The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner's passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better-arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.

We wanted to take away the narrow, long feel of this bathroom and brighten it up. We moved the bath to the end of the room and used this beautiful herringbone tile to add detail and warmth.

This master bathroom is a true show stopper and is as luxurious as it gets! Some of the features include a window that fogs at the switch of a light, a two-person Japanese Soaking Bathtub that fills from the ceiling, a flip-top makeup vanity with LED lighting and organized storage compartments, a laundry shoot inside one of the custom walnut cabinets, a wall-mount super fancy toilet, a five-foot operable skylight, a curbless and fully enclosed shower, and much more!

Pretty marble effect porcelain tiled bathroom with zellige tiles to shower area. Vintage vanity unit with deck mounted basin. Unlacquered brass taps. Japanese style deep bath. Rotating bath filler

This suite of bathrooms was created as part of a larger full-home renovation to fit in with a basement level home pilates studio. Eighty2 designer Tim was tasked with taking disused spaces and transforming them into a functional and relaxing wellness suite. The completed designs show the potential in even the smallest space with an intimate spa room and a luxurious steam room.

Ofuro Soaking Tub – Stainless steel. Our original design boasts an infiniti rim tub, stainless steel construction, and floor level infill. Each is designed and fabricated to exacting project specific dimensions.

Hinoki soaking tub with access to balcony overlooking canyon. Waterworks "Arroyo" tile in Shoal color were used at all wet wall locations. Photo by Clark Dugger

Interior Design- Designing Dreams by Ajay

Terri Glanger Photography

Expressive collection Avant is built on contrasts of light and dark, large and small scaled, flat and textured. Black and white glossy inserts of glass effectively reflect the play of light and shadows.

Malia Campbell Photography

The bathroom has light streaming in from 3 sides, and a feeling of spaciousness in a small footprint. Dusky red mosaic tiles reference the use of pink elsewhere in the house.

This suite of bathrooms was created as part of a larger full-home renovation to fit in with a basement level home pilates studio. Eighty2 designer Tim was tasked with taking disused spaces and transforming them into a functional and relaxing wellness suite. The completed designs show the potential in even the smallest space with an intimate spa room and a luxurious steam room.