101 Bathrooms
Contemplating the proverbial "throne" the world over, Virginia Gardiner wonders why modernism hasn't caught on the to the john. Also bathroom swag on parade.
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Cultural Commod(e)ity
In 1937, as the modern movement in Europe faced the stifling rise of fascism, the leftist French Union des Artistes Modernes hosted a pavilion at the Paris World’s Fair that presented, among other…
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Glass
No longer stuck in the ’50s pink- or yellow-tiled rut, today bath fixtures come in a wide variety of materials. For those who enjoy visibility (and Windex), glass is a clear choice.
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Wood
Wood has been used for centuries to submerge bathing beauties, but most people still think of it only for cabinets, furniture, and floors. A new outpouring of innovative wood-based design, from teak…
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Ceramic
Long considered to be the standard bathroom material, ceramic is no longer boring. New shapes and colors help redefine what was once only basic bisque or beige.
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Plastic
The same qualities that make plastic so prized by designers—malleability, translucency, vibrancy—also make for one-of-a-kind pieces to place in your bathroom
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Metal
An easy conduit for hot and cold water alike, metal assumes a multiplicity of contemporary shapes, from globular showerheads to rectilinear radiators.
Products
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PuraVida Bathroom Series
Forget flat screens above the toilet and LED-illuminated tubs. When we retreat to the bathroom it’s a time to relax without distraction (and, of course, wash our hands afterwards). PuraVida…
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Whole Bathroom Boost Box
The Whole Bathroom Kit from Boost Home can keep an extra $500 and 25,000 gallons of water from going down the drain every year. An entire set can be installed in an afternoon, so there's just no…
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Blue Concentrate Shower Curtain Ring
Shower curtain rings might not cross your mind as a top addition to a traditional wish list, but if you picture your bathroom accented with these funky, functional pieces we think you'll make an…
Dwell Collections
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A Look at Bathrooms
We combed through our archives to present this pictorial ode to one of the most high-traffic spaces in the house—the bathroom.
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The Bathroom Reinvented
Exploring everything from conceptual ideas about waterless toilets to just what it takes to integrate a greywater system into a residence, Dwell leads the conversation online about the future of…
Tips
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Soapstone as a Bathroom Surface
I chose soapstone for the countertops and the walls due to its aesthetic similarity to concrete, and its porous nature.
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Maximize Space in a Tiny Bathroom
We have remodeled a tiny half bath under the stairs. To make the most of what little space we have we decided to use the stud spaces for as much storage as possible. A recessed medicine cabinet…
Videos
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The Bathroom Reinvented
Industrial designer and London–based Dwell contributor Virginia Gardiner shares the ins and outs of her low-cost, low-tech concept for a waterless toilet system.
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The Bathroom Reinvented: Hyphae
Ecologist Brent Bucknum, principal of Hyphae Design Lab in Oakland, California, shares the ABC's of re-routing a home's waste water (greywater) to sustainably irrigate gardens and other green…
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Universal Design: Public Bathrooms
For the second offering of our two-part series on Universal Design, the folks from Smart head over to some public restrooms in New York, illustrating how principles outlined in the first video could…
Event
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WaterDream: the Art of Bathroom Design
Duravit’s partnership with design powerhouse Philippe Starck has been recognized with accolades and awards across the globe. The latest honor comes close to home, in Atlanta, GA, the location…
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Please fix this page. We really want to redo our bathroom but could really use some inspiration. None of the links work, if you click on "Wood" "Plastics" "Metal" etc, it just refreshes the page. Sad.
Can I download articles from on line? need to read the articlre on bathrooms by Virginia Gardiner, Nov. 06. The predates my subscription. Thank you
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