Exposed Chicago brick wall and drop-down pendant lighting adorns this basement bathroom. Alyssa Lee Photography

photos by Pedro Marti This large light-filled open loft in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City was purchased by a growing family to make into their family home. The loft, previously a lighting showroom, had been converted for residential use with the standard amenities but was entirely open and therefore needed to be reconfigured. One of the best attributes of this particular loft is its extremely large windows situated on all four sides due to the locations of neighboring buildings. This unusual condition allowed much of the rear of the space to be divided into 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, all of which had ample windows. The kitchen and the utilities were moved to the center of the space as they did not require as much natural lighting, leaving the entire front of the loft as an open dining/living area. The overall space was given a more modern feel while emphasizing it’s industrial character. The original tin ceiling was preserved throughout the loft with all new lighting run in orderly conduit beneath it, much of which is exposed light bulbs. In a play on the ceiling material the main wall opposite the kitchen was clad in unfinished, distressed tin panels creating a focal point in the home. Traditional baseboards and door casings were thrown out in lieu of blackened steel angle throughout the loft. Blackened steel was also used in combination with glass panels to create an enclosure for the office at the end of the main corridor; this allowed the light from the large window in the office to pass though while creating a private yet open space to work. The master suite features a large open bath with a sculptural freestanding tub all clad in a serene beige tile that has the feel of concrete. The kids bath is a fun play of large cobalt blue hexagon tile on the floor and rear wall of the tub juxtaposed with a bright white subway tile on the remaining walls. The kitchen features a long wall of floor to ceiling white and navy cabinetry with an adjacent 15 foot island of which half is a table for casual dining. Other interesting features of the loft are the industrial ladder up to the small elevated play area in the living room, the navy cabinetry and antique mirror clad dining niche, and the wallpapered powder room with antique mirror and blackened steel accessories.

Photos by Robin Amorello, CKD CAPS

Four Brothers LLC

фотограф Ильина Лаура

Liadesign

This en-suite wet room style shower room was perfectly designed for what looked like such a small space before. The brick wall goes so well with the Hudson Reed Black Frame Wetroom Screen with it's stunning black grid pattern. The Lusso Stone white vanity unit fits comfortably within the space with its strong matt black basin tap. With all these touches combined it truly brings this shower room together beautifully. Designed by an Akiva Designer Installed by an Akiva Approved Contractor

Bathroom renovation, design from Chelsea Simpson from Indigo Interior Design: A hotel inspired ensuite was the brief with an industrial yet sophisticated edge. Large format lappato porcelain tiles inspired by natural stone laid to the ceiling to inherit a luxurious feel. Black accented tapware, basin, shower frame, edge trims and fittings and fixtures provided a strong accent and feature to the space. The clients were after a low maintenance design, with the introduction of a pre-moulded, Italian made, solid surface black shower base providing a seamless integration with the floor and wall to accommodate showering with ease, a tiled seat was also carefully considered within the shower design. A thoughtfully designed space with ample storage provided with a black vanity, in-built shaving cabinet, built in niche to shower and two double towel rails. Although the space is bold with character it inherits a timeless colour palette which will stand the test of time for many years to come."

Janet Griswold

Авторы проекта: Макс Жуков Виктор Штефан Стиль: Даша Соболева Фото: Сергей Красюк

When deciding to either keep a tub and shower or take out the tub and expand the shower in the master bathroom is solely dependent on a homeowner's preference. Although having a tub in the master bathroom is still a desired feature for home buyer's, especially for those who have or are excepting children, there's no definitive proof that having a tub is going to guarantee a higher rate of return on the investment. This chic and modern shower is easily accessible. The expanded room provides the ability to move around freely without constraint and makes showering more welcoming and relaxing. This shower is a great addition and can be highly beneficial in the future to any individuals who are elderly, wheelchair bound or have mobility impairments. Fixtures and furnishings such as the grab bar, a bench and hand shower also makes the shower more user friendly. The decision to take out the tub and make the shower larger has visually transformed this master bathroom and created a spacious feel. The shower is a wonderful upgrade and has added value and style to our client's beautiful home. Check out the before and after photographs as well as the video! Here are some of the materials that were used for this transformation: 12x24 Porcelain Lara Dark Grey 6" Shower band of Keystone Interlocking Mosaic Tile Delta fixtures throughout Ranier Quartz vanity countertops

This walk-in shower is nestled in the corner of the master bathroom. The octagonal subway tile pattern accentuates the gold shower fixtures to make them stand out.