Not too long ago (in this post), I mentioned how recently I’ve been more drawn to modern, urban materials that – until now – have felt far too cold for me to live in. Concrete being on the top of that list… And both of these beautiful baths are proof that I’m not crazy. Mind [...]
With the kind of week I’ve been having, today’s room really needed to be something special. A bit dreamy, relaxing, and full of… stories. The bathroom belongs to author Michael Cunningam, which explains quite a bit, but I imagine that many of us would happily be at home here. A whole different kind of ‘library,’ [...]
Kristin Saling I love the warmth and light in the design – but as a bibliophile, I’d be frantic about the damage the steam might be doing to my books!
Cassandra LaValle Post author i totally thought of that too 
oh, practicality, killing the dream! i suppose you’d just have to make sure there’s some decent ventilation in there and some not-too-precious books!
Drew @ Catfish & Caviar A book shelf near the tub? How convenient! I would love to have something like this in my bathroom.
Lauren Koster If this room doesn’t invite you in to relax, I don’t know what would. One of my favorite bathrooms I’ve seen in a while.
Anathalia Oh my, this is wonderful! I can’t imagine a better place to relax and read a good book!
Annette this would be my daughters definition of heaven as well, thanks for posting i will send it to her straight away for her new home inspiration tear sheets.
callen Wow! Now that is a dream bathroom. I love the storage and ledge built around the bath. This looks like the perfect place to relax, read and daydream for an entire afternoon.
Eleanor @ Sequins & Sass Oh. My. Gosh.
I would never get out of the bathtub. I would turn into a wrinkly grandma prune and I WOULD LOVE IT. This room is so wonderful!
Chloe Moon That bathroom is crazy! I would be a prune, literally, because I’d be reading everyday in the tub! I’d have to set a timer or something so I remembered to get out! =)
katiedid LOVE the idea of a soak in the tub with a good book, but I agree the reality of damaging the books would put a kibosh on it for me. The look of the space is wonderful though!
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Seriously, the coolest bathroom EVER!
Squeak Canadian designer Brian Gluckstein created a gorgeous bathroom/library several years ago. Take a look here: http://marcusdesigninc.blogspot.ca/2010/05/designer-profile-brian-gluckstein.html.
AnaStasia Wow! It’s my dream!
Patti That bathroom is a DREAM. Wow, it worries me about the books, hope it doesn’t get too steamy 
Can you believe that October is almost over!? I swear, the days have been flying faster than ever. Usually by now I’ve done a roundup of my favorite items to support Breast Cancer Awareness month, but lately I’ve been a little disappointed with the gimmicks that companies are coming up with, to be honest. I’d [...]
Rose You can always switch your lightbulbs out for pink ones in October, too, or ones with a soft pink glow year-round! Makes everything look much prettier.
xx
Rose
Meghan I love that you chose Method–unlike lots of products that contain known carcinogens yet are supposedly supporting breast cancer ‘awareness’ (and how does a pink handgun make you more aware of breast cancer risks and prevention anyway!?), Method’s ingredients are typically pretty good. And I love that skylight!
Jen Ramos Love what Method is doing
Christine Poland Cannot for the life of me understand why you posted a picture of the birthday girl with a cigarette in her hand. Come on….that was totally not necessary. As far as I’m concerned, it ruined the picture. That’s really the only thing I noticed. Was it supposed to make her look cool or more mature? It did neither. Please consider very carefully what you post. You do a great job but it only takes one thing to ruin lots of work.
Cassandra LaValle Post author i’m sorry – but i loved the image. i wasn’t trying to condone smoking, as i’ve mentioned nearly EVERY time i post an image with a cigarette or a fur or anything that might possibly offend someone. i think we’re all past the point of thinking that someone posting an image with someone smoking is somehow possibly trying to convey that it’s cool? i can’t stand it, don’t want it around me, and am certainly not trying to tell people to do it. it just happened to be in the photo – as a part of an editorial where i’m sure it somehow added to the ‘image’ that THEY were trying to sell. i just liked the balloons, the hair, the dress. i’m sorry that it somehow ruined it for you.
It’s my firm belief that every home – no matter how small – should have that one area that’s a total escape from everything else. Clutter, noise, laundry, bills… In my own home, my bedroom is my sanctuary. Its soft neutral tones and lack of clutter make for such a calming space! Of course, if [...]
Sylvie Think you mean “my firm belief” not believe…darn autocorrect! Lovely dreamy space.
Lindsey | Pinklet and C I love the tub in the middle of the room and those wood floors are perfection!
kelly@refresheddesigns. Wow. I can’t even list the things I love about this room. It is absolute perfection.
Erica Bracken If I had that bathroom, you’d have to pry me out of it! lol
Cecilia Goodness…that is ONE HELL of a bathroom!!! WOW!
Greig Amazing!, i love that tub right in middle of the room, this room looks so antique its just very beautiful! and i also like the art work on the walls, very detailed work!
amy b.s. and this is going in my dream house file. amazing.
Diana A little space like this in a bedroom would be anyone’s escape especially with a fireplace right there!
Kristin Peake Interiors This is a gorgeous space, a true oasis. Your insights on certain design elements are right on. I love the fireplace in the bathroom and the sink with all that lovely natural light flooding in is great. Have a great weekend!
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-Kristin
Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life Wow, this is gorgeous! I love how the tub is out in the open like that!
brighton i LOVE the no clutter zone tidy room tidy mind is my motto!
laurel I am so in love with this bathroom! Putting this in my “when we build our dream house” file! Thanks for sharing!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a hard time getting up these dark winter mornings. Perhaps if my bathroom looked like this – with a hit of color and pattern as strong as my coffee – I’d be a little more bright eyed?Totally love the way this wallpaper transformed what could have been [...]
Brooke @ ShemmyShake That wallpaper is kickass! I love the colors and what a way to give a bathroom some punch.
Sara Szatmary Yowza. Super pretty!
kassiastclair.com That’s definitely *kapow!* wallpaper. You definitely wouldn’t feel sleepy after a teeth-brushing session in a room with that on the walls!
Allison There are no words for how badly I wish we could wallpaper our apartment! So unique!
Ferren This is beautiful. It reminds me of Japanese screens. Lovely, lovely.
AtelierDecor While the strong patterns are not my preference, I admit that yes, they hit our eyes and allow a more welcoming atmosphere for cold days.
Kisses from Madrid!
Atelier Decor team,
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Kristy @ I Design Love That wallpaper will definitely wake you up in the early mornings. It is stunning, I love all of the colors.
Jennings and Gates Oh hallelujah! Super in a powder room.
Anna - Canoe Design Fantastic wallpaper – great post, thank!
Rebecca - A Daily Something Oh boy, this wallpaper is just fantastic!!!! Love the light in that broom, too!
Smith, Here! Love the CORAL! best color for this year!
Joan That wallpaper is gorgeous! I don’t know if I would be brave enough to do something like that in my main bathroom but for a powder room? Yes!
Clare Christine
Fabulous wall paper! I love the burst of color…and is this in a powder room?? What a strong decorating choice! I hope you have a wonderful week and Happy Monday!!
Toodles,
Twirling Clare
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Carpet cleaning San Mateo An interesting discussion is worth comment. I think that you should write more on this topic.
steven that wallpaper is simply divine!
Krissy :: Miss B and Hustle I LOVE this!
Tilton Fenwick you know we are wallpaper FANATICS and this one is a showstopper! LOVE it. thanks for sharing xo
I’ve been neglecting my Room of the Week duties lately with holiday on the brain, but when I spotted this stunning stunning bathroom, I knew I had to share…The lighting really takes the cake for me, but the intricate door is a close second. Mirror third. I’d almost prefer a vanity that was a bit [...]
Amy R. Beautiful! This bathroom looks like a jewelry box. Wow.
Amy R.
Canoe Design I love it! Looks like a luxurious escape!
Naomi@DesignManifest The lighting definitely got my attention too. I’m always “fighting” with my clients over bathroom lights. I don’t know why, but it seems hard to explain sometimes that fancy is better!
Also love the mirror detail.
Ally This is beautiful! If I had a bathroom this elegant I probably would NEVER leave!
Houndstooth and Nail I so love this bathroom too! I pinned it on Pinterest also. The pin was from decorista I think but I can’t find the original info..
Ingrid
Portuguese Prepster love the glass!
Renée Finberg you have out done yourself on this find!!!
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Chic Coles Lighting can make or break a room. This is a winner. So pretty.
DietCokeStraightUp I love the lighting fixtures in this bathroom! Fabulous
Teresa at Splendid Sass
Wow! Love this.
Teresa
xoxo
Michelle ~ Make Life Pretty If the bathroom of this house looks this gorgeous, I wonder what the rest of the house looks like…
Fashion-isha
I absolutely love mirrored furniture. This room is gorgeous!
xo
Sharon
Robert Joseph Morris id like to see the bath tub…wide angle next time!
Ophelia It’s so gorgeous!
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures If that was my bathroom I would NEVER leave it.
Allison Egan oh wow! Love this bath – great vintage Art Deco feel!
xo Allison
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oOOH WOOW so lovely!
Caitlin Yes!! That door is by far my favorite aspect!!
xo
Caitlin
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Cara that floor is INSANE!
J A so gorgeous! i love mirrored furniture pieces!
bevy that lighting is like jewelry – so stunning!
Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie So beautiful!!!
xo
Drew {Coral Cafe} I would love to relax and start a bath in there!! That mirrored sink cabinet is beyond gorgeous!! I’m hoping to get a mirrored night table for Christmas! This heightens that wish!!
Maureen at The Inglenook Decor
yes…the lighting, a big bauble although there’s no such thing
Claudia Juestel Gorgeous! I agree, the lighting makes it.
I wish everyone online would give credit, then we would not have search high and low.
Cheers,
Claudia
The complete mesh of no less than five different design eras in this bathroom is throwing my design loving head into a tailspin! Is this crazy? Or do you love? I’m so completely into it. Although… I think I would have picked a different rug – something with more pink in it to tie in [...]
A Refinaria love it! and i totally agree with the pinkier rug!
Jessie Love this bathroom! I adore how the wallpaper and the shades blend so seamlessly!
A non typical gorgeous bathroom!
Jane Kilpatrick Schott Fabulous! I don’t know how many interiors I have used this trick…go all the way! Fantastic job on this bath.
Tobe | Because It's Awesome ummm, love times a billion. two billion. except my rug would probably be more neutral.
amy b.s. i can’t believe i’m saying this, but i kind of love it!
Rose Amazing is the word! This is such a cool space, and by virtue of its tininess (word??) the mix doesn’t get overwhelming.
Faith LOVE-a-dub-dub. I can’t get enough of small spaces that pack huge design impact.
Cyndi Murdoch The wallpaper would hide a lot if you were working with ‘less that perfect’ walls. Love it!
Michelle I would wear a dress made out of that wallpaper. I’m madly in love with it.
Jean-Marc and Cynthia Fray That is absolutely crazy and I love it. The shade and the pendant light are competing as my favorite parts. But the mirror really makes the room, too!
Michelle Parker I love it all!
Julie at first glance, I didn’t like it, but when I went back to look at how the shade blended into the wall, the room didn’t look so bad. I think I could learn to love it for sure.
CDS
I kind of LOVE this!
Cara
crazy in love with it
Grace It’s crazy, but I love it anyways!
xx Grace
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Adriana Love the room. I cannot tell if it is a wicker corner unit or not. I believe it is. I would remove that before removing the rug. But the room is fab! ; )
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null love!
-grace
Debby I am liking it too and agree w/ you on the rug. Such a cool bathroom. xo
Erica M. There sure is a whole lot going on there.. But I like the wallpaper and the black
Cassy
Simply beautiful and I love it.
I wish I could a beautiful bathroom as that.
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Sasha {Everything Fabulous} OMG that bathroom it’s insane! love it! You are right the tiny rug does not help.. thank you for sharing this!!!!
null Sorry Everyone one, this is gastly. No way around it.
Smitten by Kris10 I’ve been drooling over this bathroom for sometime now myself. It is completely gorgeous…Definitely one of my top interior style shots at the moment!
null Absolutely gorgeous!
Milieu...{Interior Design Blog} Love the pic! Agree 10,000% about the rug
La Feem I love it but I’m with you on the rug.
Silvia D I like it but it’s a little overwhelming. I would have left the back wall in a neutral color and the rug don’t fit in the concept.
life is in the details. style accordingly.
EH. MAH. GAH. I’d seen & loved that 1st pic around the Pinterestphere, but whoa. The 2nd is UNREAL. Love!!
First off I’m also loving concrete, it’s definitely something I’d look into as a kitchen counter in my next home with some warm cabinets.
Second, that wallpaper, I mean who would have even guessed that it would be wallpaper. Looks so real, kind of loving it! Can’t wait for your post on it.
xo Quinn
Quinn Cooper Style
Concrete is incredibly beautiful. It’s neutrality allow it to blend in with most design elements. I begged my husband to allow me to have concrete counter tops in my kitchen, unfortunately he wasn’t on board with this idea due to the porosity of the material; thus creating a problem with spills and food stains. We ended up choosing a quartz with the same tones as concrete. Nonetheless, seeing this makes me kick myself for not sticking with it. Beautiful post.
Concrete can be tricky. Don’t you luv the clothes pin/towel and those rustic step stools?!? franki
I’ve been obsessed with concrete countertops lately. Have you seen them? They offer a great contrast to their run-of-the-mill granite counterparts.
What?!?!?
Wallpaper???
That is seriously awesome!
Love the look the cement.
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My gym has concrete sinks in the bathrooms and they’re gorgeous. Super modern and totally fit the old warehouse, turned modern gym vibe.
Looks great –www.motownsavvy.com
I’m the same…I don’t gravitate towards modern/cold design but these concrete pieces are lovely!
That wallpaper is fabulous! Please tell me how to purchase it. We are about to re-do a bathroom. (I am an avid DIY girl and not interested in working with a decorator.)
Thanks!
I found this amazing bathroom pic on pinterest a little while ago and loved that bathroom as soon as I saw it! I am so glad you looked into it as I had no idea it was a wallpaper!! I have a love for textures in interiors. Thanks again!
xo Cara
Please – the deets on that fabulous wallpaper!