Happy Beach House Baths

November 15, 2015

Fresh and summery light colors with the addition of a cotton rug to give this a cool look.Slideshow

Who doesn’t dream of a house at the beach? One immediately thinks of cool breezes, warm sand, fresh color, casual living, and relaxing on the shore under an umbrella — and finally, a delicious warm bath before dinner. Sounds divine to me.

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The Appeal of Exposed Thermostatic Shower Systems

November 14, 2015

An unusual installation for an indoor-outdoor thermostatic shower installation.Slideshow

Though they’re used in the bath today, exposed thermostatic shower systems were originally designed for factories where precise temperatures were needed for certain manufacturing processes. Of course, these older models were not cloaked in beautiful nickel-plated covers or elegant engraving. Instead, the valves were marked with settings and the operating system was easily managed with gloved hands or even elbows.

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Gray Kitchens

November 14, 2015

A nearly all gray kitchen relieved by the white Cararra counter tops, the massive rack of stainless cookware and the dark metal stools. The natural light adds warmth to the space.Slideshow

The recent popularity of gray kitchens follows the trend for the color in general. From light to dark and cool to warm, gray is the new neutral.  It is an easy partner with many stone surface materials and is easily neutralized with white. This classic gray/white combination is uncomplicated, timeless, associated with elements in nature and not far from the fundamental simplicity of black and white.

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Dark Grout

November 13, 2015

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I remember the first time we used dark grout as a design statement at Waterworks. Peter Sallick thought the columns in our 58th Street showroom should look like old New York, referencing the subways as an example. We loved the look; it emphasized the grid and gave the space dimension. It made the columns, which could easily have been a disaster, more integrated in to our design process as well as a focal part of the architecture.

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