A Modern Bathroom in Greenwood Village - Scouting Shots

June 04, 2014 in Bathroom Projects

Scouting shots from a recent bathroom remodel in Greenwood Village. Here are some of the highlights...

Cracked glass floor detail...Axor tub filler and faucets...custom Anegre veneer high polish cabinetry.

We used a really great luminescent tile for an accent in the shower.  The wall tile is a 12x24 porcelain that is very similar to crema marfil marble. — We used a really great luminescent tile for an accent in the shower. The wall tile is a 12x24 porcelain that is very similar to crema marfil marble.

Axor fixture, shown in front of the niche we built for additional storage. The storage niche is great for the homeowners' electric toothbrushes and has its own LED lighting and GFCI receptacles.

The free standing tub is by Hydro Systems, and the tub filler is the Axor Massaud.  Striking! — The free standing tub is by Hydro Systems, and the tub filler is the Axor Massaud. Striking!

Quick Pics from Boston

May 25, 2014 in Educational

My wife and I are in Boston for the Memorial Day holiday attending her close friend's wedding. It has been five years since our last visit and I forgot just how amazing this city's architecture is.

The Fairmont Copley Hotel is recognized as a Historic Hotel of America.  Did you know - it's sister hotel is The Plaza in New York City.  Both were designed by the architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh. — The Fairmont Copley Hotel is recognized as a Historic Hotel of America. Did you know - it's sister hotel is The Plaza in New York City. Both were designed by the architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh.

I try to keep an eye out for interesting architectural details when I visit cities. These little details sometimes can be used in future projects.

This column is part of a bridge crossing in The Public Gardens.  I like the shape of the dentil mould and the pyramid center panel on each side. Might make a nice island detail... — This column is part of a bridge crossing in The Public Gardens. I like the shape of the dentil mould and the pyramid center panel on each side. Might make a nice island detail...

Arched paneling for an entranceway. This photo is from Peacock Alley in the Fairmont Copley Hotel.

Happy Memorial Day

Sinks for Cool People

August 11, 2010 in Bathroom Projects, Educational, Kitchen Projects

Ever feel like every time you visit a showroom, there is something new you've never seen before? The task of choosing your fixtures and fittings for the bath can become an overwhelming chore when faced with the ever growing number of design choices available. Sinks, maybe moreso than any other product, are constantly evolving. They are now created with every water impermeable substance that you can think of - ranging from bronze to wood. A myriad of shapes and installation options are also available. Wall mount, deck mount, vessel, semi undermount, undermount, self standing....the list goes on and on.

Small guest baths are a great place to make a statement. Specifying a really great vessel or lav can make the space "pop". Whereas most guests won't see your master bathroom, almost all of them will visit your guest bathroom at least once during a visit. Find a unique look for your bath and then focus the rest of the design around that piece. Spend your money on the pieces guests will use most - the lav.

Here are a few samples of new designs and some companies you may not have heard of previously. I am personal fan of Alape sinks. German engineered with glazed steel construction. Almost indestructible. Available in custom colors. Worth every penny.

Manufacturer: Diamond Spas

Material: Stainless Steel