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VANITIES, BATHS AND SHOWERS—KNOW YOUR OPTIONS.B Y S U S A N S T R A U S S

ײ¬®±¼«½¬·±²It’s amazing how many things change over the course of history—and yet the

world is the natural beauty that Hashem created—mah rabu ma’asecha!

Today, everything can be made synthetically, from building materials to accent

pieces to furnishings. Sometimes the synthetics are actually more durable or

usable than their natural counterpart. And of course, the best synthetics are

the ones that mimic nature most closely. But still now—if someone can afford it

and desires real beauty—they always go back to those materials that man can’t

make: gold, silver, natural wood and stone.

It’s ironic that those very resources that the Earth yields naturally have become

the rarest and most prized of building materials, but despite the prevalence

and quality of synthetics, the magic of Hashem’s creation is something that will

always touch our souls in a profound way. As a famous American poet once

said, “I declare this world is so beautiful that I can hardly believe it exists.”

A homeowner may choose many, or just one aspect of the home to endow

countertop. Whatever natural elements you welcome into your home will

enhance your living space and bring a sense of peacefulness and balance to

your surroundings.

I am grateful to the help from Home & Stone in contributing to this feature

their vast knowledge on tub and shower systems, as well as bathroom vanities.

I would also like to thank the owners of Home Tyles for their fascinating explo-

Sincerely yours,

Yitzchok Wagschal

Editor-in-Chief

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BATHROOMS VS . POWDER ROOMSThe powder room, also known as a half-bath, is

often located close to the entrance of the home. It’s the

one bathroom in the house that makes the biggest im-

pression, because all manner of guests will be using it.

doesn’t have to be as practical as the other bathrooms.

Unlike a full bathroom—where moisture and humidity

generated by the bath/shower can hold up design

elements- creativity can get free reign in a powder

paneling to wallpaper.

In a full bathroom where water is prevalent, it’s imper-

mat should be utilized to prevent dangerous slips.

Many people lean toward white tile in a bathroom,

but one thing to keep in mind is that white shows more

dirt than any other color. Even a single hair can be un-

sightly, and therefore will require constant cleaning. The

same consideration holds true for grout—a light-col-

ored tile will generally have a light-colored grout, and

will need maintenance to ensure it doesn’t become

dirty or discolored.

In contemporary master bathrooms it is common to

install two toilets. Sometimes a homeowner will even

opt for two full baths within the master bathroom space.

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ed. For someone looking to maximize storage, the best

give more space than cabinet doors, as drawers take

advantage of the entire height from bottom to top for

storage.

< Multiple points of storage and a large countertop surface area are some

highlights of this chrome accented vanity unit by Susan Strauss Design.

v Designed by Susan Strauss Design, ambient lighting and a freestanding

tub paired with an overscale mirror creates visual impact

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Wall-mounted vanities lend the space a more mod-

ern look. Those who want the wall-mounted aesthetic

effect, should clarify this at the beginning of the ren-

ovation process. The wall needs to be reinforced with

extra support, and the plumber needs the information

to install the appropriate connections in the wall.

consideration is whether to choose a faucet and han-

dles mounted on the wall or on the vanity. This is really

up to the client’s preference. Again, for wall-mounted,

the plumber needs to know in advance before the

drywall is put into place.

Then, a single-hole or triple-hole faucet must be

chosen. With a single hole, the lever that mixes hot

and cold will be attached to the faucet itself. Home-

owners should clarify for themselves if such an option

may present problems with inadvertently activating the

hot water on Shabbos. A faucet with three holes will

have separate hot and cold water handles beside the

faucet.

There are several kinds of sinks to choose from. A

drop-in sink means that the lip of the sink rests above

the edge of the vanity countertop. An undermount

sink sits beneath the edge of the countertop. A vessel

sink is a basin that sits alone directly on top of the

counter.

An undermount sink is the most functional of these

options as it is the easiest to maintain and keep clean.

into the sink. With a drop-in sink, on the other hand,

dirt may accumulate along the seam between the lip

of the sink and the countertop. With a vessel sink, one

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v The freestanding tub is the centerpiece of this moody yet

glamorous bathroom by Ferris Rafauli.

needs to clean around and underneath the sink.

Other potential downsides to a vessel sink is that

it brings the sink to a higher height, which may be

inconvenient, and that it’s representative of a trend

that may eventually go out of style.

The most popular kind of sinks today are inte-

grated. They are seamless: There is no gap between

the other. It’s a sleek look, with edges that are usually

sharp and modern-looking, and there are few seams

or corners to harbor dirt and grime.

TUB STYLESAs with a sink, bathtubs can be drop-in, under-

mount or free-standing. Drop-in and undermount tubs

are installed into a surround, whether that’s stone tile,

porcelain or another material. They can also be placed

in an alcove, where the tub is surrounded by walls on

three sides.

A free-standing tub stands apart from any walls or

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stone surrounds. The tub itself will be more expensive

than the other types, but once the cost of a surround

is factored in, it amounts to around the same or less.

All tub styles come with the option of an air

system. This means there are small holes in the sides

of the tub where air is forcefully blown through. This

makes a therapeutic and relaxing bubble effect inside

the tub.

With drop-in and undermount tubs—but not

free-standing tubs—there is the option of a whirlpool

system. This is a water-based jet massage, where the

system sucks water out of the tub and then forces it

back in through jets. It yields a harder and more direct

massage.

Drop-in, undermount and alcove tubs are made

in either acrylic or cast iron. Cast iron tubs are layered

with enamel. They are a much more solid, authen-

tic-feeling material than acrylic. Acrylic is a high-grade

Acrylic is not porous and need only be cleaned with

soap and water. Cast iron is porous, which means that

grime can get into the skin of the tub and tends to

need a more abrasive cleaning.

Free-standing tubs are often made with a matte

surface called “solid surface.” This is a manmade

stone, and depending on the blend can be in the

medium to expensive range. The least expensive

material available for a free-standing tub is acrylic.

SHOWER SYSTEMSWhen it comes to picking the perfect shower,

basic shower has a “regular” or multi-function shower

head coming from the wall. This is designed to spray

water under pressure by forcing it through a small

area—ideal for a quick, everyday shower.

Handheld shower heads are very popular. They

give a wider range of showering options, including

use for kids or for older people who prefer to shower

using a bench. They can also be used to easily clean

or a slidebar. A slidebar gives the option of sliding the

shower head up and down on the wall and leaving

the hook at that position. This can be ideal for kids so

perfect height.

in the ceiling, it can be recessed for a sleek, mod-

ern look. Rain heads can also project from the wall.

The rain head is usually large, and the water rains

down, giving a relaxing feeling. A rain head is usually

installed in conjunction with a regular head.

Other add-on systems for relaxation are waterfalls

wide stream of water to fall down on the body. Body

sprays, which are increasing in popularity, basically

bring the concept of the whirlpool to a shower, with

jets that project water outward.

Add a thermostatic system for the perfect shower

experience. This places a control inside the shower

that mixes the hot and cold in just the right propor-

tion so it gets to the exact temperature you set it to.

Lastly, the homeowner can consider bringing

the spa into the home by installing a steam unit. The

steam head generates steam inside the shower. In

this case, the shower will be closed up to the ceiling

Steam showers are very relaxing, and aromatherapy

can also be added to enhance the spa effect.

Linear drains are very popular in showers today.

These are long drains that run at the edge of the

aesthetics, linear drains help prevent the pooling of

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linear drains is the same as needed for a traditional

drain.

CONCLUS IONWhen it comes to vanities, baths and showers,

don’t limit yourself to what you’ve seen elsewhere or

what you’ve always had in the past. Use your imagi-

nation and creativity to envision your ideal bathroom

environment, and consult with a bathroom design

specialist to optimize your experience using the pletho-

ra of technology available today.

I would like to thank Adina Golomb of Home &

Stone for lending her knowledge and expertise to

enhance this article.

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baruch Hashem. Our Design Assistant, someone

who is there for every member of the team, at all

times, with a smile, got engaged. The entire staff is

thrilled to celebrate this simcha with her.

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One of our wonderful designers, Ricky, has been

working on a large, upscale guest house in Texas.

Remote design is always a challenge. To ensure proj-

ect quality and to maintain our policy of meeting and

exceeding client expectations, multiple site trips are

necessary.

This client in particular had an added challenge. The

deadline on completing the space was extremely tight

due to the client’s entertainment schedule. The project

been installed; every art piece had been hung and

every decorative accent delivered. Now—it was photo

shoot time.

We commissioned a talented architectural photog-

multiple FaceTime calls. Each throw blanket and

pillow was arranged just so. When all was ready, the

photographer captured all aspects of the stunning

design with beautiful images. Updating our portfolio

with new photos is key to keeping our platforms fresh

and exciting.

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S U S A N S T R A U S S

T I M E L E S S S T O N E

In most cases, when you step on

object that came into existence at the

beginning of Creation. Blocks of stone

have been mined as building material

from quarries since the dawn of civiliza-

tion, and many surviving stone buildings

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old. To appreciate the longevity

of stone construction, just look at

the impressive Greek and Roman

The oldest standing stone struc-

ture in the world is Djoser’s Step

Pyramid, believed to have been

built over 4,500 years ago.

of large stone slabs, but there

is evidence the Greeks were

early as 3,000 years ago. These

were made by placing hundreds

of small, rounded stones into a

mortar bed to form an image.

pieces of colorful stone tile.

Before the Greeks, mosaic

Mesopotamia (Bavel) and became

popular in the Middle East. Many

archaeological sites in Israel,

including Herod’s palace and an-

cient synagogues, feature mosaic

The Romans elevated the art

heights of innovation. Masterful

Roman architects designed a se-

heating system. Raising large tiles

with wooden joists to create a gap

underneath, a burning furnace

was placed at one end of the gap

and a vent at the other to draw

the warm air across the bottom of

wealthy homes for hundreds of

years.

Q U A R R Y I N G Stone quarries are found all

of stone include Italy, Greece,

Spain, India, China, the United

States and Brazil. In those places,

people who have been quarrying

stone for generations work with

precision, passion and devotion

to their craft. They are among the

world’s last true artisans, and their

pride and heritage run as deep as

the stone they quarry.

stone is to cut giant blocks out

of the earth with diamond-stud-

ded, high-speed equipment. This

diamond-wire cutting system

has revolutionized the extraction

process; a once laborious and

time-consuming manual task.

Due to the natural sourcing of

the stone, it’s impossible to know

the material’s exact quality while

it’s still in the ground. Once blocks

have been cut out of each section

of the quarry, they are separated

letter, like A, B, C, etc. The blocks

of stone are then moved to a pro-

cessing plant where they are cut

into slabs using high-speed gang

saws. It takes about two days for

a gang saw to completely cut a

20-ton block of stone!

The slabs are then sent

through a polishing machine that

can produce several different

slab is also calibrated, meaning

its surface is worked down to a

relatively uniform thickness across

the length of the material.

A point of pride for us at

Home Tyles is that our staff is

highly trained and very knowl-

edgeable in natural stone.

Through the years, they have

created great relationships direct-

ly with stone quarries all over the

world. This assures we will receive

a great product, service and ulti-

mately the best prices.

Our trained staff travels to

the quarries and goes through

the selection process, monitoring

the production to ensure the best

quality in stone, whereas some

companies without our longstand-

ing relationships might not have

that kind of access.

W A T E R J E T B E A U T Y

Finally, at the fabricator’s

facility, the slab is customized for

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shaped and polished with a series

of small, diamond-studded saws.

By using a special, precision cut-

ting tool called a water jet, stone

and designs.

Our design team at Home

Tyles will help our clients create

beautiful, custom patterns using

combined with glass and metals.

The precision of water jets is

needed when creating detailed

patterns that are curved and

extremely intricate. It allows us

to create all shapes and sizes,

designing the most spectacular

patterns in order to bring our

clients’ vision to life.

T Y P E S O F S T O N E S A N D F I N I S H E S

Natural stone is a unique

product that comes in the most

exquisite range of colors and

textures as diverse as marble,

travertine, limestone and granite.

Each type of natural stone comes

in a plethora of varieties with

their own characteristics of color

and hue. Each is mined from a

different mountain around the

world, and will bring any home to

life with its natural beauty.

Despite the extraordinary

beauty of marble, it will need all

your tender love and care in main-

taining its beauty, as its porous

nature can easily absorb stains.

It is essential to seal the stone to

prevent staining and maintain its

natural beauty.

part of its personality. Marble is

often polished to a high sheen

that shows off its subtle beauty,

honed texture, which is smooth

but soft.

With advanced technology,

example, creates a smooth but

slight wave that keeps it still

and easy to maintain. It beauti-

fully highlights the stone’s natural

variations.

hammered, sandblasted, tumbled

outdoor and guaranteed not to

be slippery.

S T O N E F L O O R I N G I N T H E M O D E R N H O M E

Natural stone is a strong

exudes a rich, organic feeling of

timeless presence in any room.

the province of the wealthy and

powerful. Today, advances in

the stone industry’s equipment

technology have greatly impacted

the process of extracting stone

from the quarry and installing it

in a home. Modern tools can ac-

complish this with such speed and

is accessible to all and is beloved

for its durability, personality and

aesthetics.

Besides for its incomparable

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your home. It will almost always

increase your home’s resale value,

which is an important consider-

ation when making your choice.

It is durable, and when properly

installed and maintained, can re-

tain a look of beauty and majesty

for decades without needing to

be replaced.

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Stone is one of the most con-

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able. That means that it pairs very

well with radiant below-surface

heating systems, allowing you to

create a luxurious installation that

actually toasts your toes when it is

walked upon!

While natural stone brings the

utmost beauty to your home, with

its unique colors and veins, it does

require maintenance and tends to

be more costly. This is why some

clients might choose porcelain

tile and slab instead. It is for that

reason the porcelain industry has

greatly advanced in recent years,

using technology to fabricate ex-

act replicas of natural stone. Por-

celain is a great option for those

seeking maintenance-free and less

costly materials, while maintaining

that extravagant natural look.

Porcelain tiles are made from

extremely high temperatures. The

resulting tiles are much harder,

denser and less porous than natu-

ral stone. They are impervious to

staining and are more impact-re-

sistant. They are also available in

larger sizes than natural stone,

which can help visually to give the

room added dimension.

Porcelain tiles are produced to

exacting standards in controlled

manufacturing plants, ensuring

quality, consistency and uniform

sizing, while virtually eliminating

defects. And unlike many types

of stone, porcelain tiles can be

installed indoors or out.

By far the most popular faux-

stone porcelain tiles are ones

that mimic marble, as the endless

beauty of marble and its unique

look are what’s most desirable—

but the natural stone needs main-

tenance, where porcelain doesn’t

need any in order to retain that

natural beauty.

With every new porcelain

product that Home Tyles produces

for its stock, the staff consults with

top designers and decorators for

their input as they tweak and cus-

tomize the design to ensure the

product looks its best, and will be

as desirable as any natural stone

would be.

T H E H O M E T Y L E S D I F F E R E N C E

In recent years, the decorative

tile industry has undergone a

transformation in terms of pro-

cesses, styles and creativity. Lega-

cy natural stone and tile establish-

ments have had to try to convert

their businesses to match the

preferences and techniques of a

new, younger generation of home

designers. Home Tyles is founded

and run by an energetic team of

young professionals who love

what they do. This energy and

positive atmosphere permeates

the quality of our work and our

relationship with our clients. From

our top-quality products—offering

the widest variety of styles and

variations—to educating the con-

sumer about the very best option

for their needs—our clients know

we take pride in the quality of our

customer service.

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Ôouis Isadore Kahn was born Itche Leib Schmuilo-

wsky in 1901 to a poor family among the small

Jewish population of Estonia, then part of the

Russian Empire. His family emigrated to the United States

in 1906 out of fear his father would be mobilized during

the Russo-Japanese War, and they changed their last name

several years later.

Kahn was an artistic child and loved drawing and music.

In 1924 he completed his degree in architecture at the

University of Pennsylvania. Early on, he became especial-

ly interested in the design of medieval walled cities and

his career as a designer of the standard International Style,

a variation on Modern architecture that prizes functionality

and clean lines of glass, brick or cement and rejects orna-

ment and color.

Kahn’s career developed slowly. He was a deliberate

didn’t come into his own distinct architectural style until he

far fewer built than Wright, many of his completed build-

ings are considered masterpieces in the world of architec-

ture, including the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, Yale

Center for British Art in New Haven, the Indian Institute of

Management in Ahmedabad, India and the capitol build-

ings in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Kahn designed somber, poetic buildings of stone and

steel, wood and glass. They rise up from the ground like

harsh except for their exquisite proportions and beautiful

sense of light and space. Kahn’s designs integrated light,

shadow, texture and color in a way that seemed as if they

were destined to be the way Kahn created them, as if it

were a natural, organic process. He used materials and

movements of the sun to give his projects character and

make them feel as if they were a part of nature.

The typical Modernist style popular in his day called

for boxy buildings of glass and steel. Louis Kahn led his

generation away from that model and was admired as one

of the world’s top architects for his ability to take a feeling

and translate it into an architectural masterpiece. He spent

much time trying to make his works emotionally resonant

to those around him, which is why he preferred to design

museums, religious structures and civic buildings. Few

commercial clients had the patience to cope with Kahn’s

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slow pace, though, and he built mainly institutional and

public buildings.

T H E C H U R V A S H U LFollowing the liberation of during the Six

Day War, public opinion supported rebuilding the historic

shul in the Old City known as the Churva (Ruin). Originally

built by the followers of a darshan nicknamed Yehudah

Hachasid, who moved from Lithuania to Eretz Yisrael in

1700, the shul was destroyed in 1720 by Arabs angry

that the Jews had not paid back their debts. In 1815, Rav

Menachem Mendel of Shklov and his followers began

petitioning the Ottoman government for permission to re-

build, but they didn’t succeed until 1836, when construc-

tion began on a small shul next to the ruin. It was only in

1864 that a new, grand synagogue was built on the site of

the original ruin. It was considered the most beautiful and

important shul in all of Eretz Yisrael. It stood until 1948,

when the Jordanian Arab Legion blew it up….

There were two schools of thought about how to re-

build the Churva Shul. One group held it should be recon-

structed in the Ottoman style, just as it had looked before.

Others wanted it to become a work of modern architec-

ture. A descendant of one of the original associates of Rav

Menachem Mendel of Shklov spearheaded the reconstruc-

tion campaign and got in touch with Louis Kahn.

Kahn invested great effort into the project and pro-

posed a complex design where the original ruins would

be enclosed in a memorial garden with a new shul on an

adjacent lot, and a promenade leading to the Kosel. The

shul would be bounded by 16 piers covered in Jerusalem

stone, cut in blocks of the same proportions and coarse

Kosel. In the bases of the four corners of the

two-story, 39-foot-high structure delineated by the piers,

there would be small alcoves for daily , with larger

spaces on the interior for Shabbos.

Jerusalem mayor Teddy Kollek was against the design.

Kahn’s model was displayed in the Israel Museum, but his

plan was shelved when he died in 1974. The design was

much praised, with one noted architect dubbing it “the

greatest of the unbuilt.”

In 2000, the Israeli government approved the rebuilding

of the shul in its original 19th-century style, and the beau-

ceremony with Israeli politicians and the chief rabbis.

Previous: Phillips Exeter Academy Library, New Hampshire.

Left: The Indian Institute Management, Ahmedabad

Upper right: The Kimbell Art Museum is located in the cultural district and host

European Old Masters and traveling art exhibitions in Ft Worth, Texas

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×ÒÍ×ÙØÌQuestions & Answers about Interior Design from Susan Strauss

Should wallpaper seams be seen on walls? It depends on the kind of wallpaper. In some handcrafted lines, like grass cloth wallpaper, the seams are meant to be visible and add character and authenticity.

What length should my vanity be? If there is a toilet on the same wall, subtract 36 inches. Then you can use whatever is left for the vanity.

Is furniture meant to be on or off a rug? this question—it depends on your

taste. I prefer when parts of the furniture are on the rug.

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