Living room - contemporary medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wood wall living room idea in Boston with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

Large trendy brown two-story mixed siding house exterior photo in Other with a shed roof and a metal roof

Alcove shower - contemporary blue tile multicolored floor alcove shower idea in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a vessel sink, gray countertops and a built-in vanity

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s brown floor entryway remodel in Austin with white walls and a glass front door

Living room - coastal living room idea in Orlando

Summary of Scope: gut renovation/reconfiguration of kitchen, coffee bar, mudroom, powder room, 2 kids baths, guest bath, master bath and dressing room, kids study and playroom, study/office, laundry room, restoration of windows, adding wallpapers and window treatments Background/description: The house was built in 1908, my clients are only the 3rd owners of the house. The prior owner lived there from 1940s until she died at age of 98! The old home had loads of character and charm but was in pretty bad condition and desperately needed updates. The clients purchased the home a few years ago and did some work before they moved in (roof, HVAC, electrical) but decided to live in the house for a 6 months or so before embarking on the next renovation phase. I had worked with the clients previously on the wife's office space and a few projects in a previous home including the nursery design for their first child so they reached out when they were ready to start thinking about the interior renovations. The goal was to respect and enhance the historic architecture of the home but make the spaces more functional for this couple with two small kids. Clients were open to color and some more bold/unexpected design choices. The design style is updated traditional with some eclectic elements. An early design decision was to incorporate a dark colored french range which would be the focal point of the kitchen and to do dark high gloss lacquered cabinets in the adjacent coffee bar, and we ultimately went with dark green.

Large transitional master gray tile gray floor, single-sink and shiplap wall bathroom photo in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Bathroom - small transitional multicolored floor, marble floor and single-sink bathroom idea in Chicago with blue cabinets, white walls, white countertops, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops and a floating vanity

Inspiration for a huge contemporary master gray tile and porcelain tile concrete floor, gray floor and double-sink drop-in bathtub remodel in Munich with white countertops, light wood cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This client came to us wanting some help with updating the master bath in their home. Their primary goals were to increase the size of the shower, add a rain head, add a freestanding tub and overall freshen the feel of the space. The existing layout of the bath worked well, so we left the basic footprint the same, but increased the size of the shower and added a freestanding tub on a bit of an angle which allowed for some additional storage. One of the most important things on the wish list was adding a rainhead in the shower, but this was not an easy task with the angled ceiling. We came up with the solution of using an extra long wall-mounted shower arm that was reinforced with a meal bracket attached the ceiling. This did the trick, and no extra framing or insulation was required to make it work. The materials selected for the space are classic and fresh. Large format white oriental marble is used throughout the bath, on the floor in a herrinbone pattern and in a staggered brick pattern on the walls. Alder cabinets with a gray stain contrast nicely with the white marble, while shiplap detail helps unify the space and gives it a casual and cozy vibe. Storage solutions include an area for towels and other necessities at the foot of the tub, roll out shelves and out storage in the vanities and a custom niche and shaving ledge in the shower. We love how just a few simple changes can make such a great impact! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Bedroom - mid-sized coastal guest medium tone wood floor, brown floor, shiplap ceiling and wainscoting bedroom idea in Miami with blue walls and no fireplace

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Example of a transitional master black floor, double-sink and shiplap wall bathroom design in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, a trough sink, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

Home office - large transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and beige floor home office idea in Austin with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a large transitional women's medium tone wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet remodel in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Large mountain style backyard stone patio photo in Sacramento with a fire pit and no cover

This 1600+ square foot basement was a diamond in the rough. We were tasked with keeping farmhouse elements in the design plan while implementing industrial elements. The client requested the space include a gym, ample seating and viewing area for movies, a full bar , banquette seating as well as area for their gaming tables - shuffleboard, pool table and ping pong. By shifting two support columns we were able to bury one in the powder room wall and implement two in the custom design of the bar. Custom finishes are provided throughout the space to complete this entertainers dream.

Basement - basement idea in Chicago

A warm, welcoming and efficient kitchen. The natural color and grain of walnut cabinetry caught our clients eye and it was the perfect accent to this predominantly white kitchen.

This creative transitional space was transformed from a very dated layout that did not function well for our homeowners - who enjoy cooking for both their family and friends. They found themselves cooking on a 30" by 36" tiny island in an area that had much more potential. A completely new floor plan was in order. An unnecessary hallway was removed to create additional space and a new traffic pattern. New doorways were created for access from the garage and to the laundry. Just a couple of highlights in this all Thermador appliance professional kitchen are the 10 ft island with two dishwashers (also note the heated tile area on the functional side of the island), double floor to ceiling pull-out pantries flanking the refrigerator, stylish soffited area at the range complete with burnished steel, niches and shelving for storage. Contemporary organic pendants add another unique texture to this beautiful, welcoming, one of a kind kitchen! Photos by David Cobb Photography.