Saturday, March 12, 2011

Room of the Week: A Simply Modern Bath

Modern Simplicity is the perfect way to describe this space. I chose this particular bath because I was enthused by it's elegance and modernity. The clean lines and white Carrera marble chair rail are so fitting for a bath. I admire the placement of the bath tub right in the middle of the space. The bath tub is definitely the focal point here. I think this is a nice approach, treat your tub as if it was a piece of art. The tub is offset with an exquisite mosaic border emphasizing it's profound placement. The addition of a round end table to the side of the tub is ideal. The straight lines of the chrome light fixture are fitting to the space. This bathroom reflects the design style of Barbara Barry, one of my design icons. In my opinion, the Barbara Barry style is exemplified by the use of clean lines, dark woods paired with a neutral like white and a soft accent of color.

What makes this bath so luxurious? The contrast of the dark walnut wood and white Carrera marble. I just love it! High contrast paired with a soft blue is so soothing. Simple and refined is what this bath is all about.



*Via Traditional Home Mag
I am usually all about color. But, in this space I am appreciating the black and white artwork- it works great with this simple color palette. I love the walnut console displaying those fantastic opaque white canisters. I must  find some of those! The window seat is perfect and balances the space nicely. The window seat is flanked by floor-to-ceiling cabinets with glass panels lined in shirred linen. The built-in cabinets house a washer & dryer which is such a practical idea.




I love having a display cabinet in a bath. This cabinet can allow you to get creative with how and what you can display in it!  Accessorize with some monogrammed towels, apothecary jars filled with bath salts, bar soaps etc...just make sure it always looks accessorized because it is visible to everyone! : )

Have A Great Weekend!