Home Inspiration With Julie Carlson
Have a rental bath you'd like to refresh for under a million dollars? Or a guest bath that's looking tired? Here's a roundup of eight essentials, each for under $30.
Above: We took our sourcing inspiration from this clean-lined, peaceful bath in Amsterdam.
Above: The powder-coated steel Enudden Toilet Roll Holder is $2.99 from Ikea
Above: Ikea's Bygel Hooks, also of powder-coated steel, are $1.99 for two.
Above: The Colorblock Stripe Bath Mat, $29, comes in three colorways at West Elm.
Above: The Falcon Enamelware Tumbler in pale blue (shown) or green is $14 at Brook Farm General Store.
Above: From Vickerey, the Bath by Bettijo White Ceramic Soap Dish comes with a slatted wood insert for keeping soap dry; $18.
Above: The Hexagon Towel Ring is $14 at Urban Outfitters.
Above: Iris Hantverk Beech Wood Toilet Brush and Stand has a pig bristle brush and an edge cleaner; $28 at Rodale's.
Above: The Bee House White Ceramic Soap Dispenser is $29.95.
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Domestic Science With Alexa Hotz
Keeping things generally picked up and uncluttered doesn't have quite the same impact in the bathroom as it does in other living spaces. Bathrooms require real elbow grease. But the feeling of bleach against skin and the lingering scent of chemical cleansers is not a requisite for porcelain and tile sparkle.
We like mixing our own cleaning solutions, but when going the store-bought route, we turn to these natural cleaners. Paired with an arsenal of bristly brushes, they do the trick and leave behind a pleasingly subtle bouquet.
Above: The Laundress's eco-friendly cleaners contain ingredients such as white vinegar (blended with rose, bergamot, and thyme essential oils) and "plant-derived grease-cutting agent (triethyl citrate)." A trio—Scented Vinegar, All-Purpose Cleaning Concentrate, and Glass Cleaner—is $36 at Food52.
Above: Made with lactic acid for removing soap and lime scale, Common Good's Bathroom Cleaner is free of a host of undesirables (dyes, bleach, phthalates); $9 per bottle.
Above: It's Aesop's blend of lemon, tangerine, and mandarin (and not the concoction's name) that earns Post-Poo Drops a spot on our list—because a truly clean bathroom extends to air quality. Made in collaboration with French fashion line A.P.C., and also known as Gouttes Anti-Odeur de Merde, the deodorizer, $29 for 3.4 fluid ounces, is so popular, it's currently sold out.
Above: A tip from our friend Lucile Demory in Paris: Thanks to its antiseptic qualities, lavender essential oil diluted in warm water works well as a cleaning solution. Mix your own or consider the Good Home Co.'s Lavender Glass and Surface Cleaner; $18. Photograph from Style Counsel: Unfussy French Girl Style with Lucile Demory.
Above: C.O. Bigelow's Peach Nut Oil Liquid Soap is made for everything from the face and body to household cleaning and boat washing. The peach-kernel-oil-based solution should be diluted in two gallons of warm water for general cleaning; $15.
Above: Made for cleaning sinks, tubs, and shower walls, Truce's Scouring Powder combines borax with baking soda, salt, and peppermint oil. It's offered in a pour bottle for $7.49, and Scouring Powder Refill bags are $5.49.
Above: From Australia, the Planet Luxe Toilet Cleaner, with top notes of Australian eucalyptus blue gum, pine, and lavender—and free of ammonia, bleach, and chlorine—is $16 AUD ($12.23 USD).
Above: A Remodelista favorite, Murchison-Hume's grapefruit-scented Ladies Bathroom Cleaner is $9 from The Line. The Boys' Bathroom Cleaner, $7 at Mill Mercantile, is a similar formulation with a little more grit.
Above: From the ubiquitous Mrs. Meyer, a Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner formulated to clean surfaces, walls, fixtures, and tile. Available in nine varieties, including radish and geranium, the solution is $3.99 from Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day.
Above: J. R. Watkins All-Purpose Cleaner contains sugar-derived solvents and lavender and lemon peel oils; $4.49 each. For a stronger clean, J. R. Watkins offers additional bathroom cleaning products.
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Baths With Margot Guralnick
For a New York couple—Phil, a screenwriter, and Jill, a writer/TV personality—who made the leap from Brooklyn to LA, Karen and Guy Vidal of Design Vidal carved out a master bath by stealing space from a former laundry room. They tricked out the room with hints of home—subway tile and steel casement-style shower included.
Photography by Marcia Prentice.
Above: The new bathroom is situated on the downstairs level of the couple's 1939 house in Silver Lake Hills: "They bought the place and immediately regretted it," says Karen. "It was poorly laid out and they thought they were going to have to put on an addition." Karen and Guy were able to rethink the setup: "We took over a laundry room, a small existing bathroom, and some unfinished space under the house, which gained us the footprint for the bath."
The bathroom has custom cabinetry, a Carrara marble counter from Giallo Stone, and Daltile Subway Tile. The faucets are Zen1 from Watermark, which, notes Karen, "designs and manufactures plumbing and light fixtures in Brooklyn." The globe lights are 20th C. Factory Filament Milk Glass Cafe Sconces from Restoration Hardware.
Above: "Phil and Jill both like a modern industrial look, and that was the direction for the master bath design," says Karen. "Since the house is from the thirties, we pulled in certain vintage elements to create a space that feels fresh but also part of the whole. They both really miss Brooklyn, so the white subway tile and steel casement-style shower enclosure are nods to that."
The shower doors were custom made to the Vidals' design by American Shower Door and take their cues from the house's existing steel windows. The bathroom's new windows are by All Weather. Alongside the bath—the Toulouse design from Victoria + Albert—a gray voile curtain from Les Indiennes hangs on a ceiling track from DK Drapery Hardwares.
Above: The floor is an epoxy resin that has the look of concrete—"again pulling in a grittier vibe to the space," says Karen, who explains: "Tile on the floor would have been too busy. Actual concrete would have required at least a four-inch thick pour and would have been way to heavy. The epoxy floor was a great solution, though it wasn't the easiest process: It requires several coats and takes time to build up to the finish. Unlike concrete, it's water resistant, but it isn't waterproof, meaning the shower still needed waterproofing under the epoxy, but the rest of the floor was installed over plywood—and it's worked out well."
Above: Inset shelves provide streamlined display next to the sink.
Above: For more metal-and-glass shower enclosure ideas, see 10 Glamorous Baths: Metal Factory Window Edition and Factory Windows as Shower Enclosures.
Above: The cabinet hardware is Restoration Hardware's Aubrey Pull and Aubrey Knob in an oil-rubbed bronze finish. The mirrors are stealth cabinets—they're Vintage Recessed Medicine Cabinets from Pottery Barn.
Before
Above: A glimpse of the laundry room that became the master bath. The door shown here was replaced with a glass design that's situated next to the tub. Go to Design Vidal to see more of Karen and Guy's work.
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Domestic Science With Meredith Swinehart
A friend recently asked me for help finding an ironing board presentable enough to leave out in the open. While I did my research, he plunged ahead and bought a white plastic monstrosity with a hospital-blue polyester cover. After using it once and conceding defeat, he asked me again: Are there any decent ironing boards out there?
There are. Here are 10.
Above: This Fibertech Ironing Board by Household Essentials has a recycled fiberboard, a cotton cover, and a metal lock to keep the unit secure while standing or folded for storage; $49.99 on Amazon.
Above: This Wood Ironing Board with Cotton Cover is a study in neutral; made of solid wood, it has a padded surface and a heavy cotton cover. It's adjustable to four different heights and folds flat for storage; on sale for $69.99 (down from $99.99) at World Market.
Above: West Elm's Bamboo Ironing Board has a bamboo frame and composite fiber top, plus six optional Ironing Board Covers in stripes and plaids; $79.95 at West Elm.
Above: This Ironing Board from Rejuvenation has a metal iron rack on the end and a small wooden rack to hold folded items. It's height-adjustable, folds flat for storage, and is made of beechwood with a cream cotton cover; $99 at Rejuvenation.
Above: The Midcentury Ironing Board from West Elm is made of solid ash and folds away for easy storage. It's currently on sale for $99.99 (marked down from $199) at West Elm.
Above: Williams-Sonoma's European Ironing Board is made in Italy of FSC-certified beech with a slotted ironing surface made of steam-resistant pine and a galvanized metal iron rack. It's adjustable to two heights; $129.95.
Above: The untreated ash Ironing Board Au Pair is made by Side by Side, a designer/manufacturer that pairs craftspeople with apprentices who have mental and physical disabilities in its workshops in Germany; €165 (about $180) from Connox. (The remote control holder pictured here is, unfortunately, not included.)
Above: One of two metal boards we like, the Laurastar Plus Board is made in Switzerland of black aluminum and folds flat for storage; $253.54 at Wayfair.
Above: Manufactured in Italy, the Aris804 Floor Standing Ironing Board is beech with a stainless steel iron shelf and wood shelf for clothes. When folded flat for storage, the unit glides on wheels. Available in cherry (shown here) and natural, it's $431.20 at Homeclick.
Above: The Amleto Ironing Board is a functional collector's piece from Italy designed in 1992 by Design Group Italia and fabricated by modern furniture manufacturer Magis. It's made of anodized aluminum, steel, and rubber, and folds (very) flat for easy hanging storage. High design with a price to match, it's $684 at Hive Modern.
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