Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home Kitchen and bathroom in similar colors and materials Share Tweet Help A mixture of neutral colors and textures is enhanced by wood grain, natural stone and mosaic tiles Natural affection this kitchen by designer Christopher Grubb of Arch-Interiors Design Group has a warm palette of earth tones. The islands waterfall edges accentuate the feeling of movement in the richly veined Calacatta marble, which also features on the perimeter countertops. Tall cabinets on the other wall frame the cooking area. Bifolding doors open the room to the outdoors furthering the sense of light and openess. Countertops and cabinets don't have to match up from room to room. A decor theme can be carried through in more subtle ways, and the resulting feeling of harmony will be all the stronger with an understated approach.The kitchen and bathroom featured here are a case in point. They have no specific shared surface, yet achieve a similar aesthetic. Interior designer Christopher Grubb says his clients wanted a natural look, an ambiance also favored for the living areas."The owners asked for a contemporary feel with a mixture of neutral colors and textures. Another request was for plenty of light and an overall feeling of spaciousness."The kitchen was designed for a family, who preferred a long island with plenty of seating. They also liked the idea of a separate kitchen that still retained an open, airy feeling, an emphasis also seen in the bathroom."A kitchen-breakfast nook here would have been too boxy. However, the long back wall with a run of countertop and overhead cabinets makes the area spacious and open." A freestanding soaking tub divides this master bathroom into his-and-hers zones without introducing structural forms that would shrink the space visually. The vanities were designed by Christpher Grubb and include a wrap-over architectural element for visual interest. The porcelain floor is complemented by the mosaic tile on the shower walls, while the quirky pendant over the vanity adds light-hearted interest. The warm tones of nature are seen in the stone countertop, wood floors and cabinetry."This isn't real wood on the lower cabinets," says Grubb. "It's a textured thermo foil gray oak finish, which is actually a photograph stretched over a textural backing. The result is a surface that looks like and feels like real wood."The backsplash draws together the palette of muted, earth tones.In the master bathroom, it can be seen at a glance that similar tones have been used, again combining in a mosaic surface this time on the walls of the double shower."The owners wanted a contemporary feeling of his-and-hers zones in the large open space. To achieve this, we placed the freestanding tub perpendicular to the window, which created space for two separate vanity areas." In this bathroom project by designer Christopher Grubb, the porcelain floor is complemented by the mosaic tile on the shower walls, while the quirky pendant over the vanity adds light-hearted interest. The custom vanities, designed by Grubb, have doors and drawers in a white gloss finish. A dark espresso architectural accent wraps over the side of each, and incorporates a drawer."I felt this project was the perfect setting to incorporate this design the bi-level countertops of the vanities create a unique stepping feeling in the room."The large shower is another focal point in the bathroom. It has a standard shower, a rain showerhead and a hand-held body spray. There is also a built-in bench, which has the appearance of a large, solid slab of stone and acts as a visual echo of the vanities."Overall, we really wanted to keep the space contemporary using strong, sleek lines, but still retain a spa-like feel. The dark and light tones are offset by the crispness of white again we've used a neutral palette. The porcelain flooring complements all these tones."Grubb says the kitchen and bathroom are relaxed and inviting, with touches of whimsy, such as the kitchen pendants and shower bench. Credit list Interior designer Christopher Grubb IIDA, NKBA, Arch-Interiors Design Group (Beverly Hills, CA) Cabinetry Upper cabinets in white gloss finish, lower cabinets in gray wood grain Countertops Calcatta Gold from Modul Marble & Granite Backsplash Metallic glazed porcelain mosaic tiles from Tile Shop Faucets Danze in stainless steel Basin Kohler Tub Americh, Contura Flooring Porcelanosa porcelain tile, Town Arena Nature Lighting Possini vanity sconce; sconce over sink, George Kovacs Accessories Danze, Sirius Collection Cabinet company Funtime Cabinet Factory Hardware Design Elements in polished chrome Lighting Possini Euro Tripoli Modern Kitchen sink Kraus stainless steel undermount, double bowl Vanity and cabinetry White gloss finish with Dark Espresso architectural accent, custom by designer Faucets Pfister Shower fittings Danze and Artos Westover Wall tiles Solid mosaic tile, Haisa Marble Ventilation Panasonic Story by: Charles Moxham 31 Mar, 2015 New Home Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Jack Fugaro + Agushi win TIDA Australia Architect New Home of the Year 14 Nov, 2024 Box Design Studio wins Australia Designer Renovation of the Year 14 Nov, 2024 Bijl Architecture wins TIDA Australia Architect Renovation of the Year 14 Nov, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Trends Vol 31 No 2 Whether a large sleek contemporary, a cottage with a warm traditional aesthetic, or a glass-walled apartment high above ... 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