Who knew that it would be so easy to fall in love with a medicine cabinet? Truly, I think this is the most stylish one I've ever seen, but I guess that's no surprise as it's in the bathroom of Thomas O'Brien. It's like the hit parade of everything I love- nickel frame, lights on the side, and in the words of O'Brien, it's reminiscent of "a vitrine from a 1930s store". Well, you know that the 1930s reference just sealed the deal for me.
And then take a look inside the cabinet. It's like a mini-Zitomer or something. O'Brien collects fragrances, so there are numerous fragrance flaçons and bottles. I believe I spy some Acqua di Parma as well as Kiehls. It's really making me rethink my 1960s medicine cabinets which are accessorized with Crest, Sure, and Bausch & Lomb-not so peak of chic. I think that I might need to upgrade my sundries.
For a little more in the way of swell bathrooms, I'm including images from O'Brien's soon to be released American Modern
Yet another enviable medicine cabinet. I like how clean the bathroom looks, and I'm not just talking about the decor. Light and white always looks germ free to me. The sink and bath hardware are part of O'Brien's Aero collection for Waterworks.
In the same house, the man's bath features a washstand with tall nickel feet- such a clever detail.
Another shot of O'Brien's bathroom. OK, so maybe I now want a blue bathroom rather than white. The walls are dark blue ceramic tile, and the sink is the same type of marble used in the Empire State Building: Breccia Antica.
(Image at top plus O'Brien's quote from House Beautiful, April 2010; other images from American Modern, Laura Resen photographer)
Jennifer, great post, I am loving medicine cabinets too, Have spec'ed
ReplyDelete6 for baths in an upcoming project. The options are now unlimited. This one is gorgeous-pgt
I gasped when I saw that medicine cabinet. I'm now blaming the size of mine (about 8" x 18") for being so ungracious and unstylish.
ReplyDeleteLove Thomas O'Brien, but that isn't a medicine cabinet
ReplyDeleteat all, it's the fragrance department at Bloomingdales.
Surely there's another cabinet containing the toothpaste, the razor blades and the shave cream?
Though to be perfectly honest, who wants to see bottles of Pepto Bismol or Kaopectate in a glossy magazine spread?
I am green with envy...I have no medicine cabinet as previous owners thought it looked more modern without. I know, just buy one
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the white bathroom/clean thing. My family makes fun of me because I won't use anything but white towels too.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm off to all of the second hand stores to find a hobnail,milk glass container for my toothbrushes like the ones in the blue bath.
i just bought the book at B&N in buckhead on saturday. it's wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I'd rather have seen the contents unedited.
ReplyDeleteI wish my bathroom looked like that! Those dark blue tiles make everything look so good, for sure do your bathroom blue!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post as usual. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely a great book! Received mine about 10 days ago and it is about to become dog-eared.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the tall nickel feet on the legs of the vanity!
ReplyDeleteIn a small do-over in my 6'5" husand's bath, we put in a Robern cabinet (40" tall, big boy can reach that). It's mirrored on inside and and inside the door and has glass shelves. We elected not to recess it (man can't see leaves on tree without glasses) and to mirror the sides. It's elegant, useful and beautiful. I don't care what he puts in it. I no longer have to see it!
ReplyDeleteLove the tile in the last shot, and oh The Bumpkin loves the pops of yellow you will find. A Hotlanta Lady uh? Nice to meet you, I found you over and Coco+Kelley. From the sunny shores of The Mississippi Gulf Coast I am Lisa and it's nice to meet you, please come and visit me at the swing.
ReplyDeleteDear, remember that 'wash basin' is more chic than sink.
ReplyDeleteYou can go with a basic white bathroom and dress it up with the linens and accessories,thanks for sharing..
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