Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
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Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
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Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
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The Setup When Samantha’s clients purchased their new home, they quickly realized the primary bath and adjacent laundry room weren’t just dated — they were dysfunctional. The bathroom featured a hulking decked-in tub, a cramped pass-through layout, and plumbing fixtures that barely worked. Meanwhile, the nearby laundry room felt more like a closet, lacking both natural light and usable storage. As long-time returning Drury Design clients, these veteran remodeling clients came to us with a clear ask: reimagine these two key spaces with long-term comfort, function, and beauty in mind. Design objectives: Create a more functional, spacious layout in the primary bath Modernize the aesthetic while respecting the home’s transitional character Eliminate awkward bump-outs and toe-stubbing pinch points Design a large walk-in shower with thoughtful aging-in-place elements Incorporate a sculptural standalone tub that feels intentional, not crowded Improve laundry room utility and bring in natural light Introduce discreet yet effective storage in both rooms Make both spaces feel cohesive, light-filled, and livable for years to come The Remodel Design challenges to be solved: A bulky built-in tub jutted into the circulation path, creating toe-stubbing hazards The bathroom layout was awkwardly L-shaped, limiting flow and flexibility The shower and toilet were squeezed together in an enclosed room with poor use of space The linen cabinet in the bathroom was large and clunky, crowding the room The laundry room was undersized, lacked light, and had limited functionality The home featured transitional details that didn’t align with the clients’ more contemporary style The clients wanted both spaces to support future aging-in-place needs The Renewed Space Design solutions: Swapped the oversized tub for a freestanding sculptural version placed on an angle, clearing walkways and preserving window symmetry and light Reworked the footprint to create a rectangular layout that maximized space in both the primary bath and laundry room Removed the enclosed toilet/shower room and replaced it with a wide, glass-enclosed shower and a tucked-away toilet — all within a visually open and efficient layout Tucked a slim, full-height linen cabinet just behind the entry door — easily accessible without cluttering the visual field Retooled layout allowed laundry room to extend over the old shower/toilet space, also winning a window – this brightens the laundry space and the hallway beyond. Also added smart storage, a wide sink, folding counter, and broom cabinet with power. Balanced contemporary materials with transitional details — including a rich color palette, chrome finishes, mosaic accents, and herringbone tile in a larger scale for traditional flair Integrated aging-in-place features including a wide walk-in shower, large built-in bench with nearby handheld, and plenty of room for easy movement and accessibility Final Thoughts: By designing these two rooms in tandem, Samantha was able to create a smooth and thoughtful flow between everyday tasks and everyday comfort. The bathroom now offers generous circulation space, elegant materials, and features designed for longevity — including a large shower with bench seating and open sightlines that support accessibility. Just steps away, the laundry room is no longer a tucked-away closet but a light-filled, functional hub with room to fold, hang, rinse, and more (ex. recharge vacuum in a closet with power outlets). For these longtime Drury Design clients, it’s a two-room transformation built not just for today – but for the years ahead.

The kitchen and casual dining areas were cramped and separated by a peninsula with limited seating that wasted space. An awkward pass-through to the foyer, located above the corner range, and short wall cabinets limited storage. Overall, there was a lack of general and task lighting. We created a multifunctional, 2-tier peninsula, with a range on the kitchen side and a large, “horse-shoe” shaped, raised seating area on the opposite side. We expanded storage and countertop space by filling in the pass-through to the foyer, relocating the sink, installing a microwave drawer, swapping the locations of the refrigerator and pantry, and by including a large number of rollouts. Sleek, Euro-style cabinets with flush doors and drawer fronts, in a contemporary, horizontal oak grain; pure white quartz countertops; a combination of closed cabinets and open shelving, new hardwood flooring, and repetition of the same natural stone mosaic on the backsplash, fireplace surround and peninsula base create a visually exciting yet harmonious modern design statement.

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2B is at once a tranquil art gallery and a comfortable residence; white walls as a simple canvas that bears the quiet sophistication of hovering sculptures and framed compositions of brushstrokes and purposeful blots. Exposed structural concrete and sliding panels of timber begin to define the ephemeral lightness and contain the sideboard that complements the living space, just as the bay windows frame the dynamic mountainous scenes beyond. Natural light afforded by the bays begins to change in timbre and so the sculptural shadows begin to dance to the soft bending pentatonic melodies by the lady of the house - the artiste in residence. - www.0932.am Type . Residential Location . Hong Kong Floor Area . 1,195 SQ FT Year of Completion . 2014 Collaboration . Oval Design Limited (HK) Photo Credit . David Chan & Dennis Lim Text Credit . Pamela Lim Interior . Oval Design Limited (HK) / 0932 Design Consultants www.0932.am

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Aside from the typical gut renovation, DOB permits and inspections, the new kitchen plan required re-routing the roof drain pipe while keeping the “drain” in place so that we could open the wall between the living room as much as possible. This required moving vent pipes for the peninsula, taking down the dining room wall and upper soffits surrounding the dining room/living room side of the kitchen wall. The design dilemma was dealing with the structural limitation of the building plumbing in the main stack, which is now concealed within the peninsula wall. The initial limitation became a plus in the form of a blue architectural accent wall and gives the added bonus of hiding the potential mess that comes along with any kitchen - the clean up area.