Bathroom
"Such a project also calls for the right tiles, and in this case Skilling turned to Cincinnati’s iconic Rookwood Tile. Founded in 1880, the company has been producing handmade architectural tile since 1902, and it thrived during the 1920s Art Deco period. This particular deep green tile has the company’s Nebula glaze. “I nodded to Art Deco throughout this house,' Skilling says. And while she celebrated the original style of the house, she threw in a few more modern curveballs to update it. 'Using that crisp white grout was more modern and makes the tile pop in an unexpected way,' Skilling says."
"After: Claiming that closet and moving the door enabled Schmidt to install a 36¼-by-51½-inch Japanese soaking tub, called an ofuro, on a slightly elevated tile platform with a bench step next to it. Schmidt installed extra blocking so grab bars could be added easily at a later date. Next to the tub is a showering area that’s also tiled below its teak slat floor, which can be lifted for cleaning. The shower and bath are together behind glass panels — a wet room design that works well when space is too tight for a tub and a separate shower stall, Schmidt says. The natural slate floor is heated underneath, and the bathroom isn’t particularly large, so draftiness (often a concern when it comes to wet rooms) isn’t a problem here, she says. Around the perimeter of the ceiling, LED lighting on a dimmer softly illuminates the room. Tub: True Ofuro soaker in matte black, Aquatica; accessories, tub filler, hand shower and tub-shower trim: Purist collection in Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass, Kohler; floor tile: 12-by-12-inch slate in Brazil Black, Daltile"
"The same day, they found a wooden mosaic wall tile in a floral pattern, which spoke to the flower-patterned sink and reinforced the “surrounded by nature” theme that inspired many of their choices. Look closely and you’ll see little metal details at the flowers’ centers. The ungrouted but sealed tile covers the entire back wall into the shower area, although the installers did keep it slightly off the floor so the wood wouldn’t soak up puddled water. “That [tile], of course, was the showstopper of the room. Everything else was just designed to be more simple, clean and monotone in general,” Schmidt says. Tile: Insert Myosotis, Forest Elements; mirror, Vitality lighted 40-inch circle, Robern"
"While visiting a local showroom with Schmidt, the homeowners fell for this Kohler Dutchmaster wading pool-style sink, which is set into a charcoal-gray quartz countertop. Countertop: Eternal collection in Charcoal Soapstone with suede finish, Silestone; faucet: Purist collection widespread in Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass, Kohler"
"1. Knockout Backsplash A vanity backsplash is perhaps the best and most visible area in a bathroom to make a stylish impact. Adding patterned tile that goes all the way to the ceiling adds instant drama. Ohana Home & Design took this midcentury modern bathroom to the next level by using patterned geometric hexagonal tile in a dark marine blue from the vanity countertop to the ceiling. The white linear pattern on the tiles creates a celestial feeling and provides stark contrast to the walnut cabinets."
"Though this bathroom is already quite spacious, it shows how a glass-panel pocket door can bring in light from an adjoining room, a good idea for making any size space feel bigger and brighter."
"1. Curves Curves allow for better flow in any floor plan, but they work especially well in tighter spaces. Curved elements are easier to maneuver around, and they add softness to a design, which helps visually lighten the look."
"Elegance in the Powder Room In the first-floor powder room, Kaplan removed the generic vanity and replaced it with a marble and chrome sink stand, and she installed new lighting and designed new millwork for the walls. The sink takes up less visual space in the tight room. And the large mirror makes the room feel bigger. Kaplan’s planning for the millwork was meticulous. Part of its grid serves as the sink’s backsplash, and the mirror had to be measured and cut perfectly to fit into the grid’s square above the sink. Wall paint: Silent Night, Benjamin Moore"
"After: Kaplan suggested slate tile wainscoting and a black marble countertop with white veining. Both add strong contrast to the mustard yellow wallpaper her client wanted. Again, she played with scale here, using a large-scale wallpaper pattern in a tiny space. A round mirror with brass accents ties everything together. Wallpaper: Cow Parsley, Cole & Son"
"This Norman arch leads to the primary bedroom. To the left of it is an important detail that was key to making the room feel like it had been like this since the 1920s. Skilling sourced push-button light switches throughout the home to mimic what was originally there. These are by Forbes & Lomax. 'These are really special and their unlacquered brass finish will patina over time,' Skilling says. 'And this company even makes push-button switches that will work will smart home technology.'"
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