For my bathroom floor? Aurelia, a handmade mosaic shown in Lapis Lazuli, Iolite, Mica, Absolute White, and Blue Spinel Sea Glass™ is part of the Sea Glass™ collection by Sara Baldwin for New Ravenna. Ready to take the next step? For pricing, samples and design help, please click here : http://www.newravenna.com/showrooms/ Copyright New Ravenna®
Kitchen at a Glance Who lives here: A couple spending more time at home Location: Havertown, Pennsylvania Size: About 126½ square feet (12 square meters); 8 feet, 7 inches by 14 feet, 8 inches When it comes to design, homeowners who wait 35 years to renovate a kitchen can be the most intrepid. “These clients were so wonderful to work with — they said they wanted it to be ‘a portfolio kitchen,’ and they just went for it,” Stein says. Their home is rather traditional, while their own style is more transitional, and they like to collect art. A stunning handmade mosaic tile backsplash artfully adds color to the room while maintaining the light feeling, and doesn’t compete with the artwork in the dining room. Within the gradient pattern, most of the blue and green hues show up in the middle, then it gets whiter toward the ceiling. “There are more tiles per square inch, which gives it more visual height,” the designer says. The counters are topped with Aquias Blue quartzite, which has veins in blues that pick up on the colors in the mosaic tile. “They are soul mates,” Stein says of the pair. “Quartzite is a wonderful material, because it’s natural and has all of the veining and
Would I like this type tile in one of the bathrooms? Curvy ceramic tile. Concrete counters provide a great base that lets dynamic grout lines work some design magic. Again, this is tougher to get away with if your countertops have a busier pattern. Here the curves of Pratt & Larson’s elongated ogee tiles create pleasing graphic grout lines.
Wall color - 2118-50 Excalibur Gray; Ceiling color - CC-40 Cloud White Large transitional master porcelain floor and multicolored floor freestanding bathtub photo in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls and engineered quartz countertops Big handle for towels in bathroom - christine_verbraska
36" between wall and vanity for toilet space
Swiss Coffee is name of the paint color used mainly in this bath
In reference to the light above the medicine cabinet
Where to find the medicine cabinet
This bathroom is 10'x8'
This is Art Deco, but i do like the tiles (not the green) Style Secret: Strong Geometry Perhaps the signature element of art deco style is its emphasis on geometric shapes. Angular patterns, stepped designs and bold curves all highlight the look — no fussy, dainty patterns or profiles. Picture a 1930s theater marquee and you’ll have the idea. Glam it up: Like a stroke of eyeliner, the black tile in this bath helps to define and draw attention to the space (imagine how timid it would look with the mint-green and white palette alone). It plays off the square and rectangular planes of the sink, mirror and sconces for visual cohesion and a beautiful interplay of angles.
Transitional kitchens. Think of a transitional kitchen as the great moderator. With the warmth and welcome of traditional design and the clean, simple lines of contemporary style, transitional spaces project balance and harmony. Because they offer a great deal of flexibility, they're a great choice for homeowners whose taste spans the two. Guide: 8 Elements of a Transitional Kitchen
Storage: A custom pullout holds hair products and cosmetics. A makeup mirror hangs at the perfect height for one of the clients.
new custom double vanity with lots of storage features. Custom cabinetry: Jazzy Design; mirrors above vanity: HomeSense
Tile: The clients are near the ocean and love blue-greens, so Jamentz incorporated those shades in the color scheme by way of wall paint and accent tile. Wall paint: Tide Water at 120 percent, Sherwin-Williams; faucet: Hansgrohe; sconces: George Kovacs; medicine cabinets: Restoration Hardware; sinks: Reve, Kohler; faucets: Hansgrohe; glass accent tile: Arctic Blue, G&G Tile; ceramic field tile: Lanka Tile
White Looking for a clean, brilliant finish? Go with a white faucet as a contrasting statement piece or something that blends beautifully in an all-white bathroom. The white finish comes from durable plastic or porcelain. Advantages: Easy to clean. Does not show water spots or fingerprints. Disadvantages: Porcelain fixtures are more fragile than metal, which makes them more prone to chipping. Porcelain can be expensive, too. Styles it works with: Farmhouse and modern.
Brushed Nickel The soft metallic look of brushed nickel has stood the test of time. Advantages: This is one of the most durable finishes; it has a tendency to keep its finish longer than oil-rubbed bronze and chrome. It doesn't show wear, fingerprints or water spots. It's easy to clean, easy to find and easy to match with accessories and other fixtures. It's relatively inexpensive. Brushed nickel tends to be pricier than chrome but does not cost as much as oil-rubbed bronze. Disadvantages: Does not coordinate well with stainless steel; it blends in instead of being a statement piece. Styles it works with: Almost every style.
Polished Nickel If you like a smooth, shiny finish but are tired of chrome, try polished nickel. It’s darker than chrome, and with different levels of lighting, it can appear to change in color. Advantages: Easy to clean. A durable finish. A great alternative to brushed nickel. Disadvantages: More expensive. It’s hard to find matching accessories or fixtures for it. Styles it works with: Like chrome, it looks great in a variety of settings: modern, contemporary, traditional and eclectic.
Oil-Rubbed Bronze A great aesthetic alternative to standard chrome and brushed nickel, oil-rubbed bronze gives the bathroom a more traditional look and feel. Working on a budget? if you don’t want to purchase all the matching accessories and you have other brass items in your bathroom, such as an old light switch plate or cabinet knobs, you can always use a brass darkening solution to make all the hardware match. Advantages: Durable, easy to clean and easy to find. It’s also easy to match oil-rubbed bronze with accessories and other fixtures. It won’t show water spots or fingerprints. Disadvantages: More expensive than other finishes, such as chrome and brushed nickel. Styles it works with: Oil-rubbed bronze goes hand in hand with traditional and Tuscan or
A light reflector. If your bathroom is skimpy on natural light, you can fake an abundance of it with an all-white color scheme. You still need ample lighting from ceiling or wall fixtures, but the large amount of white will bounce around the light and brighten the space.
For a similar look, try Chambray from PPG Pittsburgh Paints.
Medium blue-gray. If you prefer subdued paint colors but don’t necessarily want anything too light or pastel on the wall, pay attention to the value and chroma of your choices. Value refers to the lightness or darkness of the hue, and chroma is the level of purity of the color. A blue that is medium in value (not too light but not too dark) and low in chroma (toned down with plenty of gray) will have a nice neutral quality without getting too thin and wispy.
For a similar look, try Respite from Sherwin-Williams.
Medium sky blue. Think about putting sky-blue hues where we’re accustomed to seeing them the most — above our heads. This is a fairly saturated shade, but because it’s used on the ceiling only, and the room gets plenty of light, it provides a pleasing splash of color.
For a similar look, try Bon Voyage from Behr.
Moody blue. This blue also has a bit of green and gray in it, which makes it read as a muted, almost neutral, color. If you have concerns about blue feeling too cold in the bathroom, consider pairing it with warm colors and elements, such as the wallcovering and wood flooring here. by Jennifer Ott Design Jennifer Ott Design For a similar look, try Bon Voyage from Behr.
Deep teal and soft blue-gray. Teal is another elegant color choice for a bathroom, but without the intensity of dark navy and blue-black. It has an upscale quality without going too heavy or severe. I like the layering of similar colors here — the soft greenish blue-gray on the walls and the deeper teal on the cabinet. It’s colorful but in an understated way. For a similar look, try Bermuda Turquoise and Blue Lace from Benjamin Moore.
To warm your bathroom up a little, choose yellow as the dominant color through tiles or paint and accent with blue. Given its sunny disposition, this combo is great if you live by the water. Do: Think about using traditional blue mosaic tiles, which don’t ever seem to grow stale. Don’t: Overdo it with the yellow because it can become overbearing, particularly in a small room.
For a cooler feel, use sky or ocean blue as your dominant color and accent with bright yellow.
Blue and yellow. If you’re ever in doubt about color combinations that work, look to nature. Blue and yellow are a classic mix, akin to the sun rising in a clear blue sky. Beach Style Bathroom by Oliver Burns Oliver Burns For a cooler feel, use sky or ocean blue as your dominant color and accent with bright yellow.
If aqua is a little too out there for your sensibilities, why not stick with the same color scheme but tone it down a notch or two?
Natural wood can work as nicely as chocolate with this fail-safe color combo. This bathroom by Camilla Molders may be bold, but it won’t ever be outdated.
Aqua, chocolate and white. This combination is a nice balance between traditional and contemporary. Use aqua and white to make the room feel cool and airy, then add a deep chocolate vanity and beige flooring for warmth. If you’re going for a spa-like feel, this combo is a classic. Add aqua and white towels for extra luxury. Do: Check the positioning of the lighting to ensure it doesn’t throw unflattering blue-green light on your skin. Don’t: Use too much chocolate. Overindulgence is never a good thing.
I like the floor tile A contemporary bathroom design works just as well with a monochrome color scheme as one that’s more Art Deco. Charcoal walls add some dramatic flair in this Melbourne, Australia, bathroom. Do: Jazz it up with some bold red or yellow towels and accessories. Don’t: Make it too busy or fussy.
Tile and Wood Designer: Kayla Porter of Icon Homes Location: Salt Lake City Homeowners’ request: A master bathroom with a large shower and lots of natural light but also privacy from neighbors. Color cure: Turquoise tile. Walnut cabinetry. “We are firm believers in using materials that already have color, such as wood cabinets, so that when we do use color, as we did in the porcelain tile for the shower, it provides a natural, timeless look,” designer Kayla Porter says. Special features: Bathtub window. Marble floor tile. Designer secret: “Let the natural materials do the legwork,” Porter says. “By using natural materials and staying away from fancy faux finishes, the design never becomes fixed to a single moment in time, but hopefully lasts a lifetime.” Also on the team: Icon Homes (design, build); Taylor Glass; Mountain Side Plumbing; Tule Tile See more photos of this home Shower tile: Walker Zanger; cabinets: custom in walnut; countertop: quartz; floor tile: marble; fixtures: Align, Moen
Designer secret: “This bathroom is successful because it is colorful but has a lot of room to breathe,” Finley says. The cabinetry, shelving and tub face are the only fixed elements that have color. “The floors are gray; the walls, tile and countertops are white. These neutrals combined with the texture of the wood baskets and wooden stools help balance the strong cabinet color so as to not make that much color cabinetry overwhelming.” “Uh-oh” moment: “We had trouble getting the tub faucets mounted when we had a working drawer in that space,” Finley says. “So instead of a drawer, we decided to put a faux panel to keep the look but lose the additional storage space. Because there is so much space in this bathroom and house, it wasn’t a problem to lose a little storage.” See more photos of this bathroom Cabinets: custom, JM Kitchen Cabinets; cabinet hardware: Lowe’s; faucets, shower fixtures and tub fixtures: Trinsic, Delta; tub and toilet: Kohler; vanity mirror: Moen; sconces: George Kovacs; floor tile: Stark; wall tile: Esagonale in Bianco, Ceramiche Piemme; cabinet paint: Hemlock, Benjamin Moore (painted by A&G Refinishing); wall paint: Extra White, Sherwin-Williams; window tre...
Paint and Fabric Designer: Kelly Finley of Joy Street Design Location: Los Angeles Size: 126 square feet (11.7 square meters); 12 by 10½ feet (3.6 by 3.2 meters) Homeowners’ request: Update a dated and dysfunctional layout to create a more fun kids’ bathroom. Color cure: Hemlock by Benjamin Moore for the cabinet color. Custom window treatment with Graceful Garden fabric by Waverly. Colorful accessories. “Because this was a daughter’s bathroom, we went with a gorgeous teal on the cabinetry and balanced the remaining space with white and gray tile, bringing in other colors with the accessories and window treatment,” designer Kelly Finley says. Special features: Cabinets wrap around the room to maximize storage and save space for the tub and shower.
An unexpected light. A beaded chandelier like this one would usually be found suspended above a dining table or fabulous marble-topped kitchen island. But why not use it in the bath? A glamorous light fixture in the bath is unexpected — which makes it all the more
Sunshine stripes. Bright as the summer sun, this big shower room gets a cheery treatment with thick yellow and white stripes of tile. And because the tile itself is a basic subway shape, this look wouldn't be too expensive to install.
Floral floor. Why let the walls have all the fun? Take a cue from this bathroom and focus on the floor instead with a pretty tile pattern inside the shower stall.
NO wallpaper Beach house blues. A watery-hued wallcovering and black-and-white surf art are go-to beach house touches, but the chic fabric-covered X-bench brings this space firmly into sophisticated territory. Classic bath fittings, white shutters and fluffy white towels add to the elegant vibe.
Pops of color in a white bathroom Sunny yellow brightens up a Washington, D.C., bathroom. Andy and Bree Ryback took a hands-on approach in updating their 1960s row house with bright colors and hip design flair. Vibrant yellow walls and a graphic shower curtain brighten their second-floor bathroom, which needed very little updating. Andy installed the open shelving over the toilet, and the vanity light adds to the overall industrial look. Wall paint: Viking Yellow, Benjamin Moore; shower curtain: Urban Outfitters
Bohemian black-and-blue bathroom in Texas. Artist, biologist and plant ecologist Mary Phillips treated her master bathroom like a canvas, covering the walls and floors with swirling mosaic tile. An old china hutch painted bright blue and partially covered with a black-and-white damask print was turned into a vanity to provide plenty of storage, and the same blue hue was used to paint the claw-foot tub. A recycled door decorated with ironwork and painted scenes of landscapes and birds was given new life in the colorful space.
An Austin boy’s bathroom bathed in blue. Lisa and Doug Roberts built a two-story addition with two bathrooms and more in their 1955 ranch home in Texas. Their son Ethan uses this bathroom, and they went with a strong yet soothing blue cabinet color that goes well with the green of the other new bathroom, seen in the next photo.
Less of the colored tile, but i kind of like it Nautical time. This children’s bath designed by Rhona Chartouni of Eclipse Designs has a nautical blue and white theme, with stripes made up of hexagonal tiles that should still be appealing as the children get older.
Fuchsia funs it up. A bathroom finished in classic gray and white gets added interest from the fuchsia rug, hand towel and orchid. Note in the reflection of the mirror that the fuchsia complements the accent color in the adjacent master bedroom. Floor: French Quarter Azul stone, Materials Marketing; bathtub, Michelangelo, Hydro Systems, Rampart Supply; rug: Surya; cabinet hardware: Martello collection, Schaub & Co.
How to use it: This peaceful green color can blend seamlessly with gray to enhance its smoky character. It’s also suitably cool next to warm or even dark wood tones. To bring out this green’s silver coloring, try accessorizing with chrome or crystal items. Wallpaper: Vinyl wallpaper style T6808, Thibaut, in Aqua Linen; find bathroom vanities
Soothing silver green. A silver green is a calm, spa-like pale green that simultaneously feels like a gray. It’s a beautiful choice when you prefer a neutral palette but still want a touch of color. Wall paint: Steel V, Paint & Paper Library; also try: Sea Salt SW 6204, Sherwin-Williams
Shimmering stream. A strip of tiny blue tiles creates a stream across this Vancouver sanctuary. The flowing water look is amplified by the fact that the tub water literally flows from the blue tiled wall.
Under the sea. This room almost feels like it’s under water. Its wall of deep blue tile glimmers in the natural light. The antiqued faucets and rack of plants reinforce the underwater look. Tile: Marrakech Designs
I like this little shelf and outlet placement
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