Shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA House of the Year, and winning a RIBA London Award, Sunday Times homes commendation, Manser Medal Shortlisting and NLA nomination the handmade Makers House is a new build detached family home in East London. Having bought the site in 2012, David and Sophie won planning permission, raised finance and built the 2,390 sqft house – by hand as the main contractor ​–​ over the following four years. They set their own brief ​–​ to explore the ideal texture and atmosphere of domestic architecture. This experimental objective was achieved while simultaneously satisfying the constraints of speculative residential development. The house’s asymmetric form is an elegant solution ​– it ​emerged from scrupulous computer analysis of the site’s constraints (proximity to listed buildings; neighbours’ rights to light); it deftly captures key moments of available sunlight while forming apparently regular interior spaces. The pursuit of craftsmanship and tactility is reflected in the house’s rich palette and varied processes of fabrication. The exterior combines roman brickwork with inky pigmented zinc roofing and bleached larch carpentry. Internally, the structural steel and timber work is exposed, and married to a restrained palette of reclaimed industrial materials.

Sonja Quintero

Salle d'eau lumineuse avec wc : au sol un terrazzo vert, plan vasque carrelé et vasque posé. Le placard au-dessus des toilettes est habillé d'un miroir

Salle de bain numéro 2 : Après - 2ème vue ! Sol en carrelage gris/noir Douche à l'italienne

Salle d'eau, carrelage 10x10

Takoma House master bath. Architect: Robert A. Nichols Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

Dans cet appartement familial de 150 m², l’objectif était de rénover l’ensemble des pièces pour les rendre fonctionnelles et chaleureuses, en associant des matériaux naturels à une palette de couleurs harmonieuses. Dans la cuisine et le salon, nous avons misé sur du bois clair naturel marié avec des tons pastel et des meubles tendance. De nombreux rangements sur mesure ont été réalisés dans les couloirs pour optimiser tous les espaces disponibles. Le papier peint à motifs fait écho aux lignes arrondies de la porte verrière réalisée sur mesure. Dans les chambres, on retrouve des couleurs chaudes qui renforcent l’esprit vacances de l’appartement. Les salles de bain et la buanderie sont également dans des tons de vert naturel associés à du bois brut. La robinetterie noire, toute en contraste, apporte une touche de modernité. Un appartement où il fait bon vivre !

Photo Credit: Matthew Sandager

Emma Carter

фотограф Юрий Гришко

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography

Contemporary farm house renovation.

The homeowner wanted to repurpose an existing walk-in tub into the new design. She has Fibromyalgia, a chronic syndrome that causes widespread pain. The tubs circulation of water provides temporary comfort. The new tub deck flows into the window sill, helping to create the seamless transition. The Travertine Scabos ledger tiles are naturally split faced making the room more dynamic and lively. The impact of the tiles can be felt through the distinct color combinations.

This master bathroom is two rooms, separated by a hallway that leads to the large walk-in closet. Husband's room has lots of great storage for personal-care items, towels, and two hampers, in addition to the toilet and bidet. Inspired Imagery Photography.

A powder room focuses on green sustainable design:- A dual flush toilet conserves water. Bamboo flooring is a renewable grass. River pebbles on the wall are a natural material. The sink pedestal is fashioned from salvaged wood from a 200 yr old barn. Staging by Karen Salveson, Miss Conception Design Photography by Peter Fox Photography

Floating oak vanity with striking quartzite fusion counter topped with green concrete vessel sinks. Backsplash of wood-look tile with black porcelain floors.