Clearly, I am newly obsessed with wallpaper.  It has been years since the word has been in my vocabulary.  Today, it seems a new and fresh concept especially for the bath.  It can add color and pattern and even architecture that is often missing in a space. If you are timid about installing multiple rolls of wallpaper in a large master bath, you can take baby steps by papering a powder bath.  The space will be transformed. And no need to be subtle with your choice of wallpaper. If you decide in a year or two that it is overwhelming or you have changed your mind about pattern, just take it down.

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Thomas O’Brien loves bathrooms. In each one of his baths there is a link between modern and traditional elements (traditional raised panel cabinetry and Aero fittings, for example). The spaces are comfortable and honest, highlight good structure and authentic details. He loves open shelves for the practicality of towel storage and the display of decorative objects as well as the appearance of open space. He is a great editor and taste maker.

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Generally, I am not a fan of “vanities”. They often look like kitchen cabinets that have been transported into the bath. I fully understand their practical aspects; much needed storage, counter tops for amenities, decorative hardware, space fillers… However, what I prefer is something that looks more like furniture and is more compatible with furniture in the adjacent rooms.

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Several months ago I received a very small and precious book as a gift. It was the collaborative work of the design firm McAlpine Tankersley Architecture. Photographed in black and white, poetic and thoughtful, the book is a testament to their love of creating homes. The spirit of the firm is to build houses with references to the past and a nod to the future. Following is a post from Greg Tankersley:

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