Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Irresistible Soaking Tub!

I love how this soaking tub sits proudly within the arch of the Master Bathroom. Wrapped in a walnut surround the Waterworks tub is capped with limestone. Isn't the wicker drum a perfect catch-all for a towel or favorite book?  The flanking wall niches were designed for extra linen storage. We set the honed limestone floor tile in a random pattern, adding great interest. The icing on the cake is the Moroccan linen print valance with none other than a Conrad grass shade on auto-pilot! Just a click of the remote and down comes the shade setting the mood for a long hot soak in the tub. Nothing soothes the soul better!
Photography by Ken Gutmaker

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

European Kitchen

Perfect for entertaining, we designed this kitchen for cooks. The Luce Light fixtures float above the flame-textured Absolut granite island wrapped with a jitterbug finish stainless steel. The floating shelves serve well for stacking every day dishes and cookware. Native to Minnesota, the counter flanking the gas range is silver shadow Vetter Stone. Guests relax all evening perched upon the swivel counter stools from Berman Rosetti. The wash of grey concrete is my favorite design element-so simple and understated. But the creme de la creme has to be the reclaimed beams from an old barn and the Fon-du-Lac stone arch. Pour a good glass of wine and settle in. 
Photography by Andrea Rugg