Amazing Bathroom

I came across this photo and had to share.  I just loved this bathroom.  A few things to notice:

1.  The recycled shutters- of course.  They put everyone's super boring white wood blinds to shame! Notice how they are "too big"- it doesn't matter.  They can also be too short and work as well.  As long as they cover your naked body- they are perfect.  ;)

2.  Notice the side of the tub is wood.  (not to mention that it is the furiously popular white ceruse finish wood).  Builders and contractors all over seem to think you need to make  "tile selection" for this area.  - Well- you don't.  I love wood panels on the side of tubs.  Classic and beautiful.

3.  Look at the beautiful architectural arch.  You don't have one?  Maybe you could add one.  Look at your space.  Think outside the box. 

4.  Love the chandelier, love the accessories, love the stone.  Love it.  Love it.  Love it.

Photo from classy in the city.

The Shore House Part II

Today's post is a continuation of this post. I wanted to address this fireplace/TV stand. This home has such beautiful architecture - except for this area. With all of the many windows, you can see how the architect was limited on options as far as where the fireplace would go. And because of the staircase, the size of it is limited. However - times have changed since this was built - and today we can have very thin fireplaces and very thin TV's- which is exactly what this room needs. My plan is to remove the fireplace altogether, and add a slim gel fireplace, so that we can increase the width of this unit. It is so narrow that it is awkward, especially because of the TV box above it and its great height.

So - take the whole thing out - then make it only protrude from the wall a small amount, so that it can be closer to the staircase. Of course - we would need a flat screen over it - and then resurface the entire fireplace with reclaimed washed wood, like what we see on the walls in the room below. There you go! This may be cost-prohibitive, but would be, in my ever-so-humble opinion, the perfect solution for this wall. Keep it centered - keep it symmetrical.

SIDENOTE: OK- I am hating this blogger program- I cannot seem to move my photos around at all!!! Anyone have any ideas for me?