10 Easy Pieces: Colorful Bathroom Sinks
For a dose of color in the bath: A selection of characterful basins set the tone for a particular palette or stand out in contrast. Here are our 10 most favorite colorful bathroom sinks. Above:…
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…
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…
Found Space: An Architect Couple’s Laundry Closet, Under Stair Storage, and More
Ruth Mandl and Bobby Johnston’s Brooklyn architecture firm, CO Adaptive, specializes in environmentally responsible, future-resilient retrofits, including their own 1889 Bed-Stuy brownstone that they converted into a passive house. The gut renovation followed a set…
Bath: Stonk Rope Towel Rail
Stonk Knots of Cornwall, England, hand produces rope accessories for both the home and garden based on traditional techniques. We particularly like the circular Stonk Rope Towel Rail made of p.o.s.h., a material originally intended…
Shopper’s Diary: Olmay Home Online
Founded by Christina Nickerson (who hails from Norway, but now lives in Los Angeles), the online boutique Olmay Home offers a collection of inspiring home products and linens made of natural materials. Here are a…
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…
Bath: Natural Shower Curtain Roundup
One of life’s challenges: finding a decent shower curtain. Here are a few appealing options (all 72 inches long). Above: Naturally mildew resistant flax-based Linen Shower Curtain; $59 at Gaiam. Above: White marine-weight Canvas Shower…
Domestic Science: Common Good Cleaning Products
Founded by Australian-born Sacha Dunn, a former prop stylist, the mission of Brooklyn-based Common Good is simple: "We believe in safe, green, hard-working household cleaners and soaps in bottles you can refill." Common Good products…
Bath: Roman and Williams Accessories
Designers of the moment Roman and Williams created these bath accessories for the Ace Hotel in New York, using hardware parts sourced from McMaster-Carr. Dedicated DIYers could easily pull off the shower caddy and the…