Авторы проекта: Дизайн: Ярослав и Елена Алдошины (бюро Aldo&Aldo) Фото: Михаил Чекалов Стиль: Катя Klee Отправной точкой в идейном и стилистическом направлении послужила давняя мечта заказчиков жить не просто в новом доме, а создать дом с историей. Интересно, что еще задолго до строительства заказчица получила в подарок прелестные вазоны 18 века, можно сказать с них все и началось. Вместе с заказчиком мы объехали несколько стран в поиске нужных предметов, что-то привезли сами из поездок. Работали с антикваром в Париже. Нами было подобрано искусство близкое по духу. Владельцы дома - Успешные предприниматели и энергичные люди средних лет, живущие вдвоем, но часто принимающие в гостях своих детей, внуков, родственников и друзей. Предпочитают слушать хорошую музыку на виниле, собираться шумной компанией в кабинете главы семейства, хозяйка дома играет на барабанах, при чем их группа даже сделала камерный концерт «для своих» прямо в гостиной после сдачи объекта. Главное пожелание было создать интерьер с ощущением, что в этом доме прожило уже несколько поколений семейства, создать дом с историей семьи и ее духом. Основной функциональной задачей было создать закрытую террасу-оранжерею, в которой можно было бы отдохнуть от городской суеты, трансформирующуюся в открытую веранду в теплое время года, спроектировать изразцовую печь, для приготовления блюд и создания особой атмосферы с помощью открытого огня. Спроектировать кухню, объединённую с гостиной, таким образом, чтобы выделить немалое пространство для отдыха и релаксации у камина, без вмешательства в пространство приготовления блюд. Так же необходимо было проанализировать оптимальныt маршруты передвижения владельцев по дому, учесть все требования к приватным зонам и спроектировать их максимально комфортно и с учетом ритма жизни хозяев. Исходя из этого родилось планировочное решение, отвечающее требованиям всего семейства. Планировка создавалась нами с нуля, так как мы вели проектирование с самого начала, еще до возведения конструкций. Поэтому все что было необходимо учесть мы учли на начальных этапах и необходимости в переносе стен и других конструкций не возникло. Что касается систем хранения. К этому вопросу хозяева дома относятся очень щепетильно и взвешено. Поэтому мы организовали целое помещение площадью 30 м2 в подвальном этаже здания, для хранение сезонных вещей и постирочной, где располагаются как системы хранения, так и техника по уходу за одеждой. В приватной зоне хозяев на первом этаже мы расположили гардеробную комнату, для хранения вещей владельцев дома. При входе расположен большой шкаф, для верхней одежды, обуви и других предметов. Под лестницей мы так же заложили большое пространство для хранения инвентаря для уборки. Помимо этого, каждая жилая комната имеет внушительный платяной шкаф и другие системы хранения. Отдельное место в проектировании занимает раздел освещения. Разработаны разные сценарии, как повседневный для уютных посиделок в семейном кругу, так и парадный вариант для встречи гостей. Так например в кухне-гостиной мы разместили две люстры с плафонами в несколько ярусов, т.к высота потолка восемь метров и добавили технический рассеянный свет. В зоне камина расположили две напольные лампы для придания уюта. В зоне кухни продумана подсветка рабочей поверхности. В приватных зонах дома так же использовался технический свет, люстры больше выполняют декоративную функцию, прикроватные лампы для чтения. В зоне террасы располагается верхний свет, люстра над столом, бра и настольные лампы в мягкой зоне. Цветовая палитра дома выполнена преимущественно в светлых оттенках с добавлением акцентов. В главной парадной части дома палитра возникла из маленького образца ткани для портьер. В других помещениях отправными точками стали винтажные предметы мебели, ковры купленные на антикварных рынках. Стены мы оставили нейтральными чтобы со временем можно было менять настроение с помощью замены текстиля и оббивки мебели. Но одно помещение все же получилось отличным от остальных- это винотека. Там мы создали атмосферу камерную в достаточно насыщенных древесных оттенках, природных зеленых, терракотовых. Терраса получилась садом, и сама продиктовала спокойную серо-древесную гамму. Предметы мебели тщательно подбирались на протяжении нескольких месяцев поиска. Заказчики очень любят предметы с историей, большинство винтажных привезли из Франции. Хотелось создать смесь Европы и Азии, мы побывали в Китае и привезли несколько аутентичных вещей. Многие вещи коллекционировались годами и были перевезены из прежнего дома. Столярные изделия выполнялись под заказ по нашим эскизам. Кухню заказывали у фабрики Scavollini. Два спальных гарнитура Francesco Pasi в спальне хозяев и гостевой спальне. К выбору декора мы отнеслись с неменьшим энтузиазмом, получилось целое приключение, в котором участвовали мы и заказчики. Поиски были по разным странам, что-то куплено у нас. Сказать можно одно, что каждую вещь, что вы видите на снимках не была привезена на объект для красоты кадра, а это именно те предметы, которые живут в доме. Например, у заказчицы огромная коллекция фарфора. Текстиль во многом предопределил интерьер в доме, его мы выбрали практически первым с чего и завязалась цветовая гамма. Ткани преимущественно использовались английские и французские. Стиль интерьера предопределила архитектура дома, а прежде всего посыл заказчика. Работали мы в команде с архитектором, т.к считаем важным создавать цельные, гармоничные проекты, где все слажено и дополняет друг друга. Определить стилевое направление достаточно сложно, мы создавали портрет обитателей этого дома с их характером, дом получился очень персонализированным. Но есть одна примечательная черта, в новый дом мы внесли оттенки старины, будто дом живет уже не одно десятилетие. Как же без сложностей! Кто вам скажет, что можно построить дом мечты легко, слукавит! В процессе стройки возникает множество вопросов, которые требуют четкости, слаженной работы команды, компетентных подрядчиков. В этом проекте сложным узлом было проектирование лестницы и финишных покрытий. Мы перебрали не один вариант и никак не могли найти нужное решение. Но упорство и картинка в голове сделали свое дело, решение было найдено и воплощено в жизнь. Сроки вместе с проектированием, стройкой дома и отделкой заняли 2,5 года.

The warm finishes in this rustic bathroom perfectly pair with our nuanced neutral Glazed Think Brick floor in Elk. DESIGN Danielle & Ely Franko PHOTOS Danielle & Ely Franko Tile Shown: Glazed Thin Brick in Elk

This bathroom is shared by 1 girl and 2 boys so it was important to balance their preferences. A darker plaid tiled floor with a lighter blush colored wall was the perfect balance.

Bodoum Photographie
Inspiration for a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, a console sink, grey floor, an alcove tub, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops and white benchtops.

Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in Stockholm with a wall-mount sink, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors and a shower/bathtub combo.

Stacy Zurin Goldberg
This is an example of a small eclectic bathroom in DC Metro with a wall-mount sink, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, porcelain tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and black and white tile.

Black Vanity with white quartz.
Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Portland with black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Going from a plum 60s bath and turning it into a natural and organic spa. Custom millwork and new shaker style doors and drawers helped create a new artistic vibe. A new natural color palette was introduced to the space to brighten up the space, while still conveying a room full of personality.

Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

A classic full bathroom with flair on Cape Cod.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

The first floor main bathroom has the classic shower over bath option. A timber vanity with a stone basin inset sits against a warm grey oversized tile.

Crisp & Clean bathroom remodel. Floor to Ceiling beadboard, marble floors, deep soaking tub & lots of white!
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Small modern bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Restoration of a beautiful English Tudor that consisted of an updated floor plan, custom kitchen, master suite and new baths.
This is an example of a traditional kids bathroom in Cleveland with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Kid's bathroom of modern luxury farmhouse in Pass Christian Mississippi photographed for Watters Architecture by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit.

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

DESIGNED BY TOC design CONSTRUCTION BY TOC design & Construction inc. PHOTOS BY : Tania Scardellato I was fortunate to have a young family approach me in desperate need to renovate there only 3 piece bathroom. This space was In dire need of a remodel, with old brown wall to wall tiles and a dated bulky yellow brown single sink vanity. Storage was a must, lighting a necessity, and proper accessibility to the shower bath area. We had a tight budget to respect, but a full gut of this bathroom was required. And a good thing too, once we started doing the demolition we noticed that mildew and rotting floors and walls had accumulated throughout the years. Doing it right the first time is no joke when dealing with water and electrical issues. We discarded all reminisce of old and built from scratch, new walls, new plumbing, new electrical ,new insulation and a new window, a new fan that actually exhausted outside ( I say this laughing as you would be amazed at how many fans are installed but don’t exhaust outside, and you the client would never know unless you go inside the attic space. Once all the hard stuff was done, the rest is just a matter of smart design. If you have a small bathroom here are some tips to guide you. 10 tips for making a small bathroom feel larger Is your tiny bathroom cramping your functionality and style, leaving you longing for the enormous bathrooms gracing the pages of design magazines? Even if your bathroom is a fraction of the size, all it takes is some design savvy to make the most of the space you have. Consider these 10 smart tips that will help your bathroom look, feel and function like those larger contenders. 1-Get creative with corners Space is at a premium in small bathrooms, so it's important to maximize every inch. Corners, for example, provide extra space for shelving, storage units and even hooks. Get creative and install unique design solutions that are not only functional, but also eye-catching. If you love the airiness of floating cabinets, add baskets or decorative boxes under for extra storage. If you are installing floating cabinets insure that they are installed securely to studs or plywood at wall. 2- Let solid colors shine Busy patterns have a shrinking effect and make small bathrooms seem even smaller. Conversely, light natural hues make a space feel more open. If you're itching to get creative with design, experiment with textures but keep overpowering patterns to a minimum. Tone on tone is the best to achieve this. 3 - Maximize your bathtub A bathtub takes up a significant portion of the room, but modern, compact options with curved basins, can make the tub feel larger when in use, all while conserving space. 4 - Select a smaller faucet A faucet is jewelry for the bathroom. And just as accessories can overpower an outfit, a big bulky faucet isn't flattering in a small bath. Single-handle designs conserve counter space, while a wall-mount installation frees it up all together and can create quite the wow-factor, if the budget can accommodate the required changes to plumbing behind the wall. 5 - Make vanity storage simple If you're in a storage war with your small bathroom, you're not alone in the battle. Toiletries and personal supplies without a place to call home only add clutter and chaos. Store smart with a space-saving vanity, the dual sink vanity shown here, looks quite simple, but in reality it has 4 sets of full extension drawers, and the vanity tower adds extra storage without overpowering the use of space. 6 - Show off the shower Shower curtains may be pretty, but they interrupt the visual flow of a bathing space and make it feel significantly smaller. In bathrooms with small footprints, opt for a clear glass sliding shower door that doesn't require the clearance of one with a hinged design. Or as shown in this design and for fraction less expensive a half hinged panel installed on a fixed tempered glass panel. If you're embarking on a big remodel, create the illusion of more space by using same tile in the shower that's used throughout; instead of seeing them as two separate zones, the eye will read them as one. 7 - Discover the treasure of hidden storage Work with a contractor, and you just might find some serious storage potential hidden behind your walls. Whether it's utilizing space between the studs for shallow shelving or a creating a small linen closet by annexing space from an adjacent room, even small additions can make a big difference. 8 - Focal Point Tile is a beautiful, durable addition to any bathroom. For dainty spaces, consider installing tile at a diagonal to accentuate the focal point or as in this bathroom I used an oversized textured pattern to bring depth to the space at the window wall. 9 - Choose the right lights Strategically install light to reflect and brighten a small bathroom to make it appear larger. Recessed lighting is an affordable solution for tiny rooms, offering ample light while taking up little space. Wall sconces alongside a mirror also reflect off the walls and make a room feel bright and airy. I always recommend going with LED lighting at 2800 to 3000K. 10 – Accessorize This is your time to shine in your decorating skills, have fun with your towels, you can change the color scheme daily just by adding pops of color in your accessories, make sure to get items that serve a dual purpose, like baskets, boxes they can always be used as hampers, storing of towels and even a nice display for your guest.