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This master bathroom renovation in Frisco was completed for a repeat USI Design & Remodeling client as part of a larger first-floor transformation of the home. The original bathroom reflected a very typical North Texas layout of its era — dark stained cabinetry, granite countertops, compartmentalized vanities, a built-in tub adjoining a framed shower, and separated spaces that no longer aligned with how the homeowners wanted to live. As their aesthetic evolved toward a more transitional and contemporary direction, the goal became less about replacing finishes and more about redefining the experience of the room itself. The project needed to feel calmer, more architectural, and far more intentional in how the space functioned visually and emotionally.
One of the most important changes was removing the original shower curb and pony wall in favor of a fully open curbless shower with ultra-clear ½-inch heavy glass. Achieving that look required recessing the slab, re-floating the shower floor toward a linear drain, and engineering the space so the room would read as visually uninterrupted from end to end. Throughout the project, many of the design decisions were rooted in restraint rather than excess. The oversized 24x48 Porcelanosa flooring carries very little shade variation, creating a quieter visual field, while the cabinetry was executed in rift-sawn white oak specifically because it produces a far more controlled and consistent finish outcome than more common cuts of wood. In luxury projects, consistency itself becomes part of the refinement.
The floating vanity was designed more like custom furniture than traditional cabinetry, utilizing waterfall mitered edges and fully reworked plumbing locations so both homeowners could share in having generous functional countertop space. The original makeup station was repurposed into integrated storage with powered drawers and concealed organization for everyday items such as blow dryers and flat irons. Along the vanity wall, wall-mounted plumbing fixtures were paired with ribbed natural marble surfaces — a detail that required intentional planning long before construction began. Rather than allowing the ribbed material to terminate awkwardly behind the fixtures, the backsplash and stone transitions were specifically designed to resolve those conditions cleanly. Those are the types of details that distinguish highly coordinated design-build work from projects that simply assemble materials together.
While the room contains a significant amount of luxury detailing — from the freestanding tub and geoprism marble focal wall to the custom rift-sawn white oak closet doors and elongated mirrors that leverage the 11-foot ceiling heights — the project was always guided by quiet luxury rather than visual competition. Even the water closet enclosure was handled with restraint through the use of a satin-etched glass door rather than another heavy solid opening. The intent throughout was to create a bathroom that feels restorative and serene rather than overdesigned. In our view, the best luxury spaces are the ones that feel composed long after the initial impression wears off.

Silicon Valley ADU: Primary bedroom with custom floating desk and drawers. Solid white oak top and white oak ply drawers. Plain sawn and satin clear finish.
building Lab is a design build firm specialized in modern architecture.

Custom kitchen design featuring a mix of flat panel cabinetry in a dark stained oak and SW Origami white paint. The countertops are a honed quartz meant to resemble concrete, while the backsplash is a slab of natural quartzite with a polished finish. A locally crafted custom dining table is made from oak and stained a bit lighter than the cabinetry, but darker than the plain sawn oak floors. The artwork was sourced locally through Haen Gallery in Asheville. A pendant from Hubbardton Forge hangs over the dining table.
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Open concept kitchen - contemporary galley porcelain tile open concept kitchen idea in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island
Open concept kitchen - contemporary galley porcelain tile open concept kitchen idea in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

The cabinetry was crafted to shape around the kitchen appliances, maximizing the available space for storage.
The dark quartz counter tops and white oak cabinetry combined gives this kitchen a warm and modern atmosphere.
- Allison Caves, CKD
Caves Kitchens

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase remodel in Boston with wooden risers
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase remodel in Boston with wooden risers

This kitchen is in a flat iron building, therefore it is sort of a pass through space. We decided to use the natural cherry flat panel cabinets to ground the space. On the right of the picture are windows with a curved window sill to help facilitate the movement to the next room. The sill is marble with a cherry edge (connects the cabinets). The counters are grey concrete. The faucet is Dornbracht. The backsplash and wall above the cabinets are Benjamin Moore decorators white, the wall above and to the right of the cabinets are painted an accent Ben Moore color. The accent gives the space dimension. The floor is 24" x 24" marble tile.

What this Mid-century modern home originally lacked in kitchen appeal it made up for in overall style and unique architectural home appeal. That appeal which reflects back to the turn of the century modernism movement was the driving force for this sleek yet simplistic kitchen design and remodel.
Stainless steel aplliances, cabinetry hardware, counter tops and sink/faucet fixtures; removed wall and added peninsula with casual seating; custom cabinetry - horizontal oriented grain with quarter sawn red oak veneer - flat slab - full overlay doors; full height kitchen cabinets; glass tile - installed countertop to ceiling; floating wood shelving; Karli Moore Photography

Products making their television debut in this project were Anthology Woods Northwest Blend (a naturally weathered wood installed on a section of the ceiling, unfinished) and the extremely hard & durable Left Coast White Oak, a unique species growing only in a narrow strip of Oregon and bit in California & Washington (installed for the flooring, finished with Rubio Monocoat White natural oil). The homeowners were able to easily apply the finish themselves prior to installing the floor, and the zero VOC nature of the oil insured it was safe to move right in! The White tint to the oil gives a subtle white-washed look to the floors while maintaining a natural look and a supple feel underfoot.
The couple participating in the episode loved their floor so much they decided to add more, installing it in their master bedroom, as well! The rich character of this natural Oak in a flat sawn (the old "European" way to cut Oak) wood product adds a timeless element & warmth to the feel of the space. Looking closely at the grain, you'll see cathedral patterns in many boards, along with a great mix of flat grain with rift areas as well. Finishing out the details of the room, the Bath Crashers team added natural carerra marble in the shower with tones of white & gray, and apron-front vanity sinks for extra charm.

Standard IKEA kitchen with custom Semihandmade Douglas Fir Shaker and Flat-sawn Walnut doors.
Photo by Jesse Hill/kitchencollaborative.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley concrete floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash and colored appliances
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley concrete floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash and colored appliances

This Lincoln Park renovation transformed a conventionally built Chicago two-flat into a custom single-family residence with a modern, open floor plan. The white masonry exterior paired with new black windows brings a contemporary edge to this city home.

This simple contemporary style home from Addison's Wonderland features Aalto Collection balusters in the Satin Black finish from House of Forgings.
Photographs from Addison's Wonderland: http://addisonswonderland.com/staircase-balusters-heaven/

Custom craftsman quartersawn white oak handrail, square balusters and pyramid cap/flat panel newel post.
Staircase - craftsman staircase idea in Other
Staircase - craftsman staircase idea in Other

Photography: RockinMedia.
This gorgeous new-build in Cherry Hills Village has a spacious floor plan with a warm mix of rustic and transitional style, a perfect complement to its Colorado backdrop.
Kitchen cabinets: Crystal Cabinets, Tahoe door style, Sunwashed Grey stain with VanDyke Brown highlight on quarter-sawn oak.
Cabinet design by Caitrin McIlvain, BKC Kitchen and Bath, in partnership with ReConstruct. Inc.

This beautiful transitional style home from Legend-Kingston Builders features Aalto Collection balusters in the Ash Grey finish from House of Forgings. Full Installation by Ironwood Connection.

Candleridge
Custom staircase. Solid fumed white oak stair treads with painted risers. Risers are mitered to the skirt board. Custom white oak handrail, stained white oak box newel caps. Custom made 6 inch box newels with recessed flat panel and bottom wrap. Oil rubbed bronze iron balusters with top and bottom boots.

Traditional 2 column shed roof portico with curved railing.
Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Mid-sized classic brick front porch idea in Atlanta with a roof extension
Mid-sized classic brick front porch idea in Atlanta with a roof extension

Madison door, Prairie profile, Slab drawer front, Cashmere on Quarter Sawn White Oak & Graphite enamel.
Mid-sized country l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Mid-sized country l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Titan Architectural Products, LLC dba Titan Stairs of Utah
Small elegant carpeted u-shaped staircase photo in Salt Lake City with carpeted risers
Small elegant carpeted u-shaped staircase photo in Salt Lake City with carpeted risers

Madison door, Prairie profile, Slab drawer front, Cashmere on Quarter Sawn White Oak & Graphite enamel.
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
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