Liquid Assets Spring 2016

By Sigrid McCandles

hf_sigridTechnology has become such an integral part of our lives that it comes as no surprise that high-tech gadgets are trickling into our bathrooms. From spa tubs that incorporate wellness therapies, to digital controls for water conservation and smart devices that monitor your health and synch to your smart phone, the bathroom of the future is here!

 

Feature Photo:

Drift away. Let your mind and body relax as the sounds of a waterfall soothe your senses.

hf-LIQUID2

Centre of attention . A free-standing tub creates a beautiful
and practical focal point in the bathroom.
www.kaesch-usa.com

hf-LIQUID3

Reading room. Immerse yourself in a soothing bath with a great book. What could be more relaxing?
www.fabioluciani.com

hf-LIQUID4

Creative contemporary. Geometric shapes and the essential style
of this vanity furnish the bathroom creatively.
www.scavolini.us

Sigrid McCandless, ARIDO, IDC, CMKBD, is an interior designer and certified kitchen and bath designer. She is the owner of Avonbridge Interiors and past president of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (Ontario Chapter).

Get our newsletter

Get monthly updates with unique HomeFront updates and stay up to date with tips and trends

HF Entertains

Cocktail Party 101 By Sebastien and Sheila Centner @sebcentner @sheilacentner @sebandsheila @eatertainment Most people think entertaining requires lots of work, time, and effort, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. The trick is to start small, get comfortable and then

The Meandering Epicurist

Tuscan Sourdough Bread Bread is just flour, water, yeast, and salt, aptly named artisan baker Jim Cook tells me as I sit down with him at the Picnic Café at the Brickworks one sunny fall day. Which is like saying

Laurentides to Outaouais 

Laurentides… Sharing lake and forest moments second to none that are bound to conquer the heart of even the most fervent of city dwellers, the Laurentians cover a region that is 22,000 kms just north of Montreal. It’s a four

The finer points of owning a residence at sea

One of the most interesting, and perhaps most sought-after lifestyles has become reality for some 165 residence owners on the world’s largest private yacht, The World. Travelling to the most storied and untamed parts of the globe, life onboard The

Liquid Assets

Utopian dream Make it vibrantly yours with style and personality that’s bold but balanced.axor-design.com Comfy, cozy self-care Taking care of yourself is more important than ever in today’s busy world. Take a deep breath and choose not to sweat the

Favourite Things

Perched way up high Designed by Formafatal studio, Achiote Jungle Villas are minimalist, glass encased tree houses in the rainforests of Costa Rica. The property has only two adult-only retreats, casa Nefrit and casa Jaspis. Jump in the East River’s