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1. Whimsical Designers: Carly Nemtean and Lauren Poetker of Carriage Lane Design-Build Location: TorontoSize: 32 square feet (2.9 square meters); 4 by 8 feet (1.2 by 2.4 meters)Homeowners’ request. Create a new laundry space — with a sink, hanging racks, storage and a sink — after incorporating the existing laundry room into a new addition. Style. “The laundry space is, above all else, whimsical,” designer Carly Nemtean says. “We kept the cabinetry and counters clean and simple but installed a fun fig wallpaper that is oversized in pattern so it shines.” Special features. Sliding pocket doors that close off the area. Rod for hanging and drying clothes. Lots of storage for cleaning supplies. “It’s a flexible space that is incorporated into the walls and niches so that every space is usable,” Nemtean says.Designer secret. “I feel that all spaces need to add that touch of whimsy to make it original,” Nemtean says. “Uh-oh” moment. “Creating the laundry room in this space was the easy part,” Nemtean says. “Figuring out how we were going to conceal it, and how that would function with ease, was difficult. We came up with many ideas but no good solutions until we put our heads together a...
6. Midcentury sideboard. The style of sideboard will strongly influence the final vanity look. This midcentury sideboard is somewhat narrow in width, with two sliding doors underneath, but it still has plenty of room for the countertop. The retro vanity complements the color palette of the bathroom for a soft and modern look.
After. Vibrant blue tiles in an oversized hexagon pattern give the bathroom an immediate focal point. Next, the client got design advice from designer Pamela Lin of Urbanism Designs and had this custom vanity made for the space. Across from the vanity, the bathroom has a tub-shower combo with a glass panel. Read more about this bathroom remodelYour turn: Will 2018 be the year you decide to overhaul your small space? If yes, let us know what you plan to do and share photos in the Comments.MoreHow to Remodel Your Bathroom5 Ways With an 8-by-5-Foot BathroomOther Resources on HouzzFind a bathroom designerBrowse photos of small bathroomsSearch for bathroom products
This entry vignette — metallic tabletop trees and a traditional nutcracker atop a console — helps welcome guests into the home. Wall for nook in basement.
Fireplace
Black ceiling
Wood paneled walls
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Sink, tile pattern
Sofa, wall color
Floor
Circles
Floor
Fun, color, barn doors
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Murphy bed
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