Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Make your shower smile with tile!

One of my favorite aspects of designing is working with tile.  There are so many possibilities and options that there is never a limit to the ideas that I can create.

This shower shows how tile can be used on the floor of a shower.  This metallic mosaic tile creates a sort of mat or sense of space in an open shower.  The shower also shows how much texture can add interest in a shower with only one color.

shower tiles ideas


Adding a tile inset is a simple way to add interest to a shower.  It creates a window-like feel without actually adding one in. (Money-saver)  If this inset hadn't be here this shower could have easily turned tepid with just the mosaic border around the middle.



Now this bathroom uses tones of tile on the walls and floor.  Don't forget to notice the smaller tiles that create lines behind the mirrors and vanities.  The white wall, ceiling, and dull white tile on the shower floor help the bathroom from becoming too dark.  I like that this tile has natural variations and creates it's own random pattern without having to work at it.

Stone Bathroom Tile Images

This shower was on Houzz.  This may be too much for some people but I love the overall graphic that the small glass tiles create.  To me it looks like a computer image that has been blow up to large and became pixelated.   I love that the color tiles get less dense as it goes up the wall.


This image from Flickr is another take on the inset tile panel from above.  This is a collection of mosaic tiles that create a shape with varying square sizes.  I hadn't seen this idea before I let me just say... I dig it.  If you use your imagination like I do, you can see the whale or fish.


Attack Your Life Like This Guy Does...



Head On and With Your Eyes Wide Open!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Kitchens that Spark

I believe that every room should have a spark... not an actual electrical spark that create fires, but something that catches and holds your attention.  This can be with an appliance, wall color, counter tops, or even small accessories.

Sparks will be different for everyone  so it doesn't matter if someone else doesn't see your room's spark, as long as you see it and smile.


This Kitchen comes from Big Chill, a company that was founded in Boulder, Colorado.  This uncle and nephew team transform 50's mid-century modern appliances into something that is updated and fresh for the new millennium.
I love that the Tiffany blue walls match all the appliances and range hood.  This is one of those sparks that will not appeal to everyone.   For me I would love to visit a house with this kitchen but I don't know about actually working and cooking in this kitchen everyday... it might be a little bright.





  The Decorologist found this photo and focused on the white cabinets, that was her spark... the spark for me in this kitchen is definitely the pop of fresh green walls.  I also really like the white accents in the cabinets and the wood detail over the window.





This kitchen from Art Factory, a made by hand company that does everything from cabinets to entry doors to pool tables.  This is a very rustic kitchen that to me sparks with the island counter top, both with its material and it's baseball diamond shape.  Does anyone else see the baseball influence in the chandelier? or is it just me?





This is an image from Campbells Refinishing.  To me this kitchen is sparking all over the place.
I am in love with the high gloss cabinetry.  This is a finish that most people are afraid to use almost anywhere. Kudos to these guys for being brave!

The second spark I love is the square island that has a small ledge surrounding it.  This is a unique touch that I haven't seen before.



Hello Sparking graphic art in the tile and surrounding the oven.  Though I am not a modern style person in my own home I am definitely having a huge spark attack in this kitchen.Thank you Deviant Art.com! You just made my day.