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 legendary Olympic games of Ancient Roman times and inspire the design of the elements that surround us today. The images below were provided by JACLO, THG and Hastings Tile & Bath. Please click any image for a larger version.

Hastings EAL Series Snake Skin

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Little Nest is an Australian owned furniture company that has recently launched in the United States. Already, some of their high quality children’s chairs are available at Barney’s flagship store in Madison Avenue, with many notable stores having stock in the coming weeks.

One reason the company decided to make these mini versions of these chairs was because they were tired of not being able to find children’s tables and chairs to match her own home’s contemporary furniture.  Little Nest owner Samantha Firestone decided to create child sized versions of iconic modern classic pieces from the 20th century. Little Nest’s debut range of children’s chairs respectfully pays tribute to such classics as the Barcelona Chair, Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, and LC2 by Le Corbusier.

For more information visit LittleNest.com. Click any image for a larger version:

Ball Chair - Play Ball!

- The play ball chair is a child sized replica of the 1963 Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio.

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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 curved glass opening intended to reveal the body in its true relaxed form. The beautiful lines of the Niagara waterfall tub filler create a gentle cascade of water from its spout into the bathtub. The Metropolis Collection of faucetry, bath fixtures and accessories combine pure geometric lines with the refinement of inset Lalique Crystal. The iconic raisin motif of the crystal sculpture, originally created by designer René Lalique in 1928, decorated the interiors of the Orient Express and evokes the texture and fluidity of water.

The square shaped handles reveal crystal encased in precious metal. The tops of the lever handles are adorned with the same raisin motif, creating a sophisticated contrast of crystal against shimmering metal surfaces. Sleek, modern, and fantastically urban, the city may never sleep, but here, it certainly is tranquil.

All images courtesy of THGUSA.com and THGStyle.com

Metropolis Handles

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The architectural firm Kieran Timberlake based in Philadelphia was just allowed to release their new design for the new $1 billion dollar US Embassy slated to be built in London to replace the existing embassy in the ritzy Mayfair area of London. The new embassy was designed to use the landscape as a very important security feature. The use of moats, hills and the fact that it will be set back from any roads will allow the new embassy to have an appealing exterior with gardens and fields, which is a departure from the bunker-esque look of the old embassy. Some are criticizing the design because it is far off the beaten path when compared with the location of the main part of London, while others are praising the designs use of low-key, yet highly effective security measures.  What do you think of the new design?

Here are some images of the new design taken from usembassy.org.uk. Click on any image for a larger version:

Old US Embassy in London

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The use of nature in designs can be a common theme, but one place we feel it is really appropriate is in the bedroom. While camping or “glamping” is fun, what better way to feel like you are part of nature every day than to use nature based elements in your bedroom. Here are a few ways we suggest you can use nature in your decor:

Bedding:

Nourish in Grass Bedding

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As more and more consumers embrace lifestyle changes that minimize their carbon footprint, companies are taking notice and designing familiar things in a different way. Eco-chic is “in” and innovative manufacturers are creating products that maximize style while incorporating key green attributes, such as sustainability, water conservation, and recycled materials. Inventive and in balance with nature, the state-of-the-art products incorporated into the home décor of today’s modern age are creative, technically savvy, and functional — without sacrificing performance and style. (Click any image for a larger version).
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fluid^® – www.fluidfaucets.com
Imaginatively designed and crafted by artisans, the fluid Fan takes inspiration from an accessory once representing social status in ancient Asia. With graceful lines and smooth motion both the Fan faucet and tub filler emit a waterfall flow for the true spa effect with water-saving technology. The meticulous curves, unique angles, and mirror-like polished surfaces are unmatched, and the eco-friendly collection can be equipped with a low-flow aerator for an industry-breaking 1.5 gallons-per-minute, a rate that has awarded it WaterSense certification.

fluid Fan

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This amazing 4 bedroom, 4,000 square foot house has recently gone on the market and is a beautiful example of the mix of modern architecture in a natural environment. The house was recently built by the architectural firm BUILD llc and is located on Washington state’s beautiful Bainbridge Island.  The home was designed to be both modern and beautiful, but to also cater to an active lifestyle that would include spending time in the beautiful outdoors surrounding the home. The home sits on the edge of Murden Cove, just a 35 minute ferry ride across the water to Seattle.

The home was completed in 2008 and was recently featured in the AIA exhibit “New Edge/New Blood.” The amazing views and beach access stood out to us on this property, coupled with the clean and modern interiors and exteriors. Some sustainable aspects of the home include its rainscreen system (rainscreen siding system composed of Cembonit panels by CBF), the use of natural gravel hardscape, an orchard of low-growing fruit trees and the use of Bamboo vertical grain flooring just to name a few.

To learn more about this home and to find the listing agent, please visit bainbridgeislandmodernhome.com

Images by BUILD llc

Back of Bainbridge Home

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