Zig Or Zag?

Lately it seems like I've been spotting chevron patterns everywhere I turn - on floors, on walls, on furniture - EVERYWHERE! I see it in my dreams. However, it was when I stumbled upon these lovely detail images on the Taj Mahal that I think I officially fell in love:

Aren’t those details gorgeous? From fun and bold to elegant and understated, the chevron pattern is a nice  decorative element that can add movement and depth to an interior. Its cousin, the herringbone pattern, can also achieve similar effects. The only difference between the two is that chevron consists of planks or tiles with edges that are cut at an angle while herringbone consists of rectangular planks or tiles. Thus, the chevron pattern has a distinct line (or illusion of one) running down the middle while herringbone is pieced together more like a zigzag jigsaw puzzle. A minor detail, but when you’re a design junkie it’s all about the details!

So which do you prefer? Are you Team Chevron or are you Team Herringbone? 
  

Chevron:

Herringbone:

A Bath By the Sea, Part III

And voila! We are so excited to take you on a photographic tour of this finished beauty. Take a look:









We are loving the way the light shimmers down the Vihari glass tiles!








The darker wood on the vanity and cabinet adds a touch of warmth:







We hope you enjoyed viewing our bath-by-the-sea as much as we enjoyed designing it!

A Bath By the Sea, Part II

After a little framing/plumbing/electrical magic....





It was time to install the main event... the floor to ceiling tile.  The white subways are a hand glazed ceramic capped off with a matching chair rail and then above that, there are shimmering Vihari iridescent glass tiles in color Wabi. The iridescence truly creates a dazzling effect that reminds us of calm waters out at sea.



 

 

We are loving porcelain wood floors for bathrooms these days:






Stay tuned for the final touches on this wonderful little bathroom!  Find more posts about this bathroom here:  http://georgeinteriordesign.blogspot.com/