Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Playful Patterns // Geometric Tiles

Cathy Kincaid
Ask anybody who knows me well and they will tell you that I'm most certainly in the go big or go home camp. While I'm a bit predictable in that way, I've always loved that I can still surprise with just the right grand statement. 

I've been exploring ways to update both bathrooms in the house and in my searching, I've become a little enamored with the effect of bold, angular and geometric tile work.  I've always gravitated to paper- it's a definitely more wallet friendly and given the fact that I am prone to changing my mind often, a couple of rolls on the wall would be an easier sell to The Mister. 

Oh but look what can be achieved if by some masterful tile work! 


Can I tell you how much I love this Dandelion tile by Marrakech Design. The color here is called 'lawnmilk' and while I would not normally go for green, I think the color and pattern combo is crazy good here. If I want to play it a little safer, there is also a grey/white color way.


Don't even get me started on the hexagon penny tile by Datile used in this remarkable bathroom. From a distance, I see ikat. 


These ceramic stone tiles by Daniel Becker radiate heat. If we lived in a cooler climate, these might be perfectly used lining the wall nearest the tub.

Ann Sacks |  Maria Llado | Arquitetura Paralela
Some of these designs are all-in-one pieces, while others are composed like works of art to create the desired pattern. I'd shower in the middle one any day of the week thank you.

AKDO
Kelly Wearstler

I also favor the deco spirit of the three above. But despite the consistency of the triangular pattern, these are at home in very different settings. My favorite is the black and white version photographed by Idha Lindhag for Elle Decor above, laid against the warm wood countertop and sleek gold faucet.
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Monday, April 2, 2012

New Beginnings


Mondays always seem to signal renewal, like a mini New Year of sorts, chock full of resolutions. I'm going to eat better, start exercising, start taking better care of myself. I'm going to work harder when I'm at work, live better when I'm not. I'm going to start that project I've been meaning to start, tackle that to-do list of things that have been hanging out there for far too long.

I guess it's human nature to want to have that line drawn in the sand and a new week seems just as good a time as any to cross the threshold and start fresh.

On this Monday morning, my sister and her family woke up in their new home. She dropped me a note at dawn, beaming with excitement over what she saw when she opened her eyes. I thought it was good reminder that around every corner, when we might least expect it even, there lies a bright and sunny day to bask in, new plans to be made, new dreams to be had.

Here's wishing you a new week with bright and sunny days ahead.





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