Visit an Architect’s Colour-happy Contemporary Home
In this video, architect Richard Keating highlights the playful details he used to create a fun family home in Scotland
Mitchell Parker
22 June 2021
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In this episode of Houzz TV Live, architect Richard Keating of RKA Architectural Design Studio takes viewers inside his renovated Scottish home, which once belonged to his grandmother. Richard updated the 100 sq m, semi-detached bungalow with a playful contemporary style for his family of four.
In the kitchen, blue cabinets, pale pink Formica worktops and accents of green, black and white liven up the fun design, while a skylight tube offers a peekaboo view into the room from the landing above. The double-height living room features a striking staircase with exposed birch plywood. And in the bathroom, a curved wall of shimmery tiles in various shades of blue and green creates a memorable moment.
In the kitchen, blue cabinets, pale pink Formica worktops and accents of green, black and white liven up the fun design, while a skylight tube offers a peekaboo view into the room from the landing above. The double-height living room features a striking staircase with exposed birch plywood. And in the bathroom, a curved wall of shimmery tiles in various shades of blue and green creates a memorable moment.
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I love the colors it makes me happy. Now. I need some over hard fried eggs and apple smoked bacon with an Orange bang. Mmmmmmmmm. Served at that beautiful blue table.
Not only would no builder in Tampa agree to do things like this, they wouldn't know where to begin. Even 'high end custom' homes all end up looking the same- white cabinets, large format marble, and huge chandeliers.
Love the blue tiles in the bathroom. Blue is a very calming and refreshing color not only for Bathrooms but also in the kitchen.