Styleture

Sand between one’s toes, lazy, languid evenings imbued with warm breezes. Is there anything better? This is the time of year when a longing for all things summer becomes an obsession. Homeowners read garden and home design magazines anticipating the warm weather soon to come. In design, white is synonymous with summer— clean and bright, it’s a color that says “ahh.” Here are some ways homeowners can bring warmth and brightness into their homes right now, well before summer begins.

Passion by THG

Boasting a streamlined design, THG’s Passion combines delicate clover shapes outlined in delicate silver, all executed in fine bright white Bernardaud china. The collection includes a full lavatory set, tub and shower sets and delightful china accessories. Certain to wow with elegance and charm, Passion is also available as a set of drawer pulls, optimizing the bath and providing a coordinated look.

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Indulging one’s paramour on Valentine’s Day can take many forms; plying him or her with chocolate, wrapping a loved one in cashmere, blinding them with bling of some sort, providing a day away from the children a la a spa day. A spa day does sound nice – and if your readers want to know how to pamper their loved ones year-round (earning many more brownie points), perhaps they should focus on bath items that make it easy to say, “ahhh love you.”

Heart Throb – Corbett Lighting
With its twisted and delicate heart-shaped frame, there is no question where Corbett Lighting draws inspiration for its lovely Heart Throb. Dressed for the occasion, the two-light sconce is crafted in solid brass and features a polished nickel finish that could take a space from zero to 60 beats per minute. Perfect for a board room or dare we say, the bedroom, Heart Throb is topped with hardback linen shades and exudes romance at every glance.

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Widely recognized as the most innovative structural designers in the world, the Swiss revolutionized the engineering field by creating new forms that integrated technology and aesthetics. The art of Swiss engineering lies in seamless precision: combining the methodical, the understated and the efficient, to create functional, cutting-edge designs. Fuse the accomplished engineering standard of the Swiss into the diligent and tailored accuracy attributed to Italian manufacturer MGS’ designs, and the result is the perfect contemporary creation. Brilliant in its final form; the simplicity, durability and functionality of MGS’ Minimal Beauty Collection and stunning Rain Showers feature the finest in Swiss engineering, Italian style.

Uncomplicated and dependable, the contemporary designs of MGS’ Minimal Beauty Collection feature simple shapes and slim silhouettes. Crafted out of true solid stainless steel, the designs feature high-quality materials paired with functionality, yet the finish is refined and smooth – an ode to Swiss perfection. The collection is comprised of six deck and wall-mount faucets, including a bidet faucet. Unique to the collection, the MB4 and MB6 faucets come without traditional handles; temperature and volume are operated with a handle at the end of the spout.

Manufactured using the most progressive machines available, each flawless piece in the Minimal Beauty Collection is perfectly polished to an impeccable shine; beautiful in its final form.

The stunning Rain Showers, also composed of 100% solid stainless steel, pair luxury with cutting-edge technology. Bringing modern style to a typically traditional fixture, these exposed shower systems are available with a round or square rain canopy and feature a thermostatic mixer. The mixer incorporates a volume control that is operated independently of the temperature control. Rain Shower systems are available as a showerhead, or can be upgraded to include a stylized handshower. All systems are available in matte or polished stainless steel.

Here are some pictures of MGS products, all provided by MGS: www.mgsdesigns.com. Click on any image for a larger version:

MGS Insets Details

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In a stunning throwback to a time when classics were born and elegance reigned, THG presents the Passion Collection with Bernardaud Porcelain. Touched with a whisper of old Hollywood glamour and a splash of fresh, flowing angles, Passion evokes an age when grand gestures meant the world, and love was the stuff of legends. Romantic and graceful, Passion combines delicate vintage details with exquisite modern design, for a look you’re destined to fall for.

The Passion Collection featuring fine Bernardaud porcelain is a testament to gracious living and fanciful design. The Passion faucet combines the femininity of the clover-shaped handles with the architectural savvy of the right angled, geometric spout. The accessories that adorn the suite feature the Bernardaud mascot – the butterfly – in a refreshing green. Here are some pictures of the collection. Please click any image to view a larger version.

THG Passion

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Beverly Hills, California – THG USA, the exclusive importer of luxury bath products from the house of Tetard, Haudiquez and Grisoni (THG), made a notable appearance at last night’s Golden Globe Awards ceremony. The elegant Papillon, from the THG Cristal de Lalique Collection, was the lavatory set of choice in the world-class Presenters Lounge. Designed by internationally renowned interior designer Kenneth Bordewick, the Presenters Lounge was visited by many of Hollywood’s favorite celebrities and award-presenters, including Halle Berry, Sophia Loren, Nicole Kidman and Harrison Ford. The celebrities were pampered with culinary-treats and a fully-stocked bar in the glamorous accommodations before making their way to present the world famous Golden Globe statuette. THG’s Papillon was a natural fit for the striking environment of the Presenters Lounge. An exquisite piece, the Papillon set features intricately detailed butterflies designed by Lalique, the world-renowned crystal art and jewelry design house. The beautiful set flawlessly complemented the other fine furnishings in the luxurious lounge, which included $800,000 worth of stunning vintage Lalique crystal pieces shipped from France, exquisite hand-embroidered drapes, and art-masterpieces worth more than $1,000,000 from the Frederick R. Weisman foundation, as stated by interior designer Kenneth Bordewick. “I wanted the Presenters Lounge to combine the glamorous luxury of Hollywood’s Golden Age with the glitter of today’s top stars,” said Bordewick. (Click on any image to view a larger version.) All images and text courtesy of THGUSA.com

THG Papillon at the Golden Globes

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The National Kitchen & Bath Association has released their top for Kitchen & Bath Designs in 2010. We love this list and agree completely with this list. Click on any image to view a larger version:

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Kitchens

1. Traditional is the New Contemporary – Traditional will continue as the most popular kitchen design style in 2010, with contemporary following closely behind, while the Shaker style is seeing a surprisingly strong resurgence. Shades of whites and off-whites will be the most common kitchen colors in 2010, while brown, beige, and bone hues will also be popular.

Photo Courtesy of O’Neil Cabinetry

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