Shades of Scarlet

This particular hue is a favorite of mine...I love its depth and richness.

The fabric hanging above the canopy adds dimension and drama to the room that is completely enhanced by the pattern and color of the design.

And the elements of this bathroom are spectacular...A skylight, pendant lantern, tile floor, and scarlet wainscoating! I love the architectural detail the panelling adds to the space. Beautiful!

Image one via An Indian Summer; Image two via SaraStory Design.

Great Details

This is my dream backsplash! I am so fond of this purple tile, particularly paired with the brass hardware and fantastic copper sink. It could work for either a kitchen or a powder room...I don't think I would ever get sick of seeing this beautiful combination.

I know I'm late to this game, but I finally joined Pinterest over the holiday break, and trolling the site for new inspiration and images is addicting! I found this picture there, as well as so many more. I highly recommend it; it's a fantastic way to organize and store design examples that you love.

Image via Pinterest from An Indian Summer.

Amazing Bathtubs

How great would it be to curl up with a glass of wine and a nice book in any of these tubs? They look so relaxing...not to mention gorgeous!

Paris apartment with a 19th century tub and chair by Honore Paris via Elle Decor, Photographer: Roger Davies; Parisian home designed by Jean-Pascal Lévy-Trumet via Elle Decor, Photographer: Pieter Estersohn; House by Shamir Shah with Waterworks tub and vintage De Vera crab sculpture via Elle Decor, Photographer: Timothy Kolk; Photographer: Grey Crawford; Jim and Betsy Fifeld's apartment via Architectural Digest, George Yubu and Glenn Pushelberg's home via Elle Decor, Photographer: William Waldron.

Shower Style

These showers really create amazing rooms...Do you think of your bathroom as a room, especially as one that can set the tone for your whole house?

I think the impact of these spaces makes it clear how much bath design should never be overlooked! Wouldn't you love to start your day in a shower so lovely?

Image one via French by Design from Côté Maison; Image two from the home of Mike and Alicia Piazza from Elle Decor March 2007, Photographer: Simon Upton; Image three via Elle Decor.

Luxurious Baths: Using Wallpaper Well

Using wallpaper is a fantastic way of spicing up an often overlooked space: the bathroom! Check out these bold versions that, along with carefully chosen accessories and flowers, achieve big impact in small spaces.

Image of Anthony Edwards and Jeanine Lobell's bathroom from Elle Decor, Photographer: William Waldron; Image of Albert Hadley's bath covered in his own wallpaper pattern from the December 2010 Lonny, Photographer: Patrick Cline; Image of a Katie Ridder designed NYC apartment with a Waterworks sink, vintage Fontana Arte mirror, and 1950s Finnish design wallpaper from Elle Decor, Photographer: William Waldron; Image of Antonia Thompson's powder room from Lonny's February/March 2010 issue; Image of powder room designed by Miles Redd with Scalamandre wallpaper from the December 2009 issue of Elle Decor; Image of Rita Konig's bathroom from Domino.