Red Ranch Studio photography

They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

Inspiro 8 Studio

Warm gray porcelain tiles create a modern masculine feel in this recent Woodley Park-DC bathroom remodel. The custom live edge walnut shelves introduce a natural element against the contemporary floating quartz countertop and backsplash. A non-working whirlpool tub was replaced with a generous walk-in shower and frameless glass enclosure. Two seven-foot-high skylights flood the bathroom with natural light and keep the space feeling open and airy. Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

John Downs

The second bathroom of the house, boasts the modern design of the walk-in shower, while also retaining a traditional feel in its' basin and cabinets.

Foto: © Klaus Romberg/ a-base architekten (www.a-base.de)

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. One of the most recent renovations is the guest bathroom, located on the first floor. Complete with a standing shower, the room successfully incorporates elements of various styles toward a harmonious end. The vanity was a cabinet from Arhaus Furniture that was used for a store staging. Raymond and Jennifer purchased the marble top and put it on themselves. Jennifer had the lighting made by a husband-and-wife team that she found on Instagram. "Because social media is a great tool, it is also helpful to support small businesses. With just a little hash tagging and the right people to follow, you can find the most amazing things," she says. Lighting: Triple 7 Recycled Co.; sink & taps: Kohler Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

Murray Fredericks

The first level bathroom includes a wood wall hung vanity bringing warmth to the space paired with calming natural stone bath and shower. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.

SDH Studio - Architecture and Design Location: Golden Beach, Florida, USA Overlooking the canal in Golden Beach 96 GB was designed around a 27 foot triple height space that would be the heart of this home. With an emphasis on the natural scenery, the interior architecture of the house opens up towards the water and fills the space with natural light and greenery.

An eclectic blend of horizontally patterned travertine, modern Euro-style fixtures, accents and hardware with the earth colors and textures of natural cherry cabinetry, limestone tiles. High Performance Living in Silicon Valley. One Sky Homes Designs and Builds the healthiest, most comfortable and energy balanced homes on the planet. Passive House and Zero Net Energy standards for both new and existing homes.

rustic wood effect farmhouse style floor tiles. Available at Walls and Floors.

Photo by Brandon Barre