Bathroom Remodeling
Remodeling
Ideas for throwing stones into your home don't require you to do any heavy bathroom remodeling. Serve fruit in stone bowls purchased from home furnishings stores. Pool together a personal collection of striped and spotted stones. Add water and a flower for a splash of color.Stimulate your senses by including a variety of materials and textures in your home. Although man-made items--foam-filled chairs and plastic-encased electronics--abound, elements from the natural world can balance these with a sense of solidity and timelessness. Rather, these design choices will make your surroundings more interesting. ...
Marble mania
Used throughout the Mediterranean world for thousands of years, marble grew in popularity in England in the seventeenth century, reaching a peak at the close of the eighteenth. During these centuries scores of collectors who saw themselves as connoisseurs of ancient civilizations brought antique marbles to England. Initially they were the wealthiest and most educated people, such as Thomas Howard, fourteenth earl of Arundel, who not only acquired many marbles but also had some of his friends, among them Inigo Jones and John Evelyn, interpret them for him and publish their findings. ...Marble is back
Marble is back ... in almost every roomA classic building material conjuring images of ancient Athens and Rome, marble is enjoying a modern renaissance. As more homeowners are discovering, its richness, durability, and range of color can enhance almost any room.
The examples here--in kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, even outdoors--demonstrate just how versatile it is. But cost and maintenance must be taken into account. Our report can help you decide if marble is the right material for you. ...