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Small transitional 3/4 white tile and subway tile bathroom photo in Austin with dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Modern multi-use bedroom with extra storage, brick wall, wood custom bed, and built-in furniture Example of a small minimalist bedroom. Laminate floor and beige floor bedroom design in Dallas. A lot of natural lighting, custom design, and work area.

Example of a small minimalist master gray tile gray floor bathroom design in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a vessel sink, quartz countertops and black countertops

Small beach style medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Other with white walls and no fireplace

Powder room
Inspiration for a small eclectic mosaic tile floor, green floor and wallpaper powder room remodel in New York with a one-piece toilet, green walls and a wall-mount sink

This lovely little modern farmhouse is located at the base of the foothills in one of Boulder’s most prized neighborhoods. Tucked onto a challenging narrow lot, this inviting and sustainably designed 2400 sf., 4 bedroom home lives much larger than its compact form. The open floor plan and vaulted ceilings of the Great room, kitchen and dining room lead to a beautiful covered back patio and lush, private back yard. These rooms are flooded with natural light and blend a warm Colorado material palette and heavy timber accents with a modern sensibility. A lyrical open-riser steel and wood stair floats above the baby grand in the center of the home and takes you to three bedrooms on the second floor. The Master has a covered balcony with exposed beamwork & warm Beetle-kill pine soffits, framing their million-dollar view of the Flatirons. Its simple and familiar style is a modern twist on a classic farmhouse vernacular. The stone, Hardie board siding and standing seam metal roofing create a resilient and low-maintenance shell. The alley-loaded home has a solar-panel covered garage that was custom designed for the family’s active & athletic lifestyle (aka “lots of toys”). The front yard is a local food & water-wise Master-class, with beautiful rain-chains delivering roof run-off straight to the family garden.

A fresh new look to a small powder bath. Our client wanted her glass dolphin to be highlighted in the room. Changing the plumbing wall was necessary to eliminate the sliding shower door.

Architecture & Interior Design By Arch Studio, Inc. Photography by Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a small cottage l-shaped light wood floor and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Example of a small classic medium tone wood floor and brown floor powder room design in Orange County with a two-piece toilet, a pedestal sink and multicolored walls

This is a black-and-white bathroom at a Brooklyn brownstone project of ours. Its centerpiece is a large, wall-mounted utility sink. The floor has mosaic marble tile, and the walls have white subway tile with accents of black tile.

Inspiration for a small contemporary built-in desk light wood floor and beige floor study room remodel in San Diego with black walls

Inspiration for a small transitional gender-neutral light wood floor kids' room remodel in DC Metro with white walls

Brian Vanden-Brink, Photographer
Kitchen - small rustic light wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash and stainless steel appliances

photo: Inspiro8
Powder room - small farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor powder room idea in Other with white walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops, brown countertops, flat-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

Example of a small trendy light wood floor living room design in Tampa

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak

Example of a small transitional dark wood floor, brown floor and brick wall living room design in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile marble floor and gray floor alcove shower remodel in San Diego with blue cabinets, an integrated sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, white walls and flat-panel cabinets

Peter Giles Photography
Inspiration for a small farmhouse kids' porcelain tile and white tile porcelain tile and black floor bathroom remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops and white countertops