It’s a well-known fact that symmetry is pleasing to the eye. Perfectly symmetrical faces are widely considered to be the most attractive, and everything from symmetrical architecture, furniture layout, and even photo placement create a sense of balance that people generally find appealing and even soothing. But modern design is all about smashing expectations and […]
02
Mar
Mar
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. […]
01
Mar
Mar
Ideally, in a master bathroom you want to have two separate sinks and two separate storage spaces – enough room for two to peacefully share a single space. That can mean a big double vanity with enough drawers that there’s no need for an argument over his/hers, or two entirely separate vanities to ensure there’s […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
French Country Bathroom Vanities – Styles To Fit Your Taste
09
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 Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Elements Of A French Country Bathroom Design
02
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 […]
21
Jan
Jan
What most people don’t know about bathroom vanities is that, in most cases, when you buy a one, you’re JUST buying the vanity. Bathroom vanity combos – which include the vanity top, sink, and faucet as well – are the exception rather than the rule. That means that the search for the perfect vanity doesn’t […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Back To Basics: Re-imagining Ceramic For A Modern Bathroom
19
Jan
Jan
Bathroom design is constantly evolving, in the styles and colors designers choose, the layout, materials, and designs. But while it can be super convenient to have an outlet in your medicine cabinet or a nite-lite in your toilet, I can’t help but feel sometimes that the old ways are really better ways, especially when it […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Console Vanities – A Classic Alternative For Your Bathroom
17
Jan
Jan
Here on the Homethangs blog, we spend a lot of time talking about bathroom vanities – vanities of every size and shape and style, for every kind of bathroom and every sense of style. But while a vanity is certainly the most common choice for a bathroom remodel, it certainly isn’t the only one. That’s […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Contemporary Cottage Style Bathroom Vanities From Ronbow
07
Jan
Jan
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 […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Evolution Of Bathroom Vanities From Antique To Modern
07
Jan
Jan
As a bit of an occupational hazard, I’ve really fallen in love with bathroom design in all its shapes and forms. From historical restorations to the most contemporary spaces, I think the bathroom is the most fun place in the whole home to play with design. That’s why, today, I want to take a minute […]