A Finnish Spa by Way of Portland, OR
Löyly is the Finnish word for the steam that rises up when water is poured over hot sauna rocks–it’s also the apt name of a stylish spa located in southeast Portland, Oregon. Owner Jessica Kelso…
Category: Design Ideas
Explore thousands of modern and classic home design inspirations, from kitchens to living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
TIle & Countertop: Grove Brickworks Field Tile from Waterworks
Create the illusion of painted brick with Waterworks’ new Grove Brickworks Field Tile, available in a choice of 16 colors. The tiles, made of actual brick, are half an inch thick (a bit thicker than…
10 Easy Pieces: Traditional Toilet Paper Holders
We believe in investing in high-quality fixtures and fittings that will stand up over time, and toilet roll holders are no exception. Here’s our roundup of ten traditionally styled options; some are expensive, but think…
Steal This Look: A Whimsical Bath Update in Kent
In decorating her family bath in Margate, Kent, designer Natasha Lyon made use of her savvy for sourcing vintage (from pink pedestal sinks to Shaker stools) while integrating colorful doses of textiles and unexpected accents.…
10 Easy Pieces: Square Undermount Bathroom Sinks
There are bathroom remodels that call for a square undermount wash basin, such as with double sinks or fitting compact consoles. Here are our 10 favorite options. Above: The Kohler Verticyl 13-Inch Square Undermount Bathroom…
9 Favorites: Sculptural Marble Backsplashes
A while back we featured a kitchen sink with a marble backsplash that rises in a curve. This simple flourish—evocative of classic Italian washstands, fountains from antiquity, and boudoir bathrooms—captured our imaginations and sent us…
Walls, Windows & Floors: Indoor Shutters from the Shutter Store
Discovered via Katy Elliot: Privacy solutions from The Shutter Store, a custom online shutter company. I especially like the European-style full-panel option, which Elliot "searched for for months" and finally discovered at The Shutter Store.…
Casa Modesta: A Family House Turned Rural Retreat in Portugal’s Algarve
When friends of mine returned from a trip to southern Portugal a while back, they told me all about their secret find: Casa Modesta, a rural guest house on the Ria Formosa Nature Park in…
Furniture: Loll Milk Stool
Founded in 2005, Loll Designs in Minnesota is a leader in stylish sustainability. The company started with a line of Adirondack chairs (sold at DWR, among other places) made from recycled polyethylene, i.e. plastic milk…
Architect Visit: Bathroom Roundup from Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory
A roundup of stylish spaces (some urban, some rural) from the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory Baths Image Gallery. Above: This bathroom by Mell Lawrence Architects is surrounded by windows on three sides and opens to a…