Online Consult: Give a Standard Master Ensuite Bathroom Some Personality

<br />Hello everyone! Have been very busy trying to wrap up some projects before the holidays, always a mad rush, isn't it? I'm going to make a real effort to share more online consults with you, as they are becoming the mainstay of my business, and we all love to see design boards, right?!! This one is fairly recent, and with all of us entertaining over the holidays, a few of us (myself included) may want to do a little sprucing up in the loo!<br /><br />Bathrooms often are the last rooms we look at in our homes. Slap some colour on the wall, hang a shelf or cabinet, maybe swap out the mirror, and we're done, right? Well, not for this client! Let's call her A, shall we? While A had already completed the rest of her home on her own, she really wanted her Master Ensuite to have some personality. Her question: could we bring a standard bathroom up to the level of her other rooms? This consultation, like many online consultations, morphed from a Color Consult into a Design Consult as we progressed. The beauty of working online is that I can accommodate any time frame, from days to months, and we can bounce ideas back and forth until the client is completely satisfied. I'm amazed how much my online service has grown, and have to send out a huge thank you to all of my amazing clients!!<br /><br />A's home is located in a historical building which has been converted into lofts, complete with beautiful wood beams and original fireplaces, etc… really great bones. This particle room did not include any period architecture, but the builder had used clean-lined modern fixtures and sleek tile, so we had a nice base to work with.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbKCCeOYuYr15Acj5jfQetr5M8ip_bjol1hGcyoX0p5B0OKDNaQQFNIF7ygjSYMtDS73yWk95b_Zc6c5QQH9RUt1IdNXDfYURGfAJeRj3y8iCArQAd0BMY4ZKDlgS2-T1y0Vgfgic9Yk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.31.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbKCCeOYuYr15Acj5jfQetr5M8ip_bjol1hGcyoX0p5B0OKDNaQQFNIF7ygjSYMtDS73yWk95b_Zc6c5QQH9RUt1IdNXDfYURGfAJeRj3y8iCArQAd0BMY4ZKDlgS2-T1y0Vgfgic9Yk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.31.55+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />In terms of personal preference, A wanted to add a grey to the walls, and was up for a darker tone, which would complement her bedroom (painted in BM San Antonio Gray) and other spaces. Other than that, she was open for ideas on how to decorate the walls, etc.<br /><br />The darker grey walls work in this small space because there is a fair amount of warm natural light, large swathes of white fixtures, and that large mirror over the vanity. I recommended Chelsea Gray, Benjamin Moore HC 168, which would complement the San Antonio Gray bedroom walls.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkF9XVTUqQz769OLYVYsLxvbuuB5GTEUizhN41FjghyphenhyphenxyD7E1mBZ8kzEWiXPz5x67Ks4GHml22lviKwH4nUApq5NNUDP7NvnysVZKRfSwSDzDPnT1XgTzsZtQbGCq4yf6GxSSHZuURDZs/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.45.00+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkF9XVTUqQz769OLYVYsLxvbuuB5GTEUizhN41FjghyphenhyphenxyD7E1mBZ8kzEWiXPz5x67Ks4GHml22lviKwH4nUApq5NNUDP7NvnysVZKRfSwSDzDPnT1XgTzsZtQbGCq4yf6GxSSHZuURDZs/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.45.00+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The first thing that I suggested is to bring some wood into the space, as reclaimed and timeworn woods are a large part of the aesthetic of the rest of the home. A few examples of the palette at work were included to show A.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJFVPB7WHxJ-bV22Vu0PrJrdxOYCgR8FbSziXlxPN4YrtTbV8jlGIzAKWU3QNcH3hzpqpWbdRcpcH_73D2CoJ-tI8kaGqst1qbfyDvhjLkXTGEvl6VKL3B_-pICDhMNzh0cDREBWf4fk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.46.29+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJFVPB7WHxJ-bV22Vu0PrJrdxOYCgR8FbSziXlxPN4YrtTbV8jlGIzAKWU3QNcH3hzpqpWbdRcpcH_73D2CoJ-tI8kaGqst1qbfyDvhjLkXTGEvl6VKL3B_-pICDhMNzh0cDREBWf4fk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.46.29+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Since we had to look at finished or replacing the large builder mirror, the frame for this was a natural placement for the wood element. I suggested a few options. The first was to frame out the existing mirror. The second was to layer a wood framed mirror over top of the existing mirror.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrG6NTJzkaK-unhMfA7eXnb4ecyB80X_-l45U1V_-Y5pEesu5q4nUlCQnJsUzYMlmMqYlx7aalnScbPhEUhrv_RmBmxdYxk3B73AHZAVitN_C9p3o3lNQdD_NfmGrRRHN-NT5lZCa8W0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.48.27+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrG6NTJzkaK-unhMfA7eXnb4ecyB80X_-l45U1V_-Y5pEesu5q4nUlCQnJsUzYMlmMqYlx7aalnScbPhEUhrv_RmBmxdYxk3B73AHZAVitN_C9p3o3lNQdD_NfmGrRRHN-NT5lZCa8W0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.48.27+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefO6oFEpLR56viEumoVyHSgy8nrQJc2QgE-aaPgyDlA5cuZShUhyphenhyphenRYfuj0jEW0tTr2-CSBRCcE46jd-Wlc2nYog0uo5bhFa0BFpVKyzAWn-rXu6xRpO7BA-noMpDMBg3t9ixFjF0ZxFE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.49.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefO6oFEpLR56viEumoVyHSgy8nrQJc2QgE-aaPgyDlA5cuZShUhyphenhyphenRYfuj0jEW0tTr2-CSBRCcE46jd-Wlc2nYog0uo5bhFa0BFpVKyzAWn-rXu6xRpO7BA-noMpDMBg3t9ixFjF0ZxFE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.49.55+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Bringing in some darker metal elements would reference the feel of her main living space. I suggested a  small wall cabinet or shelf over her toilet, in/on which she could place white towels and accessories to again bring that freshness back into the space. A did not like here existing towels hook beside the sink, which was rather largely proportioned. I suggested a modern hook option here, something unexpected to add interest.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWjpv7FKh9NnhagZdfrDb1CR_PPxsnKG75t4EjMVijofV9nWGS7JWkd-5gAYf5KaCFoj5ND7Rj5ev0gFkoc1_bgy-afHUJxpQAgbtQFUrFKaWgtuf6Oo3vRdKaZXvWipN8tHVRfEZGXA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.52.22+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWjpv7FKh9NnhagZdfrDb1CR_PPxsnKG75t4EjMVijofV9nWGS7JWkd-5gAYf5KaCFoj5ND7Rj5ev0gFkoc1_bgy-afHUJxpQAgbtQFUrFKaWgtuf6Oo3vRdKaZXvWipN8tHVRfEZGXA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.52.22+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscKgLIdgC9AukdOJWLBKttqKptKpklZF0xDGlnG03bH4z0DRo-sBjRuQugFaRY-nrtZoAFxhv0AK4V6zkxnyb-FCG28W9e0vNksdsr5V6WUrpZWjdfMbLr91DqUhg8IJ7YlMiWbUweCE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.53.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscKgLIdgC9AukdOJWLBKttqKptKpklZF0xDGlnG03bH4z0DRo-sBjRuQugFaRY-nrtZoAFxhv0AK4V6zkxnyb-FCG28W9e0vNksdsr5V6WUrpZWjdfMbLr91DqUhg8IJ7YlMiWbUweCE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.53.26+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGhPw1h_rWqYnm0P_3VNRteybglv25Q_E0nZYmA7btIKkWUmoKqT0Ws96LRY8v-Y8KKBJgzKaHN3LY9uk9S-AKnqgtjwyKuwD_awuYjJ5LWxfQDnrd7IjT28X8Uww3RI-QKOh2Xhv3pI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.54.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGhPw1h_rWqYnm0P_3VNRteybglv25Q_E0nZYmA7btIKkWUmoKqT0Ws96LRY8v-Y8KKBJgzKaHN3LY9uk9S-AKnqgtjwyKuwD_awuYjJ5LWxfQDnrd7IjT28X8Uww3RI-QKOh2Xhv3pI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.54.08+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />After looking at all my recommendations, A decided the paint was perfect, and she would frame out the mirror in wood, She had found some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/211583255/set-of-two-modern-brass-wall-hook-plus?ref=pr_shop" target="_blank"><b>towel hooks</b></a> on Etsy that she loved, and wanted work in gold to the mix. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQEasIuCijnj0tXjpILstJ8R4efBbms-aoWnrQAWCCfW32V61UO0JujjtNfuwqYFBpvGG_astthyphenhyphen0X0RpVZZ0znXMdSpt3wqnCA3_cHf0IRMt_A7DEmAyliyfZh2PMT_RQ1uRk7UkpUE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.15.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQEasIuCijnj0tXjpILstJ8R4efBbms-aoWnrQAWCCfW32V61UO0JujjtNfuwqYFBpvGG_astthyphenhyphen0X0RpVZZ0znXMdSpt3wqnCA3_cHf0IRMt_A7DEmAyliyfZh2PMT_RQ1uRk7UkpUE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.15.08+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />Also, she decided she did not want additional storage, and asked if an art wall would work over the toilet in lieu of the shelf. The area is 36" x 36".<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJWiIV55a17ruI71zFhgMaTHbXsbqKfqtEnWmTix1mbOHHLd_Q3qCGsJewY-pz-qX1hK1Jad_VJluvv-cbNPugfQEIY6FXPbK8HwDjzMTurzmJdi-QoQgPVCZb-gRVs4R7foTdvkgp7I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.09.42+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJWiIV55a17ruI71zFhgMaTHbXsbqKfqtEnWmTix1mbOHHLd_Q3qCGsJewY-pz-qX1hK1Jad_VJluvv-cbNPugfQEIY6FXPbK8HwDjzMTurzmJdi-QoQgPVCZb-gRVs4R7foTdvkgp7I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.09.42+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />Why not? I'm huge fan of art in every space, a room without art is not complete! This offered an opportunity to repeat the varied metal elements, as well.  A mentioned liking the prints available on <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls" target="_blank">Lulu and Georgia</a></b>, and so that became the starting point for two gallery options. I chose two prints, the Booby Pin piece and the Oh Dear I love you, which A had especially liked, to begin.<br /><br /><br /> The first grouping was modern and playful, and worked in some colour. Two modern photographs (<b><a href="http://society6.com/product/up-side-down-3nm_print?tag=landscape#1=45" target="_blank">here</a></b> and <b><a href="http://society6.com/product/everyday-0sg_print#1=45" target="_blank">here</a></b>) flank the <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls/wall-art/oh-my-deer-print" target="_blank">Oh Deer</a></b> print, both referencing the mountains outside. A had mentioned wanting to include a letter, if possible, and so custom <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/163264728/handpainted-wooden-wall-letter?ref=shop_home_active_16&ga_search_query=m" target="_blank">wooden letter </a></b>from Etsy painted gold would add that bit of sparkle. Lastly, a fresh <b><a href="http://society6.com/product/colorflash-3_print?tag=graphic-design#1=45" target="_blank">fractal work</a></b> plays against the photos and grey walls, and keeps the grouping light and airy.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkd2JnG9ecU52MnAFd2UXIr0IrPSqUCSOy6vPgifYbXEni_gLn7RzICbctIlFeMbeDUrXYVBAjiDBfDBy2I16pdFaCvb1Iy-VSe7MrBCoj2vGdWwSqVEdGeLMRlNbyzvLPD_bCoa7fhCY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+6.45.27+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkd2JnG9ecU52MnAFd2UXIr0IrPSqUCSOy6vPgifYbXEni_gLn7RzICbctIlFeMbeDUrXYVBAjiDBfDBy2I16pdFaCvb1Iy-VSe7MrBCoj2vGdWwSqVEdGeLMRlNbyzvLPD_bCoa7fhCY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+6.45.27+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls/wall-art/bobby-pin-print" target="_blank">Bobby Pin</a></b> started off the second grouping, which is softer and more sophisticated. A <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/183360941/abstract-painting-watercolor-print?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">watercolor </a></b>becomes the central piece, the watery texture perfect for a bath. A small <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/176028019/butterfly-illustration-original-pen-and?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">pen and ink</a></b> adds some punctuation and balances the bobby pin print. A <b><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=16403909&parentid=A_FURN_WALL#/" target="_blank">steel letter</a></b> tucks in without stealing the show, and an <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/155506431/light-up-original-oil-painting-landscape?ref=shop_home_feat_2" target="_blank">original oil</a></b> is absolutely stunning, working in all of our varied tones and adding some subtle colour here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5eY9RvTp4_q_GJwgQkFOkKMIdcTd6zjXzqPj_X1wSGgGgkFP2om6upWVA-U38VX8U41ERncyWYnjXR4f8YYTVUXyRYTQFVbsFA6telkNZ9Ajkmumg1sE9oYE6Zg6SDnaoowLgzKZbd8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+7.19.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5eY9RvTp4_q_GJwgQkFOkKMIdcTd6zjXzqPj_X1wSGgGgkFP2om6upWVA-U38VX8U41ERncyWYnjXR4f8YYTVUXyRYTQFVbsFA6telkNZ9Ajkmumg1sE9oYE6Zg6SDnaoowLgzKZbd8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+7.19.03+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />A chose the second grouping, but her husband did not like the Bobby Pin print, so we needed to work in a replacement. I suggested a<b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/118926590/nude-number-4-fine-art-print-from-the?ref=shop_home_active_16" target="_blank"> nude</a></b>, which works with the more sophisticated feel of this group. After considering a few options, A chose this print, which is perfect.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEoalIXMZbRUPpW-s1fkSZNwVvmik61dyRDIYwSVL8_Sz4DP-CEMM4UCf8TaJUBvQyMwLZSTHJjwFXleAwoH2cCb4m4mvH2fgKWjIAwUk7jA5OFl6jw-71Ueen6YSyQ71zJAGg438K3Y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+11.04.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEoalIXMZbRUPpW-s1fkSZNwVvmik61dyRDIYwSVL8_Sz4DP-CEMM4UCf8TaJUBvQyMwLZSTHJjwFXleAwoH2cCb4m4mvH2fgKWjIAwUk7jA5OFl6jw-71Ueen6YSyQ71zJAGg438K3Y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+11.04.45+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />After receiving the art, A ordered some frames on Etsy. She chose <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/115834922/natural-reclaimed-oak-picture-frame-4x4?ref=shop_home_active_14" target="_blank">this</a> </b>wood frame for the abstract watercolor, and this gold frame for the painting.<br /><br />Now we just needed to finish up with another small piece of art for the entry wall, on the right side of the window. I suggested <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/201035268/grouse-feather-watercolor-in-a-vintage?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=gold+frame&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">this</a></b> original painting. The artist mounts each of her works in vintage frames which are included in the sale. It is a beautiful effect. A agreed. Yay! Love it when a client and myself are completely on the same page!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIE7kbe95Cpq7UBGri_Z8ltYLU4-8WEXi-u3J7cQbpclIyUkjP9Tit-dCE7Z6ZZDzwt20UPdIa-v0gJwdf0cEVezMx_qmOKP-7ATNw3rnZl4uR2GlUs_ZJ8kFErin3ui5SAlfdNkLrVyM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.56.50+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIE7kbe95Cpq7UBGri_Z8ltYLU4-8WEXi-u3J7cQbpclIyUkjP9Tit-dCE7Z6ZZDzwt20UPdIa-v0gJwdf0cEVezMx_qmOKP-7ATNw3rnZl4uR2GlUs_ZJ8kFErin3ui5SAlfdNkLrVyM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.56.50+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />And that wraps up the bathroom swish, lovelies! I hope you enjoyed, and maybe discovered a few new artists along the way…my apologies if I lured you into lost hours on Etsy - can never get away from once I begin exploring the art shops, lol.<br /><br />Wishing you all a lovely, Christmas-Carol-filled day - x am<br /><br /><br /><br />

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The Divine Soaker

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love it when a room surprises me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How wonderful would it be to turn a corner and find this tucked away in your bath?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGk5IOVqKgAnJJKBhByfsFU7rvaM5Ez_CJteOGqFBTD143jY4Cl9dj4lBBcRInc9QhpFJLvicUF76LPChcKmtTr-tbeusZx8LnzvMJ4P774BB20su314aZ0PjFhuGC33IsVJt2OX4eazjm/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-11+at+9.12.58+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGk5IOVqKgAnJJKBhByfsFU7rvaM5Ez_CJteOGqFBTD143jY4Cl9dj4lBBcRInc9QhpFJLvicUF76LPChcKmtTr-tbeusZx8LnzvMJ4P774BB20su314aZ0PjFhuGC33IsVJt2OX4eazjm/s640/Screen+shot+2011-05-11+at+9.12.58+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/image/tid/4607?pause=0&page=0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">source</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">sigh.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWL83OzL9JW3VuTxKTYKvjJdulo683JlSiEUADu0kTLLutpZBMDSLpC_W2nKmy3i-Saxy8gW97IppMTpyTS-dEPJCB4jaeCQvE1g82BQrKftwi_NVsAW1J-87nGlziGpCIlIben49CNy-H/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWL83OzL9JW3VuTxKTYKvjJdulo683JlSiEUADu0kTLLutpZBMDSLpC_W2nKmy3i-Saxy8gW97IppMTpyTS-dEPJCB4jaeCQvE1g82BQrKftwi_NVsAW1J-87nGlziGpCIlIben49CNy-H/s200/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

The Divine Soaker

I love it when a room surprises me. How wonderful would it be to turn a corner and find this tucked away in your bath? source sigh.

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bare feet and fancy free

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Imagine starting every single morning right <b><a href="http://www.houseindesign.com/modern-residence-overlooking-the-north-bay-by-prentiss-architects">here</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">getting closer...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3CGDCTLO38aV5nFmnh8F0ndmKQH3k09pMMt9HWaww1bxqGmVC-QbY70klkgnIWWCPE79CWHVUy3SdgWa6QdaVhRF23pUz7dubUv0HDR6AoGMoTu8LGAcxS1NmxKhzNnJtwrXTlQMFb0/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-02-08+at+7.57.31+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3CGDCTLO38aV5nFmnh8F0ndmKQH3k09pMMt9HWaww1bxqGmVC-QbY70klkgnIWWCPE79CWHVUy3SdgWa6QdaVhRF23pUz7dubUv0HDR6AoGMoTu8LGAcxS1NmxKhzNnJtwrXTlQMFb0/s640/Screen+shot+2011-02-08+at+7.57.31+PM.png" width="430" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ready?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">have a peek.. ahhhh...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisW33Y4ZsNo5Ec7iyu1TvtpJ2Nu-tKf2ve4sy6s7l7_24_qYyohvBaCNe0UhtIKz3u7VfnUNlfg_G4lrNoBL5PreqsFsy3H3A6DwVV0xaQTK4PkUjoMF7JjRdREN8lSlWfWE6VN3PmlRg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-02-08+at+7.57.55+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisW33Y4ZsNo5Ec7iyu1TvtpJ2Nu-tKf2ve4sy6s7l7_24_qYyohvBaCNe0UhtIKz3u7VfnUNlfg_G4lrNoBL5PreqsFsy3H3A6DwVV0xaQTK4PkUjoMF7JjRdREN8lSlWfWE6VN3PmlRg/s640/Screen+shot+2011-02-08+at+7.57.55+PM.png" width="440" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That will do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvW5748KOvgQKuHfC55U8edH7adAejhTptxLgL-pY6Ddqwvn7dmViANsOF-LreuSWgpKFGp_IPX1amr4KhDka7p6-PuK1AAVfeq4Jt3VBXJmIBDysI3ah1k4Rrjp5vcyyG5XH5e3NBaIc/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-02-08+at+8.04.05+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvW5748KOvgQKuHfC55U8edH7adAejhTptxLgL-pY6Ddqwvn7dmViANsOF-LreuSWgpKFGp_IPX1amr4KhDka7p6-PuK1AAVfeq4Jt3VBXJmIBDysI3ah1k4Rrjp5vcyyG5XH5e3NBaIc/s640/Screen+shot+2011-02-08+at+8.04.05+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4N4XT9PxV1FPkus7Vl0AceX7XaflDOYJl3fsx6xRJGm-H02jdlyRAWZcvrqFVnCZu3qVcxXCJkLlnhc5_1r-YsV4NxiarQS3tl4Kxx4eJyKSnmdTqWMfAvGdM3vM8li84fVfpLRrfVvI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-02-08+at+8.04.31+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4N4XT9PxV1FPkus7Vl0AceX7XaflDOYJl3fsx6xRJGm-H02jdlyRAWZcvrqFVnCZu3qVcxXCJkLlnhc5_1r-YsV4NxiarQS3tl4Kxx4eJyKSnmdTqWMfAvGdM3vM8li84fVfpLRrfVvI/s640/Screen+shot+2011-02-08+at+8.04.31+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Straight into the dreaming-of-a-cottage folder.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFrrxuUosazXVkw5ptII87HPS6PQCbTNiqI053ae78jtmelNeu69x1h5-OhjnCQe9-DvZahyphenhyphenwolXQvzdZZ9miM7X1oVSSzbs7IRKirHhfzMun0fNjjcj_rNNmYaMXWaMk9md4q3d93rrc/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFrrxuUosazXVkw5ptII87HPS6PQCbTNiqI053ae78jtmelNeu69x1h5-OhjnCQe9-DvZahyphenhyphenwolXQvzdZZ9miM7X1oVSSzbs7IRKirHhfzMun0fNjjcj_rNNmYaMXWaMk9md4q3d93rrc/s200/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

bare feet and fancy free

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A Vanity With a Dark Side..Waking Up Neutrals

<div style="text-align: center;">Every once in a while you find something that you really, really wish</div><div style="text-align: center;"> would turn up uninvited on your doorstep..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" class="startfade" height="440" id="theImage" name="theImage" src="http://www.karabutterfield.com/assets_d/12214/portfolio_media/bathroom_134_big.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px;" width="349" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">like this vanity, from the portfolio of Stylist <b><a href="http://www.karabutterfield.com/default3.asp">Kara Butterfield</a>.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the lines, the detailing on the doors, and those wonderful pulls.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But what I really love about this vanity is the dark sink and faucet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Graceful and elegant without glitz, they add balance to a very neutral space.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They give your eye somewhere to rest, without adding more color.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are two more examples of the use of dark accents in neutral spaces from her work:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" class="startfade" height="440" id="theImage" name="theImage" src="http://www.karabutterfield.com/assets_d/12214/portfolio_media/276marlborough_0157-edit_163_big.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px;" width="330" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The bold mirrors ground this ornate cabinet beautifully, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and another works it's magic in the powder room beyond.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">(I had that wool Ikea carpet in my front hall, </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">it has met with a rather unfortunate end since meeting our new puppy :)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">A replacement will have to wait until this chewing stage is over!)</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The luscious color of that fireplace is one of my faves..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-irNcV606Pm4qxwlFm23NRjZjKxx7ihOHhNlq3uP_uLI4BC1bTRcgvy18nA0akDGLeF0Z4_o-jWfdomTzajMIFhz8K_OsYRvgPVXYj3LB-oUo53dHqWRPUEx1nU-ZysVmBH633zCp5Cg/s1600/Mushroomfrazee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-irNcV606Pm4qxwlFm23NRjZjKxx7ihOHhNlq3uP_uLI4BC1bTRcgvy18nA0akDGLeF0Z4_o-jWfdomTzajMIFhz8K_OsYRvgPVXYj3LB-oUo53dHqWRPUEx1nU-ZysVmBH633zCp5Cg/s400/Mushroomfrazee.jpg" width="171" /></a><a href="http://www.karabutterfield.com/assets_d/12214/portfolio_media/276marlborough_0245-edit_178_big.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="startfade" height="400" id="theImage" name="theImage" src="http://www.karabutterfield.com/assets_d/12214/portfolio_media/276marlborough_0245-edit_178_big.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px;" width="293" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">it reminds me of Mushroom, by Frazee.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And the tiles are perfection.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But it wouldn't be half as lovely without the ebonized interior, would it? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Simple birch logs function as sculpture within.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you use hits of black or other dark tones to wake up neutrals?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Or do you prefer to bring in pops of color?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">til next time..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div>

A Vanity With a Dark Side..Waking Up Neutrals

Every once in a while you find something that you really, really wish  would turn up uninvited on your doorstep.. like this vanity, from the...

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A Dreamy Bathroom..

<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just looking through all the (always) amazing pics at <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/">Desire to Inspire</a>.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">  I froze at these. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is my dream bathroom. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> No plastic or mdf in sight.  </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Creamy white, Stone, natural light, simple nostalgic lighting,</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> a huge bench to curl up on, rustic wood shelving...</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> so warm and tactile.  </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0UuaHD7Wk3Paj-UxqS7Udexy8Vvu3lTGfiZ8K_OjmhsNHh1USAgSz7SQptU1n0yGoYcRD8RTwx5IwhzgQKHGqFghKaoSToGoru9dMQd3HSxV0YLgIoQlhF5drtgxfK7fh7klwjTqBPM/s1600-h/ryannford23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0UuaHD7Wk3Paj-UxqS7Udexy8Vvu3lTGfiZ8K_OjmhsNHh1USAgSz7SQptU1n0yGoYcRD8RTwx5IwhzgQKHGqFghKaoSToGoru9dMQd3HSxV0YLgIoQlhF5drtgxfK7fh7klwjTqBPM/s640/ryannford23.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the windows above the sinks with the mirrors in front, rare and so wonderful.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFKUpmGyW9FgxyTKuYIyTy-LGJnbdry-LZtaKgbWyU18cytgC42TxHPBJdiCeUS1Q5BCGiL4qoJZyPcqK3IVLN5crnaYdnNuaS84byQRSSH9oxm-cNqdbRJxcZHd8uV7rhL-cTqUiVWc/s1600-h/ryannford24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFKUpmGyW9FgxyTKuYIyTy-LGJnbdry-LZtaKgbWyU18cytgC42TxHPBJdiCeUS1Q5BCGiL4qoJZyPcqK3IVLN5crnaYdnNuaS84byQRSSH9oxm-cNqdbRJxcZHd8uV7rhL-cTqUiVWc/s640/ryannford24.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Ryann Ford</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> I would love, love, love to get up to this room every morning.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">til next time...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>

A Dreamy Bathroom..

Just looking through all the (always) amazing pics at  Desire to Inspire .   I froze at these.  This is my dream bathroom.   No plastic or m...

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