Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and an undermount sink.

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Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, gray tile, glass tile, mosaic tile floors, grey walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

This is an example of a large master bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Two different accent tiles make a statement and add a pop of color against the large white wall tiles in the custom shower. Frameless glass creates a custom and modern feel to the space. This small powder bath lacked interest and was quite dark despite having a window. We added white horizontal tongue & groove on the lower portion of the room with a warm graphic wallpaper above. A custom white cabinet with a waterfall grey and white granite counter gave the vanity some personality. New crown molding, window casings, taller baseboards and white wood blinds made impact to the small room. We also installed a modern pendant light and a rustic oval mirror which adds character to the space. BEFORE Though this bathroom had a good layout, everything was just really outdated. We added tile from floor to ceiling for a spa like feel. We kept the color palette neutral and timeless. The dark cheery cabinet was elegantly finished with crystal knobs and a cararra marble countertop. AFTER AFTER BEFORE There was an underutilized corner between the vanity and the shower that was basically wasted space. To give the corner a purpose, we added a make-up vanity in white with a custom made stool. Oversized subway tiles were added to the shower, along with a rain shower head, for a clean and timeless look. We also added a new frosted glass door to the walk-in closet to let the light in. BEFORE These beautiful oval pivot mirrors are not only functional but also showcase the cararra marble on the wall. Unique glass pendants are a dramatic addition to the space as is the ikat wallpaper in the WC. To finish out the vanity space we added a shallow white upper cabinet for additional storage. BEFORE AFTER AFTER The best part of this remodel? Tearing out the awful, dated carpet! We chose porcelain tile with the look of hardwoods for a more functional and modern space. Curtains soften the corner while creating privacy and framing the soaking tub. Photo Credit: Holland Photography - Cory Holland - HollandPhotography.biz

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with grey cabinets, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, an undermount sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an undermount sink.

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Project completed by Reka Jemmott, Jemm Interiors desgn firm, which serves Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Buckhead, Cumming, Roswell, Brookhaven and Atlanta areas.

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

We were so delighted to be able to bring to life our fresh take and new renovation on a picturesque bathroom. A scene of symmetry, quite pleasing to the eye, the counter and sink area was cultivated to be a clean space, with hidden storage on the side of each elongated mirror, and a center section with seating for getting ready each day. It is highlighted by the shiny silver elements of the hardware and sink fixtures that enhance the sleek lines and look of this vanity area. Lit by a thin elegant sconce and decorated in a pathway of stunning tile mosaic this is the focal point of the master bathroom. Following the tile paths further into the bathroom brings one to the large glass shower, with its own intricate tile detailing within leading up the walls to the waterfall feature. Equipped with everything from shower seating and a towel heater, to a secluded toilet area able to be hidden by a pocket door, this master bathroom is impeccably furnished. Each element contributes to the remarkably classic simplicity of this master bathroom design, making it truly a breath of fresh air. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, black and white tile, yellow walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, marble floors and white floor.

Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, recessed-panel cabinets and multi-coloured floor.