Hi everyone! This is Brooke from Velvet & Linen and Giannetti Home. I am so thrilled to be here at La Dolce Vita! Thank you, Paloma for inviting me to be a part your "My Favorite Room" series. My favorite room at the moment is our Master Bathroom in our Channel Islands Harbor weekend home.
This gorgeous bathroom at Chateau de Moissac was one of the European bathrooms that inspired me to turn our Master Bathroom ....
from this...
to this.
I noticed that most of the European bathrooms that I loved were built using simple neutral materials such as limestone and plaster. Rarely did I see ornate mosaics or intricate tile work. Most likely these rooms were designed this way because they once had other uses, but whatever the reason, the result was a calm, serene atmosphere.
To create the same soothing feeling in our bathroom, I also chose simple, neutral materials. For example, in the shower I selected pale limestone slabs on the walls, aged limestone on the floor, and clean sheets of glass.
Like the pieces in my favorite European bathrooms, special antiques became the focal points in the room.
My pewter tub is the other "Queen" in the room, demanding attention.
Lighting was kept simple as well: a couple of sconces on the wall, a Circa Lighting "Petite Paris Flea Market Chandelier" in the center and two vintage pendants above the sinks.
Similar to the pieces in European bathroom, most of the furniture and fixtures in my bathroom aren't built in. This allows my bathroom to be easily altered. For example, recently when we decided to live in our weekend house full time, we realized that we needed more storage. Because our tub was free standing, we simply removed the tub and replaced it with this French cabinet. My bathroom design holds up even without my tub.
You might be wondering what happened to my tub. It is in storage, waiting to be placed in our bathroom at the new home we are building, Patina Farm.
Who knows? I may have a new Favorite Room soon!
I hope you enjoyed My Favorite Room!
Thank you again, Paloma for letting me share "My Favorite Room" with your readers.
xo,
Brooke
21 comments:
Brooke-
Your taste is just impeccable!! Thank you for sharing your room.
Happy Tuesday.
Teresa
xoxo
So beautiful! I haven't ever seen all of these pictures...Brooke has to be my go-to every time for inspiration. Her taste is phenomenal!
Tawna
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No matter what your personal style preferences are, you can not deny how beautiful this reno is! I always feel like I'm taking a vacation when I see Brooke's work and your home should feel like a little of that right- a respite from the all the chaos that might lay outside the front door.
The Patina Farm plans... that is the stuff dreams are made of!
What an astounding before/after! I can barely believe it's the same space. This is such a great example of how to take an inspiration photo and make it your own. Le sigh. I'm in love.
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Sooo much prettiness!
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I always love seeing your bathroom. Enjoyed this guest post, Brooke. I never noticed, until now, the curved / barrel ceiling---beautiful! That Swedish enfilade is perfect as a double sink vanity.
Cheers,
Loi
Spectacular Brooke! Hard to believe its the same bathroom.....love the armoire with storage and that tub...speaks for itself! Glad its moving with you to the new house!
Isn't Brooke great! Love that tub and can't wait to see it in it's new place.
This is absolutely, positively gorgeous. And my jaw hit my desk when I saw the last sketch... Thank you for sharing! : )
Hi Paloma!
Serene and perfect Brooke. I love everything but especially the fine and elegant light fixtures, that make it even more dreamy!
And that tub!!!
Well done. xo Terri
So glad you're taking that gorgeous tub with you to Patina Farm! I'm still kicking myself that I didn't bring my Lacanche from Houston to Franklin! It sounded so silly at the time, but I miss it everyday!
P.S. Your bathroom is one of my favorite rooms, too!
What a beautiful bathroom. Such a remarkable transformation. Love your design sensibility.
Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer
Brooke,
Your bathroom is one of my favorite bathrooms! The transformation is amazing!!
xx
Greet
Gorgeous bath......so romantic! I am sure the new bathroom will be just as fabulous.
Super guest post, Brooke, and oo la la!!! J'adore your bathroom, too....so elegant!
Your Patina Farm bath will be a fantasy bathroom, too.
Pass the bubble soap (or champagne) please. Multi-functional! franki
Brooke, Your bathroom is amazing...and the drawing for the new bathroom at Patina.Farm takes my breath away. thanks for sharing. Mona
Brooke, Bathrooms are my favorite rooms to design and yours is done impeccably. It is serene, warm and inviting. It feels more like a room to lounge in than most bathrooms. Every single element you have chosen marries well together. A lovely room to visit daily! Kathysue
i can see why this is a favorite room, brooke! heavenly finishes and timeless lovely.
smiles to you.
michele
I can see why this is your favorite room.....I love the antiques you added, it gives it a simple, but elegant feel.
In our European travels, one of our favorite bathroom features were the towel warmers and heated floors. No matter how lovely the atmosphere, nothing beats stepping out of a hot shower onto a warm floor and wrapping a heated towel around you!
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