Twin Peaks House is a vibrant extension to a grand Edwardian homestead in Kensington. Originally built in 1913 for a wealthy family of butchers, when the surrounding landscape was pasture from horizon to horizon, the homestead endured as its acreage was carved up and subdivided into smaller terrace allotments. Our clients discovered the property decades ago during long walks around their neighbourhood, promising themselves that they would buy it should the opportunity ever arise. Many years later the opportunity did arise, and our clients made the leap. Not long after, they commissioned us to update the home for their family of five. They asked us to replace the pokey rear end of the house, shabbily renovated in the 1980s, with a generous extension that matched the scale of the original home and its voluminous garden. Our design intervention extends the massing of the original gable-roofed house towards the back garden, accommodating kids’ bedrooms, living areas downstairs and main bedroom suite tucked away upstairs gabled volume to the east earns the project its name, duplicating the main roof pitch at a smaller scale and housing dining, kitchen, laundry and informal entry. This arrangement of rooms supports our clients’ busy lifestyles with zones of communal and individual living, places to be together and places to be alone. The living area pivots around the kitchen island, positioned carefully to entice our clients' energetic teenaged boys with the aroma of cooking. A sculpted deck runs the length of the garden elevation, facing swimming pool, borrowed landscape and the sun. A first-floor hideout attached to the main bedroom floats above, vertical screening providing prospect and refuge. Neither quite indoors nor out, these spaces act as threshold between both, protected from the rain and flexibly dimensioned for either entertaining or retreat. Galvanised steel continuously wraps the exterior of the extension, distilling the decorative heritage of the original’s walls, roofs and gables into two cohesive volumes. The masculinity in this form-making is balanced by a light-filled, feminine interior. Its material palette of pale timbers and pastel shades are set against a textured white backdrop, with 2400mm high datum adding a human scale to the raked ceilings. Celebrating the tension between these design moves is a dramatic, top-lit 7m high void that slices through the centre of the house. Another type of threshold, the void bridges the old and the new, the private and the public, the formal and the informal. It acts as a clear spatial marker for each of these transitions and a living relic of the home’s long history.

Snoqualmie Stunner

Potter Construction Inc

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, an alcove tub and an alcove shower.

Дизайн ванной комнаты

Дизайн-студия "Аквариус"

Ванная комната не отличается от общей концепции дизайна: светлая, уютная и присутствие древесной отделки. Изначально, заказчик предложил вариант голубой плитки, как цветовая гамма в спальне. Ему было предложено два варианта: по его пожеланию и по идее дизайнера, которая включает в себя общий стиль интерьера. Заказчик предпочёл вариант дизайнера, что ещё раз подтвердило её опыт и умение понимать клиента.

Salle de bain sur-mesure, plan vasque bois, style naturel, showroom Nolte Antony

Cuisines Nolte Antony

salle de bain antony, salle de bain 92, salles de bain antony, salle de bain archeda, salle de bain les hauts-de-seine, salle de bain moderne, salles de bain sur-mesure, sdb 92

Complete Bathroom remodeling

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

Bathroom combination of the grey and light tiles with walking shower and dark wood appliance.
This is an example of a large modern bathroom in London with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, an open shower and brown benchtops.

The Ultimate Log Retreat

Fairview Log Homes

Rustic half bathroom with a tree trunk bathroom sink vanity with tongue and groove barn siding on the walls. Rustic bathroom to the max!
Design ideas for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Cleveland with a two-piece toilet, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Blackstone Holiday Apartment

Dupere Interior Design

Bathroom with bath/shower and toilet.
Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, terra-cotta tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Wildfeather Lodge

Roughing It In Style

Small Guest Bathroom with Wine Barrel Pedestal sink
Design ideas for a small country bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Venus: il gres che diventa Marmo spettacolare

CERAMICHE BRENNERO SPA

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor and brown benchtops.

A colourful London flat - All For Romeo project

Mon Concept Habitation - London

Despite its small size, the bathroom has everything to please. The combination of Lick's "Red 03" coral paint, glossy white tiles and brushed brass details make it a real eye-catcher!

Danny's New Build

Create Perfect

An upstairs bathroom offers a feature slipper bath in black with a feature stone basin and gorgeous tiles. Green skirtings offer a wow factor and compliment the greenery which is abundant to really help aid the work of the relaxing baths.

Loft en suite

TME Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with glass-front cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Loft en suite

TME Interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with glass-front cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

The 3rd Paradise Model ATU Tiny Home- Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

There was the desire for a tub so a tub they got! This gorgeous copper soaking tub sits centered in the bathroom so it's the first thing you see when looking through the pocket door. The tub sits nestled in the bump-out so does not intrude. We don't have it pictured here, but there is a round curtain rod and long fabric shower curtains drape down around the tub to catch any splashes when the shower is in use and also offer privacy doubling as window curtains for the long slender 1x6 windows that illuminate the shiny hammered metal. Accent beams above are consistent with the exposed ceiling beams and grant a ledge to place items and decorate with plants. The shower rod is drilled up through the beam, centered with the tub raining down from above. Glass shelves are waterproof, easy to clean and let the natural light pass through unobstructed. Thick natural edge floating wooden shelves shelves perfectly match the vanity countertop as if with no hard angles only smooth faces. The entire bathroom floor is tiled to you can step out of the tub wet.

Дизайн ванной комнаты

Дизайн-студия "Аквариус"

Laurels Bathroom

nullo Design Ltd

Slim Bath with a modern walnut stained oak niche shelf.
Design ideas for a small modern kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, green floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

Powder Room in Historic Home

Blue Envelope Designs, LLC

During the bathroom demolition of this historic home, an exterior brick wall was discovered within the existing interior of the home. History tells that the house was converted into apartments during the war. The door shown in this photo was the actual door encased in this wall when a new indoor-kitchen was added to the home after the war. This was the actual door to an apartment along with the outline of the once-exterior staircase leading up to the next apartment. Guest Bath and Powder Room Remodel in Historic Victorian Home. Original wood flooring in the main hallway was custom-matched to continue the beautiful floors and flow of the home. Hand-Painted Sheryl Wagner pedestal sink and matching hand-painted faucets. Wallpaper reflections of tree limbs appear and disappear depending on the lighting throughout the space.

Justina Blakeney's Bathroom Retreat

Fireclay Tile

Justina Blakeney used our Color-It Tool to create a custom motif that was all her own for her Elephant Star handpainted tiles, which pair beautifully with our 2x8s in Tidewater. Sink: Treeline Wood and Metalworks Faucet/fixtures: Kohler

Annapolis. MD Home

Liza Ryner Design

Small beach style 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Main en-suite

Leanne Lyons Interiors

Luxury en-suite with full size rain shower, pedestal freestanding bathtub. Wood, slate & limestone tiles creating an opulent environment. Wood theme is echoed in the feature wall fresco of Tropical Forests and verdant interior planting creating a sense of calm and peace. Subtle bathroom lighting, downlights and floor uplights cast light against the wall and floor for evening bathing.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Pedestal Sink and Brown Benchtops

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.