There are two schools of thought when it comes to choosing a bathroom vanity. First is the belief that they should be more like kitchen cabinets – built in and designed primarily for utility. On the other end of the spectrum are those who believe that bathroom vanities offer a somewhat rare opportunity to personalize […]
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At the most basic level, all of interior design is a balance between form and function – how good something looks versus how well it works. This is especially true of furniture. Ideally, you want a sofa that looks good and is comfortable, but often only end up with one or the other. Bathroom vanities […]
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Mar
Modern bathroom design is in in a big way, but not necessarily in the way you think. When you see a magazine spread or a photo shoot, “modern” often means chrome and glass and concrete – industrial, untouchable, and often a little grey. But it’s not the Calvin Klein model version of modern design that’s […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Choosing Unique Bathroom Vanities To Make Your Bathroom Shine
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Mar
Mar
If you’ve spent any time at all shopping around for a new bathroom vanity, chances are you’ve noticed that, within a few sweeping style categories, they all start to look a little bit alike. After all, standalone bathroom vanities are intended to replace built-in bathroom cabinetry, and many of them tend to be a little […]
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Contemporary bathrooms emphasize clean, simple lines and open, uncluttered spaces. The first one is more or less easy to attain – after all, it’s sort of built into the furnishing. But keeping clutter at bay in any room of the home – especially one as frequently used as the bathroom – isn’t quite so easy. […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Bathroom Lighting: Balancing Form And Function
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I think having lots of light is great in any room – there’s nothing quite so inviting and welcoming as a brightly lit space. But having adequate lighting is even more important in the bathroom. After all, our morning grooming time is probably the most time any of us spend looking at ourselves, so it’s […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
French Country Bathroom Vanities – Styles To Fit Your Taste
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Feb
Feb
French country bathroom design has become one of the most popular styles for a luxury bathroom remodel. But it can be a little difficult to pin down what exactly French country design is. After all, it’s based on hundreds of years of design and culture, an inherently eclectic aesthetic that can range anywhere from extremely […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Showers
French Country Bathroom Design – Getting The Details Right
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Feb
Feb
Last week I talked a little about the basics of French country bathroom design – all the elements that go into making a bathroom that’s historical, sophisticated, and comfortable. But for a design that’s so heavily based on tradition and cultural nuance, sometimes it’s the smallest details that lend the most authenticity, and do the […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Elements Of A French Country Bathroom Design
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Feb
Feb
For the French, their cultural heritage is something like a national treasure. Living in a building with a history is infinitely higher valued than owning a high priced McMansion, and even their interior design carries over and refers back to prior versions of itself. In that way, French design is both eclectic and decadent, emphasizing […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Contemporary Cottage Style Bathroom Vanities From Ronbow
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Cottage style bathroom design is equal parts comfort, cozy, and clean design. Pioneered in often very small turn of the century bathrooms, it’s a style that’s remained incredibly persistent, I think because it fits so well with the way we interact with our bathrooms in a modern setting. In fact, as bathroom design moves more […]