Black Beauty: Top 5 Picks for the Kitchen and Bath
Every season someone mentions that some color is the new black–most recently everyone has been talking about gray. But if you ask us – black is the new black, especially when it comes to the kitchen and bath. In recent years we’ve seen midnight hues being used heavily in rooms– whether it’s shiny backsplashes in kitchens...
Spotlight: Vola Round Shower Head
It’s not that often that Vola, a leader in Scandinavian design, adds a new product to their portfolio—so when they do, it usually turns out to be a must-have for any modern bathroom. In 2011, Vola launched their Round Series: a futuristic and sleek modular waste basket system that plays on the basic circle as...
Ask an Expert: How to Design an Eco-Friendly Bathroom
Meet Naomi Meet Naomi Neilson Howard who is here to answer questions about making your bathroom more eco-friendly! Naomi turned her passion for artisan tradition, sustainability, and fair trade practices into a successful international business. In 1996, she founded Native Trails to combine age-old traditions with contemporary design and sustainable materials, bringing the work
The Ultimate Shower Experience: How to Go Curbless
This year we will see more barrier free bathrooms which means traditional showers are getting kicked to the curb! Flooring runs through the entire shower, creating a continuous look that improves accessibility, maximizes space and offers a stylish approach to bathroom design. What is the key to designing a bathroom with a curbless shower? ...
Spotlight: 13 Highlights from ICFF 2014
Earlier this week we had the opportunity to checkout this year’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) which had more than 600 exhibitors that showcased creative and innovative designs in categories from materials to kitchen and bath. We spent about five hours taking it all in so we thought it would be nice to share a...
Ask An Expert: How to Design a Kitchen that Fits your Individual Lifestyle
My name is Christy Emens, and I’d like to thank everyone for their questions about creating a kitchen that fits your individual lifestyle! I am the marketing communications manager for BLANCO, German manufacturer of luxury kitchen sinks, faucets and accessories. Q: I’m redoing my kitchen and I really love the minimalist style so I tend...
