Extension and refurbishment of a semi-detached house in Hern Hill. Extensions are modern using modern materials whilst being respectful to the original house and surrounding fabric. Views to the treetops beyond draw occupants from the entrance, through the house and down to the double height kitchen at garden level. From the playroom window seat on the upper level, children (and adults) can climb onto a play-net suspended over the dining table. The mezzanine library structure hangs from the roof apex with steel structure exposed, a place to relax or work with garden views and light. More on this - the built-in library joinery becomes part of the architecture as a storage wall and transforms into a gorgeous place to work looking out to the trees. There is also a sofa under large skylights to chill and read. The kitchen and dining space has a Z-shaped double height space running through it with a full height pantry storage wall, large window seat and exposed brickwork running from inside to outside. The windows have slim frames and also stack fully for a fully indoor outdoor feel. A holistic retrofit of the house provides a full thermal upgrade and passive stack ventilation throughout. The floor area of the house was doubled from 115m2 to 230m2 as part of the full house refurbishment and extension project. A huge master bathroom is achieved with a freestanding bath, double sink, double shower and fantastic views without being overlooked. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe room with its own window. The children's bathroom is fun with under the sea wallpaper as well as a separate shower and eaves bath tub under the skylight making great use of the eaves space. The loft extension makes maximum use of the eaves to create two double bedrooms, an additional single eaves guest room / study and the eaves family bathroom. 5 bedrooms upstairs.

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Nos encontramos con un piso muy oscuro, con muchas divisorias y sin carácter alguno. Nuestros clientes necesitaban un hogar acorde con su día a día y estilo; 3-4 habitaciones, dos baños y mucho espacio para las zonas comunes. ¡Este piso necesitaba un diseño integral! Diferenciamos zona de día y de noche; dándole más luz a las zonas comunes y calidez a las habitaciones. Como actualmente solo necesitaban 3 habitaciones apostamos por crear un cerramiento móvil entre las más pequeñas. Baños con carácter, gracias a las griferías y baldosas en espiga con colores suaves y luminosos. La pared de ladrillo blanco nos guía desde la entrada de la vivienda hasta el salón comedor, nos aporta textura sin quitar luz. La cocina abierta integra el mueble del salón y recoge la zona de comedor con un banco que siguiendo la pared amueblada. Por último, le damos un toque cálido y rústico con las bigas de madera en el techo. Este es uno de esos proyectos que refleja como ha cambiado el día a día y nuestras necesidades.

Grey porcelain tiles and glass mosaics, marble vanity top, white ceramic sinks with black brassware, glass shelves, wall mirrors and contemporary lighting

Rénovation d'une grande salle de bain : création d'une douche à l'italienne avec baignoire encastrée. Meuble double vasques et table à langer.

Andrea Cary

Contemporary and minimal bathroom with distant treetop views.

Tassos Gaitanos

The previous owners had already converted the second bedroom into a large bathroom, but the use of space was terrible, and the colour scheme was drab and uninspiring. The clients wanted a space that reflected their love of colour and travel, taking influences from around the globe. They also required better storage as the washing machine needed to be accommodated within the space. And they were keen to have both a modern freestanding bath and a large walk-in shower, and they wanted the room to feel cosy rather than just full of hard surfaces. This is the main bathroom in the house, and they wanted it to make a statement, but with a fairly tight budget!

Custom made timber vanity created from recycled Messmate timber. This bespoke Avoca vanity creates a sense on warmth in this beautiful modern bathroom. The palette of white, concrete, dark grey is the perfect match for the timber. The client selected this timber for its medium brown tone, black features and its uniqueness. Photographer: Heidi Atkins Architect : Auhaus

Deluxe Calacatta provides a breath-taking backdrop in a bathroom with otherwise subdued walls, attracting the eyes to the thoughtful design of the space. Here its veins stretch upwards, amplifying the height of the washroom.

Reconfiguration of a dilapidated bathroom and separate toilet in a Victorian house in Walthamstow village. The original toilet was situated straight off of the landing space and lacked any privacy as it opened onto the landing. The original bathroom was separate from the WC with the entrance at the end of the landing. To get to the rear bedroom meant passing through the bathroom which was not ideal. The layout was reconfigured to create a family bathroom which incorporated a walk-in shower where the original toilet had been and freestanding bath under a large sash window. The new bathroom is slightly slimmer than the original this is to create a short corridor leading to the rear bedroom. The ceiling was removed and the joists exposed to create the feeling of a larger space. A rooflight sits above the walk-in shower and the room is flooded with natural daylight. Hanging plants are hung from the exposed beams bringing nature and a feeling of calm tranquility into the space.

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Murphy & Co. Design | Interiors: Engler Studio | Photography: Corey Gaffer

Scott Amundson Photography

A basement bathroom for a teen boy was custom made to his personal aesthetic. a floating vanity gives more space for a matt underneath and makes the room feel even bigger. a shower with black hardware and fixtures is a dramatic look. The wood tones of the vanity warm up the dark fixtures and tiles.