This 1963 architect designed home needed some careful design work to make it livable for a more modern couple, without forgoing its Mid-Century aesthetic. SALA Architects designed a slat wall with strategic pockets and doors to both be wall treatment and storage. Designed by David Wagner, AIA with Marta Snow, AIA.

Photography by Michael J. Lee

This black and white compact powder room is inspired by Keith Haring. Using ceramic tile with his designs makes for an "artful loo." The red accents highlight the whimsical aspects.

Lattice wallpaper is a show stopper in this small powder bath. An antique wash basin from the original cottage in the cottage on the property gives the vessel sink and tall faucet a great home. Hand painted flower vases flank the coordinating mirror that was also painted Dress Blues by Sherwin Williams like the Basin.

The powder room features a Black and White look in all areas. the floor tile has a retro appearance that immediately gets your attention.

Photographer: David Verdugo

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

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Contemporary artwork drove the design in this beautifully remodeled powder room in the Bethesda-Potomac area of Maryland. Oiled bronze fixtures complement the mirror. Intricate hand-laid tile boosts this bathroom from simple to spectacular.

Cloakroom Bathroom in Storrington, West Sussex Plenty of stylish elements combine in this compact cloakroom, which utilises a unique tile choice and designer wallpaper option. The Brief This client wanted to create a unique theme in their downstairs cloakroom, which previously utilised a classic but unmemorable design. Naturally the cloakroom was to incorporate all usual amenities, but with a design that was a little out of the ordinary. Design Elements Utilising some of our more unique options for a renovation, bathroom designer Martin conjured a design to tick all the requirements of this brief. The design utilises textured neutral tiles up to half height, with the client’s own William Morris designer wallpaper then used up to the ceiling coving. Black accents are used throughout the room, like for the basin and mixer, and flush plate. To hold hand towels and heat the small space, a compact full-height radiator has been fitted in the corner of the room. Project Highlight A lighter but neutral tile is used for the rear wall, which has been designed to minimise view of the toilet and other necessities. A simple shelf area gives the client somewhere to store a decorative item or two. The End Result The end result is a compact cloakroom that is certainly memorable, as the client required. With only a small amount of space our bathroom designer Martin has managed to conjure an impressive and functional theme for this Storrington client. Discover how our expert designers can transform your own bathroom with a free design appointment and quotation. Arrange a free appointment in showroom or online.

Located near the base of Scottsdale landmark Pinnacle Peak, the Desert Prairie is surrounded by distant peaks as well as boulder conservation easements. This 30,710 square foot site was unique in terrain and shape and was in close proximity to adjacent properties. These unique challenges initiated a truly unique piece of architecture. Planning of this residence was very complex as it weaved among the boulders. The owners were agnostic regarding style, yet wanted a warm palate with clean lines. The arrival point of the design journey was a desert interpretation of a prairie-styled home. The materials meet the surrounding desert with great harmony. Copper, undulating limestone, and Madre Perla quartzite all blend into a low-slung and highly protected home. Located in Estancia Golf Club, the 5,325 square foot (conditioned) residence has been featured in Luxe Interiors + Design’s September/October 2018 issue. Additionally, the home has received numerous design awards. Desert Prairie // Project Details Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Lindsey Schultz Design Interior Furnishings: Ownby Design Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Photography: Werner Segarra

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L’appel de ma cliente pour ce projet était simple, rénovation de la salle de bains de son adolescent qui n’était pas du tout fonctionnelle et qui était trop petite pour lui puisqu’il est grand. Dans une petite salle de bains avec faible hauteur sous plafond il fallait réussir à caler un nouveau ballon d’eau chaude, un WC, un meuble vasque et une douche confortable d’environ 90x90cm le tout dans moins de 10m². Nous avons donc du réagencer la salle d’eau en créant des contre cloisons pour insérer les évacuations et les arrivées afin que le tout soit plus esthétique. Également, faire avec l’existant, c’est-à-dire un décaissement du côté de la douche qui permet en dessous de celle-ci de circuler au niveau de l’escalier. Nous ne pouvions donc pas le supprimer et nous avons dû faire avec. Un accès au ballon d’eau chaude au-dessus du WC pour gagner de la place mais aussi toujours avoir un accès facile si problème. Changement du carrelage au sol par des carreaux gris et plus grand pour donner l’impression que la pièce est plus grande. Le reste est blanc pour agrandir l’espace et rester dans les teintes imposées par le client avec une pointe de noir qui souligne et met en valeur les volumes par la robinetterie ou la porte coulissante atelier qui laisse passer la lumière naturelle sur cette salle d’eau borgne. De la faïence blanche métro posée à la verticale pour agrandir et mettre de la hauteur dans cette petite douche et donner du relief aux murs de la douche.