Storage: Hotel Berge Towel Ladders
From Sarah:
Among the many details we admire at Nils Holger Moormann’s Hotel Berge in Germany are the built-in ladders used as a towel hanging solution.
Add comment May 8th, 2009
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10 Easy Pieces: Black Handled Door Levers
From Janet:
The door hardware in Hotels & Lodging: Hotel Sigtuna in Sweden caught my eye; the black door lever adds a graphic counterpoint to the moody gray woodwork. Here are several door levers that will add a sophisticated touch to your interiors.
LEATHER HANDLES
Above: UK company Turnstyle Designs’ Recessed Leather Door Handle Long Barrel is sleek and elegant. Go to Turnstyle Designs for a list of US dealers.
Above: Izé Basics Handle with Leather Grip was designed by UK architects Sigerson Bates; contact Izé for information.
Above: Cylindrical Series Leather Turned Brass Lever; contact E. R. Butler for information.
Above: Another elegant choice is Valli & Valli’s Antonio Citterio–designed Fusital Inox Door Lever, which combines leather and stainless steel; $697.90 at Plumbtile.
Above: Emtek Hercules Wrapped Leather Lever; $80 at the Hardware Hut.
BLACK HANDLES
Above: Thomas Hoof Produkt Black-Coated Zinc Die-Cast Door Handle; suggested retail price is €38.
Above: Turnstyle Designs offers a Recessed Black Composite Door Lever.
Above: E. R. Butler’s Cylindrical Series Knurled Turned Brass Lever reads black because of the cross-hatch effect.
Above: Thomas Hoof’s Porcelain Door Handle is available in white or black; suggested retail is €34.
Above: Turnstyle’s Combination Composite Tube Door Lever in black.
5 comments April 29th, 2009
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Steal This Look: Outdoor Shower by Cary Bernstein Architect
From Julie:
San Francisco architect Cary Bernstein devised a plein air shower/spa space in a house designed for indoor/outdoor living in Sonoma County, California (see more photos of the house at Cary Bernstein Architect).
Recreate the effect with the following elements:
Above: Designed by Marcel Wanders for Boffi, the floor-mounted stainless steel Pipe adds a note of industrial chic. Go to Boffi to locate a dealer.
Above: Bernstein used Ann Sacks Summit Bark tile (”It’s one of my favorites—gorgeous, practical, and inexpensive” ). The Summit Collection is a highly durable, easy-to-maintain glazed flooring tile that reproduces the look of stone quarried in the Burgundy region of France.
Above: Zurn Chrome-Plated 5-Inch Shower Drain; $47.95 at Aspire Mart.
Above: Alno Euro Robe Hooks are available through San Francisco’s Bauerware, a favorite hardware source.
Above: Bernstein used steel windows from Bay Area–based Bonelli Windows; for more ideas, see Windows, Walls & Floors: Steel Window and Door Fabricators.
Above: For the walls in the indoor spa space, Bernstein used Northern Lights Creme 2-by-2-inch quarry tile from Ceramic Tile & Design (”Because it’s quarry tile it has a slightly heftier feel than glazed ceramic tile. It’s irregular and a bit of a pain to work with if you’re precise about your layouts, which I am, but it’s worth the effort”).
Above: For the indoor and outdoor benches, Bernstein used ipé, an exotic tropical hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot and decay (and eight times harder than redwood and as fire resistant as concrete).
1 comment April 28th, 2009
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Bath: Hinoki Wood Bath Accessories
From Janet:
The qualities of Japanese hinoki cypress wood (pleasing scent, antibacterial qualities, renewable wood) make it a perfect choice for accessorizing and furnishing spa spaces. Consult our earlier post Bath: Steel and Wood Accessories for additional bath items with a similar look.
Above: Hinoki Toothbrush Holder; $45 at Design Within Reach.
Above: Hinoki Tissue Box Cover; $45 at Design Within Reach.
Above: Large (29.5 by 21.25 inches) Hinoki Wood Bath Mat; $100 at Design Within Reach. A smaller size (24 by 14 inches) Hinoki Mat is available for $45 at Canoe.
Above: Hinoki Wood Stool; $300 at Design Within Reach.
Above: Hinoki Wood Trash Bin; $80 at Design Within Reach.
Add comment April 27th, 2009
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Fabrics & Linens: Brahms Mount Textiles in Maine
From Sarah:
Claudia Brahms and Noel Mount of Brahms Mount Textiles create heirloom blankets, throws, and bath towels using restored antique shuttle looms in their historic facility in Maine. Their blankets display a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail and are made from cotton, alpaca, and linen (in fact, they remain the only 100 percent cotton/linen blanket weavers in the US).
Above: Cotton Herringbone Throw, $192.
Above: Balsam Pillows, $50.
Above: Linen Blanket from $369.
Above: Linen Towels starting at $36.
Above: Linen Throw, $214.
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Domestic Science: Iris Hantverk Bath Brush
From Janet:
The Oiled Oak and Horsehair Bath Brush from Iris Hantverk is a perfect tool for the bath, incorporating the “Scandinavian ideal of beautiful, everyday objects. These brushes are designed with both beauty and utility in mind. Each brush is constructed of hardwoods with natural bristles that are hand wired rather than glued in. Designed to provide years of use and an ecological alternative to plastic throwaway brushes.” $25 at Canoe.
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Bath: Thermowood Accessories from Manufactum
From Sarah:
One of our favorite sources for bath accessories is Manufactum; we especially like the oiled ash Thermowood pieces (made from wood treated with a thermal process that renders it moisture, mold, and mildew resistant).
Above: Thermowood Bath Mat; €98.
Above: Thermowood Toilet Set with zinc-lined box (replacement brush heads available); €59.
Above: Thermowood Bath Tub Rest; €79.
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Bath: Architect-Designed Spa Spaces
From Julie & Sarah:
In the last decade or so, architects everywhere have incorporated a Japanese aesthetic in the residential bath; a few of our favorite examples.
Above: A bath by San Francisco architects Aidlin Darling Design.
Above: A bath in a Soho penthouse by MR Architecture.
Above: A bath from the portfolio of Australian photographer Lisa Cohen.
Above: A Japanese-style hinoki soaking tub.
Above: An outdoor bathing space by Bay Area architects Buttrick Wong.
Above: A bath in Belgium by Sofie Lachaert.
Above: A bath in Stockholm by Sandell Sandberg.
1 comment April 27th, 2009
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Bath: Thomas Hoof Produkt Accessories from Germany
From Julie:
Designed by architect Theo Keller and manufactured in a locksmith’s shop in Southern Germany, the stainless steel bathroom series for Thomas Hoof Produkt won a Red Dot Award in 2004. All components—from the towel rod to the toilet roll holder—are made from a folded, buckled, and turned stainless steel rod 8 mm in diameter. Keller calls his series “definite, timeless, ascetic”—we think these pieces would work equally well in a traditional or modern bath.
Above: Stainless Soap Holder; suggested retail price €75.
Above: Stainless Steel Hook; suggested retail price €23.
Above: Stainless Steel Shelf with Glass Pane; suggested retail price €110.
Above: Stainless Steel Spare Roll Holder; suggested retail price €45.
Above: Ceramic Brush Holder; suggested retail price €57.
Above: Stainless Steel Toilet Brush (replacement brushes available); suggested retail price €49.
Above: Chrome-Plated Brass Porcelain Soap and Sponge Basket; suggested retail price €73.
Add comment April 23rd, 2009
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Bath: Black Toilet Seat
From Julie:
A little-considered issue that will arise during any bathroom update or remodel: the toilet seat. A while back, we spotted a post on black toilet seats at Hatch, the Design Public blog, which got us thinking.
Above: A bathroom designed by UK reclamation and remodeling experts Retrouvius.
Above: The commode featured on Hatch.
Above: Comfort Seat Deluxe Molded Wood Toilet Seat with Chrome Hinges
Above: Kathryn Toilet Seat in wood with chrome hinges; $129.35 at Kohler.
Above: Ikea offers the Maren black toilet seat for $19.99, but it’s only available in store.
2 comments April 23rd, 2009
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