July 30th, 2010
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. Here are a few choices for the bathroom that we consider to be liberating, not limiting.
Ameli from Hastings Tile & Bath
Choosing pure white for your vanity should not feel as though you are settling. With the Ameli from Tulli Zuccari, you need never apologize. Graceful and elegant, the vanity sits atop two tapered legs that can be adorned with either gold or chrome accents. To coordinate the look of the entire piece, the towel bar under the vanity is also available in chrome or gold finishes. The vanity top is offered in a satin finish in pure white. The Ameli is perfect for minimalists who appreciate its modern appeal.
Ameli Vanity
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July 20th, 2010
Bainbridge Island is an island city located in Puget Sound, Washington, off the coast of Seattle. It was named by Money magazine as the second-best place to live in the United States. Occasionally we will get sent information on homes for sale on this lovely island. We wanted to pass along one particular contemporary cottage redesign that caught our eye.
This garden cottage is owned by artists who took a simple 1970’s ranch house and with a few subtle changes were able to create a free-flowing, bright, open floor plan with the kitchen as the hub of the living space. The redesign was then extended to the two outbuildings in the backyard that were transformed into two separate functional work spaces: one an artist studio and the other a hobby workshop.
This home demonstrates the appeal of maintaining separate work/play spaces in a small efficient package without needing one giant house to contain everything. The idyllic scene created by the lush gardens and trees also gives you an idea of how this Pacific Northwest island city has obtained such a high rating of livability.
Property Profile:
- 3 bedrooms / 2 baths
– 2 Workshop/Art Studio Outbuildings
– Approximately 1,592 square feet on .35 acres
– Expansive Deck w/ Hot Tub and Seating
– 2 Energy Efficient Propane Fireplaces
– Wood exterior, composition roof
View photos of the cottage below. For more information about this property visit http://gardencottage.bainbridgehouses.com
Bainbridge Cottage Exterior
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July 7th, 2010
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 transcendent bath.
Tranquility by GRAFF
The Tranquility line by GRAFF brings a light Asian influence to the bath environment. The soft curve of the spout, with the sloping handles that are reminiscent of bamboo shoots give the faucet a Zen-inspired appeal.
GRAFF Tranquility faucet
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