# Living in Lavatories Graham Peck and Tracy Woodhouse Move Into Revamped Victorian Toilet By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-05-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graham-peck-and-tracy-woodhouse References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/british-couple-turn-public-toilet-into-a-comfy-house.html) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1271229/Scarborough-couple-convert-15k-public-toilet-seaside-home.html) British couple Graham Peck and Tracy Woodhouse have moved into a revamped [Victorian toilet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-house) that was open in the 1900s. The pair had always thought that this historic public restroom would be a great place to live and snapped up the lease as soon it became available. Graham Peck and Tracy Woodhouse have spent $53, 000 to transform the [men’s room into their lounge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-international) and the [ladies' room into their bedroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-renovation) while still managing to keep the original design and charm of the building. They reinvented their toilet home so well that they have even received three offers! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Toilet Renovation Homes:** Opportunity for interior designers and architects to explore the potential of transforming historic public restrooms into unique living spaces. - **Unconventional Living Spaces:** A growing trend for those seeking nontraditional, unique living arrangements. - **Revival of Victorian Design:** A return to the aesthetic of the Victorian era and repurposing of historic buildings for modern living. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Creating innovative, functional and aesthetically pleasing living spaces for unconventional homes. - **Real Estate:** Exploring the potential of repurposing historical buildings by making them livable spaces. - **Architecture:** Designing efficient and cost-effective ways of converting unconventional commercial spaces into livable residences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lavatory Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encycloopedia.md) - [Luxury Mobile Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-mobile-toilet.md) - [Enclosed Japanese Park Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletowa.md) - [Artfully Sculptured Textured Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-formation-02.md) - [Light-Filled Public Restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-toilet-interior.md) - [Refurbished London Victorian Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-house.md) - [Futuristic Intelligent Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-toilet.md) - [Martian Toilet Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-toilet.md) - [Sustainable Sand-Filled Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandi-toilet.md)