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Products

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  Purist Wading Pool Lavatory Sink

  The shallow design and angular edges make this basin an ideal fixture for a powder room or any other diminutive space. It's available in an array of monochromatic tones.

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  Sun-Mar Self-Contained Compact Composting Toilet

  Fiberglass bowl and body /Electric composting bio-drum

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  Fit Vessel Lavatory Sink

  An angular design adds to this traditional-looking basin, which features wide ledges, abbreviated levers and an eight-inch center-faucet installation. It's an above-the-counter style, and ships…

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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  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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  Throne Off Course

  Victorian technology has no business being the receptacle for your business. It’s time to outmode the common commode.

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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  Everything and the Kitchen Sink

  Looking to remodel your kitchen or bathroom, but don't have the patience to sift through endless pages of inventory online? Get your feet wet with this quick collection of Kohler fixtures and…

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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  On Shelter Island

  Husband-and-wife architecture team Yoshiko Sato and Michael Morris open the doors to their newly constructed home on Shelter Island in New York. The pair teamed up with Evans+Paul to fabricate a…

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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  "Paint Grip" Steel

  I like to use "Paint Grip" steel, which is a galvanized steel that's been submerged in a phosphate bath. The metal is designed to receive paint, which is one of the reasons why I chose…

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  Go for the Corian

  Corian is great for counters, because it’s a seamless material that can be formed into any shape. I like tile for flooring, because of its ease of cleaning.

Events

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  Composting 101: Carrot Tops, Castings, and Creative Reuse

  This workshop, led by sustainability coach Deborah Tull, offers a down-to-earth approach to understanding the A to Z of how to compost in your own backyard.

• Modern Kitchens and Baths with Marmol Radziner

  We are pleased to welcome architect Leo Marmol, FAIA, Principal of Los Angeles-based Marmol Radziner + Associates, best known for its meticulous restoration of mid-century modern homes, including…

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  Heath Ceramics: Open Studio and Sale

  Heath Ceramics “Open Studio” is offering visitors a chance to explore its fascinating history through guided tours and hands-on tile glazing opportunities. The tours will highlight…