Showing posts with label sink. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sink. Show all posts

8/20/2013

Sink Stalking and China Ogling

I don't know a lick of Spanish, yet I regularly go to Spanish decorating magazines for inspiration. Who needs words when you've got awesome photography, right? Well, on a recent journey to Elle Decor España, I found this funky yet utilitarian bathroom...

I immediately fell for the scalloped sink and went on a mission to track it down. Low and behold it is designed by Paola Navone*, the Italian who designed the entire space featured in the Elle Decor España spread. The sink is called Doppio zero by Ceramica Flaminia. Mission accomplished. 


Other than the sink, I loved the lively graphic cement tiles that were used on the floors. The monochromatic color palette keeps them from looking too crazy... 

And I also have to proclaim my love for the freestanding tub. I chickened out on painting mine black and seeing this definitely fires up the urge again!
Photos by Max Zambelli 

*Incidentally, Paola Navone is also the mastermind behind some collections of china that I've been coveting for years. Made by Reichenbach, "Taste" is exquisite. The style is an ideal blend of traditional and modern. The shapes are abstracted, yet straighforward. One of the things I love best is that each piece of the service has its own personality reflected by a subtle, unique design detail. Along with classic white, the iconic pattern is now produced in blue and gold and I want every piece in every color. I wish it had been around when I got married!! I'm seriously obsessed...






Not of the Taste family, this one was labeled Light Blue Glaze, but I had to include it because the image was just too perfect...


Lots of meandering thoughts today! Any feedback to share? What do you think of the scalloped sink? Do you like the wacky mix of cement tiles? And are you adoring Paola Navone's "Taste" china as much as I do?

9/08/2009

If only I...

a) win the lottery
b) deal drugs
or c) sell my organs or offspring...maybe then I'll be able to remodel my kitchen and incorporate some ideas from the pics below.

Since we were in town for the weekend and for once had no obligations, I did some cooking and began to identify a few shortfalls of my kitchen. There are countless things that I love about it, but the functionality is lacking (and frankly, so is the form in some respects). It won't be anytime soon, but at some point I'd love to refresh.

All images are from my kitchen inspiration photo file, and unfortunately I wasn't diligent in collecting the sources. My apologies!




Soapstone counters paired with a gorgeous grey mini subway tile






Designed by Brooke Gianetti
Note the rounded corner shelves on the cabinets near the window...also, such great barstools. Same kitchen below...
Designed by Brooke Gianetti
Second shot of the kitchen. I would kill for a) the high ceilings + library ladder b) vent hood c) double islands. This is probably my favorite!

Designed by Tim Clarke

Designed by Tim Clarke



Designed by Windsor Smith









So sorry that the pics aren't credited, post a comment if you know the info. I obviously admire the work and would love to give kudos where it's due!