Antilia Cast Glass Lavatory

This cast glass lavatory sink from Kohler has slight ripples in the surface that captures light in a way that resembles water.

The slab-like lavatory measures a generous 28×17 inches and stands 2 1/2 inches high. The Antilia lavatory is available in Ice and Storm colors. Kohler describes the Ice as resembling acompressed glacier ice.

This sink joins two others in Kohler’s Nature’s Chemistry Line. Kohler has created this collection of natural products that transform indigenous materials, like metal , glass, clay and stone, into evocative fixtures for the kitchen and bath while retaining intrinsic properties.

November 30, 2007

Wooden Faucet

Omax, an Italian fixture company, makes beautiful faucets covered with wood.

The Sherwood Line with the Nottingham and Robin Styles offers fixtures for the sink, bidet and shower.

Wood choices include walnut, cherry, beech, teak and wenge. The specially formulated finish ensures lasting beauty.

November 22, 2007

Using a Glass Divider in Small Kitchens

We’ve all seen glass dividers in our favorite restaurants. They give us a glimpse of what’s being prepared in the kitchen without the distraction of the noise or heat. Have you ever considered putting the same concept in your kitchen?

Here’s an apartment in Stuttgart designed for a graphic designer featuring a glass divider. The glass protects anyone seated at the banquette from any pops or splatters at the cooktop. It also makes the range hood more effective at catching steam and odors.

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November 20, 2007

Greener Gifting from Kitchen Design Notes

With Black Friday quickly approaching I thought I’d share a post from Laurie at Kitchen Design Notes.

She writes about the importance of being mindful this Holiday Season of the waste our wrapped gifts can create. If each American family wrapped just three presents in recyclable materials, we would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields.

For people who aren’t crafty I like one of her suggestions of “wrapping” a gift in a towel. If you are staying with a relative or friend for the holiday a monogrammed hand towel wrapped around your gift tied with a grosgrain ribbon is perfect.

My family often decorates packages with ornaments. It adds a great decorative touch and can be enjoyed year after year.

I’d love to hear about other great things people do.