Bathrooms

We're big fans of Missoni, so the idea of living in a luxury high-rise apartment that's been designed by MissoniHome is certainly tempting us to catch a flight and take a tour. As the first residential building in the world whose interiors will be branded by MissoniHome, the 52-story Acqua Livingstone in Manila is certainly a design-forward project. It's actually the fourth of six condominium towers under construction as part of the Acqua Private Residences — $315.9 million building project.

The only other way to enjoy this type of Missoni-branded interiors is by visiting the Missoni-branded hotels in Edinburgh and Kuwait. Keep clicking to take a look at some artist illustrations of the project. Maybe you'll be inspired to make a move to Manila, too!

In these strange real estate days, it's unusual for a property to sell above its asking price — but that's exactly what happened with Jenna Lyons and estranged artist husband Vincent Mazeau's Brooklyn townhouse. Listed through Sotheby's for $3.75 million in November, the home has sold for $4 million, according to Curbed.

The home, which was featured in lengthy spreads everywhere from Domino to LivingETC, was first purchased by the couple in 2004 for $1.3 million and extensively renovated afterward. With seven bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths as well as a wine cellar and back garden among many other features, it's a truly amazing piece of real estate. Take a tour of the home as it looked in the real estate listing when you keep clicking!

All Photos Courtesy of Sotheby's

Found everywhere from chic, urban bathrooms to those sporting a more relaxed, country vibe, the pedestal sink is a hardworking problem solver for the small bathroom. If you're looking to replace the cabinet sink in your bathroom with a pedestal model, you can rely on companies such as Kohler for your new purchase, or you can find antique pedestal sinks for sale through various dealers. With antique models, some of which date back to the 19th century, be prepared for a lower height on your sink, as the way people used sinks over 100 years ago was quite different to the modern use. From shampooing hair to sponge baths, the lower heights provided the perfect way to get clean, especially when hot water was precious.

Whether you opt for an antique model or a new one, know that your new pedestal sink will add a streamlined, clean look to your bathroom while conserving space. See how this adaptable sink can look great in your bathroom, whatever your style.

I always feel as if my bathroom could use a bit more prettiness. Whether it's a soft, perfectly striped towel or a new piece of artwork, this room shouldn't be overlooked. See some Etsy pieces I've found that will help to make the bathroom more beautiful.

Fascinating fact: Nearly 3,000 years ago on the island of Crete, the original version of a clawfoot tub was first created. At five feet long, the tub was made of a hard clay material and looked much like the 19th-century clawfoot tub. Good design lasts forever, and this tub is no exception.

Today, clawfoot tubs can be found in all styles of bathrooms, from country chic to industrial modern and everything in between. With versions of tub designs including traditional roll rim, slipper, double ended, and pedestal, there are a range of looks to choose from. You can purchase clawfoot tubs new, or find a refurbished vintage tub from any number of dealers across the country.

The most fun part about a clawfoot tub, though, is decorating around it! I've rounded up some very different looks that all complement the tub's design. Take a look, and see which bathroom has you longing to add a clawfoot to your home.

Bathrooms tend to be overlooked places, but they're actually one of the easiest places to have fun and go wild with your decorating! Since they're relatively small, one bold choice makes a big impact and won't be swallowed up by lots of furniture and textiles, as it would in, say, a living room. To get the wheels turning in your head, I thought I'd give you a little inspiration for making a bold statement in your own bathroom.

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member lauren from the Su Casa group:

When we first looked at our house before buying it, we knew we wouldn't be able to live long with this 1990s bathroom, complete with plastic marble tub. So it took us two weeks from moving to start the demo process and get to work! Not only is this the only bathroom in the house, but it is tiny! I mean really tiny: if I remember correctly it is just five by seven feet. We opted to keep the same configuration since there was really no other way! We searched high and low for a small sink with storage and luckily Ikea had just what we were looking for, of course at a great price, too! The whole process took about three weeks and a couple more months of fine tuning. It isn't quite done yet, as I still have a few ideas for the mirror and have to eventually find some artwork, but it has come along way from the 1990s!

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member sunkissis from the Su Casa group:

We painted our bathroom in 2006 when we bought our house. It was cute but busy and the floor was in bad shape. We retiled the floor, added a new toilet, vanity/sink, faucet and storage. We did all the work ourselves — never been more exhausted and proud. The total budget was about $700. My favorite feature is the letter I wrote and hid under the tile for future homeowners!

Make sure to read through for all of the impressive DIY skills that sunkissis shows off in this before-and-after slideshow!