Tag Archives: Color

Inspiration: Color in the Bath

November 19, 2011

Occasional splashes of bright color can liven any room of the house. In the bath, the splashes can be temporary with the addition of a seasonal towel collection.Slideshow

I have written at least one blog about white as my favorite color and will likely write more. My friend, Eric Mandil, has also recently written about color on The Perfect Bath. However, I was recently in Washington, DC and went to an early fall farmers market and then to the American Art Museum in the National Portrait Gallery. I was so inspired by the shades and tones of Fall and the great modern art that I decided to write about color and lots of it.

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Tim Campbell

November 13, 2011

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I am so excited to introduce you to Tim Campbell, LA designer and friend. I think you will enjoy his post. ———————————————————————————————- Bathrooms are the most intimate and sacred spaces I can design for a client. The ritual of bathing is as culturally significant as some of our religious practices. From a personal perspective, bathrooms are our first foray into the world after a night of sleep. In that regard, a beautiful bath serves a functional purpose as the experience can set the tone for the day to follow.

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Color Everywhere

November 5, 2011

This is the charming scarecrow that guards the French Laundry garden. The ripe butternut squash and strawberries were brimming with color.Slideshow

While many of you know that white is my favorite color for the bath, I am inspired by all colors and use my photos to help me define palettes for tiles, towels and countless other objects. Colorful inspiration is all around, all the time. It is only when we take the time to record our surroundings that we begin to realize how influenced we are by our environment.

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Yves Klein Exhibit

November 25, 2010

The Hirshhorn MuseumSlideshow

I am often asked where I find inspiration.  Museums are a great source for color and images, pattern and thought provoking  ideas.  Last Saturday I went to see the Yves Klein exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, DC.  It was a spectacular experience that I want to share with you.

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