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FAVORITES

Constructing Spaces with Joy
A look at products that emphasize function and delight

 Daltile Costar Tile: " Natural marble requires
more upkeep than many folks want in their
busy lives. Thankfully, we now have access
to porcelain tile like Daltile's Costar, which
mimics the look of natural marble without the
risk of staining and fewer concerns over what
kind of cleanser you can use in your shower. It's
beautiful, timeless and easy to love! "

IT'S EVEN IN HER FIRM NAME: Designer Rebecca West of Seattle-based Seriously Happy Homes makes it her goal to create joy-filled spaces. West - who
is the author of Happy Starts at Home, is a design psychology public speaker
and has been featured in publications like Seattle Magazine and Bustle - feels
that a happy home is one that is functional and easy to maintain, with just
enough whimsy to make the homeowner smile. Here are her top picks for a
practical but joyful space.
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By ERINN LOUCKS

Headshot photography:
Jennifer Boyle Photography

 Moen 5.5
GPM WallMounted DoubleHandle Pot Filler:

 Kohler Archer Tub: " The key to a perfect bathtub is having enough water depth, while the key
to a safe one is having a threshold that is easy to
step over. The Archer Tub offers a wonderful 15
inches of water depth with a convenient 19-in.
step-over height and is at a more affordable price
than many other deep-soak options. "

 Concealed Cabinets: " We love incorporating these hidden medicine
cabinets when maximizing storage
in a small bathroom. When closed,
they appear to just be a framed piece
of art, but they cleverly open to reveal
standard medicine cabinet storage.
Imagine how much storage could be
had with a gallery wall installation
over the towel bars in a small bath! "

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" What makes
a great pot filler
worth the investment is the
high water-flow
rate as compared to a sink faucet. This Moen
pot filler has a flow rate of 5.5 GPM, more
than twice the average flow rate of a kitchen
sink faucet. What a simple time saver for a
busy family ready to whip up a plate of pasta! "
The pot filler is shown in brushed gold.

 American Standard Town Square
S Collection: " These can look out
of place in a classic bathroom, but
everyone loves the clean-ability
of a closed-skirt toilet. The Town
Square Toilet offers the easy maintenance of a closed-skirt toilet but
with classic styling that makes it a
perfect complement for traditional
and transitional designs. "

 Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa: " Adding
a bold paint color is the most cost-effective
way to add personality to a bathroom, but
deep colors look plasticky in a typical satin
sheen. That's where specialty paint like Aura
Bath & Spa packs a punch, offering a velvety
matte finish that still provides exceptional
durability, color retention and mildew resistance in high-humidity environments! "
Shown here is Ice Mist.

 FLOR Carpet Tiles: " Area rugs
add a punch of personality to any
room, but it can be a challenge to
find a rug that fits the shape of a
kitchen. Not a problem with Flor
tiles, since you can lay the 20-in.
by 20-in. tiles in any modular configuration you like. Even better,
if you buy a couple extra, you can
simply replace a tile or two if you
face an uncleanable mess. " Shown
is Antique Minx in Magenta.

 BlueStar RCS Sealed Burner Range:
" The sealed burners on this range
are much easier to clean than open
burners, which is great for folks
who don't have the time to clean
up every spill that happens on
their stovetops. And what's not
to love about a range that comes
in over 1,000 delicious colors? "
Shown here is Leaf Green; Photo by
Julie Mannell Photography

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