One of the amazing things in bathroom design is the number of situations where a classic set of fixtures can work. There are other areas where a bathroom can be spruced up through the use of colors and accents. Pictured here is the "Crono" line from Olympia. Crono features a white ceramic appeal with stainless steel hardware. All of the fixtures are "right sized" so as to not create an over-balance in a bathroom. Fixtures such as these can work in many situations. More information: here.


Winter is coming and what could be better than a nice cozy towel warmed up by a Runtal Radiator. In addition to being a very stylish towel warmer, the Runtal Fain also provide heat to your bathroom which can often be drafty without the need to heat the rest of your home. The solid stainless steel Runtal Fain is quintessential minimalism integrating square and round elements. It goes well with either classical or contemporary decors and is available in a variety of finishes. Available electrically in either direct wire or plug-in options, with a state-of-the-art five setting digital control (off / lo / med / hi / 3 hour timer). Runtal has a wide variety of towel warmers to fit any interior décor, and the entire line can be seen and purchased here.


First is a new corner bathtub from Ideal Standard featuring improved technology using piletta ultrapiatta on the bottom to make the tub even softer to the touch than traditional manufacturing materials. Other innovation includes conserving water since the size of the bathtub that is not much larger than a normal sized tub when you look at the shape of the inner tub. First is equipped with whirlpool jets for a Jacuzzi bath. More information: here.

Europa Stairways invites you to "step into the future" with the ultimate in modern custom built staircases. This new generation of stairs and railing systems really enhance a beautiful room, after all what would "Gone with the Wind" have been with out the grand stairway. Europa Stairways uses a very progressive assortment of materials like glass, stainless steel, powder coated steel, acrylic, and even LED lights for a most dramatic effect. Here are a few of their interior stairways that caught my eye, but the collection does include exterior offerings as well. See the entire collection of Europa Stairways here.


If you are a fan of contemporary homes then these pictures may be a source of inspiration. This home is referred to as the "orange house" and offers some unique architectural aspects. The architects behind this design were Nuno Grande and Pedro Gadanho. Via.




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