A small traditional full bathroom in a SF condo, converted from a 3.5’x8’ corridor washroom, features Calcutta marble counter, Calcutta marble mosaic floors, Italian subway tiles, Huntwood custom cabinets with custom design pullout laundry under the sink and a plenty of storage; wall mounted faucet and a Rohl shower set.

The dog wash has pull out steps so large dogs can get in the tub without the owners having to lift them. The dog wash also is used as the laundry's deep sink. Debbie Schwab Photography

Mudroom with open storage. Mike Krivit Photography Farrell and Sons Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional ceramic tile and beige floor entryway remodel in Minneapolis with blue walls and a white front door

Down-to-studs remodel and second floor addition. The original house was a simple plain ranch house with a layout that didn’t function well for the family. We changed the house to a contemporary Mediterranean with an eclectic mix of details. Space was limited by City Planning requirements so an important aspect of the design was to optimize every bit of space, both inside and outside. The living space extends out to functional places in the back and front yards: a private shaded back yard and a sunny seating area in the front yard off the kitchen where neighbors can easily mingle with the family. A Japanese bath off the master bedroom upstairs overlooks a private roof deck which is screened from neighbors’ views by a trellis with plants growing from planter boxes and with lanterns hanging from a trellis above. Photography by Kurt Manley. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/modern-mediterranean/

A leaky garden tub is replaced by a walk-in shower featuring marble bullnose accents. The homeowner found the dresser on Craigslist and refinished it for a shabby-chic vanity with sleek modern vessel sinks. Beadboard wainscoting dresses up the walls and lends the space a chabby-chic feel. Garrett Buell

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble backsplash, a farmhouse sink and quartz countertops

If you'd like to start eating better (not just healthier, but tastier too), you will love yard-to-table gardening. Growing your own fresh food steps from the kitchen ensures you'll always have options come dinner time. Best of all, we can provide a helping hand, making an organic garden a reality for even the busiest families.

Example of a transitional single-wall wet bar design in Phoenix with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Dan Murdoch, Murdoch & Company, Inc.
Example of a classic single-wall dark wood floor wet bar design in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master beige tile, white tile and marble tile porcelain tile and beige floor alcove shower remodel in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and an undermount sink

Kitchen - mid-sized traditional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, multicolored backsplash, an island, blue cabinets, marble countertops, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Elegant free standing tub with old school floor mount faucets.
Inspiration for a large timeless master white tile marble floor bathroom remodel in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

The pergola, above the uppermost horizontal 'strip' of cedar, is a bronze poly-carbonate, which allows light to come through, but which blocks UV rays and keeps out the rain. It's also available in clear, and a few more colors.

coffered ceiling, built ins, open floor plan, orange accents, shelves, simple fireplace, framed art, built in bookcase, gray sofa Photography by Michael J. Lee

A spacious colonial in the heart of the waterfront community of Greenhaven still had its original 1950s kitchen. A renovation without an addition added space by reconfiguring, and the wall between kitchen and family room was removed to create open flow. A beautiful banquette was built where the family can enjoy breakfast overlooking the pool. Kitchen Design: Studio Dearborn. Interior decorating by Lorraine Levinson. All appliances: Thermador. Countertops: Pental Quartz Lattice. Hardware: Top Knobs Chareau Series Emerald Pulls and knobs. Stools and pendant lights: West Elm. Photography: Jeff McNamara

Large trendy master marble floor and white floor bathroom photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white walls, a hinged shower door, gray cabinets, marble countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Alcove shower - small contemporary 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile alcove shower idea in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a one-piece toilet, white walls and gray countertops

Donna Dotan Photography Inc.
Transitional medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in New York with multicolored walls

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider