Bath.
We are long standing lovers of Victoria and Albert Baths sleek, classic but modern, tubs and basins made from Quarrycast, a naturally white material rich in volcanic limestone. It had never occurred to us that they would ever come in anything other than pure white. …
Victoria and Albert, manufacturers of extremely desirable baths, were one of the sponsors of the recent Modenus BlogTour during London Design Festival. Bob Borson of Bernbaum-Magadini Architects, and author of the much celebrated and highly entertaining blog, ‘Life of an Architect’ , was one of …
Dwell on Design opened on June 24. In amongst the 200 exhibitors are a good many old friends and some new faces we feel the need to introduce you to. Here’s our top picks all in one place!
Modwalls Booth Number: 1030 www.modwalls.com On Modenus ‘Making tile modern’, they say. Well they certainly make modern tiles. When you see their range, including their gorgeous glass tiles, a personal favourite, you can see why this is the name that …
In amongst the many wonderful things at KBIS the tubs, sinks and faucets on show by Premier Copper. Based in Phoenix Arizona, they also make some stunning vessel sinks and even lights. They are proud of their green credentials and …
The Salone del mobile is great fun, overwhelmingly huge and a place of pilgrimage for enthusiasts of design and furniture. But when the Campari, Grappa and Espresso have been drunk, the gelato sampled and even the occasional solid food considered, …
I happened upon a discussion on Twitter the other day that was lead by Cindy Frewen Wuellner @Urbanverse who had asked about the purpose of design. My immediate reply was the creation of serenity, a space that is a refuge …
We’ve expressed our affinity for bath tubs before. No one works in the tub just as no one drinks martinis in the shower. We’re not even convinced that tubs are about washing any more than silk lingerie is about keeping …
It is slightly unnerving to find oneself chatting to a very charming gentleman while he sits on a a toilet. Fortunately, however, this was the Catchpole and Rye stand at Decorex, an exhibition associated with London Design Festival. Catchpole and …
Before we agree to putting someones products onto Modenus we give them the once over. We operate a door policy, if you like. Designers don’t want to trawl through acres of mediocre furniture before they find that special something and, …
Opinion is split on tubs. Some people imagine that they are unhygienic ways of sitting in your own grime. Others know that they are the epitome of luxury as they relax in a warm soapy tub sipping a cup of …
