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Eastvold Inspiration

Shawn — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:50:49 +0000

Here’s some great work from Minnesota-based Eastvold Custom Woodworks. Some of my readers will be familiar with their fantastic work on Jason Hammond’s project, From the Ground Up.

What I like about Matt Eastvold’s work is not only how good it looks, but also how much effort he puts into using sustainably sourced materials and “alternative” products like bamboo and wheatboard. Another great aspect of Matt’s work is his ability to select the right hardware for his designs. The handles in these photos are placed perfectly – they compliment the lines of the cabinets and don’t clutter up the scene. Kudos Matt!

Bathroom Vanity

Shawn — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:49:00 +0000

Some great sink and faucet choices:

Toto Nexus TB794DDC

Ikea has a good alternative to the Kohler Wading Pool. It’s called the Hollviken and costs about $80. It’s available in 23″ and 21″ widths. Sadly, it only has one hole. The matching faucet isn’t as stylish as the Toto, but it’s reasonably priced ($80 Enskar)

Toilets – Saving Water With Fewer Flushes

Shawn — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:21:55 +0000

The Toto Aquia has an ingenious feature that allows you to flush .9 gallons or 1.6 gallons. It’s a great way to save water.

It sells for around $300 online. Another comprable model is the Kohler/Sterling Stanton 402040. The Stanton sells for around the same amount.

If you want the Cadillac of dual-flush models, try the Kohler Escale. Retails for around $900.

Tub Choices

Shawn — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:15:29 +0000

The ADU is smaller, so the dream of a big bath is gone. However, there are some interesting options that may work in a smaller space. Here’s a few options:

SoftTubs (used inside or outside, a bit of a bath/jacuzzi hybrid. Requires only 110v)

Asian Soaking Tubs (smaller, but deeper. Link is to a discussion)

European baths that are just sexy (Kaldewei)

The top two contenders for a 5.5′ model are the Toto FBY1715 and the Kohler Maestro. The Toto has an apron front, so installation is easy and cheap. The Kohler doesn’t, but it does come with a whirlpool option and has a full 13″ of bathing depth (contrast to the Toto at 11-5/16″).