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.

Antique dresser turned tiled bathroom vanity has custom screen walls built to provide privacy between the multi green tiled shower and neutral colored and zen ensuite bedroom.

Basin with Crittal Windows

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.

Proyecto de decoración de reforma integral de vivienda: Sube Interiorismo, Bilbao. Fotografía Erlantz Biderbost

Playful and Functional, Kids Bathroom: Bright Colors, Custom made Cabinetry with a Pull-out Step to accommodate little ones.

This beautiful spa-like bathroom was completed in the Spring of 2012. The relaxing greens and creams used in this master bath blend beautifully with the cherry cabinets and Uba Tuba granite countertops. The chrome fixtures bring sparkle to the room and stand out beautifully against the dark granite and cream tiles. The natural stone shower floor and accent strip add fabulous color to the space. copyright 2012 marilyn peryer photograph

The new ensuite bathroom sits in a former bedroom in the original part of the house. It combines heritage features with contemporary details and colours.

Bagno di lui: pavimento in marmo verde alpi, zellige nere a rivestimento della doccia, vetro cannettato di seprarazione tra doccia e lavabo. Mobile lavabo su disegno in legno noce canaletto e vasca in marmo verde alpi. Rubinetteria Quadro Design, specchio sospeso da soffitto

A powder room packed with detail! The combination of the wall mosaic and tile wainscot with the faceted light, copper vessel sink and stunning Moroccan mirror creates quite an experience.

Ванная комната с мебелью в цвете ореха, с бронзовыми смесителями и полотенцесушителем. На стенах мелкая плитка уложена с разворотом под 45 градусов. Стены украшены объемными керамическим панно под мозаику, поясом и карнизом