Modern design is becoming more and more popular, especially in bathroom design. Sleek, simple lines create an open, inviting space perfectly suited for a contemporary lifestyle, while the dark wood tones and industrial grays make for a clean, sophisticated vibe. And building a modern bathroom is easier than ever. These days, many manufacturers sell not just the vanity alone (as they do with many t

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 hitting it big with homeowners: it’s a more natural style,

Choosing a vessel sink faucet is a little more complicated than choosing any other kind of faucet. After all, the vast majority of bathroom faucets fit into a standard 4-inch, 3-hole spread, protrude a more or less standard distance forward, and pump water directly into your sink. But upgrading to a vessel sink presents a few unique problems: your faucet needs to accommodate the height and depth o

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 stepping outside the norm, c

Yesterday I talked about how black and white bathroom vanities, done right, can help create a striking, modern bathroom. But a high contrast design isn’t just for a cutting edge aesthetic – it can work well for a more traditional design as well. If you’re looking to create a timeless style, especially in a more contemporary home, opting for a black and white bathroom vanity is a

I’ve talked a bit before about black and white bathroom design, and how a high-contrast decor can create a visually arresting space. Today I want to talk specifically about black and white bathroom vanities, and how to use just a single piece to give your bathroom a striking modern style. Different amounts of black or white create a totally different aesthetic, so it’s important to dec

Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a very love/hate on-again off-again relationship with modern bathroom design. In a lot of ways, I think I’m a little too traditional to fall head-over-heels for a straight laced industrial modern design. It always strikes me as too cold, too impersonal – not exactly the environment I want for my bubble bath. But I’ve always had a

You might think of ceramic as being a generic, even boring choice for a bathroom – just plain white and not particularly spectacular. But while ceramic is, certainly, a traditional material for the bathroom, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s old fashioned or even overused. In fact, many European designers are turning decades worth of experience in ceramic crafting toward cr

I have a pretty eclectic design taste, but when it comes to a modern design, I strongly prefer styles that are more elegant than angular, eschewing geometric, utilitarian designs in favor of more artistic minimal lines. You can only imagine how happy I am to discover that one of the most famous modern bathroom designers in Europe has finally started to become available in the US. Laufen is a Swiss

It’s shower week here on homethangs, and today I want to talk a little bit about shower doors. Now, there are plenty of reasons you might prefer a shower curtain to a glass shower door, but if you want a sleek, sophisticated looking bathroom, and especially if you want your bathroom renovation to add value to your home, you really can’t beat shower doors for style – or as a long-