MP: What would your dream master bath look like?
PS: This is one of those places where function must lead the design. Good storage is a necessity. Adequate surface area is required, but bigger is not always better. Efficiency is the key. A wonderful and romantic tub room is great, but only if the rest of the space functions perfectly.

We prefer heavier colored stones, antique walnut, and travertine in the bathroom. The bathroom can have more personality and color, and we love to use artwork on the walls. Right now, we love Erin Adams' mirrored mosaics through Ann Sacks Tile & Stone. At the beach, we prefer to use light blues and greens. Depending on the climate the home is in, an outdoor shower can be a lot of fun.

MP:Your work is very architectural. What do you do when a house lacks architectural interest?
PS: Use flooring materials that have a hefty texture or strong pattern. Adding substantial interior doors with well-made hardware throughout will add tremendous integrity to the architecture. We use Rocky Mountain Hardware for their pitted finishes, and we also like Whitechapel Ltd.

MP:Which designers have inspired both of you?
PS: Andrea Palladio for his classical architectural principles and architect Carlo Scarpa for his attention to detail. From the 16th and 17th centuries, artists Jan Vermeer and Caravaggio for their dramatic use of light. In the 18th century, the brothers Adam for their delicate use of ornament. Designer Axel Vervoordt for his use of contemporary artworks and sculpture in such a timeless manner. Colonial architecture for its crude simplicity that is almost modern. Showroom diva Holly Hunt for elevating product to a new level.