SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010
At Play
THG’s Bagatelle collection brings a sense of whimsy to the bath with its Roman Tub Set à Manettes. French designer Olivier Gagnère mixed traditional and contemporary elements to create these pieces in an elegant gold finish. www.thgusa.com
A Place of Respite
When renovating the master bath of a Georgetown row house (top left), Baltimore-based designer Patrick Sutton of Patrick Sutton Associates took inspiration from the classically elegant look of a London townhouse. A deep, blue-black gloss covers cabinetry, shutters and trim. The freestanding soaking tub is set against a rich backdrop of glass enamel tiles, both by Waterworks. The floor tile is honed Lagos Azul. “To me, bath design is about being cleansed and refreshed,” Sutton says. “The bath should be treated like a sanctuary, a place of respite.”
Ceramic Chic
Duravit has teamed up with designer Philippe Starck to create five ceramic bathroom collections. In the first, Starck combines efficiency with chic in his Starck 1 bath furniture. Serving as a console basin and dressing table, the versatile cabinet lets you stash bathroom essentials in a private place. www.duravit.com
Free Standing
Porcher’s new freestanding bathtubs are available in traditional, classic and minimalist designs; each offers light or chromatherapy, air massage, water massage and more. Pictured here, the Tetsu Slim/Tetsu Wide tub is inspired by clean-lined Japanese design. www.porcher-us.com
Home by the Sea
Porcelanosa began life more than 30 years ago in Castellon, Spain, beside the Mediterranean Sea. Today, its line of mosaic porcelain tiles—including Mosaico Glacier Marinos, pictured here—offers vibrant colors reminiscent of the company’s original seaside home. www.porcelanosa-usa.com
A Sculptural Motif
Graff’s Fontaine faucet collection combines sleek, modular lines with metallic shades to create a sculptural look reminiscent of an Art Deco skyscraper. Available finishes include polished chrome and brushed or satin nickel. www.graff-faucets.com
The Wave
Form meets function in Sonoma Cast Stone’s Double Wave Tub with its unique geometric shape. The curves of the tub follow the contours of the human body. Further enhancing the bathing experience, the tub offers embedded heating coils to maintain water temperature. Finishes include MetalCrete, pewter, bronze, steel and copper. www.sonomastone.com
Sitting Pretty
Two new high-efficiency toilet designs by Kallista are part of the Foundational Fixtures line, intended to complement a range of bathroom styles. The Bridgeton (pictured here) offers a traditional mid-20th century silhouette. www.kallista.com
Over the Waterfall
The term cascade evokes a waterfall, and Watermark Design’s Cascade 86 Bath Lavatory faucet triggers just that image with its sleek, wide shape. True to the company’s goal of customization, the faucet comes in more than 30 finishes, including polished chrome, gun metal and elite brass, and offers four optional handle trims. www.watermark-designs.com
Walk-Ins Welcome
The MT 3260 from MediTub is a fiberglass acrylic walk-in tub with a side door. Its size makes it a perfect replacement for a shower stall or addition to a small bathroom space. Water massage jets offer a 360-degree range of motion and an Inline Heater maintains water temperature during water-jet operation. Available through Michael Nash Custom Kitchens & Homes, Inc. www.meditubs.com
Clean Slate
The latest technology from Italy is High-Definition Inkjet-Glazed porcelain tile from Del Conca. Pictured here is Slate HNT, which offers the look of slate with the durability and easy care of porcelain. Available through the Mosaic Tile Company in 12-by-12-, 12-by-24-, and 24-by-24-inch sizes with coordinating accessory pieces. www.delconca.com
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010
This fall, owners of a number of beautiful homes in DC, Maryland and Virginia will open their doors to the public for annual tours. Whether visitors want to brush up on history during Alexandria’s historic home tour or explore a seaside mansion after a day at the beach, opportunities abound throughout the months of September and October. The list below should get you started.
WASHINGTON, DC
26th Annual Kalorama House and Embassy Tour
September 25
The Woodrow Wilson House opens the gates to some of
Washington’s most spectacular embassies and private residences. www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org
Dupont Circle House Tour
October 17
This tour features some of 16th Street’s most spectacular condos, mansions and small homes, including the freestanding “O House;” it ends with a tea party. www.dupont-circle.org
VIRGINIA
69th Annual Tour of Historic Alexandria Homes
September 25
Tour six homes in Old Town Alexandria and discover how traditional elements can be intertwined with modern amenities. http://thetwig.org
The 9th Annual Reston Home Tour
October 16
View the interiors and gardens of five privately owned residences emphasizing superior architecture and design. www.restonmuseum.org
MARYLAND
The 6th Annual Sand Castle Home Tour
September 23 and 24
Visit unique Ocean City homes, varying from bungalows to waterfront estates. www.artleagueofoceancity.org
The 55th Annual Potomac Country House Tour
October 2 and 3
Tour four houses during this charity fundraiser, which ends with
a gourmet lunch at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Potomac, Maryland. www.potomaccountryhousetour.org
July/August 2010
Washington-based Envision Design added another accolade to its collection this year with a 2010 HUE award for Contract Interiors from Benjamin Moore. Envision was one of six firms to receive this national honor, given by the paint company to salute architects and designers who show a passion for the use of color.
Envision boasts a portfolio of modern commercial work. Its projects cited for the award include the Recording Industry Association of America, a location of the Aveda Institute and the U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters. To see all winning projects, visit www.benjaminmoore.com/hueawards.