Bathrooms as Sanctuaries

Believe it or not, bathrooms are spaces we often seek out for relaxation. Perhaps it’s for a soothing bubble bath or just a quick escape from a crowded restaurant or miserably long and drawn out meeting, but in any case, bathrooms offer us a momentary pause to regroup and check in with ourselves. They affect how we feel on the inside which impacts how we feel and act outside of them. Therefore, striking a certain level of tranquility is key, for residential design as well as commercial spaces.

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Styling Dreamland

I’m a huge believer in the power of sleep for maintaining health and well-being, and one of the easiest ways to set the stage for a good night’s sleep is by creating a cozy, inviting haven to get lost in your dreams.

The good news is, in order to create a bed that gives off the vibe of a relaxing luxury hotel, all you need are a few key pieces, some attention to detail and an understanding about the art of layering.

Let’s dive in…

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Dead Flower Aficionado Turned Live Greenery Goddess

I’ll be honest, caring for plants has never been my thing. In fact, I’ve spent the better part of the past 10 years doing a pretty good job at killing them. I fell in love with dried flowers, an obsession which meant any bouquet I purchased or received (swoon!) was quickly hung upside down and required to wrinkle into a fragile lifeless version of what it once was. So, when a girlfriend asked me to do a piece on best practices for growing greenery indoors, I had to turn to an expert…

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