This article is a courtesy of From TOH TV Takes the Chill off Modern, This Old House magazine, April 2006

I’m not even sure a photograph can do justice to the beauty of the iridescent tiles around the tub in this bathroom (or in the shower in the back right corner, which isn’t visible here). And the Jura green limestone counter is so lovely over the floating vanity, with its serene dark wood and hefty square pulls.

The lighting is perfect, the wall that doesn’t quite reach the ceiling is ingenious, the feeling of the space is transcendent. I’m a recent convert to Modern architecture and design, and the features in this bathroom (and the whole house—last year’s TV show project in Cambridge) are largely responsible.

—Alexandra Bandon, Senior Editor

Comfort Comes First

Glass and chrome are especially popular, especially with above-counter sinks. There are even glass tiles in ocean colors, which lend a calm, peaceful mood to the bath. The trick is to combine materials to achieve a great-looking but affordable look – accent glass tiles with porcelain to lower costs, soften stainless steel fixtures with a stone accent, or frame wood drawers with chrome or marble to make them sturdier.

—Amy Rosenfeld, Design Director