and Farrow & Ball color. Coupled with black and white tiles and vintage-inspired fixtures, the space is one we’d like...
Powder Room: 11 Favorite Pink-Hued Bathrooms, Modern Edition
Recently on our radar: bathrooms with a dose of pink that feel clean-lined and new, not girly. Here are a few of our favorites, pale pink tiles and peach-hued paint included. Above: Australian designer Dan Gayfer outfitted a family bath in pale pink tiles, light wood, and glossy black fixtures. Photograph by Dean Bradley. Above: The tiled shower in the same...
Bathroom of the Week: Rethinking Pink in an Australian WC
When I was a kid, our house had a suite of pastel pink bath fixtures: pink countertops, pink shell-shaped sinks, pink shower, pink toilet. If only it had looked as romantic and sophisticated as this rosy WC by Australia-based designer Tamsin Johnson (one of our 20 Tastemakers to Watch in 2023). Unlike our very ’80s version, this pink bath manages...
Water Colors: 10 Favorite Bathrooms with Retro Colored Fixtures
What was old is new again: We’ve been spotting retro-inspired colored bath fixtures cropping up in the unlikeliest of places, where they feel fresh and modern, not dated at all. Here, a few favorites from our archives and beyond. Above: A modern vanity sports unexpected pastels in a bath designed by UdA Architetti in Milan. Above: In Detroit’s Siren Hotel,...
Expert Advice: 6 Common Bathroom Plumbing Jobs You Can Tackle Yourself, From Plumber Carly Carey
Carly Carey is a new mother and a third-year plumbing apprentice in Minneapolis—she’s about two years from taking the state test to become a licensed master plumber. It was during the pandemic that Carly, a middle school English teacher, decided to switch tracks. She now loves using her communication skills to demystify plumbing practices for the rest of us. As...
Trending on The Organized Home: Bathroom Storage Secrets
This week over on our sister site The Organized Home, the editors let us in on the secrets to efficient bathroom storage, made the case for minimalist entryways, and more. Here’s a look back at the highlights from the week. Above: “Next to the kitchen, the bathroom might be the most hard-working room of the house,” writes Fan. “Given the...