SLHL:  What are the latest trends in bathroom design?
Jennifer: No longer are bathrooms strictly utilitarian, but rather a place of luxury and convenience. Custom showers with steam, body sprays and rain heads have taken the place of the Whirlpool bath. Freestanding tubs, heated floors and crazy, fun new tile designs are the latest trends I see.

Surveying the landscape from his spectacular terrace, the owner of this high-rise condominium in Park East Tower quips, “It’s like having the ultimate model train set. Looking down, you can see everything in miniature.” Behind him, a fountain burbles softly and sunlight sparkles on the surface of his swimming pool… yes, a private pool, hundreds of feet in the air!

Ty de LaVenta’s story begins with the August 1949 issue of LIFE magazine, which profiled the life and works of Jackson Pollock. Nine-year-old de LaVenta was so enthralled with Pollock’s paintings that he was determined to become an artist himself. Unfortunately artist wasn’t a respected or viable career choice in his small farming community, so he channeled his creative energy into a construction business. De LaVenta’s dream remained unfulfilled until five decades later, when a spiritual experience at the Mayan ruins of Tulum compelled him to create his first sculpture.

Elegant Escape

The homeowners of this 62-square-foot master bath had one simple request for designers Herzog Kitchen & Bath…make it feel like a resort. Given the small square footage of the space, careful thought and planning went into transforming the space into an elegant escape.

A Gentleman's Master Remodel

Spa-Like Sanctuary