Bathrooms

Diamond in the rough: Kepler Bradley doesn't make money, but it needs some

The sun is making a rare appearance as Alex Rossiter drives through the parking lot of the Kepler Bradley Lakes State Recreation Area and pulls up by the bathrooms. As campground host, she cleans the decrepit outhouses as one of her daily duties. Collecting day-use fees, renting canoes and assisting visitors are some others. Kepler Park, a private concession, sits on Kepler and Bradley Lakes near mile 36 of Alaska's Glenn Highway and is an access point for Kepler-Bradley State Park. John Baker a...

Housecleaning and Stuff Management

I did the Compact last year for 4 months, from January to May. Why only 4 months? Because I knew that moving into an RV was time-consuming and would require things we didn’t already have and couldn’t get otherwise. I like to think that by selling, giving away, and recycling nearly everything else in my house, I was promoting Compact-friendly ways. Other Compacters didn’t necessarily agree, however, and I was lambasted for buying a fuel-consuming home instead of, oh, I don’t know, continu...

Oasis Compact Bath Vanity by Pelipal for small bathrooms

A Red Dot design winner for 2008, the Oasis compact bath vanity by Pelipal is an outstanding vanity for small bathrooms. Straight lines and angularity characterize this modern vanity, teamed with a great combination of materials. The L-shaped white mineral marble basin gives a crisp and clean outline to the sink. Combined with the warmth of the wood flap or drawer and the chunky handle, the sink has a certain approachability that belies its cutting-edge design. Suitable for mounting to the side...

?Daily Buzz?: Shwayze?s Tardy Slip, Part II

The boys of Shwayze graciously lugged around a video camera the entire time MTV’s Buzzin’ was filming — so not only will you get to see them chasing stardom each Wednesday at 10:30pm EST, but you’ll also find them partying after show time, fighting with fans in bar bathrooms, and feeling the hangovers come sunrise… [...]

At Rice U., a Prefabricated Bathroom Saves Time and Money

Bathrooms attract their share of attention in the design world, especially in shelter magazines, but the bathrooms in new residential buildings at Rice University are something different altogether.

New Modern Bathroom Fixtures from Jaclo offer easy replacement options!

Jaclo is now offering a range of refreshing modern bathroom fixtures to suit all tastes and needs. Keen on a power shower? You will love the unusual side-mounted Jaclo Rainbar – an adjustable rainbar that brings a powerful car wash effect into your modern shower stall. Or, if you prefer a ‘surround rain’ showering experience, you should try the Jaclo Gosh Shower Column. This remarkable contemporary shower reinterprets traditional concepts of showers, offering water jets from above, as wel...

Luxury Modern Bathroom by Di Liddo & Perego - new silver and white Moda Wellness bathroom

This luxury bathroom by Di Liddo & Perego is the Moda Wellness bathroom: something for those tired of minimalism. Retaining a modern edge, the Moda Wellness bathroom casts a retrospective glance back at luxurious bathrooms of times past. Curvy, suggestive forms, silver leaf gilt, and attention to detail make the bathroom truly covetable. The freestanding elements are comfortable and elegant in cool white, silver and black finishes. Constructed of wood, glass and mirror, the designers Di Liddo &...

Nicolas Cage's Vegas home for sale

Actor Nicolas Cage is selling his Las Vegas digs for $9,950,000. Actually, he has been for the past few months, but until now, the owner wasn't disclosed. His 14,000-square-foot mansion, at 5100 Spanish Heights Dr. (215 and Trop/Durango), is fully furnished and includes game rooms, movie theatre, a view of the Strip, seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and garage parking for 16 cars. Cage purchased the property for $8.5 million in 2006, along with another smaller property on the same street for $2....

Secluded Ocean Front Lodge (Nelson, New Zealand) $3500 4bd

Secluded Ocean Front Lodge on Olive Grove Estate 10 Hectares / 22 Acres Sleeps 12 Comfortably Four bedrooms ranging from bunk room to master apartment all with private bathrooms and terraces with views High end property with fabulously landscaped grounds – Views! Views! Views! 30 minute drive from Nelson, New Zealand – golf courses, national parks, restaurants, wineries, sailing, cycling, kayaking, hiking and unlimited activities Rates - $3500. per week For more information go to www.theolive...

"Eco Nightclub" to Generate Electricity From Dance Floor

Has anybody ever told you your dance moves are shocking? Wocka wocka! Ahem! A new nightclub in the UK has realized you can get tons of international press by incorporating a few token "green" tricks into your venue [Edit: as Nichole Wong already covered over here on Blue Marble, whoops]. Actually, that's mean, some of the ideas seem pretty good. The club, called Surya, will feature its own solar energy system and will offer free admission to cyclists and walkers (although how they know you didn'...