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Articles

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  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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  Showers Likely

  Whether you want to replace your drizzly dud or indulge in a decadent deluge, these showerheads will wash your ills away.

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  Robin Wilson Green Cabinets

  At this point it's hard to take the term "eco-friendly" at face value. Greenwashing has, unfortunately, become a marketing gimmick as strong as some companies' sincere goal to be…

Dwell Collections

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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…

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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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  A Look at Open-Air Showers

  Ah, the beauty of bathing in the breeze. Here we present our some of our favorite outdoor showers from issues past.

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…

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…

Event

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  Typography of the 19th Century Textile Trade

  Adrian Wilson leads a presentation about his unique collection of handmade typefaces and trademarks last seen in use by nineteenth-century fabric merchants.