Inspiring your Home and Lifestyle
What’s your bathroom style? Simple & sleek or artfully curated? No matter your style, these 20 baths featured in At Home through the years are sure to influence your next update.
There is nothing wrong with a classic bathroom for rest and relaxation. Choosing a classic tub style frees you up to play around with other features throughout the bath.
Clockwise from top left: MH Design // Graham Smith Construction // Providence Design // Susan Latta Design
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Feature photography by Nancy Nolan
This week’s Room of the Week is a Little Rock riverfront master bath remodel that is a showstopper. With floor-to-ceiling tile, it gives these homeowners an elegant, spa-like retreat. Designers Scott Paterek and Tammie Weaver of Massimo Interior Design began the project with a cramped and confining space. The team worked with the 13-foot room width and placed the bath in a deep bay, with picture windows on three sides. Extended closets and space for the toilet were added behind the shower, which allowed for an entirely open and symmetrical room design. Identical floating Wenge wood vanities are situated opposite one another, and the mirror hanging above each reflects the river, further enhancing the expansive feeling of the space. We don’t think they missed one detail. We’ve hunted the web and gathered a few items to help you get the look. Read the full story online here or find a copy of the September “Kitchen & Bath” issue on newsstands.
wallpaper | chandelier | circular hardware | art | vase
Feature photography by Rett Peek
Fayetteville homeowner Erin Bridges called upon designer Chris Goddard’s expertise after old man winter caused an unexpected bathroom renovation. Goddard, owner of Goddard Design Group, was already familiar with Bridges’ “classic, but with a twist” personal style, so he created a chic, sleek space with a transitional style. “I repeated several variations of three shapes–a circle, a twist, and a graphic line–to give the space layers and keep the eye moving,” Goddard explains. Pops of gold along with bold artwork add a touch of yellow—homeowner Erin Bridges’ favorite color—to the otherwise gray and white bath. The room’s style factor increased exponentially after this renovation, thanks to Goddard. Follow the links to shop the look with us. Read the full story online here or find a copy of the September “Kitchen & Bath” issue on newsstands.
Feature photography by Nancy Nolan
This morning, we’re inspired by the mix of blues and gray used in this Little Rock master bathroom remodel. Scott Paterek and Tammie Weaver of Massimo Interior Design worked in close collaboration with the owners of a riverfront Little Rock home to renovate their master bathroom. Leslie Tetrev of Inside Effects offered her expertise in selecting natural surfaces. The team chose floor-to-ceiling glass tiles to wrap the room in two tones of grayish blue, creating a soothing, watery effect. When the homeowners approached Paterek with the idea of using blue hues—in a home otherwise decorated almost exclusively in neutrals—he knew that the palette he chose would need to carry a lot of gray, in order to avoid a jarring transition into the space. Read the full story online here or find a copy of the September “Kitchen & Bath” issue on newsstands.
In the mood for more? Scroll down to find our inspiration board below, which includes a mix of images and paint colors we gathered from around the web, all inspired by this blue-hued tiled master bathroom.
{paint colors: moody blue, misty, slate blue}
{inspiration images: living room, painted bathtub, bedroom, bathroom, tile close up}
From editor Diane Carroll: “Ten great ideas, with lots of instructions and templates (easy and quick is my favorite kind of project). That #5 is catching my eye for this holiday.” (“Let’s be creative for the 4th” from Signed Sealed Delivered)
“Precious baby shoes!” says account executive Katie Rawlings. “The red booties would complete a 4th of July outfit! Too sweet. Do they came in adult sizes?” (“If we were having a girl…” from Ruby Press)
Happy 4th of July from advertising coordinator Laura LaRue. “I might just be making that cute little cake this weekend!” she says. (“Sweet Tooth…” from A Life’s Design)
“Another great-looking project from D & D Interior Design,” says account executive Kathy Condrey. (“Vanilla Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream” from D & D Interior Design)
“Love, love, love a good renovation,” says marketing coordinator/account executive Lauren Strother. “This is fabulous!” (“Bathroom Redesign: The Reveal” from My Best Friend Craig)
“The only things missing in this scene,” says associate editor Paulette Pearson, “are my friends and family.” (“Happy Canada Day and 4th of July” from Pink Lemonade)
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“Absolutely love this beautiful showhouse!” says editor Diane Carroll. “While there was room for personal style, there’s still a cohesive look. Makes the entire house flow, which can be hard to do in a showhouse. And I especially love that shower with the two styles of tile–clever idea.” (“25 Interior Designers Show Their Style” from Bear Hill Interiors)
“It’s like living in their music,” says art director Mandy Keener, of this home owned by Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips. “I can see Wayne in his big bubble just hanging out at home!” (“Whoranges Monthly Pad: The Flaming Lips House” from Whorange)
Ad coordinator Laura LaRue frequents many weddings. “Love this!’ she says. “All I need is that fabulous pair of earrings to stand out in the crowd during wedding season.” (“Proper Wedding Attire for Guests” from Romance Diamond)
“The Cherry Blossom Girl is famous around the world for her images and styling,” says associate editor Paulette Pearson. “This photo really struck me–the simplicity and contrast of those deep purple florals mixed with the white background.” (“MLH” from The Cherry Blossom Girl)
Cara Wilkerson of Live the Home Life gives her pink bathroom a mini-makeover! Some sanding, a coat of paint, and a few cute accessories transformed her 1960s bathroom into a girly respite. Check out Cara’s blog for more before images, and read on for the big reveal!
When I moved into my house, I was excited to get to work updating my new place. Like many homeowners of 1960s ranch style houses, I had a pink bathroom to deal with. Since the bathroom was 100% functional, there was no need to completely demo the entire space, but there was definite room for improvement. With just a little paint and polish, I just knew this dated bathroom could be transformed into a pink palace.
Let’s kick off this mini-revamp with a couple shots of my pink bathroom in its before state…
Once the wallpaper was removed, it was clear who the next victim would be. The giant fluorescent eye sore had to go, along with the ancient light switches.
Then came the task of patching and sanding screw holes…
…and finishing with a fresh coat of paint.
Next up, framing the mirror over the vanity. A simple and inexpensive fix that made a world of difference.
Topped off with a few accessories, this pink bathroom mini-revamp was a wrap!
For today’s pick: a beautiful bath, introduced at KBIS 2010 (the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show), which was held in Chicago.
This was my favorite room from the hundreds of media images I reviewed in putting together our new product picks for our September Kitchen and Bath issue. When I saw this Kohler tub, which has a BubbleMassage feature (you have to read about it to appreciate it, but it sounds heavenly…), I was ready for a soothing soak.
Seeing the new products introduced each year is always a treat, a preview to what we might see in showrooms and homes in the future. And the shots that show the products in room settings are especially inspiring, a different look than we might find locally. Like this MTI Whirlpool Lydia bath–I loved the look of the tile run on the vertical instead of the usual horizontal.
Or this striking black and white bath, with a geometric Petra tub from MTI Whirlpool. The way the black and white tile was inset in the shower–and how it complements the floor–caught my eye.
Check out more of our favorites, from Traditional:
To transitional:
To modern:
Next year’s KBIS is slated for Las Vegas–and thanks to our Traveling Designer, Tobi Fairley, we have choice hotels and restaurants all ready for you to start booking.
(photos courtesy of Kohler, MTI Whirlpool and Robern)
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Let’s hit the spa for today’s Room of the Week…and even better, it’s one at home.
Step inside…
this serene retreat, where the emphasis is on views…
and natural light fills the space.
(photos by Rett Peek)
You can read the full story behind this beautiful bath, designed by Susan Latta, here. And let the calm begin!
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