Tony Murray
Photo of a traditional master bedroom in London with grey walls and carpet.

Design ideas for a home office in London with grey walls, carpet and a built-in desk.

Jackie Meiring
Inspiration for a small nautical two floor house exterior in Auckland with wood cladding and a flat roof.

Inspiration for a contemporary bedroom in Naples with grey walls.

Barbara Egan
Design ideas for a contemporary cloakroom in Dublin with a wall-mounted sink, a wall mounted toilet and multi-coloured walls.

Paul Newman Landscapes
Inspiration for a modern garden in Hertfordshire.

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.

By far the most striking features in the kitchen are the 'pop colour' wall hung cabinets on the main wall. These units are bespoke high gloss lacquered in marine, mustard, lime, coral and plum. Although the units look randomly placed, the kitchen was designed using a German grid system that provides ultimate symmetry of design. Against the backdrop of the highly reflective surfaces the taps sit above the under mounted stainless steel twin sink and the additional boiling tap provides instant hot water. The island features a black gloss quartz overhung work top providing a breakfast bar, an induction hob, and a down draught extractor. Built in are a wine-cooler as well as a dishwasher that cleverly projects lit numbers on to the floor to show how much time is left in the wash cycle. The side wall bank of full height and built in storage with pull out drawers features both a conventional and combination oven. The floor is finished in large format grey tiles that cover the entire open plan lounge and kitchen area.

Gerard Lynch

Cette salle d'eau est attenante à la chambre parentale, une pièce à la fois lumineuse, épurée et moderne ! • En majeur, un carrelage effet marbre a été installé : dans la douche, au sol ainsi que sur certains murs de la pièce. Côté vasques, nous avons rythmé l’espace avec des zelliges posés en chevron, dans un camaïeu de blanc. • Une jolie robinetterie en laiton vient apporter la touche moderne et sophistiquée à l’ensemble, à laquelle viennent s’accorder les miroirs et les poignées, en laiton également.

This is an example of a large classic home in Sydney with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

www.vicugo.com
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary shower room bathroom in Barcelona with a built-in shower, grey walls, concrete flooring, a vessel sink, wooden worktops and an open shower.

Architecture: Justin Humphrey Architect Photography: Andy Macpherson

This bespoke ‘Heritage’ hand-painted oak kitchen by Mowlem & Co pays homage to classical English design principles, reinterpreted for a contemporary lifestyle. Created for a period family home in a former rectory in Sussex, the design features a distinctive free-standing island unit in an unframed style, painted in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Railings’ shade and fitted with Belgian Fossil marble worktops. At one end of the island a reclaimed butchers block has been fitted (with exposed bolts as an accent feature) to serve as both a chopping block and preparation area and an impromptu breakfast bar when needed. Distressed wicker bar stools add to the charming ambience of this warm and welcoming scheme. The framed fitted cabinetry, full height along one wall, are painted in Farrow & Ball ‘Purbeck Stone’ and feature solid oak drawer boxes with dovetail joints to their beautifully finished interiors, which house ample, carefully customised storage. Full of character, from the elegant proportions to the finest details, the scheme includes distinctive latch style handles and a touch of glamour on the form of a sliver leaf glass splashback, and industrial style pendant lamps with copper interiors for a warm, golden glow. Appliances for family that loves to cook include a powerful Westye range cooker, a generous built-in Gaggenau fridge freezer and dishwasher, a bespoke Westin extractor, a Quooker boiling water tap and a KWC Inox spray tap over a Sterling stainless steel sink. Designer Jane Stewart says, “The beautiful old rectory building itself was a key inspiration for the design, which needed to have full contemporary functionality while honouring the architecture and personality of the property. We wanted to pay homage to influences such as the Arts & Crafts movement and Lutyens while making this a unique scheme tailored carefully to the needs and tastes of a busy modern family.”

Moderner, minimalistisch gestalteter Flur mit Treppe mit schwebenden Stufen und Glastrennwand.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood floating glass railing staircase in Munich with open risers.

Anna Stathaki This media unit is formed of a selection of pieces from West Elm, and provides a great amount of storage space for all your media must-haves. The ladder shelving unit is from an independent maker, and is made of reclaimed materials to give it a vintage appeal. The 'Dreamboats and Jaders' neon artwork really lifts the space creates a funky fun feel, that is echoed in areas through the property.

Contemporary swimming pool in Gloucestershire.

This is an example of a small contemporary dining room in London with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.

Günter Standl
Photo of a rustic tiny house in Frankfurt.