New ideas for the bathroom

03 Wednesday Feb 2016

Posted by Karen B. in Bathroom, House and Home, Trends

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I may be dating myself but when I was growing up it was not uncommon for a small house to have one bathroom. I was an only child so that worked out for my family—I believe I probably hogged the bathroom when I hit my teens but by then we had moved and I had a bathroom all to myself.

This isn’t our family bathroom, ours was white, but this is not unlike the bathroom I grew up with.

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Our bathroom was very utilitarian with a bathtub/shower, toilet and vanity with a medicine cabinet above the sink…bathrooms have come a long way baby.

We all decorate our bathrooms much like any room. Wallpaper beautiful sconces and special touches, like a bouquet of fresh flowers.

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Then there’s this…

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Joe & Max (aka 3D Joe & Max) are artists who have traveled the globe creating their artworks for a range of clients including Google, Disney, Reebok, Save the Children and Coca-Cola.

Isn’t this amazing? I’m not sure I’d want it for my bathroom at home, but I could certainly see the appeal if it was on a hotel bathroom floor in Hawaii, or some other tropical destination.

The inspiration for this post came by way of my friend Joyce who sent me these pictures of painted floors {thank you, Joyce}.

So, back to my reality where bathroom decor is concerned…

I enjoy getting ideas for bathrooms as much as any other room in the house. You never know when you might want to redo your bath. 🙂

I love the collage of mirrors and the piece of furniture for the oversized sink. The wall faucets are a trend (?) I really like.

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Even a smaller space carries big style with free floating shelves and this great vessel sink

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I remember the first time I saw a frameless shower door. I thought it was so great. This one has a frame at the top, but still, what a beautiful way to encase the shower without it looking like a giant box sitting in the room.

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This is one of my favorite beautifully designed bathrooms. I’m not sure Mr. B. would want to use this bathroom, even better. It seems to me we should all have our own bathrooms anyway! 🙂

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In juxtaposition to the very feminine feel of the bathroom above, I actually love this more rustic bath. Shown during the Trad Home Napa Valley tour of 2014, compliments of Cindy at rough luxe style. Follow the link for more of this beautiful house.

Do you think you’d have someone paint a 3-D image of the ocean with a shark swimming by in your bathroom, or do you go for a more traditional look?

{Home} Rx for holiday stress, a long, hot bath

13 Wednesday Nov 2013

Posted by Karen B. in Architects & Builders, Architectural elements, Bathroom, Decorating, House and Home

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{Velvet & Linen}

As we’re on that fast moving train towards the holidays, I thought I’d offer one of my personal remedies for stress removal (even if temporary). It’s not going to be news to anyone, but more a reminder that we all need me-time now and then. Especially when there’s a ‘to do’ list a mile long and only 24 hours in a day, 8 of which are designated sleep hours, if we know what’s good for us.

So to encourage you all, and me, lets fantasize about luxuriating in a whirlpool shower baths at BC from time to time, here are some bathrooms that I dream about…

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I used to take a bath every evening. Sometime between the birth of our second child and moving into a house with a bathtub in the guest bathroom exclusively, not the master (who plans these tract houses?), the heavenly practice was nipped in the bud, rarely to be picked up again. I have time for that delightful hour today, but somehow haven’t resumed the practice in earnest. This time of year I’m reminded that it used to be the calming influence in a busy schedule.

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Not a very good picture…when we renovated our guest bath we installed a tub about 6″ taller than the standard. It makes a good soak a little better. There’s a shower curtain for now, until Olivia (granddaughter + any other possible grand babies) grow, its easier to bathe them.

Isn’t this a glorious bathroom (below), light filled, lots of room. I think I could definitely relax in this room.

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Beautifully detailed stone-surround bath with mirror. This is the definition of luxury, right?

{The Enchanted Home}

I’m beginning to notice a recurring bathtub style in my file. I love the freestanding tubs…

{Home Bunch}

{Ferguson & Shamamian via Design Chic}

{for the love of a house}

{Mary Watkins via T&G Interiors}

And for the showstopper favorite, in my humble opinion, a bath designed by the talented Gil Shafer…the wood and beamed ceiling offers warmth to the room and yet there’s plenty of natural light. A bath in this room has the potential to lower one’s blood pressure!

{Gil Shafer via Design Chic}

To maximize a bath’s full effectiveness we must have some wonderful smelling bath products…here are a few of my favorites…

I love the smell of pomegranate and the Crabtree & Evelyn line feel heavenly on your skin

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If you’ve never tried any of the Jo Malone products let me just say, they are so incredible, stop by the Jo Malone counter or visit their store, they are always helpful and generous with their time and test sprays. I like the more natural scent of most of their products and while I’ve never bought the bath oil, the pump hand soap and the Lavender Amber cologne is a favorite. The pump soap in the guest bath always draws comments.

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Let’s face it, some of us L O V E this season so why not bathe in the scent of the season with this Homemade Pumpkin Pie bubble bath by Philosophy?

So tell me, do you already indulge in this simple stress reducer? I do have a few good friends that wouldn’t think of skipping their evenings in the bath, some with a good book! Don’t you just love this time of year?

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