Holiday Gift Ideas

November 15, 2010

Towels, soaps, baskets, bath brushes and candles. All of the amenities for a spa at home.Slideshow

I don’t like to use this blog as a platform for promoting products from Waterworks. But, yesterday I was in our 58th Street showroom and there were so many great gift and hostess ideas that I thought I should share them with you. I, personally, spend way too much time thinking about the perfect gift and then have to scurry at the last moment. So here are some never fail suggestions available in the Waterworks stores or online.

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The Power of Restraint

November 14, 2010

Nearly everything that goes into the bath is attached to the wall or floor. That said, you need to take the time to thoroughly evaluate  different materials and products before making any purchasing decisions. You want to confirm that the materials layer cohesively; metal next to marble, intricate mosaic patterns against the smooth expanse of ceramic tile, and luxurious textiles on beautiful white porcelain.

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Introduction to Your Shower

November 14, 2010

I like a shower that has room for a built in shower seat. A word of caution; it is extremely important to make sure the seat does not leak and that it is pitched properly so that water does not stay on it.Slideshow

Of all the elements in the bath, the shower is the most complex. This post will be about planning for the optimal shower experience because once the shower is built additions are nearly impossible and always expensive.  We will discuss surface materials for the shower in another post.

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A Splash of Red

November 12, 2010

A splash of red immediately impacts the richness and vibrancy of a space. Dennis Kyte, architect, designer, friend, client and serial remodeler, made this point abundantly clear in his Washington, Connecticut master bath by placing two simple, yet sassy, red leather mid-century chairs at the foot of his bathtub.

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