Annabels House: White, Traditional, and Bathrooms Galore!

Posted on | March 31, 2010 | 19 Comments

I’m not usually so heavy on large image posts. But I found so many ideas in this house Merry suggested in the comment section of my last post. Find a ton more photos of this awesome house at 1st-option.com.

Top Eleven Design Elements I Loved:
1. Sisal runner with a light graphic wallpaper in entryway.
2. Variations of cabinets in kitchen. To me the cabinets have a Shaker influence.
3. Every bathroom is gorgeous but simple. An efficient look that means I don’t have to renovate in another 10 years.
4. Under the tubs are small cabinets to store toilet paper, plunger etc…
5. Built in cabinets in bathroom. Saves space and makes the feel less sterile.
6. Large wood paneling in bathrooms with Shaker style pegs—modern but warm.
7. Interesting lighting choices.
8. Window looking into bedroom. Love how much light you gain in both spaces by doing this.
9. Wallpaper that doesn’t overwhelm but adds texture.
10. Pink living room—warm and not over the top feminine.
11. Simple landscaped backyard with garage. How great is the brick wall surrounding the space?

annabels house white large kitchen with built in cabinets and aga stove Annabels House: White, Traditional, and Bathrooms Galore!

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annabels house bathroom with marble trimmed tub Annabels House: White, Traditional, and Bathrooms Galore!

annabels house bathroom with double sinks and marble trimmed tub Annabels House: White, Traditional, and Bathrooms Galore!

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Category: bathrooms, interiors

Subway Tiles @ Soho Grand Hotel

Posted on | February 22, 2010 | 13 Comments

I notice the funniest things since I started renovating a house. In our bathroom at the Soho Grand Hotel I was fascinated by the subway tile design. If you look closely the second tile from the top is not a standard rectangle. It’s square, interesting. I couldn’t find a reason why they did this other then to break up the line.

The hotel bathroom was simple but classic. A pretty pedestal sink with a gooseneck faucet and a stone hex floor. The floor tiles were cream, taupey brown/gray, and gray grout. Kinda funky and different. Look closely at the floor photo below. It may look out of focus on the edges but actually the floor really looked like this. It would change color as you looked at it in the distance. The sketch wallpaper keeps the space from feeling too traditional and adds a modern twist.

Below the view from our hotel room. How great is New York?

Soho Grand Hotel
310 West Broadway
New York, New York
sohogrand.com

update: The wallpaper featured in the bathroom is by New Yorker cartoonist Saul Steinberg. The paper can be purchased through Schumacher.

Picture 8 Subway Tiles @ Soho Grand Hotel

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Category: New York, bathrooms, tile, wallpaper

Claw Foot Tub with Shelves Around

Posted on | January 14, 2010 | 23 Comments

We have three bathrooms in our house that are the same basic shape that need to gutted and renovated. On the second floor I would love to put in a claw foot tub. I found this inspiration a few months ago over at Eddie Ross. One of the disadvantages of a claw foot tub is the lack of storage for toiletries. Check out the shelves and bench that surround the tub above. Kinda interesting idea? I think you could achieve the look in a number of different ways. I do like that the shelves are painted the same color as the beadboard. Have you found a solution for this common storage problem?

Category: bathrooms

English Bohemian Bathroom

Posted on | January 6, 2010 | 14 Comments

I am busy organizing my office to turn into a studio this morning. I’m trying to find a way to organize my piles of inspiration I have pulled from magazines over the years. This is my all time favorite bathroom. I loved it when it appeared in domino in 2007 and I still love it today. It’s totally my style. Effortless old school charm: clean, pure, and bright. I love the mirrored armoire, the built in cabinets, the marbled tops sinks, and the beautiful scented geranium on the counter. A list of sources that appeared on page below. Fyi the products listed below were available in 2007.

Sconces: (similar to shown) “Haines” Restoration Hardware
Mirrors: (similar to shown) “Bistro Oval” Restoration Hardware
Double Washstand: (similar to shown) “Gramercy” Restoration Hardware
Faucets: (similar to shown) “IV Georges Brass” Kohler
Toilet: “Promenade” Toto
Wastebasket: Darr (718) 797-9733

Category: bathrooms

Utility Sink In Bathroom

Posted on | January 4, 2010 | 10 Comments

country living bathroom with utility sink

I was cleaning out my office over the weekend and came across this bathroom from Country Living February 2009. I’ve spotted utility sinks in more modern bathrooms renovations but pairing the sink with wainscoting gives the space a more farmhouse appeal. Maybe this would work for a bathroom off my dream kitchen?

Category: bathrooms

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