Pedestal sinks can feel outdated or ugly, standing there starkly in the bathroom. Dress up a boring pedestal with this ...

Dezeen Showroom: porcelain textures are combined with natural earthy hues in the Terrae collection by Italian tile maker Casalgrande Padana, which includes a cool-toned Beige colourway.

Fast forward four years and there’s hardly a lick of beige in sight ... deep red checkered upholstery meets Delft tile and a blue scalloped trim. Every corner brims with custom details.

Hex tiles were replaced, lighting was fixed, and compromised windows were restored. Incredibly, after sitting vacant for a decade, the mansion was not in nearly as bad shape as one might have ...