Design | Wellness | Cabinetry
In recent years laminates have begun to look rich and luxurious with textures and the appearance of depth.
Now, with an HD® Sink from Wilsonart, you can complete your top with an undermount sink and have the look and performance of an integrated sink previously only available with expensive solid surface and stone countertops.
The new HD® Sinks, available in two colors and five styles, provide more options for homeowners who are looking for affordable luxury in a tight economy.
The island in this luxurious house made me pause it is so spectacular.
A massive chunk of Carrara Marble was flat polished on top; a natural sink was carved out with an access door for the plumbing. The flush butcher block makes this piece of art a practical work space.
Often, thinking outside the box produces spectacular results.
Located in Kuala Lampur, this 32,000-square-foot residence and reception suites for three generations of a prominent Chinese-Malaysian family was created by Parisian interior and product designer Patrick Jouin and partner Sanjit Manku, a Kenyan-born Canadian architect.
This residence is the ultimate expression of the style, influence and industrial-scale capabilities of the prominent Chinese-Malaysian family whose entrepreneurial activities have shaped Kuala Lumpur’s skyline.
Via The Cool Hunter
Note: Jouin recently split his firm into two entities: Agence Jouin Manku, overseeing interiors and architecture commissions, and Patrick Jouin ID, focused on industrial design.
I think Australians have a different idea of low-profile design than we do here. The new Aurora Induction cooktop from Electrolux is called low-profile but it stands two inches tall. I think this makes cleaning more difficult but many people are excited about the look of the Aurora.
The Aurora cooktop stands out from other cooktops with it’s LED perimeter lighting and case of white Corian. The unit is controlled by a touch pad on the white patterned glass top.
The cooktop received an Australian Design Mark. It retails (in Australia only) for $10,000 AUD or approximately $7,050 USD.
Many descriptions I have read describe the Aurora as an appliance that is ideal for open design plans. Even though the unit has a child safety lock, the installation shown is not considered safe for people walking past the rear of the island. They could potentially be burned by steam or grease.
Another thing to consider before splurging on this cooktop is that Corian is not heat resistant.
While induction cooktops are known for not putting out heat; you should be aware that after the food gets hot it will radiate heat to the pot. If the pot is warm enough and comes in contact with the Corian base, you could scorch it.
Often when homeowners remodel a bathroom they choose to do it in a contemporary style. One of the reasons for choosing a contemporary styling is for it’s clean and uncluttered appearance. It’s much easier to relax and enjoy the serenity of the new bath when there are no distractions.
One of the huge hurdles homeowners face in planning for their new bathroom is how to cope with the decrease in available storage area.
Hopefully your bathroom has a linen closet. If it doesn’t then you may want to consider adding a cabinet beside or even under your vanity like this example below showing the Deko vanity from the Idea Group.
Another option is to choose accessories that can give you storage for items like toilet paper and hand soap. This next picture shows a few accessories on a small shelf keeping the bathroom very sleek. Hiding the toilet paper in the canister is a convenient way to keep it close by. This is not the toilet paper cozy your Great Aunt used to keep on the back of the toilet.
If you find the previous examples still have much clutter, and you want the most minimalist bathroom design possible, then you will be glad to know that Kohler offers an extra deep medicine cabinet. This simple mirrored cabinet recesses into the wall and has a small reveal to allow extra depth for the storage of toilet paper and other items you might need handy. This is also a great option if your bathroom project has a small budget. Both the aluminum and polystyrene option are under $200.
