Detail shot of the Inkstone wash-basin in Sand Brown stone.

Detail shot of the Inkstone wash-basins in Black Rock stone.

The dishwasher also includes nine wash arms and a maintenance-free, stainless steel water filter that assures even, thorough cleaning.

Not only does LG's new Twin Wash System allow for the simultaneous washing of two separate loads (the mini-washer is suited for delicates that require unique wash settings), it also allows users to download preprogrammed wash cycles to a smartphone and activate them by simply tapping their phone to a sensor on the appliance.

An example of black washed cedar siding similar to the finish that we will use. The imperfect application of the wash is intentional.

Designed by Marcel Wanders for Moooi, the Woood Desk is a minimalist desk with thoughtful details. Stained in a sleek black, the desk is comprised of an oak veneer top and beech frame. Although largely angular, the desk features gracefully curved sides in the desk top as well as rounded legs for a balanced, cohesive feel. Ideal for a computer workspace, the Woood Desk includes a two-inch plug hole to accommodate wires and chargers, keeping the surface of the desk streamlined and clean.

Crosby Studios eventually found this rust-washed concrete wall underneath many layers of wallpaper. “Nobody even thought to paint it,” explains Dmitry. “The ceiling was polished until it was concrete, and then covered in laquer.”

Inkstone bathtub in Sand Brown stone, Inkstone wash-basins, Black Rock stone, and Neos furniture (Neos furniture designed by Luca Martorano).

Philadelphia–based Lostine is focused on the desire to make and live with objects that are not only utilitarian, but also aesthetically pleasing. The Brandywine furniture series marries simple, functional silhouettes with a thoughtful play of materials. This desk features a solid oak top that is available with a light or dark finish. A simple rectangle, the desktop rests on a steel frame, adding stability to the table along with a distinctive look.

Stone-Washed Linen Pillow Cover, $72 at the Dwell Store Got someone on your list who’s no stranger to a well-placed throw pillow? The Stone-Washed Linen Throw Pillow Cover from Hawkins New York represents an expert blend of casual comfort and luxurious materiality. Made of European linen, each pillow cover is piece dyed and stone washed, which creates an extremely soft touch and smooth finish.

The Stone-Washed Linen Throw Pillow Cover from Hawkins New York represents an expert blend of casual comfort and luxurious materiality. Made of European linen, each pillow cover is piece dyed and stone washed, which creates an extremely soft touch and smooth finish. The generously sized cover can be used in a variety of spaces, including adding softness to a bed, enhancing the look of a sofa or chair, and creating a cozy reading nook in a home office. Available in several soft colors, the throw pillow covers can be mixed and matched with each other, combined to create a monochrome palette, or used individually.

The facade has rustic overtones thanks to white-washed tongue-and-groove pine and Dryvit stucco with a limestone finish.

“We wanted to keep the color palette light and neutral by using a bright white for the walls and a subtle off-white for the cabinets,” Arbib says. “We also chose to accent the space with natural materials, from the white-washed oak floors and clear-coated pine accent wall to the steel fireplace and stair rails.”

From New York-based apothecary Malin + Goetz, the Rum + Lime Hand Wash duo offers two popular fragrances in one smartly packaged set. Each foaming cleansing gel contains amino acid-based cleansing agents to hydrate the skin as they cleanse. Rum Hand Wash emits a warm, natural scent with notes of bergamot, plum, amber, rum and milk. Lime Hand Wash is an uplifting blend of lemon, lime, white musk and warm woods.

Soap-washed pine flooring features throughout the home.

The home’s living room walls feature a mixed a custom color—a gallery white with a lime wash.

The addition of a skylight lets sunlight wash over jade-green tile that's laid in a herringbone pattern in the bathroom.

The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas are washed in sunlight that streams in through floor-to-ceiling windows and doors.

In the bathroom, the twins take advantage of a custom-built Corian sink and wooden base with integrated step when it’s time to wash up.

Exposed steel, concrete soffits, and cement-washed bricks were been chosen as key components of the home due to the materials having low-maintenance, yet being extremely durable.

Inkstone wash-basins in Black Rock stone with Neos furniture, made from solid-walnut with Basaltina stone fronts (Neos furniture designed by Luca Martorano).

“I knew it would be good,” says Trey of the primary bath, where sunlight washes the Tadelakt plaster in the tub and shower area. “I didn't know it would be this good.”

Inkstone wash-basin in Sand Brown stone with Neos furniture in an Ice silk finish, with Sand Brown stone fronts (Neos furniture designed by Luca Martorano).

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"The border between inside and outside fades because of the perpetuation of the washed concrete flooring, reminiscent of cannon bases. Just like the shutters of the old barn, the sliding facades of the expansion offer the opportunity to seal off the guest complex entirely," explains Vanhoutte.

The plan is simple: Two rectangles are connected by a bridge that traverses a desert wash. The effect of the light shining into the glass-walled living room is what first attracted Sette and Shikany to the house.

A wash basin with a marble backsplash.

White washed bathroom

"We really love to cook and much of our home life revolves around our kitchen. When we have friends over it’s great to buzz around here; it’s almost like a cooking show. We’re a very equal couple. We wanted the kitchen island to be a single form that we could both use. We can both cook and we can both wash the dishes. The whole thing is really easy to clean as it’s just one main surface that you can wipe down. So the preparation surfaces, the hob [cooktop], and the sink are accessible from both sides. It’s a simple, fun, form-follows-function principle: Store, wash, prepare, cook, eat."

An eating area and window seat are washed with light.

interior marble wash basin

EPIC Bathtubs That Are Anything But a Wash

The fireplace wall is an acid washed and stained steel wrap.

exterior wash basin handmade of stone

White-washed birch plywood has been used for the interior walls.

In the guest bathroom, a light scone from West Elm hangs on lime-washed walls.