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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

MoD Must Haves: Legrand adorne collection



MoD Must Haves

stylish, tactile, novel 
for cutting edge design lovers

Michele Alfano of MODmadeNY Studio. Image credit: Deborah Grosmark
DXV Pop Vessel , Keefe Monoblock faucet, REM body shower

Lucky me, last year I won a design contest where I won Legrand wallplates, outlets and switches. I was excited to receive the adorne product however they basically sat on my husband’s workbench for a year collecting dust. Then a lightbulb went off (no pun intended), these beauties can be used in our extensive masterbath and kids bath renovation. Yay! Legrand happily sent me whatever I needed to complete my installation. Thank you so much Legrand!

Legrand Adorne collection

Being a lover of cutting edge details, the adorne’s eyecatching Titanium switch plate and burnished pewter finish takes the bathroom to another level. It adds polish, style and sophistication.


Michele Alfano of MODmadeNY Studio. Image credit: Deborah Grosmark 
DXV Pop Vessel , Keefe Monoblock faucet, REM body shower

There are  extensive types of finishes and customizable options. The functionality is revolutionary. Combining ingenuity with convenience, the options available allow you to tap, touch, switch or wave. My switches and dimmers are the softap. You can set the light level to whatever you want with a slight tap! I am completely enamored with the adorne product. Here is the whole look of my earthy bath with a high tech product


Michele Alfano of MODmadeNY Studio. Image credit: Deborah Grosmark 
DXV Pop Vessel and Keefe Monoblock faucet


Please Note: No monetary compensation was given for this post. However I did receive some product. All opinions are my own, and all pictures are under copyright to MODmade NY unless otherwise noted.

Friday, December 11, 2015

1986 Bathroom Renovation goes 2015 Earthy Modern


Michele Alfano of MODmadeNY Studio
Image credit: Deborah Grosmark

Rugged stone, warm wood and variegated colors. This is the feeling I wanted for my renovated masterbath. We lived with this 1986 bathroom for way too long and it was time for the sledgehammer! It's a testament to American Standard that the toilet lasted a long time! Their products are timeless. A special thanks goes to DXV  of American Standard for all the gorgeous fixtures!



Bye Bye 1986 Bathroom!!


Mind you, my master is tiny; so the material choices were very important. To feel connection to the earth, I went back to the basics giving my masterbath design a more organic feel with a modern edge. 

Michele Alfano of MODmadeNY Studio
Image credit: Deborah Grosmark


Starting off subtly, the slate stone vanity wall has uneven texture resulting in a truly natural look and feeling.  Pairing the stone with the crisp lines of the DXV Square POP vessel adds a contemporary edge.





Custom Lacava Vanity
Michele Alfano of MODmadeNY Studio
Image credit: Deborah Grosmark



Stainless steel accents on the custom Lacava walnut vanity with industrial lighting from Renovation Hardware adds a modern dimension to the space too.


DXV Pop Vessel and Keefe faucet
Michele Alfano of MODmadeNY Studio
Image credit: Deborah Grosmark


The flow of water was an important factor in this small space. The beautiful flowing waterfall from DXV Keefe’s vessel faucet connects me back to a lake with the sounds of water rippling over pebbles.


DXV Rem Collection
Michele Alfano of MODmadeNY Studio
Image credit: Deborah Grosmark


The combined DXV Rem rainhead with the Rem body sprays offers the ultimate showering spa experience....

Michele Alfano of MODmadeNY Studio
Image credit: Deborah Grosmark

Thank you DXV| American Standard! I love my new bathroom!


Please Note: No monetary compensation was given for this post. However I did receive some product. All opinions are my own, and all pictures are under copyright to MODmadeNY Studio unless otherwise noted.

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Sunday, December 6, 2015

MoD MUST HAVES: WoodKO's crafted wildlife decor

MoD Must Haves
stylish, tactile, novel 
for wildlife lovers


 Bull Head 3D puzzle Head

I love made products with a crafted hand. I recently came across WoodKO on Etsy, a small woodworking company with big ambitions. They love animals and wildlife, their inspiration for their products.. Deer, moose, bulls, rams – they take the loveliness of nature and embody it in the wood


 Deer 3D puzzle Head

Holiday time is here...... For anyone who admires wildlife,  woodworking and stylish home decor, WoodKo has useful, eco-friendly products like key racks, wine stands, sunglasses holders, coat racks, wall art, animal 3D puzzles.  


Wooden Wine Bottle Elephant


Wooden Wine Bottle Reindeer




Guess what? WoodKo is giving away the Moosehead 3D puzzle  today!!



Submit an image of your favorite holiday decor and the most votes win this awesome 3D puzzle Mooshead for your wall decor! Its really special...maybe its the moose horns? maybe the wood color or just the fun to assemble this 3D puzzle? It's a high quality product made of veneered plywood that is undemanding. Moose head size: 19.7" high x 29.5" wide x 26.4" long. 





Moosehead 3D puzzle Head, I love it!

Good luck guys! 

Product supplied by WoodKO.

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