Trends in Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories
Freestanding Tubs
These tubs create drama and add a unique feature to bathrooms. Styles vary from the classic claw foot tub to modern styles. Check out these stunning examples, which style do you gravitate towards?
Kohler Colors Featuring Jonathan Adler
A bold new line of kitchen and bathroom sinks designed by, Jonathan Adler. These sinks let you express your personality and explore your unique, bold style. Kohler originally introduced colored sinks in the 1920’s and throughout the decades have given clients lots of options in sink choices.
Why Do I Need Gutters?
Examples of K-Style Gutters |
Examples of Built-in Gutters |
Built-in Gutters |
Trends in Bathroom Design
We sat down with Brenda and Gina of Kitchen Comfort, a Kitchen & Bath Showroom and Design Firm located on charming St. Clair Ave. in St. Paul. Nestled between homes built in the the early 1900’s the location couldn’t be more fitting!
They shared with us trends they are seeing in bathroom designs:
Designing with aging in place in mind:
It used to be that young adults would move back in with their parents, now the parents are moving in with the kids. Lately, we’ve been getting clients that are remodeling a bathroom for a parent who may move in with them, due to aging. Your body doesn’t work the same way it did 50 years ago. By designing bathrooms with aging in place in mind, you create a bathroom that works for everyone. No matter if they are 5 years old or 75 years old! Some examples designing in this style are:
- Adding grab bars
- Large open showers without barriers
- Adding a duo shower head
- Incorporating a bench into the shower
Color:
- Gray is everywhere! From cabinet finishes, tile, wall color, floor coverings. Gray is having a very strong presence in the design world. Check out these gray bathrooms.
Thanks Brenda & Gina for the great information.
Check out more of Kitchen Comforts work here!
Master Suite Renovation – Project Update
Trends in Tile
To get expert advice on this post, we talked with Uson Design, a eco-friendly tile and fixture showroom located in International Market Square in Minneapolis. Their products range from traditional to contemporary in style and although they are fairly new to the Minneapolis design scene, they have made themselves very well known by offering designers, homeowners and commercial clients a wide variety of tile selections.
Stone and Wood:
Classics are always in. Here is an updated look on a classic marble floor.
Union Oyster House – A Historic Gem!
If your ever in the Boston area and want to visit a unique piece of history, we recommend you check out the Union Oyster House. It’s the oldest continuous service restaurant in the U.S. opening its doors in 1826. It’s got great food, and has an impressive list of patrons, including regulars such as the Kennedy clan and Daniel Webster.
The building was built around 1704, prior to it becoming a restaurant. It was formally known as the Atwood & Bacon House. The Food is traditional New England fare and it is said that it is where the toothpick was popularized in America. The menu still features Yankee classics, such as clam chowder and boiled scrod.
Much of the original restaurant’s flavor and physical structure remains. The floors, structural wooden beams, bar, and fireplace are showing their age.
Appliances in Color – Dare to be different!
Stainless is still the most popular appliance finish, but color is getting some attention. Blue Star ranges are gaining market share for their simplistic design, high 22,000 BTU burner output and color. With over a 190 color choices and a precious metals collection you may be awe struck by all the options available. Your color options will range from subtle to electric, a nice neutral tan or neon yellow, color chart below.
Featured Designer- Renee LeJeune Hallberg
The featured Interior Designer of August is Renee LeJeune Hallberg, of RLH Studio in Minneapolis. Renee is truly an icon in the design industry.
- I began my Interior Design career as an assistant to Dorothy Collins in the mid 1980’s, a prominent Interior Designer. After assisting her for 2 years, I worked as an Interior Designer at Durr, Ltd, which specialized in English and French antiques. It was at Durr, Ltd that I built a wonderful clientele and began to hit my stride as an Interior Designer. After 5 years at Durr, Ltd I brought my business to William Beson Interior Design where I continued to grow until I opened the doors to my own design studio in January of 2010.
- I’d love to live on the the coast of South Carolina. I’m a summer girl at heart and would prefer the milder winter season. I also love the southern hospitality and graceful design sense. Truth be told, I wouldn’t leave Minneapolis, Its home.
- Classic, American , understated, properly proportioned.
- Travel, reading, designing, family
- My husband and children, dog, extended family, ability to create beautiful rooms.
- Ampersand, Five Swans, IMS showrooms
- Restaurants: Piccolo, Blvd, Bacio, Gianni’s
- Recently completed two renovated colonial revival homes-classic, strong bones and beautiful millwork. I really enjoyed honoring the era while adding updated aesthetics and using family friendly materials. The homes are located in Orono and St. Paul.
- Victoria Hagan and Suzanne Kasler
Victoria Hagen Furniture Suzanne Kasler Pendant Light |
- Artwork and green plants
- My favorite room in my own home is the sunroom. It’s surrounded on three sides with windows and it feels like I’m in a tree house. It is the place I go to read or chat with family members.
- Benjamin Moore Historic Colors
Thank you Renee! Check out more of Renee’s work here
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