2,701,029 Purple, Grey 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.
piquA modern stylish kitchen designed by piqu and supplied by our German manufacturer Ballerina. The crisp white handleless cabinets are paired with a dark beautifully patterned Caesarstone called Vanilla Noir. A black Quooker tap and appliances from Siemen's Studioline range reinforce the luxurious and sleek design.
Justin Van Breda LondonDesign ideas for a farmhouse bedroom in Gloucestershire with beige walls, carpet, brown floors, exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling.
Vaughan Design and DevelopmentDesign ideas for a traditional dining room in Surrey with banquette seating, white walls and grey floors.
Clare Elise InteriorsThe living room is an evening retreat for the client so we used a dark green on all walls and woodwork to create a sumptuous and cosy feel and painted the ceiling in a dusky hued pink for a contemporary way to introduce some colour. Bespoke joinery provides clever storage solutions and more texture and vibrancy is brought in by the large rug which helps centre the furniture.
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignCompleted renovation works
Contemporary house exterior in London.
Contemporary house exterior in London.
Hyperion TilesKeeping it compact, these Mono Hex tiles are small and sweet with a mosaic design that can add a luxe look to kitchens and bathrooms.
Photo of a medium sized classic family bathroom in Dorset with ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring and tiled worktops.
Photo of a medium sized classic family bathroom in Dorset with ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring and tiled worktops.
TAS ArchitectsAll photography by James Brittain
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan dining room in Hertfordshire with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan dining room in Hertfordshire with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
4 You ResidentialThis is an example of a contemporary bedroom in London with white walls, carpet, grey floors and brick walls.
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.
Jones Britain KitchensWe chose a flat, matt laminate door in a pale grey with matching grey cabinets. The tall larders surround the American Style fridge freezer, housing all food storage at one end of the kitchen. The main worksurfaces with the large sink, Quooker Flex boiling tap, dishwasher and pull out bins, provide ample space for food preparation and the open shelf above keeps all essential accessories easily accessible. Tall cabinets at the end, housing the single ovens and multipurpose storage, balance the overall look in the room without being overpowering so near the dining area.
The island is that central hub with bar stool seating, allowing for comfortable conversation while the meal is being prepared or a quick snack. Plenty of deep drawer storage below for all pots, pans and cutlery keep them in that central zone. The beautiful, veined quartz worksurfaces, including book matched end panels on the island, bring that touch of luxury and detail which compliments the grey green paint used on the accent wall. From our Masterclass Range of Furniture
Ashdale Projects LtdEnsuite in main house also refurbished
This is an example of a rural bathroom in Other with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding bath, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey floors, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, wainscoting and a dado rail.
This is an example of a rural bathroom in Other with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding bath, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey floors, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, wainscoting and a dado rail.
Outset ThinkPhoto of a contemporary living room in Berkshire with grey walls, a wall mounted tv and grey floors.
2,701,029 Purple, Grey Home Design Ideas, Pictures and Inspiration
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