marble over there [in the guest wing] with contemporary fixtures, but in the traditional polished nickel.” said Ashley “That’s normally a finish that we use in a lot of our traditional homes.”
Ashley Hyer of Design on Tap
the six bathrooms on the property, all of which are similar. In keeping with a traditional theme, they worked with Ashley to choose bathroom fixtures accordingly. “They have a traditional
While this Kiawah home took advantage of Design on Tap’s wide selection of bathroom products for their specific vision, it is important to note that the company sells anything that has water running through it, all of which might be considered artistic. Ashley explained, “We do hot water heaters, whole house filtration—or
point of use filters—faucets, and garbage disposals.” Don’t believe their products to be art? Take a moment to read about artist Marcel Duchamp’s ready-made La Fontaine—literally a porcelain urinal, which is permanently displayed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. If you’re interested, Design on Tap will sell you the next great ready-made, la chaudière (a.k.a. hot water heater). v For more information, call (843) 329-0661 or visit designontap.net.
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(above) This spacious guest bathroom (with tile provided by Melcer Tile) fits appropriately within the more traditionally styled guest wing. (above right) Since the toilet is man’s throne (and these fixtures are so luxurious), this Kiawah bathroom is fit for a king.
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