Design | Wellness | Cabinetry
If you’ve ever wished your pedestal sink were more sculptural, here’s a great solution.
The Night Sink from Cagliati…Cogliati is made from 10mm thick tempered glass set on a stainless steel pedestal. The inner block, which is removable, comes in either 4mm colored glass or stone.
The free-standing floor mixer makes it possible to place the sink anywhere in the bathroom for a bold artistic statement.
The washbasin stands 85cm (~33 1/2″) tall by 42cm (16 1/2″) deep.
Via Wow Bathrooms
Who knew black chalkboard paint could be sophisticated and fun at the same time?
This picture from the Cooking Lite 2007 FitHouse shows an inexpensive way you can change the look of your kitchen backsplash.
If you are removing a 4″ splash you will need to do some work to get your walls smooth. If your walls are a lost cause or you dont’ want to remove your existing tile you can cut new panels to the size needed for a full splash. Adding a light valance will help to hide any gaps between the cabinets and the full splash.
It’s mid January. Have your started working on your New Year’s resolutions? Have you already broken them?
Follow these tips if you want to be more environmentally conscious in your kitchen.
1. Reduce your use of Paper Towels. Install a Linen Hamper in the kitchen or the laundry room to keep used dish towels. If you must use paper towels, Apartment Therapy suggests Seventh Generation Unbleached 100% Recycled Paper Towels.
2. Use reusable Grocery Tote Bags. Dedicate a kitchen drawer or area in the pantry for your collection of grocery tote bags. If you already do this, consider getting smaller bags for your fresh produce and do away with using any plastic sacks at the store.
3. Reduce Junk Mail. If your countertops are cluttered with tons of catalogs you never seem to look through try getting off the mailing list and do your catalog shopping online. Most websites are better than catalogs because you can play with different colors and see different views of items. Not sure where to start? Check out Catalog Choice, a free web service that allows you to opt-out of catalog mailings.
4. Green your Electronics. Many AC adapters continue to draw power from a wall socket when left plugged in. Even the clock on your microwave draws power. By unplugging electronics and appliances when not in use you will save energy and money.
5. Switch to Energy-Efficient Lighting. If you haven’t already switched out your bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs, what are you waiting for? Energy Star qualified bulbs use about 75% less energy than standard incadescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.
Finding the right lighting fixture for the bathroom can be frustrating at times.
Consider looking at mirrors with integrated lighting. The placement of the lights
provide great illumination for the face. Back-lit mirrors can add drama or serve as a night light.
And, if you remodel later you can reuse the mirror and incorporate it into your next design theme.
Many of the mirrors use energy conserving fluorescent bulbs that will last for 20,000 hours.
