At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & Design

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Like many baths from the 1950’s and before, the original bath was quite small. This is the story of a restful yet energizing modern bath — a remodel of a classic pink and black 1950’s bath.

One place to save money without sacrificing function or looks is in yor choice of matrial for the shower pan.

Let’s talk today about 4 types of bathroom sinks: vessel sinks (which sit on top of the countertop — like a bowl or vessel, drop-in sinks that have a rim that sits on top of the countertop but the bowl is beneath the countertop,undermount sinks that are mounted underneat a hole in the countertop, and [...]

Your choice about a tub for the bath can be frustrating. Think comfort first!

Before we remodeled, this bath was a classic hall bath dating from the 1950’s. White and black tile, gray-patterned Formica countertops, a standard white-enameled cast iron tub.

Built in 1903, this vernacular farmhouse had small rooms, limited closets, and poor flow. The owners wanted a luxurious master suite without increasing the footprint of the house. We consolidated two small bedrooms into a spacious master bedroom.

This bath uses a combination of inexpensive stock material and custom glass tile to make an attractive Retro statement.  Notice the inlaid glass tile as you approach the bath from the bedroom.  The sink was placed in the corner so that large windows could let in light from two sides.  A simple light fixture and [...]

Splurging on just one custom detail can make a budget bath really stand-out. In this article we’ll show you 4 hand-made sinks that make stock materials shine in the bath!

This article is about carving out a comfortable and luxurious master suite in a 1920’s home within the existing footprint. We converted 2 bedrooms and a closet-sized bath into a new Master Suite — see the before and after floor plans.

High celings — welcome throughout the house — can feel awkward in a bath. The design of the alcove in this elegant master bath solves not only the problem of the high ceiling but several problems as well.