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The master bathroom in this Los Angeles beachside home features a shower with a view of the ocean. Go to myTrends to learn more about the project.
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With a dramatic chandelier and mirrored walls, this lush dressing room feels like the interior of an exclusive boutique. Find more dressing rooms on myTrends.
A sunny banquette is part of this kitchen by designer Linda Brettler. You can find many more of her kitchen and bathroom designs on myTrends.
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view of the water
Blue horizon From expansive glazing to small cutouts, the doors and windows in these suites are all positioned to capture a slice of a great water view
Cool breeze Open to a grassed courtyard and picturesque sea views, this top-floor master suite is the epitome of laid-back living
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Not so long ago, bathrooms were always designed as private spaces tucked away from sight. Today, there’s a growing recognition that a master suite can be an open, free-flowing retreat that maximizes a great outlook. This suite is in a contemporary beachfront house designed by architect Dan Brunn of Dan Brunn Architecture. Not surprisingly, the views were a key consideration. So, too, was natural light – the interior needed to be light and airy, yet screened from neighboring properties. Protecting the owners’ photograph collection from direct sunlight was also a priority.
Preceding pages: Sea views are maximized in this new house designed by architect Dan Brunn. These pages: A freestanding wall separates the bathing and vanity areas. Both the backpainted glass vanity and wood bench were designed by the architect. Legend to plan: 1 terrace, 2 master bedroom, 3 master bathroom, 4 master closet, 5 office, 6 atrium garden.
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Above: The bathroom is in the center of the house, but the sea view can still be enjoyed from the shower. A large square window provides a view across a central atrium and right through the master bedroom to the beach and sea. Minimalist shower fittings complement the pared-back interior design.
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Taking an unexpected approach to the design, the architect opened up the bathroom with large sliding doors on two sides. One side, featuring a freestanding Agape Spoon tub, opens to a grassed inner courtyard that’s open to the sky. This is screened by a bank of pivot walls on the edge of the balcony beyond. “The pivot walls are the signature gesture of the architecture,” says Brunn. “They can be rotated to adjust the amount of sunlight coming into the house, and to display or conceal artwork. They also frame slices of the sea view and animate the exterior of the house.”
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The sliding doors on the other side of the bathroom open to a small balcony right on the boundary with the neighboring house. Privacy is not a great concern, however, as Brunn has introduced a freestanding wall in the bathroom, which separates the vanity area from the bathing space. “The bathroom is essentially suspended between two atriums, which reinforces the sense of a mini oasis,” says the architect. “It is like a secret inner garden – a place where the owners can escape yet still feel connected to the wider view. We even chose Swiss-manufactured
sliding glass doors with very thin frames. Some of the doors disappear into the walls to enhance the sense of bathing outdoors.� Brunn says the owners also wanted to be able to glimpse the sea while showering. A square window in the shower provides a multilayered view across the central stairwell atrium and right through the master bedroom to the ocean beyond. resources & images 46131 at trendsideas.com
Above: Sunlight pours into an open-air grassed courtyard beside the bathroom. This is screened from view from the street by a series of pivot walls on the outer edge of the balcony. Left: Sun loungers on the terrace reinforce the sense of a beach retreat. The depth of the cantilever helps maintain privacy. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Slice of paradise Calacatta marble walls frame spectacular views through open doorways in this new master suite Remodeling a house built in the 1960s often involves knocking down walls and opening up spaces to the outdoors. But it’s not just the living areas that benefit from such an approach – master suites can also be a focus of attention, as this project shows. The Mid-century Modern home, in one of the most sought-after areas of Beverly Hills, was redeveloped by DIJ Group, LLC, with builder Jon Mut of Boswell Construction. Not surprisingly, opening the house up to the expansive views was a priority, and this extended to the master suite. “The suite was originally in another part of the house, but we repositioned it so it could overlook the pool terrace and maximize the view,” says Mut. “We added a 17ft sliding pocket door to the bedroom – when this is open, it seems as though the entire wall has vanished. “Similarly, we added two 4ft-wide pocket doors to the exterior walls of the bathroom. This room also opens right up to the outdoors. In fact, one of the doors sits just above the pool, so the owners can literally dive off the doorstep into the water.” Mut aligned the door between the two rooms with one of the exterior doors, so there is a direct line of sight from the bedroom, through the bathroom and out to the view beyond. Calacatta marble slabs feature on both the walls and floor, simplifying the interior and helping to frame the views. A freestanding tub and exposed shower also contribute to the open, uncluttered feel of the bathroom. The sense of symmetry that defines the entire house is evident in the suite, which has matching vanities with wood veneer cabinets. LED lighting beneath the cantilevered units and behind the mirrors enhances the floating look. Similar wood veneer lines the end wall of the bathroom, which has doors to his-and-hers toilet stalls.
Left: A 4ft-wide pocket door slides away to open up this new master bathroom to a swimming pool – the owners can dive into the pool from the doorstep. The bathroom is an extension to a 1960s Mid-century Modern house in Beverly Hills. Above: Another pocket door on the left provides a more distant view. This is aligned with the bedroom door on the right. The twin vanities feature a dark wood veneer. The walls and floor are Calacatta marble.
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Left: The master bedroom now occupies a prime position in the house. With the 17ft pocket doors open, the house is an integral part of the landscape. Above: Sun loungers on the pool terrace reinforce the laid-back Southern California lifestyle. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Art of relaxation A pared-back design, sea views and materials that reference nature create a serene sanctuary in this ensuite bathroom
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Bathing is often considered a ritual – a time of quiet contemplation and serenity. And there’s no doubt the sense of escape is heightened by a tranquil, luxurious setting and a wonderful view. All these things come together in this master suite in a new clifftop house designed by architect Henry Lin of PTG Architecture. “With glazing on three sides, the ensuite bathroom pops out from the house on the upper level,” Lin says. “The views are further maximized by the width of
the opening between the bedroom and bathroom – a 6ft 6in door slides back to open up the entire space.” The architect says the owners have visited spa resorts in Asia and wanted their suite to evoke a similar feeling of quiet, understated luxury. “This suite was all about pared-back detailing and materials that would be in harmony with the natural world. It was important that nothing was too ornate – we didn’t want the bathroom to detract from the view.”
To enhance the calming ambiance, an elevated, built-in tub is positioned beneath the windows. This is designed as a traditional Asian sitting bathtub, which provides deep water and health benefits. The tub is lined with the same wood-look porcelain tiles that feature on the floor. “These tiles have a textural surface that mimics woodgrain,” says Lin. “With their natural look and feel, they have a very calming effect.” Another textural tile with a wave-like pattern lines the walls, providing a direct
Above left: Like an eyrie high above the clifftop, this master ensuite bathroom pops out from the second floor of the house, designed by architect Henry Lin of PTG Architecture. Windows on three sides surround a built-in Asian-style tub. Above: The tub is lined with porcelain tiles that mimic the look and texture of wood. All the materials in the bathroom were chosen to provide an harmonious, tranquil bathing environment.
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Above: Other textural tiles reference rippling waves. Architect Henry Lin also introduced sparkling mosaics and LED lighting to the wall behind the mirrored medicine cabinets. Power outlets and a bin are concealed within drawers. Right: The house also features a cedar-lined sauna room, with LED lighting. Facing page: The shower has a niche for shampoos, and an unobtrusive drain. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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reference to the rippling waters of the gulf beyond. Most of these tiles are white, but a darker gray version clads a central column, making this a distinctive feature. Deep blue-colored glass towel rails are another visual link with the view. The long, semi-cantilevered vanity has a thick riverstone top that wraps around a cabinet like a folded slab, forming a waterfall edge at one end. “It’s a very simple form that can be read at a glance, which is another calming device,” says the architect. “The organic
form of the asymmetrical basins reinforces the connection with nature.� Sparkling mosaic tiles behind the large mirrored medicine cabinets are another key feature of the room. The cabinets sit proud of the tiles, with LED lighting enhancing the three-dimensional effect. Other decorative lighting includes Swarovski crystal sconces. And to ensure relaxation is complete, the suite includes a cedar-lined sauna room, with LED lighting – a final touch of resort-style luxury.
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Left: Large sliding doors open up the master suite to the expansive sea view. Another wide sliding door opens up the bedroom to the bathroom, maximizing the outlooks. The interior scheme is understated, so it does not detract from the panorama. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Open to view The all-in-one master suite in this ultra-modern house opens directly onto a lap pool in one direction, and to a sweeping view in the other
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Open-plan living isn’t limited to the reception areas of this new home – it’s also a key feature of the master suite. The suite occupies one of two cantilevered wings that project out at the sides of the house – their elevated position maximizes views and also provides a high level of privacy. Both of these aspects are enhanced by the open, flowing layout of the suite. The bedroom and bathroom areas are separated only by a semi-freestanding sapele wood wall that supports the vanities on one side and forms a headboard for the bed on the other.
Above left: A central wall is the only thing separating the bedroom and bathroom in the master suite in this new house. Wide openings on either side create a free-flowing space where the focus is simultaneously on the pool and the view. Above: Wading basins are integrated into the vanities on the back of the dividing wall. Left: Bookmatched Calacatta marble lines the far wall of the bathroom.
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Above: The bedroom and bathroom both enjoy the views from the full wall of glazing that defines the end of the suite. A wide view is possible from both areas, because the dividing wall is several feet back from the windows. Lighting plays a key role in all the rooms in the house. Here, a Louis Poulsen pendant adds a luxurious touch to the suite.
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“The bed is on a direct axis with the lap pool, which extends the length of the house and beyond, bisecting the second cantilevered form,” the architect says. “It is possible for the owners to step onto a little bridge, dive into the pool and literally swim in and out of the house.” Floor-to-ceiling glazing at the end of the bedroom wing is another key feature. It allows sweeping views down over the landscape, which features many mature trees. A freestanding sculptural Agape bathtub is placed at an angle in front of these windows, so the owners can enjoy the view while bathing.
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“Because the central dividing wall in the suite stops well short of the expansive glazing, both rooms enjoy the same view,” Dziewulski says. “If the suite was split into two separate rooms, the views would be compromised.” One wall is lined with large bookmatched slabs of Calacatta marble, chosen by the owners for the color and veining. The wall extends through to the glass-walled shower, which functions more as a wet area than a separate room. The large-format porcelain floor tiles are also continuous right through the entire suite, reinforcing the seamless look.
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The contemporary aesthetic is enhanced by the modern design of the twin Rifra vanities that sit forward of the full-length mirror on the sapele wood diving wall. These lacquered units have integral wading sinks and sleek chrome pedestal-mounted faucets. With flush drawers, and matching seamless medicine cabinets, the look is simple, yet refined. Curtains provide privacy at night. There are also large pocket doors in the wood wall that can close off the bedroom from the bathroom – these are used mainly to block light if one person is sleeping.
Left: With the bed aligned with the lap pool an early morning dip is just steps away from the bedroom. Openings in the second projecting wing frame views of the tree canopy. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Tim Maloney
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Geometry lesson How to be timely, yet timeless? After more than 20 years creating iconic faucets and fixtures, Gessi has discovered the secret lies in simple geometry
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When designing a new bathroom it is often a dilemma to know how to make an up-to-date style statement, yet also create a sanctuary that will not become passÊ in a few short years. Gessi’s solution has been to develop its own refined design language, distinguished by essential geometric shapes, such as the circle, the rectangle, the oval and the square. The resulting faucets, showerheads, sinks, tubs and accessories bring enduring harmony to the spa bathroom, thanks to
their clean forms and precise proportions. Because Gessi collections also offer small accessories such as robe hooks, soap dishes and towel bars, the bathroom environment becomes unified, tranquil and free from any jarring elements. Larry Allen, Gessi North America, Inc CEO and managing director says Italian sculptor Prospero Rasulo created the Rettangolo faucet for Gessi in 2002. “It has since become a style icon. The collection has expanded over the years and we continue to add to it, most recently
with new bathtubs and faucet handles.” Likewise Gessi’s Segni showerhead collection from 2008 still attracts design enthusiasts worldwide. The Ovale and Goccia collections are also signature lines. For further information and details of your nearest supplier, contact Gessi North America, Inc. Email: lallen@gessi.com. Or visit www.gessi.com save & share 46250 at trendsideas.com
Facing page: Simple geometric Gessi Segni showerheads, available in round, oval, square and rectangular models, offer a streamlined look to any spa bathroom. Above left: The Rettangolo faucet, created for Gessi by Prospero Rasulo more than a decade ago, has become a style icon. Top and above: Other enduring designs from Gessi include elliptical Ovale faucets and accessories (top) and the new Rettangolo countertop sink and faucet with square handles (above). There are also several new Rettangolo freestanding bathtubs.
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Five-star escape Adding an entire floor to a row house provided space for this resort-style master suite featuring a freestanding tub and bamboo screen
Space is often at a premium in a row house, but the owners of this Colonial Revival-style house found the perfect solution – they built an extra floor on top. Architect Douglas Rixey says the new addition was part of an extensive wholehouse remodel that has created a very contemporary interior. “The house was completely gutted and rebuilt to suit the owners’ requirements, which included a light and airy master suite on the new top floor. The owners wanted the entire floor to be open plan
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with virtually no walls. Because a row house only has windows at the front and rear, we introduced a series of skylights to ensure the interior would be flooded with natural light.” The master bathroom was designed in conjunction with Julia Walter of Boffi Georgetown, who says the suite has a resort-style ambiance. The effect is reinforced by the wide opening between the bedroom and bathroom, the freestanding Iceland tub and a large wet-area shower with pebble wall.
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“Even though this is the only suite on the floor, a little privacy was required to screen the tub area from the stairs,” Walter says. “So the architect added an electric glass screen with bamboo trunks – the glass turns smoky at the touch of a button. The Boffi tub filler also features the latest technology with a simplified lever operation to make the water hotter.” A cantilevered vanity in walnut wood veneer continues the contemporary theme. Matching sinks are integrated into the white Corian top and all plumbing is
concealed. Wall-mounted faucets retain the sleek, minimalist look. The vanity area also features partially recessed mirrored medicine cabinets, which are positioned so they appear to float. In keeping with the tropical feel, the space is further defined by contrasting textures. These include the pebble wall of the shower. Recessed niches beside the wall are illuminated. The suite also features a glamorous dressing room with mirrored cabinets, a black chandelier and purple window seat.
Preceding pages and above left: Just like a tropical resort, this new suite has an open, flowing design with a freestanding tub as the centerpiece. The glass wall with bamboo trunks screens the tub from the stairs. Large sliding wood doors can be pulled to provide additional privacy between the bathroom and bedroom. Above and left: The cantilevered Boffi vanity features walnut wood veneer and integrated Corian sinks with wall-mounted faucets. The mirrored medicine cabinets, which are partially recessed into the wall, provide additional storage.
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Left: The wet-area shower has a floor-to-ceiling pebble wall. Other features include a rainhead shower fitting and niches for soaps. Large skylights above the shower and tub ensure these areas are bathed in natural light, even when it is not a sunny day. Above: A glamorous dressing room at the other end of the suite also has its own skylight. Special features of this room include a dramatic black chandelier and mirrored cabinets.
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Feel-good factor Everything about this bathroom, from the tranquil color palette to the high-end materials, was designed to enhance the bathing ritual
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Remodeling a bathroom is a lot easier to do on paper than in real time. So it was just as well the redesign of this bathroom happened before the house was built. Designer Mark Williams was asked by a long-time developer associate to change the plans for the master suite in a house that would be put on the market. “The existing plans didn’t maximize the space,” says Williams. “They showed a rather choppy layout with cramped vanities and a dark little cave for a shower room. Space was lost to the circulation areas.”
But the designer says the project wasn’t a blank canvas. The bathroom was constrained by the building envelope and gabled rooflines. “It was clear the space needed to be opened up, so I figuratively tore down every wall and started again. I was also able to change the master closet layout to make better use of the entire space available to the suite.” Williams says his aim was a bright, sunny bathroom that would set the right mood. “The bathroom is where we go to get ready for the day ahead, and the last place we spend time in at the end of the day. It makes sense to
Above left: A soft color palette enhances the tranquil ambiance of this master bathroom designed by Mark Williams. Lighting fixtures, including the sconces on the mirrors, are on dimmers, so the mood can be adjusted depending on the time of day. Above: White lacquered cabinets are teamed with Carrara marble vanity tops, with a matching tiled backsplash and decorative mouldings.
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ensure this is a very pleasant experience, so we can feel calm and centered.” To this end Williams teamed Carrara marble with white lacquered cabinets and walls with the softest hint of green. “In some respects it has a slightly feminine look, but it is restrained enough to appeal to all,” the designer says. “History shows us that bathrooms, like kitchens, sell houses, and most often it’s the woman who gets most passionate about these rooms.” Williams positioned the tub under high windows that sit above a roof gable. The
Left: Carrara marble also features on the tub surround and the floor. A basketweave mosaic centerpiece resembles a rug, and helps to visually link the separate areas of the bathroom. Above: The tub tucks into a space beneath a high window above a gabled section of the roof.
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Above right: With glass walls on three sides, the front of the shower pops out into the room, rather like a pavilion. The interior is fully lined in Carrara marble, with the basketweave pattern repeated on the floor of the shower. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Erica George Dines
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vanity wraps around three walls at one end of the room. Full-height mirrors above the vanities reflect plenty of light from the only other window in the room. “We flanked the vanity area with sconces set into the mirrors, and also added a beautiful pendant light,” says Williams. “All the lighting is on dimmer switches, which makes it easy to choose the right light level for the time of day.” A huge double shower sits at the other end of the bathroom. With glass walls jutting out on three sides, it is reminiscent of a pavilion. “The shower is very luxurious, and it’s a
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complete change from what was originally proposed,” the designer says. “The glass walls popping out change the way you see the shower, and how it feels.” The shower is lined with Carrara marble, and includes a marble bench and shelf. The floor of the bathroom is a similar marble, with an inset basketweave mosaic resembling an area rug. This helps to connect the separate spaces. Further attention to detail is evident in the hardware on the cabinets – the handles are polished nickel with glass inserts that give the room an added sparkle.
A suite retreat Textural furnishings, scraped walnut floors and a dark charcoal-colored ceiling enhance the sense of intimacy that pervades this extensively remodeled master suite
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There’s a comment many homeowners make when they complete a renovation after living with a less-than-perfect home for several years. And it goes something like this, “Why didn’t we do it sooner?” The owners of this home had lived in it for more than 10 years before they called in interior architect Beth Kopin of Beth Kopin Interiors to redesign the master suite that had not been changed since they moved into the house. “At 900sq ft, the existing suite was large, but far from ideal,” says Kopin.
“The bathroom stepped up to a raised platform to allow for a sunken hot tub, which meant the owners couldn’t enjoy what would otherwise have been a 10ft ceiling. The suite also featured a lot of built-in laminate cabinets and a shag pile carpet, so it was very dated.” Kopin says the entire suite was gutted, and the raised platform in the bathroom removed so the suite is now all on the same level. This also meant the 10ft-high ceilings could be maximized to provide a light and airy interior.
Facing page and top: A freestanding wall separates the sleeping and sitting areas in this remodeled master suite. The cabinet in the bedroom area, which was custom designed by interior architect Beth Kopin, features a mix of old barn wood and rift-cut dark oak. The ceiling is painted a charcoal shade to enhance the intimacy of the space. In contrast, the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter, a lighter, silvery taupe. Above left and right: The makeup vanity at left is at the entry to the closet, effectively making this a dressing room. Kopin also provided a linen closet in the bathroom beside the tub.
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Above and facing page: Textural white rock features on the floor of the bathroom and on the walls behind the two floating vanities. It also edges the shower entry and forms a moulding around the base of the walls. Legend to plans: 1 bedroom, 2 sitting room, 3 closets, 4 makeup vanity, 5 bathroom vanities, 6 shower, 7 bathtub, 8 linen closet, 9 toilet room. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Eric Hausman
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“The owners wanted the bedroom to incorporate a sitting room, so we divided the large space into two, with a freestanding wall that is open at either end. The bed is on one side, and the seating area and television on the other. Yet the spaces still feel connected.� This sense of openness is reflected in other areas as well. The bedroom has an open doorway to the bathroom, with hisand-hers vanities on either side of the entry passage. There is also an entry from the main hallway into the suite.
“I introduced another vanity-style makeup area to the entry to the large closet,” says Kopin. “It’s an unexpected treat that makes this area a true dressing room, not just a place to store clothes.” All the vanities feature marble tops and cantilevered rift oak cabinets with an Espresso stain. The walls behind the bathroom vanities are clad in a textural white rock that wraps down and onto the floor to provide a foot-massaging surface. This is especially effective when the heated floors are on, says Kopin.
“The client loves to have a point of difference, so we framed the shower entry and added a floor moulding in the same white rock, which has a naturally uneven edge – we didn’t cut through the rock to provide a straight line.” A curvaceous tub within a bay window creates a dramatic centerpiece. “This nook was a natural place to position the tub. It’s as though the tub has its own private spot. I placed a linen closet near the tub. This features glass shelves and a mirrored backing.”
The large shower is lined with narrow vertical marble tiles. “I like to contrast the rough with the smooth,” says Kopin. “Similarly, the marble wall tiles are different from the bench seats, which adds further variety.” resources & images 46273 at trendsideas.com more by this designer kopin at trendsideas.com
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Quiet and calm This master suite with a meditation room won the NKBA New Zealand Trends Innovative Bathroom award – the design is by Leonie von Sturmer
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The bathroom is often the only place in a home where peace and privacy are a given. Many suites are created to enhance this sense of escape and respite – and none more so than this restful Japanese-influenced design. Here, the owners bought the adjoining apartment and combined the two to create this luxury master suite. The brief to Leonie von Sturmer was to include a bedroom, ensuite bathroom, and office, along with a meditation room with a tea center and lounge area. “The couple wanted the suite to have a serene mood and follow the seven aesthetic
principles used in traditional Japanese garden design,� says von Sturmer. “These include simplicity, asymmetry and understated beauty; together with a sense of nature, tranquility and freedom from habit. The spirit of these principles is carried through all spaces in this expansive, spa-like master suite.� In keeping with a resort-style sensibility, the bathroom includes a Japanese soaking tub and a luxurious steam shower. Von Sturmer set the tub in a raised plinth to accommodate the depth required. The plinth was necessary because the apartment tower is built entirely of concrete,
which meant there was no space available under the floor to utilize. The plinth, steps and shower cubicle are all in porcelain tile with a wood-inspired pattern, combining a natural aesthetic with a practical water-resistant surface. And while the bathroom follows age-old design concepts, it also achieves a modern air, evoked in its clean lines, off-center marble basins, sculptural tapware and curved stair handrail. The bathroom walls are finished in a hand-applied, textured plaster which has been highly polished. This creates a damp-resistant, almost luminous surface.
These and following pages: Italian porcelain tiles resembling wood planks contribute to a natural aesthetic in this master bathroom by Leonie von Sturmer. At the request of the owners, the space adheres to traditional Japanese principles of good design. The soaking tub is set within a raised plinth to accommodate its depth. White Corian vanity tops with natural stone basins add a touch of luxury.
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The bathroom is on one side of the suite, connecting through to the master bedroom with the meditation room, office and sitting room beyond. Sliding shoji screens were integral to the design, partitioning the areas to avoid a direct sightline from the bedroom to the office or meditation room. “The black-lacquered tea area, at one end of the meditation room, has a Bisazza mosaic splashback depicting cranes in flight before the rising sun,” says von Sturmer. “The Northern Star is set to the north within the tile square, which is inlaid in the pale wood floor.”
Genuine tatami mats were imported for the meditation and tea room, and have been laid in a pattern said to bring good fortune. To enhance contemplation, a poem has been etched into the plaster wall above the black lacquer and marble prayer table. resource list & more images 46350 at trendsideas.com a video about this project 44668 at trendsideas.com
Facing page: A black lacquer tea cabinet features a mosaic splashback depicting cranes in flight. The dark cabinetry plays off the black marble prayer table in the meditation area. Above: With no sub-space available in the apartment, the designer had to build up the floor in order to be able to inset the tatami mats. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Designed on environmentally friendly principles, this San Francisco area bathroom features recycled glass mosaic tiles from Original Style. The teak flooring comes from sustainable forests. The boards turn at right angles to wrap up the wall, adding visual interest. The house was designed by William Duff Architects. Photography by JD Peterson Search 21084 at trendsideas.com
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This bath is lined with technoquartz in Hard Black tiles, and acts as a centerpiece to the bathroom. Beside the bath, an open shower flows onto the same dark, matte tiles. These are also used for the walls and countertop, and give the look of natural stone. Designe by Han Loke Kwang of Hyla Architects. Photography by Tim Nolan Search 16102 at trendsideas.com
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In this new kitchen, Blue Louise granite countertops are complemented by an Ann Sacks glass-tiled backsplash. This is illuminated by under-cabinet lighting. The kitchen was part of a major house remodeling project designed by Michael Tauber Architecture. Photography by JD Peterson Search 20448 at trendsideas.com
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designer Elaine Murray created aa artisanal aesthetic in this kitchen by using a tiled backsplash depicting
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Rich pickings Just one vibrant material or color can form the basis for a kitchen design, and create an eye-catching feature in the process
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Moody blue A glazed blue tile was the starting point for the design of this asymmetrical contemporary kitchen Find the one thing that anchors the room, and it will set the palette for what follows. For the designer of this kitchen in a rebuilt house, that starting point was a decorative blue tile that mimics the glazing on Japanese pottery. Architect Linda Brettler says that analogy is especially appropriate, as the owners have a collection of traditional Japanese teapots, which are displayed in the kitchen. “This tile inspired the subtle smoky blue color of the front of the island, and the choice of the other materials,” Brettler says. “It also determined the minimal number of overhead cabinets on the rear wall – we wanted the tile to shine. “The house has a contemporary-transitional design, and the kitchen, as the center of operations, needed to reflect this. To this end, we chose a quartersawn white oak for the cabinetry. This features a Rorschach-style ink blot patterning within the burled grain, which adds visual interest – it avoids a monotonous look.” The white oak is teamed with black granite countertops on the perimeter cabinets, while the island closest to the cooking center has a creamtoned quartz countertop. “I didn’t want the kitchen to be a sea of black granite, hence the change in color,” says Brettler. “I also introduced a natural bar top cut from reclaimed monkey pod wood. Everything else in the kitchen is very orthogonal – the natural free-form shape of the wood balances this.” The architect says she prefers asymmetrical shapes, and this can be seen in the kitchen. The island with the bar top, for example, is L shaped, with shelves for cookbooks at one end. There is also a cutout area beneath the bar that opens up the island, making it appear less heavy. As part of a large family living space, the kitchen incorporates a breakfast area at one side, with colorful bench seating tucked beneath a large window looking out to the garden.
Preceding pages: This spacious kitchen is part of a large, open-plan family living space in a rebuilt house designed by architect Linda Brettler. The blue color accents were inspired by the decorative glazed blue field tile featured on the backsplash. These pages: Quartersawn white oak was specified for the cabinets, for its burled patterning. The doors and drawers are all flush, with most of the storage provided within large drawers.
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These pages: To counter the strong linear look of the kitchen, the bar top was carved from reclaimed monkey pod wood. A breakfast area at the side of the kitchen incorporates banquette seating. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Tim Maloney
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Side as the main A new extension for the kitchen and breakfast room faithfully echoes the home
Above and right: For this remodel, a new kitchen and breakfast extension links to the old dining room via a vestibule. The wing wraps back around a central garage the other way, incorporating a pantry, office and powder room.
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Creating a separate wing for the kitchen and breakfast room can change a home in ways that go beyond efficiency – it can even affect the way family and guests connect with the outdoors. Such was the case with this light-filled annex, designed to blend in with a house in the country by architects Julie Hacker and Stuart Cohen of Cohen & Hacker Architects LLC. Cohen says the new addition includes a bay window that echoes a similar feature in the dining room. Steep roof forms, stepped eaves, painted brick walls and copper gutters are also repeated, so the extension looks like a miniature version of the existing house. It’s all on one level, but on a similar scale to the two-story house. On the interior, this lofty form translates into a sharply angled ceiling rising over the breakfast area. The annex has strong connections to the outdoors, with sets of French doors opening to the backyard on two sides. Between the high-set windows, double doors and bay window, this room enjoys changes in light through the day. The kitchen area is demarcated by a low ceiling and by the choice of materials. Glossy white subway tiles cover all surfaces around the perimeter cabinetry and appliances, including both the side walls. Julie Hacker says the space has a country feel, in keeping with the house, with turned legs on the island, paneled and glass-fronted cabinets and a beadboard ceiling. The owners wanted a solid teak island countertop, and favored green for the cabinets, having admired this color in pictures of Julia Child’s own kitchen. “This fairly traditional look is balanced by the contemporary stainless steel hood that we designed, and by the heavy-duty appliances,” says Hacker. “We added a stainless steel panel above the refrigerator and freezer to further this modern accent. Industrial-looking pendants also contribute to a more edgy feel.”
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Facing page: A high ceiling demarcates the breakfast area from the kitchen, which has a low beadboard ceiling. This page: The annex includes a bay window, a feature also seen in the main house.
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Talk of the town Separate work zones and an innovative material palette define the winner of the Kitchen Design of the Year in the NKBA New Zealand Awards
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Designing a kitchen for a new house is an ideal opportunity to get it right first time, with a place for everything and everything in its place. This NKBA award-winning kitchen, by Melanie Craig Design Partners, was designed for a busy family who wanted mornings to be stress free and energizing. ”The owners wanted a kitchen that would put some order into the morning chaos,” the designer says. “It was important to have a separate breakfast and coffee zone, and a warm, sunny space.”
The kitchen was subsequently opened up to the east so the family could enjoy the morning sun. Bar stools were placed near the windows at one end of a long island, which forms a tabletop with steel legs. A group of pendant lights further highlights this casual dining area. “At the other end, the island caters to food preparation and cooking,” says Craig. “This different functionality is defined by a heat-resistant steel surface and open steel shelving. A narrow band of steel extends right along the front of the
island beneath the white stone countertop, helping to link the two ends.” Similar linking elements feature in all areas of the kitchen, bringing a visual continuity to the separate zones. The caféstyle coffee zone, for example, appears as a stand-alone workstation, with a fullheight white oak backsplash and shelf. But the black Techlam countertop echoes the material that wraps around the bank of ovens further along the same wall. This countertop has a white core that gives it an interesting edge detail, says Craig.
Above and following pages: Strong horizontal lines define this new kitchen designed by Melanie Craig. The designer specified a mix of textures and materials to highlight the functionality of the different elements. The front of the island features black embossed leather. Black also appears on the overhead cabinets and Techlam countertops on the perimeter. This is contrasted by white quartz countertops and a sky-blue glass backsplash. Above left: One corner of the kitchen provides a café-style coffee zone. Mugs and cups are stored just beneath the countertop, while coffee, hot chocolate and teas are stored in the large drawer.
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Top and above: Surface textures and edge profiles reflect the attention to detail in the kitchen. Above right and facing page: The scullery is an extension of the kitchen. It has its own sink and forms a breakfast zone. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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“And because Techlam is impervious to heat, it provides another resting place for hot dishes. With the ovens at waist height, dishes can simply be lifted straight out and placed on top.” The white oak of the coffee zone is also repeated elsewhere – it edges the black-lacquered overhead cabinets that reinforce the horizontal lines of the kitchen. Recessed steel drawer pulls in the white perimeter cabinets and adjoining scullery further enhance the horizontality of the design.
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“This kitchen has many bold textural elements, such as the embossed black leather on the front of the island, and the raw concrete block that wraps right around the wall accommodating the refrigerator. These are contrasted by shiny surfaces, such as the glass backsplash.” To provide further contrast, the black, white and wood color palette is enlivened by the sky-blue shade of the backsplash. Blue also provides a pop of color in a niche above the refrigerator – along with a bright orange ceramic piece.
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Rising star An ornate cathedral ceiling sets off this transitional kitchen – design lines lead the eye upward Often architectural detailing in an extension faithfully follows that seen in the original home. However, a more comprehensive approach is to revisit the old as well as tweaking the new. This serene, airy family kitchen forms part of an addition to a large traditional home. Architect Doug Roberts designed the extension, which includes the kitchen, walk-in pantry and an adjoining breakfast room and separate family room. The two-story addition includes upstairs bedrooms, but the upper level gives way to a beamed cathedral ceiling with dormer windows over the kitchen, says Roberts. “The double-height void gives drama to the space and everything – the island, backsplash and ventilation – lines up on an axis that leads the eye up to the dormer window. There is another dormer directly opposite. Concealed lighting highlights this feature at night.” The beamwork has a transitional feel, as do the cabinetry and architectural detailing. “Bringing together the old and new was an important part of the project. To this end, floors throughout the house were relaid to ensure a perfect match with the new wood floor in the extension. Similarly, all detailing in the original house, from the coves to the baseboards, has also been reworked in a more transitional style.” In terms of functionality, the kitchen is designed for family life and entertaining. The island offers a wealth of storage and has plenty of space around it to allow two people to work in the kitchen at the same time. A walk-in pantry behind the kitchen limits front-of-house clutter and this factor together with touches such as integrated refrigeration contributes to an uncluttered look – a suitable backdrop when viewed from the breakfast area or family room. A beverage center beside the breakfast area is complete with a bar fridge, wine cooler and glass display cabinets that connect with similar elements in the kitchen.
Left: This kitchen is part of an extension to a traditional family home by architect Doug Roberts. Above: Transitional paneling and metal pulls are matched with a farmhouse sink. Here users can take in garden views while they prep. Following pages: A new breakfast room with a ceiling the same height as those in the existing home gives way to a dramatic cathedral beamed ceiling centered over the kitchen.
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Right: The breakfast area directly adjacent to the kitchen includes a niche beverage center. This features a tiled backsplash, glass-fronted display cabinets, refrigeration and glass storage. All architectural detailing, baseboards included, is now identical throughout the home. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Impeccable manners Crisp lines, architectural planes and a sympathetic palette give this kitchen a crafted yet understated presence
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One way to meld a kitchen smoothly into an open-plan space is to make it part of the wider design. This not only helps the workspace seem to disappear, it is also an opportunity to expand and celebrate the interior scheme. This kitchen is in a residence created by builder Adrian Zorzi as a display home. In the end, he liked it so much that he bought the house for himself. Designer Dominik Frisina created the interiors, including the kitchen. “The concept was that the kitchen merge with the living spaces, adopting a galley layout often associated with penthouse apartments.
Above: Living areas and kitchen are seamlessly integrated in this design by Dominik Frisina. A shared material palette and common architectural forms both play their part. Left: The blade ceiling is centered over the kitchen upstand. This connects to the white formwork, which in turn frames the black cabinetry. The tight composition gives the kitchen a strong sculptural presence.
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Above: The island’s sandstone counter sits atop a recessed layer of travertine. The latter reads as an extension of the connected breakfast bar, created in the same stone. Right: An appliance cabinet at the far end of the breakfast bar provides ready access to the toaster or blender. Designing the kitchen in a relatively confined footprint required close attention to how it would function from day to day.
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“This idea was important to ensure that the kitchen, while maintaining a strong presence, doesn’t detract from the entertaining areas.” Several factors helped achieve this – from tight space-planning to cabinetry interiors that feature the latest high-tech storage systems. “The kitchen isn’t composed around a strict work triangle; rather everything is positioned to suit the way Adrian likes to cook. The pantry is in the cabinets to one side of the cooking station, balanced by integrated refrigeration on the other. The dishwasher is in the island.” The home’s wider interior is a balanced
composition of planes and lines and the kitchen extends this look. There’s a dropped ceiling over the island, one of several in the open-plan room, and white wraparound millwork frames the black lacquered cabinetry. An emphasis on horizontal forms and deep toekicks on the island give the kitchen a light, floating appeal. To downplay the kitchen’s presence from the public spaces, Frisina created the breakfast bar in a slender slab of travertine. This connects to the island at one end and to an appliance cabinet at the other. While the thin blade of stone is nearly invisible when viewed from the living
area, it offers a spacious surface for prepping or casual dining. “Everything in the space is tightly composed. The travertine countertop is carried through in recessed form under the Dura Grey island top, drawing the two elements together. A pale sandstone upstand screens cooking clutter from view. Its rectilinear form is repeated in the same material on the backsplash. A mirror frame around the latter creates the illusion that the kitchen is larger than it actually is.” Material connections play a major role in integrating the kitchen into its environment.
Above: The black lacquered cabinets contain a wealth of storage and functionality. The compartmentalized pantry is concealed in the cabinets to the left of the cooking station, with the kitchen’s substantial refrigeration located in the cabinetry to the right. These are matched by the glossy black doors on the ovens and the tones of the upper ceiling.
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Sandstone is also used on the floor, while the streaked travertine features prominently on the walls as well. Similarly, the black of the lacquered cabinetry is seen again on the upper ceiling, and the custom-stained veneer on the island is used on cabinets throughout the home. “While this room has a lot going on, it all repeats the palette and themes in the rest of the home,” says Frisina. “Extended sightlines enhance the room-to-room connections.” Material continuity extends to the outdoor living area at the rear of the house. The alfresco kitchen has been given a similar treatment to the
indoor space – the barbecue station is finished in travertine, as are the counters. Both seem to merge with the wall in the same stone behind. The cabinets and range hood feature the same custom-stained veneer used on all the indoor cabinetry. resource list & images 46348 at trendsideas.com see a video of this kitchen 44614 at trendsideas.com
Facing page: The natural palette of stone and wood veneer runs right through the home. The plinth’s warm tones are echoed in the kitchen cabinetry and on the alfresco cabinets as well. Above: A travertine barbecue and countertops almost disappear into the wall of the same stone behind the outdoor kitchen. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Joel Barbitta
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82-87 6-11, 22-25
Gessi
12-15, 26-27, 82-87
Glassworks
40-43
Northern California Tile
22-25
Ozark Hardwood Flooring 66-69
Alphapelli Leather
40-43
Granite and Marble Resources
Pam Maher Design Service 66-69
Ambitec
44-49
40-43
Panasonic
Avenue Metal Manufacturing 66-69
Grohe
Paoli Woodwork
66-69
Bestwood
44-49
GTM Architects
76-80
Phillip Pettis Homes
34-38
Beth Kopin Interiors
40-43
Hacker, Julie FAIA
66-69
Pricinsky Custom
34-38
Bisazza 44-49
16-21, 40-43
22-25, 66-69
Häfele
82-87
PTG Architecture
16-21
Blanco
60-65
Hallowell Brothers
34-38
Qasair
82-87
Boffi
28-33
Hansgrohe
22-25, 82-87
Rejuvenation Lighting
66-69
Boswell Construction
12-15
Hart Interiors
40-43
Restoration Hardware
Brettler, Linda AIA
60-65
Heritage Tiles
44-49
Herman Construction
60-65
Rifra
22-25
Rixey-Rixey Architects
28-33
Brunn, Dan AIA
6-11
34-38, 40-43
CAI & Associates
40-43
Hermosa Terrazzo
Carbone, Marcello
82-87
Hunter Douglas
40-43
Rixey, Douglas
28-33
Cohen & Hacker Architects 66-69
Intown Design
34-38
Rixey, Victoria
28-33
Cohen, Stuart FAIA
Jacobsen Creative Surfaces 16-21
RJC Builders
6-11
Julien
3
Robert Abbey
34-38
66-69
ConTech
6-11
6-11
Corian
44-49
Kaldewei
44-49
Roberts, Doug
Crate & Barrel
66-69
Kelly, Austin
12-15
Robertson
Custom Visions
12-15
KitchenAid
66-69
Sawbridge Studios
D’Amelio Stone
82-87
Kohler
Dan Brunn Architect
6-11
34-38, 40-43
Kopin, Beth
76-80 16-21, 44-49 66-69
Selux
6-11
40-43
Shannon Interiors
22-25
22-25
Shelley Glass
82-87
Stokes Granite & Stone
22-25 66-69
DC Short
16-21
Kravet
Devo Construction
16-21
Lacava
Direct Builders
40-43
Lin, Henry
16-21
Sturm Builders
Liska, Steve
66-69
Sub-Zero
Louis Poulsen
22-25
Sun Valley Skylights
Luke Nagelbach
66-69
Systems 32
Lumens
22-25
Tile 2 Stone Design
22-25
82-87
Trencode
12-15
Dornbracht
6-11, 44-49
Dunn-Edwards
6-11
DuPont
60-65
Duravit
6-11
IFC-1, 12-15
60-65, 66-69 6-11 6-11
Dziewulski, Mark
22-25
M Carbone Design
ECC Lighting
16-21
Marble and Granite Supply 66-69
True
Echols Glass
34-38
Marble Unlimited
Valcucine
Empire Industries
60-65
Mark Dziewulski Architect 22-25
Vanda Baths
Eveneer
82-87
Mark Williams Design
Victoria & Albert
Fabricut
34-38
Marvin Windows & Doors 66-69
Vitocsa
Fabulous Kitchens
16-21
Matter of Taste
34-38
Von Sturmer, Leonie
44-49
Filmore Clark
60-65
Metrix
44-49
Von Sturmer’s
44-49
Fisher & Paykel
82-87
Miele
66-69, 82-87
WAC Lighting
22-25
Fleurco
OBC
Moen
34-38
Walter, Julia
28-33
Franceschi Engineering
6-11
MTI Baths
34-38
Waterworks
34-38, 66-69
Williams-Sonoma Home
60-65 34-38
Franke
66-69
Mut, John
12-15
Frisina Design
82-87
myTrends
39, 58-59, 81, IBC
Frisina, Dominik
82-87
New Age Cabinets
82-87
Wolf
Nikles
44-49
Xten Architecture
Gandia Blasco
6-11
Williams,
5 6-11 40-43 12-15, 40-43 6-11
66-69
Mark 34-38 60-65, 66-69 12-15
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