Posts Tagged ‘bath design’


Every now and then you need a good statement room.

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You know – a room that takes you completely by surprise…

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… or you just can’t stop thinking about…

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Architecture helps…

The scale of the items and wallpaper in this room would not be as dramatic (or possible in the chandelier’s case) if it weren’t for the ceiling height and that huge door.  It was a brilliant photographer who staged a small-scale person at the door to emphasize the principle.

(Really.  That was a smart move.)

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Only a very large space could accommodate a kitchen constructed from eight whole pine trees.  This is incredible though – no nails or glue were used in the construction of this kitchen.  Whoa.

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I think bathrooms are more often statement rooms than any other space…

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I absolutely LOVE creating bathrooms with personality.  Have you noticed that people are so much more comfortable letting their design desires run wild in bathrooms than in almost any other room in the house?

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Powder rooms are visited less frequently and no one spends extended periods of time in them on a regular basis (but then again, maybe you do.  No judgement here – this is just my theory).

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Private bathrooms should be customized to the occupants.  Its private – do what you want!!  This isn’t the kitchen with a parade of people marching through, kid’s sticky fingers, and a lot of really expensive cabinetry that you hope you won’t have to replace in 10 years because that chartreuse green paint color you chose dated a lot faster than anticipated.

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You may want to change a vanity or the wallpaper, but you won’t have to take out a loan to do it.  And if you are still loving that chartreuse vanity in your bathroom 10 years from now, than pay absolutely zero attention to the concept of “dated”.

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Although I may suggest updating the accessories, and if you’re still using the same towels it’s really about time you replace those.

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Do you have any theories?

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Where’s the statement room in your house?  Will you share your photos?

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This season’s final Designer Tag Sale  is happening Thursday, July 28th through Sunday the 31st during Kent’s Summer Sidewalk Festival.  There are great deals on lighting, cabinet and furniture hardware, small appliances, kitchen gadgets, cutlery, and home decor accessories in our outdoor tent.  Kitchen appliances, plumbing, antique prints, and more are on sale in the showroom.

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What’s a Designer Tag Sale anyway?  And what’s the big deal?  Why so motivated?

What’s a Designer Tag Sale, you ask?  Its all of the gorgeous things left over after Trish and Jeffrey’s 20+ years in the interior design business in New York City, plus a bunch of props,  gadgets, and floor samples that we have had for sale in the showroom for the past few years.  Its out with the old to make room for the new.  The best part about it is that all of the prices are significantly discounted.  AND we are motivated to sell!!

Motivation: whatever doesn’t sell has to go back into storage – which is in the basement.  Guess who gets that job?  Your’s truly (and Trish…).  We (I) REALLY don’t want to have to trek all of this stuff down to the basement.  And its got to go somewhere because right now its taking up the entire {soon to be} bath department.  We are even extending our hours to get as many of you here to get as much as possible OUT!

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A few other things happening on the Green during the festival that might interest you include the farmer’s market on Saturday from 9 am to noon, a hot dog and hamburger stand at Davis IGA, pulled pork sliders at the Fife ’n Drum Restaurant, and…

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Hope to see you there!

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Kent Kitchen Works does more than just kitchens.  We also do baths and general interior design.  Currently we are in the process of completing our bath department (construction for which hasn’t even started yet, so don’t get TOO excited, but we will keep you posted on our progress.  Its going to be fabulous!).  Before tackling the bath department I had to do a little research to see what ideas we might want to incorporate into our showroom.  I love to research… a lot.  Possibly too much.  Generally it starts by google-ing something and with websites like ElleDecor, House Beautiful, Veranda, or Pinterest, and then I fall into the rabbit hole that is the world wide web.
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It can take days to emerge…
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During my research for great bathroom elements to incorporate into our great bathroom department, I ran across some really unique spaces.  Now, we are located in northwest Connecticut smack dab in the heart of New England, which means the traditional style dominates in home decor.  For that reason, our showroom will feature predominately traditional vignettes, but for this post I wanted to show you some of the interesting ways people have done their bathrooms.  I love designing outside the box and these are examples of exactly that.  Granted, a couple of these bathrooms are a product of their environment, but they can still serve as inspiration to someone else with their own unique design challenge.  So… without further ado…
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Unique Privies
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(p.s. – I want that mirror!)
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Living room turned bathroom or bathroom turned living room?
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Three well-coiffed ladies reside here.  How accommodating!
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Its a wooden tub!
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Even the Shalimar bottle makes a statement.
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The shower enclosure is made of salvaged factory windows.  I LOVE THAT!!!
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Photos a la Pinterest

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Kent Kitchen Works and Waterworks have become marketing partners.  You can now purchase Waterworks products from design consultants in our showroom.

From initial concepts and planning to sample boards and site visits our seasoned design consultants will collaborate with you and our Waterworks partner to assist you on all aspects of your project, bringing bath and kitchen fittings, fixtures, accessories and lighting directly into our product offering and design process.

Waterworks’ unique products and complete offering is based upon a single-minded committment to design authenticity, quality and craftsmanship.  Each Waterworks product has a story to tell, having been created through a unique collaboration involving designers, engineers, craftsman and manufacturers.  Highly regarded as a premier design resource, Waterworks exclusive designs encompass bath and kitchen fittings and fixtures, surfaces, accessories, textiles and more.  This comprehensive offering is unparalleled in the marketplace.

Our consultants seamlessly guide you through the entire process from conceptual drawings and samples to detailed quotations and final site visit, bringing decades of practical experience to your project.

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