FastCo.Design and Porsche invited designers from around the globe to look to the iconic Porsche 911 and use the automobile as inspiration for just about anything else ("smaller than a living room and bigger than a purse" was the only guideline). The Porsche Next Design Challenge winner has been announced, and the top prize went to Junggi Sung's hair dryer above... More

I love a little nature in the bathroom. But the lonely orchid in my bathroom can't compare with a luxurious indoor/outdoor dream space. A Hawaiian-inspired al fresco shower is the ultimate bathing experience; nothing feels better. More

A key element of renovating a room is knowing when to say when. If you have a limited budget or limited time then the most helpful thing you can do is to be realistic about what you can achieve. This is especially true when you purchase a house that is a 'fixer-upper,' because then you are in danger of succumbing to project fatigue, when there is so much to do in every direction that it is difficult to focus on just one thing. This bathroom was lucky enough to get a quick makeover from someone who had a foot firmly planted in reality. More

Here are the facts: I don't have hours and hours to laboriously clean my bathroom every week. Even if I did there would be more pressing things at hand, like um, anything really. So how can you keep things clean with a minimal amount of effort and time? I use the five minute rule and it works fabulously! More

Inspired by Nancy's great Anthropologie Etsy Challenge post, I wondered if one could furnish an entire bathroom using Etsy. If it could be done, would it be a cohesive look, and would I even like it?! The answer is, mostly, yes. More

While bold prints can veer into "overwhelming" to say the least, when used in small doses it creates interest in oft neglected spaces. From the bathroom to the closet to the entryway, boldly patterned wallpaper elevates these tiny spaces to somewhere you might actually want to linger. The best part? Less to remove when you (eventually) do get tired of it. More

Picking the best toilet seems like it should be straighforward — but it isn't. Trouble is, there are many variables to consider. But at the end of the day, certain toilets tend to rise to the occasion. Terry Love, who is a plumber and plumbing blogger, loves his Toto toilets. Consumer Reports and Consumer Search, which is a meta-analysis of a whole host of reviews, also give props to some American Standard, Kohler and Gerber toilets. For the lowdown on the latest toilets, read on…
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We aren't too far off from having any surface in our homes converted into a "smart" surface. Even now, between smart phones, touch screens, Kinect body scanning, and interactive motion technologies we are already halfway there.

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Ceramic garden stools are perfect in the bathroom for all the reasons they're perfect outdoors in the patio, balcony or garden. Unlike conventional wooden seating, glazed ceramic is highly resistant to mold, water and fading. In the bathroom, it's compact size works great as a shower seat or as a table next to the tub for books, magazines and a drink during your next soak. Even better, ceramic has some eco-friendly features. It's recyclable, biodegradable and long-lasting. More

Out of concern for humidity, bathrooms can get the short end of the stick when it comes to personalization with art. Here are nine rooms that might make you reconsider. More