For environments like the patio or bathroom, slatted teak table are a great furniture idea. Since teak is naturally resistant to moisture, this wood fares much better in steamy bathrooms or humid outdoor patios. This size table would do very well outside holding a beverage on a balmy spring morning. A companion product is Vetiver storage cubes which are designed to fit nicely into the teak tables. The storage cubes are designed to hold extra towels and accessories that are usually stored in the bathroom. Price: teak table - $219. Vetiver storage cube - $49. Buy product: here.
Here is a great looking corner garden tub and whirlpool from Jacuzzi. The product, called Aquasoul, is a great fit for a corner space in a bathroom. From writing about bathrooms all the time and seeing what is out in the market, there just seems to be less offerings in the corner variety. I like Aquasoul since it presents its self as a nice garden tub and drops some of the frills found in other models. I find that most people want a nice normal look that presents a clean product. The nice white look is a fit in almost any kind of bathroom decorating. My favorite feature is the nice rounded shape at the bottom of the garden tub. For me, this creates a much warmer look than if the bottom was squared. Product information: here. Via.
This interesting design was found on the web challenging our concept of a bathroom. If conserving space truly becomes a guiding principal of our society, then this could be glimpse into the future. In this design the bathtub and sink basin fold out from the wall. Now for something like this to work the lever point on the bathtub would be crucial so as to not create a very heavy object that is difficult to bring down and move up. As we think of the space constraints of small lofts, flats, and in general urban living, this concept might happen. Via.
Modern sinks and washbasins take on a new and organic look, one you may expect to see as water flows over and through the natural stones of a river bed. The KANERA project is comprised of three enamel washbasins targeted at high end hotels, modern commercial architecture, and some residential consumer groups. This German made series of modern sinks feature two single and one double faucet version with the KANERA 1 E being designed for a wall mounted faucet. The smooth flow of water is perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing detail of these sleek sinks that is said to have a rather "calming effect".
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Having a towel warmer can go a long way towards making the bathing experience more pleasurable. How many times do you dread leaving the comfort of a shower or bathtub on a bitter cold day? If you are like me, this is not something that you look forward to. Having a heated towel can maintain the "warm chain" as you exit the shower or bathtub and set foot into the bathroom. This product by Thermique is a free standing unit that requires a standard plug outlet for electrical power. There is a pane of glass that the towel drapes over that conducts heat to keep the towel warm. Thermique offers 8 combinations of finishes and colors to help match it to your bathroom's colors. There is also a wall mounted example that I included in this article. I like the fact that the towel warmer is "free standing" and therefore can be stored away during warmer months creating more space in the bathroom. More information: here.
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