Throwback Tuesday

KBIS—the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show—opened its doors today, showcasing what's new in appliances, fittings and fixtures, and cabinets. Because I'm in a contrary mood [and may be for the next four years], I'm featuring this ultra-retro-look, blued-brass cooktop. There are gas burners beneath those gleaming copper plates, which serve to moderate the heat distribution. The elemental aspect of the design is quite appealing to me.

[I promise to focus on new-school design tomorrow.] officinegullo.com

A Cool Kitchen

The greyish white tones, the long-raking winter light—this is a fitting kitchen for January, I think. The room is actually located in a beach house [a cruel taunt of summer during these icy days...]. Unlike the crisp lines of this cabinetry, however, our snow is currently anything but pristine; it's a slushy, sloppy mess. glennreynaert.be

Nasty Woman, 60s Style

Pantsuit Nation was but a gleam in the eyes of us 'girls' in 1968; back then, we felt more at home in Pucci-print palazzo-legged jumpsuits [coordinating the color with a major appliance was optional]. Fashions have certainly evolved since then, but some boundaries have yet to be broken.

Concrete Reasoning

Brutalism—sadly, I feel it's necessary to clarify that I'm referring not to human behavior, but to the architectural style—is having a resurgence. So welcome this concrete-handled faucet. Granted, the Haptic's slightly rounded shape might fall short of Paul Rudolph-level geometric standards, but materially speaking, it's spot on. ritmonio.it

Floating in [Hot] Air

For better or worse, it's sauna season. This model, with the minimalist name 'Air', features suspended interior elements, which allows the unit to be installed on an existing floor. Locating the heater in the center of the sauna, rather than the usual corner or sidewall spot, makes the steam-bathing experience that much more of a communal affair—more true to its nature, I think. effegibi-perfect-wellness.com

Two Views

The simplicity of this bathroom is beguiling. [As is its square footage!] Imagine the space with the two mirrors a matching pair, rather than the geometric variants they are, and appreciate the power of the considered detail. india-mahdavi.com

We Can Do This

Let's start off the new year gently, shall we? For anyone who was bruised by the events of 2016, I'm sure you can appreciate this approach. Designer Christian Ghion's Alice kitchen is filled with subtle, studied touches that simultaneously soften and enhance the cabinetry. The legs, most obviously, which are also found on coordinating casegoods and coffee tables; the graceful, outward curve of the top drawers, which works to expand the counter surface; the asymmetrical composition of the island unit. Even the not-grey color is a hue that holds out some promise. arthur-bonnet.com