May 29, 2013
Console sink
Loving my new bathroom.. so much so that it’s hard to recall my old one (maybe). The design concept brings me all the important elements: ease of use, visually appealing, plenty of lighting, abundant storage and luxuries that make it a pleasure. The narrow tall pullouts next to the tub add 84″ of storage from toilet paper to cleaning supplies and more.
Hidden storage shelves
What’s my favorite?
The thermostatic valve from #Brizo. …
Read MoreMarch 27, 2013
Interior designers often educate their readers about the best ways to renovate their homes, but I thought it would be fun to show you a renovation of my own bathroom and give you the designer’s perspective on our progress. I’ll take you from demolition to finished product over the next couple of weeks, so stayed tuned for the big reveal!
DAY ONE - DEMOLITION
Before
First thing the plumber comes to pull out the toilet …
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2013
Yes, this Seattle interior designer is going to Fashion Week 2013 to meet Jason Wu - courtesy of Brizo. It was a very good thing I was seated when I received the call from Brizo with the invitation. Still pinching myself. Good things happen to those who blog regularly!
Star designer Jason Wu for Brizo
Rooted in the fashion and design communities, Brizo is a premium faucet brand that promises distinctive design, inventive faucets and …
Read MoreAugust 21, 2012
In about one week, I’ll know the outcome of my judging of the Portland Street of Dreams. This Seattle interior designer eagerly anticipates the news. From all accounts the response to this year’s homes is outstanding. I found so many ideas of value in all the homes and in particular the clever tile patterns created by the design teams. In my design projects, I enjoy creating detail and eye appeal using a mix of tiles. …
Read MoreAugust 7, 2012
Another favorite from my judging at the Portland Street of Dreams was the Calistoga by Pahlisch Homes. The reclaimed wood theme continued along with excellent interior furnishing selections throughout the home. The beautiful tile from Pratt and Larson captures attention immediately on the back-splash and used a ‘floor rugs’.
Pratt and Larson custom tile captures attention throughout the Calistoga home
Photo: Pratt and Larson
Mosaic Pattern #25 from Pratt and Larson in the Portland
…July 10, 2012
Clever solution to combine tub with shower
This a great question for clients considering a bath remodel… This Seattle designer sees new trends.
Client: We are ready to remodel our bathroom now and after much discussion, we are just struggling with whether to keep our bathtub in the master. What’s your advice? We can’t decide!
Me: Sometimes you can have it all in a creative way. For a current project this is the clever …
Read MoreMarch 7, 2012
For this Seattle interior designer, city living equals a condominium. Call it downsizing or urban living, it equates to less space. In a recent project the solution to condo clutter came with vertical solutions from California Closets. In this 1000 sf downtown Seattle view condo, the guest bedroom was also the office, a common situation. How to store files and still offer guests a place to land for a visit? What? no linen closet for …
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2011
Bathrooms? Yes, this Seattle interior designer creates them often. Why are bathrooms so important? We start our day in the bathroom with a stimulating shower or end the day in a relaxing bathtub. The bathroom supports our lifestyle. And when the important elements of our lives are in harmony we feel confident, rested and relaxed. The best bathrooms capitalize on the available space and are all about the details. The result ~ a perfect setting …
Read MoreJune 8, 2010
Call it perfect or WOW but a stunning powder room begins with a focal point. As a Seattle interior designer who’s designed many a powder room, my experience tells me it can be a sink, cabinet, mirror, wall-covering, color. It is something dramatic that immediately creates emotion. Powder rooms are made for statements so exaggeration is allowed. In a previous post about powder rooms, I shared an image from a San Francisco showhouse showing a …
Read MoreJune 22, 2009
Why is it that the room used most frequently by guests, the powder room, is often a design challenge? In my daily design work as a Seattle interior designer, I notice that the younger members of the family frequent the powder room since is it close by. And in older homes, the designated powder room can also be the bathroom intended for the occupant of the second or third bedroom ( a teen). Keeping the …
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