Bath

Nature as a Muse

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The perfect inspiration, Nature provides endless ideas to creative souls everywhere. Combining the best in design, functionality, and green performance, fluid faucets use metaphors of nature as gentle reminders for us to do our part to conserve the environment. Penguin Smartly dressed and debonair, the Penguin Collection brings joy and style to any space. T[...]

Choosing beauty in the bathroom

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Remodeling a bathroom is still considered a smart and economical choice for homeowners – they can enjoy the fruits of their labor now and recoup much of the costs later. The building blocks of any bathroom seem relatively elementary: sink, toilet, shower, vanity, mirror, lighting. However, choosing products for this room still intimidates many homeowners. He[...]

Transcendent Bathroom Products

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Achieving a calm, Zen-like state in one’s day-to-day life is a constant struggle. The bath is a place where one often attempts to achieve this state of meditation. The success of meditation in the bath is dictated in large part by the environment and the bathroom products that you surround yourself with. Here are some products that can help you obtain that t[...]

What to look for at Dwell on Design 2010

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Dwell on Design, the largest design show on the West Coast, returns to Los Angeles this weekend. Being held at the LA Convention Center and running from Friday, June 25, 2010 through Sunday, June 27, 2010, the event will feature exhibits from over 200 brands, numerous design competitions, home tours and a wide variety of presentations and panels by design in[...]

What to look for at ICFF

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The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) takes place May 15-18 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. More than 500 national and international exhibitors will be displaying the finest and most creative home and contract products from around the world. Over the years, the show has grown to encompass the latest in contemporary kitc[...]

Interview with Lingerie Designer Chantal Thomass - Boudoir in the Bath

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When acclaimed French lingerie designer Chantal Thomass moved her artistry from the boudoir to the bathroom, the results were decidedly “Ooh la la.” Infusing her penchant for sensual textures, feminine details and lush materials into stunning designs for the bath, Thomass seamlessly transitioned from brassiere to basin. The new line, Poemes, brought to life [...]

Contemporary Faucet Designs - Stealth & Fontaine by GRAFF

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The best designs in architecture and product design seem to be born of ideas that are seemingly familiar, yet at the same time bring you somewhere new and exciting. When designing contemporary faucets or fixtures, the temptation is to look at what has come before and simply improve upon that design. That’s not the way the designers from GRAFF® think about de[...]

Art Deco Revival - Product Highlights

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Did you know that Art Deco was originally called Style Moderne? The Art Deco movement began in Paris in 1925, during the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs. Characterized by creative uses of materials such as steel, bronze, and glass, the highly stylized details are what help us identify Art Deco. Art Deco’s design structure is based on geometric [...]

Going for GOLD - A Winning Luxury Accent for Decades

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It’s the most sought after prize by the best of the Olympians: Gold. Winning it shows strength, power, precision, finesse, and represents excellence in a class of its own. The attributes of gold transcend into the inspiring designs of the bathroom suite. Bold, durable, yet exquisitely elegant, gold finishes capture the authentic mystique reminiscent of the l[...]

Urban Bathroom Suite - Metropolis by THG

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What is black and white and sterling and transparent all over? This is not a joke. This is Metropolis, a stunning collection from THG featuring Cristal de Lalique. Form, shape, and texture are Metropolis’ first notes of intrigue, starting with the ultimate in unique structure – the Urban Bathtub. The ultra-modern Urban Bathtub features a unique transparent [...]