AMAZING POOL DESIGN!

No matter what, when you think you have seen it all there is always something else that is going to shock you. This pool over the entryway of its home (below) shocked the hell outta me. What an outstanding feature! Nobody will forget your home, EVER! I'm wondering if the owner thought of this concept, because if he did I'm sure he had a bunch of people calling him psycho. And look what happened! Sometimes the crazy ideas are the good ones. Enjoy your day everyone!

Patkau Architects (Ben Schneider Photography

C-thru

 Cantilevering Pool, like magic!

Andres Remy Architects

The disappearing act!

ROOM ON A BUDGET: $5,000 POWDER ROOM

After my parents finished renovating their loo, I was feeling inspired to take a more contemporary approach on bathroom styling. So I came up with this design, that is bright and fresh with a bit of whimsy and curiosity. I hope it will inspire you. And if you are on a budget, you will spend no more than $5,000. I know, it might be a bit hefty on the wallet for some, but I'm working on a more thrifty powder room design to come. So stay tuned!

~N

1. Crystal washstand $1247 Waterworks

2. Cole Faucet $299 Pottery Barn 

3. Circles Mirror $795 Plantation Design

4. Sconce $378 each Circa Lighting

5. Art $199 Butterfly Utopia 

6. Stacked Apothecary Jars $34-49 West Elm

7. TP holder $39 Pottery Barn

8. Rock Soaps $12 Each Furbish 

9. Hand Towel $68 Anthropologie 

10. Hammered Nickel Sink $1,047 Waterworks

11. Glass Shelf $59-69 Pottery Barn

12. Newbury Etagere $319 Restoration Hardware

13. Lotion and Soap Caddy $0.68 Pier 1 Imports


Now what kind of tile should you choose. Let's explore the options...


Choice #1 CLASSIC

 Choice #2 EXOTIC

Choice #3 GEOMETRIC

 Choice #4 WALLPAPER

**Important TIP: Powder rooms are the place to go a little crazy. However, if you want to choose a funkier wall covering make sure you use that as a jumping off point so that your design stays cohesive! 

CURRENT OBSESSION: BLACK AND GOLD

Black and gold, when done correctly, is a combination so rich and bold. Successfully done when the ratio is more black with pops of gold here and there. There is just something so attractive about the contrast between these colors, you can get this effect with accessories or be bold and invest in a large black buffet with gold hardware.