6,236,129 Brown, Purple Home Design Ideas, Pictures and Inspiration
YARD ArchitectsA playful re-imagining of a Victorian terrace with a large rear extension.
The project started as a problem solving exercise – the owner of the house was very tall and he had never been able to have a shower in the pokey outrigger bathroom, there was simply not enough ceiling height. The lower ground floor kitchen also suffered from low ceilings and was dark and uninviting. There was very little connection to the garden, surrounded by trees, which felt like a lost opportunity. The whole house needed rethinking.
The solution we proposed was to extend into the generous garden at the rear and reconstruct the existing outrigger with an extra storey. We used the outrigger to relocate the staircase to the lower ground floor, moving it from the centre of the house into a double height space in the extension. This gave the house a very generous sense of height and space and allows light to flood into the kitchen and hall from high level windows. These provide glances of the surrounding tress as you descent to the dining room.
The extension allows the kitchen and dining room to push further into the garden, making the most of the views and light. A strip rooflight over the kitchen wall units brings light deep into the space and washes the kitchen with sunlight during the day. Behind the kitchen, where there was no access to natural light, we tucked a utility room and shower room, with a second sitting room at the front of the house. The extension has a green sedum roof to ensure it feels like part of the garden when seen from the upper floors of the house. We used a pale white and yellow brick to complement the colour of the London stock brickwork, but maintain a contemporary aesthetic. Oak windows and sliding door add a warmth to the extension and tie in with the materials we used internally.
Internally there is a palette of bold colours to define the living spaces, including an entirely yellow corridor the client has named ‘The Yolky Way’ leading from the kitchen to the front reception room, complete with hidden yellow doors. These are offset against more natural materials such as the oak batten cladding, which define the dining space and also line the back wall of the kitchen concealing the fridge door and larder units. A bespoke terrazzo counter unites the colours of the floor, oak cladding and cupboard doors and the tiled floor leads seamlessly to the outside patio, leading the eye back into the garden.
A new bathroom with a generous ceiling height was placed in the reconstructed outrigger, with triple aspect windows, including a picture window at the end of the bath framing views of the trees in the garden.
Upstairs we kept the traditional Victorian layout, refurbished the windows and shutters, reinstating cornice and ceiling roses to the principal rooms. At every point in the project the ergonomics of the house were considered, tall doors, very high kitchen worktops and always maximising ceiling heights, ensuring the house was more suited to its tall owner.
Born & Bred StudioMaster Ensuite Bathroom, London, Dartmouth Park
Design ideas for a large classic ensuite bathroom in London with pink walls, marble worktops, double sinks, recessed-panel cabinets, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, grey floors, a hinged door, grey worktops, a chimney breast and a freestanding vanity unit.
Design ideas for a large classic ensuite bathroom in London with pink walls, marble worktops, double sinks, recessed-panel cabinets, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, grey floors, a hinged door, grey worktops, a chimney breast and a freestanding vanity unit.
McLean QuinlanNestled into a hillside, this timber-framed family home enjoys uninterrupted views out across the countryside of the North Downs. A newly built property, it is an elegant fusion of traditional crafts and materials with contemporary design.
Our clients had a vision for a modern sustainable house with practical yet beautiful interiors, a home with character that quietly celebrates the details. For example, where uniformity might have prevailed, over 1000 handmade pegs were used in the construction of the timber frame.
The building consists of three interlinked structures enclosed by a flint wall. The house takes inspiration from the local vernacular, with flint, black timber, clay tiles and roof pitches referencing the historic buildings in the area.
The structure was manufactured offsite using highly insulated preassembled panels sourced from sustainably managed forests. Once assembled onsite, walls were finished with natural clay plaster for a calming indoor living environment.
Timber is a constant presence throughout the house. At the heart of the building is a green oak timber-framed barn that creates a warm and inviting hub that seamlessly connects the living, kitchen and ancillary spaces. Daylight filters through the intricate timber framework, softly illuminating the clay plaster walls.
Along the south-facing wall floor-to-ceiling glass panels provide sweeping views of the landscape and open on to the terrace.
A second barn-like volume staggered half a level below the main living area is home to additional living space, a study, gym and the bedrooms.
The house was designed to be entirely off-grid for short periods if required, with the inclusion of Tesla powerpack batteries. Alongside underfloor heating throughout, a mechanical heat recovery system, LED lighting and home automation, the house is highly insulated, is zero VOC and plastic use was minimised on the project.
Outside, a rainwater harvesting system irrigates the garden and fields and woodland below the house have been rewilded.
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignCompleted renovation works
Contemporary house exterior in London.
Contemporary house exterior in London.
Unique HomestaysDesign ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen/diner in Kent with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black appliances, an island and black worktops.
Aflux DesignsInspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Medium sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Cornwall with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and wallpapered walls.
Design Interiors LtdOur clients returned to us after 10 years of their completed kitchen design as they had received planning permission to build a new home & wanted us to design, supply & install the new kitchen & utility.
Our designer Noel who worked with them previously was happy to embark on this exciting new project with them. They knew they definitely wanted another contemporary design for the large open kitchen, dining & living area. A seated island for 4 people was a must along with lots of storage, a separate utility room &, a designated drinks area for social occasions as well as a separate games room.
Noel designed mohair door fronts with a dark signature island in Basalt grey & 20mm Quartz worktops. The circular island for seating was designed with 60mm Sparkling white Corian to connect the island to the furniture as-well as create separate cooking & social zones on the island. The plinth line runs along the tall housing to give a hidden aesthetic to the utility room sitting behind it. The built in drinks cabinet with wine fridge is accessible from both the kitchen island & dining area to maximise the social space.
The games room bar is designed with a new steel door front Laika & compliments the moody aesthetic. The games room bar is fully equipped with wine coolers, sinks & taps & ice maker. The stainless steel worktops from Italy finish the aesthetic of the design.
Matthews Rea InteriorsOpen plan living room was zoned using a textured pattern rug and a large L-shaped sectional sofa. Concealed storage ensures the room stays uncluttered, with cushions in various soft colours and textures adding comfort and interest
Kate Buckingham PhotographyThis is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Chaunceys Timber FlooringStylish study area with engineered wood flooring from Chaunceys Timber Flooring
Photo of a small rural kitchen/dining room in Sussex with light hardwood flooring and panelled walls.
Photo of a small rural kitchen/dining room in Sussex with light hardwood flooring and panelled walls.
VESP ArchitectsCountry enclosed living room feature wall in Devon with light hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove and a stone fireplace surround.
6,236,129 Brown, Purple Home Design Ideas, Pictures and Inspiration
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