Close-up of the guest powder room shown in the previous photograph and highlighting its live-edge burl counter top. Photo by Rusty Reniers

Jewel powder room with wall-mounted bronze faucets, rectangular copper sink mounted on a wooden pedestal stand crafted in our artisanal custom cabinetry shop. Although the walls look like gold striped wall paper with applied jewels, they are actually faux painted - surprise! Notice also the generous crown moulding.

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Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

Cork wall covering accessorized with multiple mirrors with small furniture vanity.

The master bath was pulled together with a soft and bright roman shade fabric that brought in the colors from painted furniture in the room and the stained glass panels.

Copper vanity, sink and framed mirror make for a unique bathroom space. Steam shower is inset with hand-painted tile mural and border tiles and surrounded by custom glass enclosure for a luxurious sauna experience right at home. Bicoastal Interior Design & Architecture Your home. Your style.

A bead board ceiling creates an old fashioned feel.

This powder room sits between the kitchen and the home office. To maximize space, we built a furniture-like vanity with a vessel sink on top and a wall mounted faucet. We placed pocket doors on both sides, and wrapped the room in a custom-made wainscoting, painted green with a glazed finish.

-Sink: Sink Appeal, vessel; copper hammered. -Faucet: Damze, wall mount; oilrubbed bronze. -Lights: KAL, Longhorn 4 light; bone finish

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Photos by ZackBenson.com

Photos by ZackBenson.com

A kitchen entry is not just a utilitarian function. Make it fun by adding elements of interest such as a Dutch door, colorful floor tile, and splashy artwork.

Hall bath. Custom cabinet with heavy gage copper top. Shower curtain rod made from copper pipe. Porcelain shower wall tile. Floor tile is Turkish marble mosaic. Small marble mosaic tile camouflages the compact and awkward floor plan. photo: Terrell Lozada

A weathered wine barrel provides the perfect base for this Powder Room vanity.