Drummonds Case Study: Belgravia, London Town House

Photo Credit: Richard Gadsby Designer: Thomson Carpenter Featured in the April 2016 issue of Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms, this chic two-bedroom pied-à-terre in the heart of London took a full year to complete, but the final result was well worth the wait! "The aim was to create a feeling of comfort and to have a boutique hotel-like finish, and both bedrooms have access to their own shower room" When this townhouse was bought by Roy & Florence Barker, it took a team of specialist builders almost a year to turn it into the property of their dreams. Designer Thomson Carpenter was enlisted to tranform the property into the ultimate London bolthole. The owners vision was to create a chic Parisian-style pied-à-terre but they were also happy to incorporate some contemporary elements. The property features lots of antiques as well as contemporary and custom made products such as reclaimed French marble from Bourgogne Stone and cabinetry by Plain English. Drummonds Double Crake Vanity Basin with Arabescato marble and Carron Shower sit perfectly with the marble walls and floors of the master en suite. Thomson chose to use marble for the wall coverings and floor in order to create an opulent finish in the ensuite shower room. Detailed panelling can be found throughout the property which was inspired by the owners favourite hotel Le Bristol in Paris. The custom made Single Calder with Black Marquina oozes a character and Parisian appeal in the ensuite shower room.

Bespoke Bathrooms

Keystone Restoration Ltd

We recently carried out various stone works to this fantastic 2-bedroom penthouse apartment in Belgravia. The master bathroom is fitted out with beautiful honed Volakas marble, with the flush inset TV and backlit feature niches adding extra wow factor. For the guest bathroom we used honed Statuario marble for the floor and walls. We love the bespoke vanity basin, which we fabricated from slab, using colour matched resin bonded mitre joints. But the real feature in this room is the stunning book matched backlit feature wall in the shower enclosure. The marble work is complimented by a leather paneled wall.

Helix

London 101 Interiors & Architecture

The master bathroom has true 5* European bathroom feelings, from a private w/c and wetroom to a beautifully sculpted bay window bath. Golden Spider Marble and Sicis mosaics compliment the bespoke his and her basins, glass details and the wall and cornicing profiles elegantly.

PRESSES

BCOZ! Architecture d'intérieur

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, stone slab, linoleum floors, a console sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Tenafly, NJ Residence 2

Artistic Tile

Eclectic master bathroom in New York with glass-front cabinets, an alcove tub, stone slab, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a console sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

English Craftsman

Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture

Tom Brown
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, blue tile, stone slab, blue walls, linoleum floors, a console sink and glass benchtops.

MONTORGUEIL

Hauvette & Madani

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Paris with a console sink, beaded inset cabinets, a freestanding tub, stone slab and white walls.

Дизайн-проект Кристины Калининой

Диана Григорян

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, laminate floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, recessed and panelled walls.

Tenafly, NJ Residence 2

Artistic Tile

Artistic Tile’s Duomo Black water jet pattern adorns the bathroom floor, while the walls are covered in Pannelli, a textured stone carved from Grey Foussana limestone. The boy’s bath had a shower and a tub which was not necessary, so the tub was removed in favor of a larger shower, urinal, and built-in storage. The custom trough sink is by Neo Metro, the LED mirror is by Electric Mirror Co. The toilet is a Toto Neorest 750H and the Urinal is a Toto Lloyd. Plumbing is by Dornbracht.

Bathroom with Grotto

Roxanne Richardson Real Estate and Design

Photography by Latisha Willis
Design ideas for a small eclectic master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, laminate floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Belvedere House

Denys Builds Designs Renovations

To begin, the third floor bathroom door shifts from the hallway into the master bedroom. This fundamental change of the space allows the room to blossom with the addition of a luxurious 40”x40” shower. The unique style of claw foot tub is enhance and refreshed with an ice grey paint to match the art deco tile that defines the walls. With the newly defined space comes redefinition of light. A solar tube illuminates the shower area of the master bedroom ensuite, promoting daylight and reducing the need for electrical light. This unique Sun tube has internal lights for nighttime and a fan to vent the shower moisture. Integrated into the side of the glass shower door is a robe hook and a loop to store your razor. Completing the shower are triangular glass shelves, supplying room for storage, plus a place to rest one’s foot while shaving. Art deco light fixtures compliment the mirror in symmetry while the medicine cabinet enhances functionality with internal outlets for shavers and toothbrushes and a defogging heated mirror. The lower edge of the mirrored door has an integrated LED nightlight to ensure smooth nocturnal navigation while an interior light from the linen closet glows through the frosted glass door, making the shower area even more inviting. The heated towel rack and heated floor bring the warmth to match the welcome given to the eyes through this design. Paul Denys Designer/Renovator/Restorer Pager 613-594-1706 M-F, 8-5pm Denys Builds Designs 54 Mason Terrace Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 0K9 (613) 236-6516 paul@denys.ca www.Denys.ca

Drummonds Case Study: Belgravia, London Town House

Drummonds Bathrooms

Bathroom Projects

MO..OW Design

Bathroom
Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls, ceramic floors, a console sink and solid surface benchtops.

South London Victorian Family Home Renovation

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

Bedwardine Road is our epic renovation and extension of a vast Victorian villa in Crystal Palace, south-east London. Traditional architectural details such as flat brick arches and a denticulated brickwork entablature on the rear elevation counterbalance a kitchen that feels like a New York loft, complete with a polished concrete floor, underfloor heating and floor to ceiling Crittall windows. Interiors details include as a hidden “jib” door that provides access to a dressing room and theatre lights in the master bathroom.

Desert Tuscan

Laura Lee Designs

An old world style powder room designed and built by Premier Building with Laura Lee Designs custom lighting.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Las Vegas with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, stone slab, a console sink and terrazzo benchtops.

Private Residence - Chelsea - London

XAMI Architecture & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, white walls, marble floors, a console sink, white floor and a sliding shower screen.

Tubs & More

Tubs And More Decorative Plumbing Showroom

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black tile, stone slab, red walls, medium hardwood floors, a console sink and solid surface benchtops.

Take me with you

GABRIELLE DEL CID LUXURY INTERIORS

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone slab, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a console sink and quartzite benchtops.

Ensuite

Ardent Architects Pty Ltd

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

APTO. MIRADOR CALERA

Construcciones Creativas Arq.

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, stone slab, white walls, marble floors, a console sink and glass benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Stone Slab and a Console Sink

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.