How To: Get Rid of Spider Mites Keep these creepy-crawlies from wreaking havoc with plants, indoors and out, using this all-natural battle plan. Photo: istockphoto.com Tiny, sap-sucking arachnids known as spider mites can be a problem any time of year, out in your garden and plaguing houseplants and greenhouse varieties, too. With females able to […]
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Wall Mounted Bidets : 10 Pieces To Inspire You June 22, 2016 4:00 AM BY Alexa Hotz I spent my teens in a 1920s Spanish-style house in southern California; one with quirky architectural details and legacy fixtures. The day we moved in, I remember walking through the house with my family and peering into the en suite bathrooms; each […]
Man caves have become a sort of getaway for the boys, to hang and kick back. So we looked at the 7 must haves of every man cave. 1. It Wouldn’t Be A Man Cave Without A Secret Door Entrance. 2. Don’t Want To Lose Track of time Spent in the Cave? Use A Domino’s […]
Why can’t men have a more masculine bathroom? These days, men spend a lot of time in the bathroom. We take showers, groom ourselves, relieve ourselves, and some of us even take the time to read there. It’s a space used for many different purposes, so why can’t we make it our own? Interior decorating […]
The latest trend has been to up-cycle old or unwanted items, and we simply love it! As our drains are all from up-cycled material. This post shows you how you can take your old ordinary objects that are laying around the house or garage and turn them into extraordinary every day useful items, that are […]
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Nothing Quite Like Having A Good Hair Day.. Everyday! BACK TO BASICS: HOW TO FIND THE BEST BLOW-DRYER Here’s what you need to know if you’re going to invest in a new tool. STEPHANIE SALTZMAN 35 MINUTES AGO “Basic” may have adopted a negative connotation in recent years, but there’s no shame in seeking advice […]
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I’ll Take One! What Do You Think? Kitchen of the Week: A Study in Black by Designer Nicole Hollis October 27, 2016 4:00 AM BY Meredith Swinehart Photography by Laure Joliet, courtesy of Nicole Hollis. Above: In the studio’s communal staff kitchen, floors are custom dark gray concrete, and walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s […]
I am a HUGE fan of cheese & black, so this is a must! New from Normann Copenhagen: A Glamorous Cheese Board in Black Marble October 27, 2016 6:00 AM By Julie Carlson New (and noirish) from Normann Copenhagen: the Pebble Cheese Set, designed by Simon Legald, consists of a smooth, pebble-like black marble serving […]
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House Call: A Brooklyn Brownstone Goes Gothic October 28, 2016 4:00 AM BY Alexa Hotz Jeff Madalena and Jason Gnewikow are the sort of creative couple who seem to have numerous design projects going on at any given time (they describe themselves as “creatively restless”). When they set out to remodel their 1910 brownstone two […]
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New York’s Newest Art Gallery Jackie Caradonio September 15, 2016 Emmanuel Babled’s designs at the new Twenty First Gallery. New York City art ace Renaud Vuaillat has eschewed tradition with the launch of his latest Manhattan outpost. Opened in May on a tree-lined street in West Chelsea, Twenty First Gallery (21stgallery.com) is set within […]
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The Holidays Are Around The Corner, Spruce Up Your Holiday Decor! 7 DIY FALL WREATHS TO DECORATE YOUR HOME Written by Clarissa There’s something about fall that brings out the inner nester in all of us. What better way to enjoy the cool, cozy days of autumn than with a DIY fall wreath project? We’ve rounded up […]
From Playboy Bachelor to Family Living 10 MODERN LOFTS WE’D LOVE TO CALL HOME Posted by Caroline Williamson on 10.27.16 While loft living might not be for everyone, others find it dream-worthy. If you want to convert your loft into a place to relax or even live then visit loftera.co.uk to see if you can […]
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Clean Up With Black Soaps! 10 Favorites: The Best of Black Soap October 25, 2016 8:00 AM BY Julie Carlson Essential for the noirish bath: black bar soap: Here are 10 favorites, ranging from Seattle-made Blackbird soap inspired by the Mount St. Helens eruption to a soap evoking “the feeling of drinking a fine scotch in […]
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10 Easy Pieces: Dramatic Black Dinnerware October 26, 2016 4:00 AM BY Annie Quigley Every home should have a set of Basic White Dinnerware, but we think everyone should have a stack of pitch black plates on hand too. Ideal for moody dinner parties and striking when displayed on white shelves, think of black dinnerware as white dinnerware’s dark alter-ego. Here are […]
Easy Do It Yourself, In Only Six Steps! How To: Paint Popcorn Ceiling Give that tired textured surface a fresh new coat with these steps. The popcorn effect—so called for its resemblance to America’s favorite fluffy snack—is the result of loose particulate materials mixed into paint and applied to a surface, usually with a sprayer. […]
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Major Shakeup With Industry Leader Hansgrohe! Alice Morby | 25 October 2016 Philippe and Richard #Grohe are to leave their management roles at Hansgrohe SE, the company their grandfather founded 115 years ago. Richard, who is deputy chairman of the executive board, and his brother Philippe, vice-president of design management, will hand over their duties […]
The Last Chair Is To Die For, Being Dark Has Never Been This Awesome! Dark Shadows: The Limited Edition Black Collection from Carl Hansen October 25, 2016 6:00 AM BY Julie Carlson Danish brand Carl Hansen has been playing around with the classics, reintroducing dormant designs from midcentury masters and updating classic pieces with new […]
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The South African architectural firm of Nico Van Der Meulen completed one of my personal favorites at the foot of a nature reserve in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Kloof Road House, as it has now come to be known, is a distinctive property that was designed with the priority of creating and enhancing a family-oriented […]
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The fall and winter seasons are now in session, but don’t let the cold weather dampen your night. Instead of spending the night inside with Netflix, think about getting yourself an outdoor fireplace. Not only will you be able to enjoy the natural cool air, but it might also add more family gatherings or a […]
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Cabinets Are Essential To Your Bathroom Design Is your bathroom design daunting to you? No need to worry; every discontent of yours will soon be gone! Three words.. Bathroom Cabinets Knobs. With the right bathroom cabinet, your bathroom will seem more spacious and elegant, which is the appeal we all want when we are building our […]
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8 Simple Bathroom Design Tips You might be building a new home and designing the bathroom of your dreams, or maybe you’re just remodeling and adding a new bathroom or changing an existing one. In any case, you have a certain amount of room to work with. Here are some ideas we’ve come up with […]
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Thank you for reading our latest post; let’s jump right into it. We’ve all heard horror stories from friends and family members when they remodeled their showers. Instead of adding to the horror stories narrative, here are a couple of tips to review before pulling the trigger and deciding on the person who will be […]
Modern Monday, Architecture Around The World
The House of the Infinite by Alberto Campo Baeza – #ModernMonday
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“From the architect. On a marvelous place like a piece of earthly paradise, at Cádiz, we have built an infinite plane facing the infinite sea, the most radical house we have ever made. At the very edge of the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, where the sea unites the new and the old continent, emerges a stone […]
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So, we know what you’re thinking. How the heck can a shower drain make the world a better place? Most people barely even know what their shower drain looks like, let alone think about them in the context of making the world a better place. Well, maybe shower drains won’t change the entire world, but […]
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Hey everyone! Here at designer drains we like to do things a bit different. We love beautiful photography and we also love to show off our products. A lot of companies make great products but they rarely show you anything about how it’s made. So, we decided to show you how we manufacture our oval drains. […]
Hello everyone! Here at Designer Drains we are constantly creating exciting new products. On the arrival of our newest product, our Designer Drains Luxury Cabinet Hardware we would like to give everyone a free Designer Drains wallpaper for your computers. Every week we will be releasing a new wallpaper design featuring the designs on […]
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Designer Drains gifts cards are here and they are available for purchase on our website. You can check purchase our gift cards by clicking this button. The gift cards are digital cards with a personalized serial number that will last as long as your Designer Drains. The value that you load on your cards will […]
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There are a lot of ways that you can create a more beautiful and functional bathroom in your home. We have come up with a list of tips that will not only make your bathroom look great, but these tips will also make you feel great because you can do them all yourself. Check out […]
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Karen Zieba on July 20, 2016 “What fun it was to check out the fabulous Dwell on Design in Los Angeles last month, one of the largest design events on the West Coast. Featured were the latest home furnishings, products, innovative technologies, and more. Here is what the Zieba team encountered, loved, and coveted…” “These […]
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Bathroom fixtures and Accessories for your home in 2017 There are tons of beautiful bathroom fixtures and accessories that are on the market. All those companies compete for your attention and your business, but you don’t want junk in your bathroom. You want quality, beauty, and longevity. Why would you buy a low-quality product for […]
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Check out our Infographic that will easily show you how to save time when ordering your drains with us.
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From the moment the doors opened on Friday morning to the last moments on Sunday afternoon at the DWELL on Design show in the Los Angeles convention center. It was sincerely a pleasure to meet and introduce you to our decorative shower drain replacements. The amazement in your eyes and the positive energy we felt […]
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Hello everyone! Here at Designer Drains, we often get asked the question, “What’s a hair catcher, and how do I put one into my shower drain?” Well, we have a video that will answer most, if not all, of your questions in 5 easy steps. Unscrew– the screws that attach your Designer Drains decorative shower […]
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Brand new obsession. INDUSTRIAL. Industrial style has been inspiring artists, home decor, and fashion designers for ages. Much like Rococo (the soft, pastel Marie Antoinette-inspired fashion from 18th century France), Industrial seems to make a comeback every couple of years from the runway to interior design. And for good reason! Industrial is a unique, complex […]
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Is Apple the only company producing great products? The answer to that question is a resounding, No! Now, were not exactly sure that these products will “change your life,” but these are some pretty cool products. Some of the products featured here you may have seen before and some you may not have seen. We […]
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If you’ve been keeping up with our blogs, and I know you have because you’re awesome, you know that our Oceanus Series is one of our most popular collections! Everyone loves the beach, and anything beach related. The seaside is one of the most relaxing places one can imagine. The smell of salt, the warm […]
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Memorial day honors the heroic men and women that gave their lives in the service of their country. These men and women will never be forgotten as long as they live on in the hearts and souls of their family and friends. In honor of Memorial Day we are giving everyone 25% off our products […]
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Were you one of those kids who laid awake at night imagining becoming an astronaut? Exploring the galaxy in your head as you stared out of your bedroom window? ……….Maybe not, but I have always loved a starry sky and a big full moon on a warm summer’s night. My dream has always been a […]
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Becky Harris – April 15, 2016 The slippery New Zealand sea creature has the internet abuzz, but an octopus as a conversation starter is nothing new to designers. By now you may have read about Inky the Octopus, a crafty creature who probably could have escaped from Alcatraz with ease. In honor of Inky’s jailbreak from […]
The Architecture Series is one of our most culturally inspired series , our designer Peter here at Designer Drains was heavily influenced by Andalusian and Spanish architecture when creating this collection of decorative drain covers. And for good reason! Have you seen some of these beautifully intricate structures?! I often ask our designer where he […]
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Picking out a Designer Drains can be fun and exciting! With over 40 different unique styles available, customers are always excited to get there’s installed. However, finding out which drain size and brand can replace your existing drain can sometimes get confusing, so here are a few things to keep in mind: Start with […]
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There’s something so satisfying about straight lines and 90-degree angles, isn’t there? Any painters reading? We all know the paint tape trick to keep lines clean and smooth. But why not use your artsy DIY skills on your walls! Check out this super fun paint project from Scrapbooking.com~! And here are some awesome ways you […]
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City Chic in Nature’s Embrace: Inspiring Bathrooms and Kitchens for the Urban Explorer If you’re anything like me, you know there’s nothing more relaxing than a calming walk through nature…Maybe I’m lying; I’m not exactly the woodsy type. Not that I’m against a fun hike or a camping trip, but bugs and critters aren’t exactly […]
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Any home decor enthusiast knows that with the right touch, your bathroom can be a work of art. It’s a difficult concept for some, but not for you! You know that a well-decorated and enjoyable (or otherwise) lavatory can make or break a home. So maybe your tastes are a little more sophisticated than […]
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Transform Your Bathroom into a Beachside Oasis Looking for a beautiful beach getaway but can’t seem to step out of your home office? I get it; times are hard. Embrace ‘You-Time’ in Your Sanctuary People are busy and, frankly, overworked. And sometimes, the longest break a lot of us get is a nice hot shower […]
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What exactly is 304 Stainless steel? Type 304 stainless steel is a T 300 Series Stainless Steel austenitic. It has a minimum of 18% chromium and 8% nickel, combined with a maxium of 0.08% carbon. You can read more about 304 stainless steel at: http://www.lenntech.com/stainless-steel-304.htm What makes designer drains different from the rest? Designer Drains […]
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We all Have Quotes to Live By Don’t you love those inspirational quotes? We do, too. We have gone through our Facebook and Instagram posts over the past few months and compiled a list of the quotes we like. Everyone at one point in their lives needs and wants to be inspired. So, consider yourselves… […]
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