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      “I don’t think we should put celebrity designers on a pedestal” says Bobby Berk

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      Queer Eye star Bobby Berk recently quit the hit show to run his interior design studio full-time. In this exclusive interview, he discusses how his TV experiences have shaped his approach.

      Having announced in November 2023 that he would be leaving his role as the Netflix reality series’ interior design expert after eight seasons, Berk has since leaned full-time into work through his eponymous studio – as well as being a Dezeen Awards judge.
      “I think the show really did make me more confident in using colour”
      “Designing for TV is very different from designing for a ‘real world’ project,” Berk told Dezeen. “The timeline is so much quicker [in TV], and you’re also creating a space that has to work in person and translate on screen.”
      Berk described how his work on Queer Eye – which sees the five expert presenters make positive changes to an ordinary person’s lifestyle – required him to adapt his usual design style in order to satisfy the needs of the show’s makeover subjects.

      “Design-wise, my work on Queer Eye often featured much more colour and pattern than I typically use,” he explained. “I wanted to reflect the personalities and desires of the inhabitants, and that often meant going bold.”
      Berk appeared in eight seasons of Netflix’s hit reality show Queer EyeIn contrast, Berk describes his personal style as a “mix of organic, modern, classic, Spanish, and minimal with a mostly neutral colour palette” that leans towards working with natural materials and geometric shapes.
      He cites his LA-based studio, in a recently renovated 1970s Spanish-style home, as the project that most accurately reflects his own style.
      Rooms filled with a palette dominated by black, white, marble and wood detailing house the designer’s headquarters and various home products.
      Nevertheless, he reports that Queer Eye has opened him up to experimenting with bolder tones and patterns.
      “I believe we should let the work speak for itself”
      “I’ve brought in hits of colour in a handful of projects since then, and I think the show really did make me more confident in using colour – especially in wallpaper, unique paint treatments, and murals,” he said.
      Berk argues that his style isn’t definable in a single term or phrase – but acknowledges that certain aspects of his taste were cemented by moving from New York to California, after a childhood spent in the Bible Belt.
      “It really all developed over time, there wasn’t an exact moment my style all came together,” he said. “Rather, I feel all my past experiences and influences blended into a more discernible look and feel when I moved to California.”
      The interior designer says working on TV pushed him to be more confident in experimenting with colourLos Angeles continues to have the greatest influence on his work, ahead of the various locations Queer Eye filmed – including Atlanta, Philadelphia, New Orleans and a spin-off season in Japan – or Portugal, where the designer now lives part-time.
      “Of all the places I’ve lived and travelled, Los Angeles is the city that continues to drive my creativity and help me to see through fresh eyes,” he said.
      “It’s a very inspiring place on many different levels, and there is such a legacy of incredible architecture and design.”

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      Design as a tool for improving well-being has remained at the centre of Berk’s work before, during and after Queer Eye, and he explored the theme further in his book Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good For The Mind, published last year.
      “From the very beginning of my career, I’ve known the power that design can have to change your life,” he said.
      “That will always be the throughline of my work, to use design as not just a way to make a beautiful room, but as an invaluable tool for improving wellness and mental health.”
      Berk’s LA office exemplifies his “organic” and “minimal” styleWhile he admits being in the spotlight can be both “challenging” and “flattering”, Berk is keen for his design work to be judged on its own merits.
      “Being cast on a television show has obviously changed my life in incredible ways and afforded me so many amazing opportunities,” he said. “Part of that also means being a public figure and having people be interested in more than just your design work.”
      “Sometimes it’s challenging, sometimes it’s flattering, but it’s what I signed up for,” he added. “I also don’t think we should put celebrity designers on a pedestal or value their work above other working designers who may not have had the same exposure.”
      “I believe we should let the work speak for itself, and give space to anyone that is talented and creating compelling design.”
      The photography is by Sara Ligorria Tramp.
      Dezeen In DepthIf you enjoy reading Dezeen’s interviews, opinions and features, subscribe to Dezeen In Depth. Sent on the last Friday of each month, this newsletter provides a single place to read about the design and architecture stories behind the headlines.

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      Electric Bowery renovates Big Sur house overlooking California’s coastline

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      The co-founder of California studio Electric Bowery has renovated a redwood-clad house in Big Sur for her family, preserving its iconic features and adding custom furniture.

      The house, originally designed by well-known local architect Mickey Muennig, is perched high up on a bluff overlooking the dramatic coastline – famous for the scenic Route 1 that runs along it.
      The house was built in 1993 by renowned local architect Mickey MuennigCommissioned in 1993, the building features a curved copper roof and redwood exterior cladding that Electric Bowery co-founder Cayley Lambur and director of interiors Stephanie Luk used as the foundation for the remodel.
      After speaking to her neighbour, the original owner, Lambur delved into Muennig’s legacy and the property’s history for clues to approach the project.
      Electric Bowery co-founder Cayley Lambur’s updates to the property included reconfiguring the compact kitchen”Inspired by this connection, Lambur began to breathe new life into the residence while honouring its organic architectural roots,” said the studio.

      The house benefits from large windows and expanses of glazing that capitalise on the views across the landscape to the ocean.
      Custom furniture in the living room includes a curved sofa designed to “hug views into the canyon”Keeping these vistas top of mind, the renovation involved reconfiguring the internal spaces, and respectfully upgrading some of the outdated decor and fixtures.
      An entirely new custom kitchen was added within the tight existing space, designed to maximise counter space and celebrate the views of the garden and ocean.
      Vintage leather chairs surround an impressive stone hearthThe redwood millwork was created in collaboration with American furniture company Henrybuilt to blend with the rest of the interiors, while raw steel, warm-stained concrete floors and leathered natural quartzite complete the contemporary look.
      Where the roof slopes to its lowest point, the living room is furnished with custom pieces such as a curved channel-tufted sofa that “hugs views into the canyon” and an oversized claro walnut coffee table by Dusk.
      Redwood panelling continues in the bedrooms, with are decorated with a warm and earthy paletteBehind, an impressive stone hearth is accompanied by vintage black-leather armchairs and a variety of textured rugs and pillows.
      The redwood panelling continues in the bedrooms and bathrooms, where it’s complemented by custom beds dressed in deep red and green textiles.

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      “The consistent use of redwood paneling throughout the home offers the experience of bringing the outside inwards, contrasted and complemented by the incorporation of colour through art, tile and textiles,” said Electric Bowery.
      “A warm and earthy palette is carried through the home, layering textures and natural materials, old and new.”
      One of the bathrooms is tiled entirely in thin, straight-stacked, teal-glazed tilesOne of the bathrooms is tiled entirely in thin, straight-stacked teal glazed tiles, while another features a shower lined with square tiles in tones of blue.
      Also as part of the scope, a trailer on the property was restored and renovated for use as additional guest accommodation and an office for remote work.
      The house overlooks the dramatic Northern California coastline from its lofty perchLambur founded Electric Bowery with fellow architect Lucia Bartholomew in 2013, and the studio is based between Venice, Big Sur and Santa Barbara in California, and New York City.
      Other projects by the studio include the Wildflower Farms resort in Upstate New York, where a series of wood or Corten steel-clad cabins are nestled among meadows and woodland, and a house in Venice Beach that features an askew pitched roof.
      The photography is by Chris Mottalini.

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      Eight dining rooms dominated by dark-wood furniture

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      Our latest lookbook rounds up eight elegant dining rooms where dark-wood furniture, including tables, chairs and shelving, takes centre stage.

      The dining room furniture pieces featured in this lookbook make an impact with their dark tones, which are often evocative of vintage interiors.
      Whether made from teak, walnut or rosewood, the rich colours and grains of the natural materials make for a luxurious addition to dining spaces and offer a contrasting option to light-toned woods popular in minimalist and Scandi-inspired interiors.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring stylish hallways, green-toned bathrooms and interiors decorated with zellige tiles.
      Photo by Read McKendreeSag Harbor 2, US, by Kevin O’Sullivan + Associates

      New York practice Kevin O’Sullivan + Associates used dark wood throughout the Sag Harbor 2 home in the Hamptons to contrast light-toned stone and concrete surfaces and create a calming material palette.
      The dining room features a sculptural dark-wood dining table with a chunky surrounded by mid-century teak dining chairs designed by British designer Victor Wilkins.
      Find out more about Sag Harbor 2 ›
      Photo by Felix Speller and Child StudioMayfair home, UK, by Child Studio
      This home in London by local practice Child Studio also features mid-century modern furniture, including dining chairs by French architect Charlotte Perriand.
      Child Studio designed a circular wooden table and built-in cabinets lined with mahogany and marble to complement the chairs and unify the dining area.
      Find out more about the Mayfair home ›
      Photo by Fabian MartinezColonia Condesa house, Mexico, by Chloé Mason Gray
      Deep, moody tones characterise the interior of this home in Mexico City, which was renovated by local interiors studio Chloé Mason Gray to embrace its lack of natural light.
      The dining room is anchored by its dark furniture, which includes a quartzite table surrounded by wooden chairs with T-shaped backs.
      Find out more about the Colonia Condesa house ›
      Photo by Max Hart NibbrigBolívar House, Spain, by Juan Gurrea Rumeu
      Spanish architect Juan Gurrea Rumeu opted for warm-toned textural materials for the interior of Bolívar House in Barcelona, adding wood accents to the concrete structure.
      In the open-plan kitchen and dining room, dark-wood vintage dining chairs were paired with an even darker wooden bench that was built along the wall.
      Find out more about Bolívar House ›
      Photo by Fabian MartinezMérida house, Mexico, by Marc Perrotta
      A large wooden table forms the centrepiece of this dining room-cum-office, which is complemented by dark-wood U-shaped shelves that wrap the walls.
      It was designed by architect Marc Perrotta in his renovation of a traditional 19th-century house in Mérida. Perrotta also expanded the home with a courtyard extension.
      Find out more about the Mérida house ›
      Photo by Eric PetschekCarroll Gardens Townhouse, US, by Starling Architecture and Emily Lindberg Design
      New York studios Starling Architecture and Emily Lindberg Design placed a walnut table with rounded corners as the centrepiece of a white oak-clad dining room.
      Located in a renovated Brooklyn townhouse, the table contrasts with the light-toned room and provides a space for friends and family to gravitate around.
      Find out more about Carroll Gardens Townhouse ›
      Photo by Denilson MachadoDN Apartment, Brazil, by BC Arquitetos
      Walnut-lined walls with built-in shelves form the backdrop of this dining room, located in a 1970s São Paulo apartment that was renovated by Brazilian studio BC Arquitetos.
      Mid-century furniture was collected for the apartment, including a rosewood table by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues and original red leather chairs by Polish-Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin.
      Find out more about DN Apartment ›
      Photo by Rory GardinerCasa Mérida, Mexico, by Ludwig Godefroy
      Informed by Mayan traditions and culture, architect Ludwig Godefroy designed a fragmented concrete home in Mérida with interiors decorated with wooden furnishings.
      In an open-plan kitchen and dining room, a table and chairs in matching dark wood provide ample space to gather and eat, and wooden doors open onto outdoor spaces.
      Find out more about Casa Mérida ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring stylish hallways, green-toned bathrooms and interiors decorated with zellige tiles.

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      Ten bathroom design ideas from Dezeen

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      Designing your dream bathroom? From tips for tiles to suggestions for sinks and baths, here are 10 bathroom design ideas taken from Dezeen’s archive of lookbooks.

      Since 2020, Dezeen has published more than 300 lookbooks providing visual inspiration for all kinds of interiors based on the stories we publish.
      Below, we organise 10 recent lookbooks into a useful guide that captures several of the key contemporary trends in bathroom design.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring stylish hallways, green-toned bathrooms and interiors decorated with zellige tiles.
      Photo by Jack LovelGo big on colour and patterns

      Who says bathrooms need to be boring? Add some maximalist fun by pairing bold colours with striking patterned surfaces.
      Included in our lookbook of bathrooms that combine colours and patterns are examples that use ceramic tiles, wallpaper, marble and paint to striking effect.
      Pictured is City Beach Residence in Perth, where Design Theory contrasted mosaic tiles in the bathtub with mint green on the walls.
      See more bathrooms that combine colour and patterns ›
      Photo by Tim Van de VeldeKeep it minimal(ist)
      If maximalism isn’t for you, a more minimalist approach can make the bathroom a serene affair.
      Our lookbook of minimalist bathrooms collects examples where an absence of clutter is combined with tactile, organic materials to create a tranquil space for cleansing.
      The project pictured is Karper, an apartment in Brussels designed by Belgian studio Hé.
      See more minimalist bathrooms ›
      Photo by Zac and ZacSelect subway tiles
      Using subway tiles is a bathroom design idea that can be applied to almost any project.
      These rectangular ceramics first appeared in New York City’s earliest subway station shortly after the turn of the 20th century and have since become an interior design staple thanks to their timelessness and affordability.
      Our lookbook of bathrooms lined with metro and subway tiles showcases their versatility and surprising variety. Pictured is a Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh renovated by Luke and Joanne McClelland.
      See more bathrooms with subway tiles ›
      Photo courtesy of Note Design StudioLine it in marble…
      If you’re keen to give your bathroom a luxurious feel, marble is hard to beat.
      A range of marbles feature in our lookbook of marble bathrooms, as well as similar natural stones such as travertine and quartzite.
      Shown above is Note Design Studio’s Habitat 100 apartment in Stockholm.
      See more marble bathrooms ›
      Photo by Givlio Aristide…or concrete…
      Brutalism fans may prefer the brooding, rugged aesthetic of concrete in the bathroom.
      Our lookbook of concrete bathrooms collects examples that use the material to differing degrees, from wall-to-wall coverage to concrete bathtubs and showers.
      Pictured is the bathroom of Cloister House in Australia by MORQ, where thick rammed-concrete walls were left exposed.
      See more concrete bathrooms ›
      Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson…or timber!
      For a warmer, more welcoming feel in the bathroom, look no further than timber cladding.
      Ten sauna-like spaces are collected in our lookbook of timber-clad bathrooms, using woods such as cypress, spruce and cork.
      Shown above is Japan’s first Ace Hotel in Kyoto, designed by Kengo Kuma and Los Angeles design studio Commune.
      See more timber-clad bathrooms ›
      Photo by Megan TaylorFit two sinks
      If you have space to play with, a double sink is a fail-safe way to elevate the bathroom.
      As our lookbook on bathrooms with double sinks shows, it’s also a good way to introduce a unique focal point.
      A textbook example can be found in the bathroom of the London apartment designed by 2LG Studio, shown above.
      See more bathrooms with double sinks ›
      Photo by Andrey AvdeenkoAdd a sunken bath
      For those with less room to work with, sunken baths can help to save space while lending a spa-like atmosphere.
      Our lookbook of bathrooms with sunken baths collects examples in a wide range of settings.
      Pictured is a Japanese-influenced apartment in Kyiv designed by Sergey Makhno.
      See more bathrooms with sunken baths ›
      Photo by Benoit LineroOpt for statement sanitary ware
      Bathroom design doesn’t have to be all about surfaces. Installing a bright sink or toilet can instantly add a splash of fun.
      Pink, green, black and blue all feature in our lookbook of bathrooms with colourful sanitary ware.
      The image above shows a bathroom in Les Deux Gares, a Parisian hotel designed by Luke Edward Hall.
      See more bathrooms with colourful sanitary ware ›
      Photo by Hey! CheeseWhat’s wrong with white?
      White is the classic choice for the bathroom – but with a little imagination, yours can still stand out from the crowd.
      Our lookbook of white bathrooms shows how tiles, texture and plants can be used to ensure that simplicity doesn’t equal sterility.
      Pictured is Phoebe Sayswow Architects’ XS House in Taiwan.
      See more white bathrooms ›
      Dezeen’s lookbooks series provides visual inspiration from our archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring stylish hallways, green-toned bathrooms and interiors decorated with zellige tiles. Or, check out our kitchen design ideas.

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      Dawid Konieczny designs Warsaw apartment to have “the ease of a good hotel room”

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      Polish architect Dawid Konieczny has added mid-century modern elements to this Warsaw studio apartment, conceived to echo the compact size and sophistication of a hotel room.

      Set within an early 20th-century building clad in terracotta bricks, the apartment’s petite perimeter formed the basis for its interior design.
      Dawid Konieczny designed the apartment to mimic a hotel room”We’re talking about 30 square metres, so it’s kind of the size of a hotel room,” Konieczny told Dezeen.
      “I wanted to combine the ease of a good hotel room with the idea of a chic mid-century modern apartment.”
      The hallway features oak-panelled wallsThe hallway features sinuous walls covered in smooth oak panels, concealing subtle storage compartments that make the most of the apartment’s high ceilings.

      This entrance gives way to a single room that holds both private and public spaces and maintains the building’s original herringbone flooring.
      Veiny quartzite was applied to the kitchen countertopA boxy, stained oak and steel shelving cabinet separates the low-slung double bed from the dining area, where a bespoke rounded table is surrounded by a set of vintage Casala cantilever chairs upholstered in pinstriped fabric.
      “I hoped to express the soul of the 1970s,” explained Konieczny, who also placed a small abstract painting by Polish artist Tomek Opaliński above the dining table.
      Konieczny selected vintage cantilever chairs for the dining spaceOn the other side of the room is an open-plan kitchen with a caramel-hued countertop finished in veiny Palomino quartzite, illuminated by antique mid-century sconces Konieczny sourced specifically for the project.
      A sleek oven is tucked into one of the oak-panelled, space-saving walls.
      Pistachio-coloured tiles line the bathroomOpposite the bed, a pair of dusty mauve armchairs frame a squat coffee table, forming a small living space.
      “Thanks to quality materials and vintage furniture selections, the apartment has a timeless character,” said Konieczny.

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      Pistachio-coloured tiles line the bathroom, which is separate from the main space. Monochrome, basketweave flooring was chosen to complement the room’s retro standalone sink and built-in bathtub.
      “The idea was to create a warm and comfortable feeling for the apartment but with a classy vibe,” added the architect, who designed the home for a duo of Paris-based fashion photographers seeking a “cosy shelter in Warsaw” in between frequent travel.
      The apartment was designed for a pair of fashion photographersElsewhere in the Polish capital, interiors studio Mistovia incorporated walnut burl and terrazzo accents to another apartment while Noke Architects created a two-tone interior for an Italian bar.
      The photography is by Oni Studio.

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      Signe Hytte designs home of a poet for Enter the Salon show

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      Danish designer Signe Hytte had Oscar Wilde in mind when designing this home for a fictional poet, presented during 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen.

      Enter the Salon was an exhibition of furniture and homeware products from seven different brands, styled to feel more like a lived-in interior than a show space.
      Enter the Salon took cues from the salons of the 19th centuryThe project was initiated by The Conary, a private members’ club for senior executives with C-suite roles. The club gave Hytte free rein to transform its rooms during the design festival.
      Hytte, who was previously head of design for &Tradition, decided to create a modern reinterpretation of the 19th-century salon, a place where artists, musicians, writers and thinkers would come together to share ideas.
      Rooms featured furniture and objects from seven different brands”I wanted to create a narrative,” Hytte told Dezeen during the tour.

      She said she aimed to create an interior that didn’t feel branded, so guests could imagine real-life scenes unfolding. This led her to think about the house being home to a poet.
      “My vision was to do away with the classic fair stand and tell a story instead, one where every guest can explore multiple layers and find their own to be inspired by,” she said.
      Rooms include a study designed for a writerThe exhibition spread across two floors, with furniture by Japanese brand Karimoku Case, lighting by Japanese company Ambientec and beds from Sweden-based Carpe Diem Beds.
      Portuguese homeware brand Origin Made, American design office Ladies & Gentlemen Studio, Danish textile company Silkeborg Uldspinderi and Danish box-making company August Sandgren completed the line-up.
      Wall tapestries from Ladies & Gentlemen Studio hung in various roomsThe most striking space is the study, where shelves filled with assorted objects provide a backdrop to a bureau.
      This desk was also laden with objects, including piles of paper, a leather pencil pot and bound letters, while a large paper pendant lamp hung overhead.
      “I wanted to push the brands out of their comfort zone,” said Hytte. “You can imagine this as the study of a writer.”
      A bag sits next to a sofa in the ground-floor reception roomUpon arriving, the first room visitors encountered was a large reception space that flowed into a dining area.
      The mood here was defined by a Japanese-style skylight, which created a soft-lit atmosphere.

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      Upstairs, the study formed part of a private suite including a small living room and a bedroom.
      The upper floor also included a double-height atrium that Hytte styled as a courtyard patio.
      A Japanese-style skylight offered a soft atmosphere in the dining roomThe colour and material palette was highly muted, with most objects and surfaces displaying shades of cream, brown, taupe and soft green, but each room had a distinct mood.
      Traces of life could be found throughout but were very subtle. A pair of glasses appeared to have been left in the first-floor sitting room, while a handbag sat next to one of the sofas in the ground-floor lounge.

      In the bedroom, details included a wall tapestry by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio resembling a hanging kimono.
      To enhance the salon feel, a soundtrack created a sense of someone playing the piano elsewhere in the house, while Oscar Wilde quotes can be found on some of the walls.
      Danish brand Kvadrat supplied textiles for curtains, bringing an element of softness. The effect is most pronounced in the atrium, where white curtains surround the entire space.
      An atrium became a courtyard patio for eventsThis space served as a venue for events throughout 3 Days of Design, including a drinks reception co-hosted by Dezeen and a panel discussion chaired by editorial director Max Fraser.
      Other installations at 3 Days of Design include an exhibition by furniture brand Federicia that shows adaptations of iconic mid-century furniture classics and sculptural wood furniture created by Faye Toogood in Danish design studio Frama.
      Enter the Salon took place from 12 to 14 June as part of 3 Days of Design. See Dezeen Events Guide for more architecture and design events around the world.
      The photography is by Sofie Staunsager and Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen.

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      Eight homes where well-designed hallways create stylish connections

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      In this lookbook, we’ve collected eight residential hallways that incorporate skylights, artwork, plants and more to bring interest to passing through an interior.

      Whether they line the perimeter of the house or were inserted through its centre, these hallways from residences in Vietnam to New York show that a corridor contains all the potential to design as the rooms they connect.
      While hallways are largely functional as they connect other rooms, their dramatic and transient nature make them an exciting, and sometimes difficult, space to decorate.
      Each project below showcases a different approach to the opportunity, from plants running along the ceiling to textured wall panels that add visual interest as inhabitants pass by.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring zellige tiles, splashes of blue and decorative platform beds.

      Photo is by Hirouyki OkiFamily home, Vietnam, by MIA Design Studio
      A long plant-lined corridor runs along three separate volumes that make up this holiday home in a coastal city in Vietnam designed for a plant-loving client.
      Creeper plants hang down from the ceiling of the corridor and are highlighted by a sunlit shaft running its length, which creates dapples of light on the floor.
      Find out more about Family home ›
      The photo is by Chris MottaliniNew York City penthouse, USA, by Crina Arghirescu Rogard
      Paintings, photographs and sculptures by the owner’s family line the corridor of this penthouse in a historic New York City building, which was updated by architect Crina Arghirescu Rogard.
      An extensive collection of art continues throughout the apartment, mixed with a thoughtful selection of eclectic furniture and original detailing.
      Find out more about New York City penthouse ›
      Photo is by Yevhenii AvramenkoKyiv apartment, Ukraine, by Modektura
      Wooden frames line the archways in the corridors of this renovated apartment in Kyiv, created by interior studio Modektura to reflect its 1900 origins.
      Described by the studio as a “central artery”, the corridor extends the entire length of the apartment, connecting the kitchen to the bedroom and living area.
      Find out more about Kyiv apartment ›

      Photo is by Do mal o menosLisbon apartment, Portugal, by Alarquitectos
      Two brightly painted passageways sit at the centre of this Portuguese apartment, created by a long, pink wall on one side and the kitchen on the other, which is made up of blue cabinetry.
      The pink hallway continues the length of the space, connecting the living area with the apartment’s bedrooms, while the blue runs into a dining area.
      Find out more about Lisbon apartment ›
      Photo is by James RetiefHouse Made by Many Hands, UK, by Cairn
      Cairn used hempcrete to form the walls of this London home in order to brighten up the formerly “dark and cramped” home.
      A slim hallway runs along the kitchen and out into a patio. It is bordered on either side by the textured hempcrete and a bar and topped with a row of skylights.
      Find out more about House Made by Many Hands ›
      Photo is by David MitchellTribeca loft, USA, by Timothy Godbold
      Geometric relief panels line the walls of this Tribeca apartment, creating interest and texture along narrow New York hallways.
      “The wall details in this Tribeca space are inspired by a classic 1970s sci-fi series that showcases an all-Italian modern aesthetic within a futuristic environment,” said interior design studio Timothy Godbold.
      Find out more about Tribeca loft ›
      Photo is by BoysPlayNiceMasná 130, Czech Republic, by ORA
      A large, black curve leads into the entryway of this bathroom in a Renaissance-era house in the Czech Republic.
      Various historic elements were kept in place by Czech architecture studio ORA, while contemporary furniture and elements, like this solid wall volume, were incorporated throughout.
      Find out more about Masná 130 ›
      Photo is by Cesar BéjarCasa Shi, Mexico, by HW Studio
      Long, monolithic and bare corridors and stairways run throughout this home outside of Mexico City by HW Studio.
      At the centre of the home, a curved wall separates living areas from the bedrooms, which are also boarded by a passageway lined with floor-to-ceiling glass.
      Find out more about Casa Shi ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring zellige tiles, splashes of blue and decorative platform beds.

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      Eight contemporary bathrooms coloured with soothing shades of green

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      Glazed tiles, waxed concrete and tactile plaster are among the surface finishes used to create the earthy green bathrooms featured in our latest lookbook.

      The colour green is widely known to have a calming and comforting effect, thanks to its links to the natural world.
      This lends itself well to architects and designers designing for wellbeing, particularly in bathroom interiors where the goal is to relax and unwind.
      From a flat in the bustling streets of Paris to a secluded forest residence in rural Poland, the homes in this lookbook demonstrate how embracing green is an effective way to create a soothing atmosphere in any bathroom, no matter its style, size or setting.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring imperfect zellige tiles, blue interiors and living rooms with 1970s-style furnishings.

      Photo by Jim StephensonLondon apartment, UK, by Daab Design
      To create the impression of a leafy garden, Daab Design lined the walls of this bathroom in terracotta tiles with different shades of green glaze.
      The tiles reflect green-tinged light into the room, helping to create a natural, soothing atmosphere. It is finished with a large mirror, utilitarian fixtures and an opal light bulb.
      Find out more about this London apartment ›
      Photo by Tim Van De VeldeSL House, Belgium, by Ae-Architecten
      Ae-Architecten used fern green plaster to coat the walls and ceiling of the bathroom at SL House, which was recently renovated in Ghent.
      The natural shade of the walls is paired with a white terrazzo floor and sink, and warmed by brass fixtures and a wooden cupboard and window reveal.
      Find out more about SL House ›
      Photo by Martyna Rudnicka with styling by Anna SalakDom Las, Poland, by Studio Onu
      Long, narrow tiles in a range of green tones envelop this bathroom’s curving walls, lending a natural and organic aesthetic to the room.
      It was designed by Studio Onu as part of a forest house it created in Poland and is intended to echo the hues of the surrounding vegetation. The tiles are complemented by warm wooden details and a pale green cabinet.
      Find out more about  Dom Las ›
      Photo by French + TyeHouse Recast, UK, by Studio Ben Allen
      The bath, counters, washbasin and benches in the bathroom of this London house were all cast in cool green concrete, paired with industrial brass fixtures.
      Its natural hue helps soften the geometric forms of the room, which Studio Ben Allen has designed to have the feel of a hammam.
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      Photo by Piet-Albert GoethalsBelgian apartment, Belgium, by Carmine Van Der Linden and Thomas Geldof
      This guest bathroom is located in an apartment in Belgium and enclosed with deep seaweed-coloured walls that nod to its calming, coastal setting.
      It is accessed through a green wood-lined door and teamed with a statement Gris Violet marble basin that adds to the natural look of the space.
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      Photo is by Denilson Machado of MCA EstúdioHygge Studio, Brazil, by Melina Romano
      Architect Melina Romano created an earthy aesthetic for the bathroom of Hygge Studio by combining a terracotta-coloured vanity unit and matching floor tiles with forest green walls.
      Completing the room is a rounded mirror, planting and black and copper fixtures.
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      Photo by Zac and ZacEdinburgh apartment, UK, by Luke and Joanne McClelland
      The garish 1970s-style turquoise interior of this bathroom was swapped for a soothing, natural material palette during a renovation by architects Luke and Joanne McClelland.
      Deep green tiles clad the bathtub and lower half of the walls, paired with wooden details including a mid-century vanity unit.
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      Photo by Ercole SalinaroParis apartment, France, by Pierre-Louis Gerlier Architecte
      Waxed concrete with a green hue covers the walls of this curved shower room in Paris.
      It was designed by Pierre-Louis Gerlier Architecte to create a feeling of intimacy and forms part of a wider flat renovation intended to offer a simple hotel-like aesthetic.
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      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring imperfect zellige tiles, blue interiors and living rooms with 1970s-style furnishings.

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