Design Sleuth: The Black Toilet Seat
A little-considered issue that will arise during any bathroom update or remodel: the toilet seat. Going for glamor? Make it black. Above: A bathroom in Osterlen, Sweden, via Hus & Hem. Above: Comfort Seat Deluxe…
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Vote for the Best Bath in the Remodelista Considered Design Awards 2015: Professional Category
Our judges have selected the finalists, now you choose the winners. Vote for the finalists in each of 12 Considered Design Awards categories, on both In the Best Professional Bath Space category, our five finalists…
Design Sleuth: The Tolomeo Light Takes a Turn
Mirko Beetschen and Stephane Houlmann of Zürich’s Bergdorf Agency for Concepts and Communication recently collaborated with architect Nick Ruef on the remodel of a 200-year-old chalet in the Bernese Oberland. The result is a perfect juxtaposition of new and…
Steal This Look: Simple Cape Cod Bath
Cape Cod-based architect Sheila Narusawa recently remodeled a family house in Orleans, Massachusetts (to read the full account, go to Design Skool). We especially admire the upstairs bath, which features custom built shelving by Jonathan…
10 Easy Pieces: Modern Wall-Mounted Sink Faucets for the Bathroom
Here’s our collection of clean-lined wall-mounted faucets for the minimalist bathroom. Above: The Dornbracht Lavatory Meta Wall-Mounted Faucet is $872.64 at Faucet Supply. Above: The Newport Brass East Linear In-Wall Lavatory Faucet comes in a…
Vote for the Best Bath Space in the Remodelista Considered Design Awards 2014: Professional Category
Our judges have selected the finalists, now you choose the winners. Vote for the finalists in each of 17 Considered Design Awards categories, on both Remodelista and Gardenista. You can vote once a day in…
Design Sleuth: Wire Towel Rack in the Bath
Spotted on Northern California–based organic linens company Coyuchi’s site: a clever idea for keeping towels organized. A handy technique when houseguests arrive (just assign a number). Above: The Wright’s Peak Wire Storage unit is modeled…
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…
Fixtures & Fittings: Cassia Kitchen Sink from Duravit
There’s a lot to like about the new Cassia Sink from Duravit, starting with its appealingly sleek profile (we especially like the built-in tilted drainboard). Created by Duravit’s in-house Phoenix Design team, the sink is…
Before & After: A Soulless Apartment Gets the ‘More Is More’ Treatment
Côte de Folk founder Sophie Rowell moonlights as a campanologist. Let me save you from having to Google the term and tell you now that a campanologist is one who rings church bells. It may…