Usually when you talk about decorative lighting fixtures, there’s a pretty strong emphasis on the “fixture” part. After all, most lights cover up the bulb, and standard light bulbs all look the same anyway; it’s the body and shade of the light that define its style. But lately designers have been discarding this notion entirely […]
Small bathroom vanities are usually made to blend in, with subtle, streamlined designs that help keep a small bathroom simple and uncluttered. But choosing a compact designer bathroom vanity is a great way to add personality to your space without going overboard on other details. In an otherwise simple bathroom, a bold, stylish vanity can […]
Chandeliers are the go-to lighting fixtures for large spaces. They’re the only type of light that’s big enough to stand up to a very high ceiling and hefty enough to hold its own in a spacious room. That said, the word “chandelier” often conjures images of very traditional fixtures – ones made of elegantly wrought, […]
Bathroom vanities come in all sizes, shapes, and styles, but the vast majority are made of wood, or at least made to look like wood. Other materials – either used for the body of the vanity or as accents – are almost unheard of, and tend to have a very assertive, distinctive, and usually modern […]
It can be really difficult to pull off a traditional look in a small bathroom. By design, most traditional and antique style bathroom vanities are big and grand, and all too often scaled-down versions of traditional designs lack the smart, well-organized storage that you need in a small bathroom. That said, some manufacturers are starting […]
One of the best ways to give your bathroom a high-end, luxurious look and feel is to swap a built in bathtub for a freestanding one. Clawfoot bathtubs have long been used to add a touch of elegance to bathrooms of all sizes, shapes, and styles, and freestanding bathtubs in a wide variety of designs […]
Copper is a fairly unusual material when it comes to bathroom design, but even though porcelain and chrome fixtures are far more common, copper ones can make a stunning accent, adding an elegant old world flair or a slightly rugged, rustic touch, depending on the finish you choose. Even a single small copper accent can […]
Reclaimed wood is a hugely popular material in home design right now. Often that means bold, rustic features like hand scraped hardwood floors and weather-worn barn beams. But for a slightly more subtle take on this trend, consider hanging simple, reclaimed wood shelves. These elegant, minimalist shelves have become especially popular in the bathroom, and […]
There’s all kinds of advice out there about how to save space in a small bathroom, like what fixtures to choose and unique features to include. But it might not have occurred to you that even the style of the bathroom matters. Many of the most iconic features of a modern bathroom also happen to […]
Simplicity is the key to designing a small bathroom, both in terms of aesthetics and functionality. When there isn’t much room to go around, it’s important to choose furniture and fixtures that are compact and efficient, but also ones that have a simple style that won’t make a small bathroom feel even more crowded. Wall […]