Inspiration Mondays : Bathrooms

I love water. It soothes and refreshes me, it cradles me in a weightless dream, it recharges my soul.

Every house I have ever designed has been designed around the bathroom. I want a spa, an oasis of relaxation. Here are some bathroom components that inspire me.

I love this sink on a burl!

I really like the sinks in an old dresser look as well

How would you like to have this for a bathroom floor?

Hmm , I should paint an underwater seascape on mine.

I like bathtubs stuffed into nooks. I would rather they be in their own space apart from the toilet fixtures

I like the lighting effect they did, I might incorporate that idea into the front of my tub

Another nook

A chandalier in the bathroom just screams luxurious comfort

Rustic, but I like it

This is my favorite tub picture, I want this room so bad

The first time I saw this, I had to have one. Its a shower/steamroom/sauna all in one. They were four thousand dollars and only available from the states. Out of my reach finacially unfortunately.

I did manage to get this one though, in Canada and

 on sale for twelve hundred. Its sitting in a box in storage just waiting to get installed. I can't wait, its a shower/steam room with jacuzzi jets on the wall. I will be spending time in that baby for sure!

I love little unusual cabinets. I would like to set up a workshop to build things like this. Here are some cute bathroom accessories

I love the shabby house toilet paper holder!

And then there is always the outdoor bathing experience. Nothing like a good soak in the hot tub after a hard days work!

I love this little patio for sunbathing

Here are the plans for it

This great site has all kinds of little cute cabinets for sale. I want them all!

http://www.homedecorativeitems.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_26

More seriously cute shabby chic stuff to decorate with.

http://www.barkleyfurniture.com/a1agiftsnew/shabbyelegance/index.html

With all this inspiration, it will be interesting to see what I end up with. It will definately be a room for the senses.

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Inspiration Monday - Doorknobs

 I wrote this post to go along with last weeks post about inspiring doors . 

Ok , your probably thinking, doorknobs, really? How much variety can there be in  doorknobs. Well you would be surprised, I know I was. Check these out:

Hmm, the universe in your hands!

I like this handle style, this is the kind of knobs they use in Germany. I find these easier for arthritic  hands to use, also good for hands covered in massage oil!

 How about a strange face

 I love the simplicity and clean lines of this one

 I love the crystal doorknobs, I am collecting them as I find them for my interior doors.

 Ornate lions head knob

I have several like this that I will find a use for in my upstairs bathroom, love the blue colour

Purdy and yet gaudy at the same time, love them!

I seriously love the blue one, I would have these all over my house.

A wicker doorknob, who knew?

When you run out of room to display your native art collection, incorporate it into the doorknob.

 Another representation from the animal kingdom

 This is a cool looking doorknob, but I would always be scared of shattering it if I squeezed too hard.

I like this, looks like it would be at home in a castle.

This one looks like it belonged to Merlin the wizard!

This one belongs on the door to a romantic bedroom.

For those germaphobes that don't like to shake hands...let your door do it for you!

Knobs for your seaside cottage

I guess these are more handles then knobs, either way , they sure make a statement.

For the wine lover of the house.

For your dungeon

Not sure why the bird is pecking the guys brains out, but it's definitely a conversation starter

Elegant hand, probably more of a knocker than a doorknob, but I thought it was cute, so it stays

So which ones did you like? Do you have any unusual doorknobs in your home?

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