Example of a 1950s home design design in Dallas

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Example of a large eclectic light wood floor dining room design in Austin with gray walls and no fireplace

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Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen remodel in Miami

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We added a steam shower in the lower level bath by removing a bookcase from the guest bedroom and stealing a few inches from the future hobby room. Now, they have a 42” x 63” steam shower, which includes a cold-water mist. This spa bathroom has painted grey cabinets, Cambria counter and bench tops, wood-tile floors and accent tiles of rocks in the shower on floor and wall, along with a heated floor and towel bar. The family room cabinets already existed; we added doors to open shelves and painted all of the cabinets a mushroom color and Cambria counter tops.

Example of a kitchen design in Minneapolis

Tying multiple floors together using 6”x36” dark grey wood-looking tile, laid on a staggered patterned worked well with the tile and concrete floors next to it. Two-toned cabinetry of wired brushed hickory with a grey stain wash, combined with maple wood in a dark slate finish is a current trend. Counter tops: combination of splashy granite and white Caesarstone grounded the display. A custom-designed table of ash wood, with heavy distressing and grey washed stain added warmth. Show custom features: Arched glass door cabinets with crown moulding to match. Unique Features: drawer in drawer for pot lids, pull out drawer in toe kick for dog dishes, toe space step stool, swing up mixer shelf, pull out spice storage. Built in Banquette seating with table and docking station for family meals and working. Custom open shelves and wine rack with detailed legs anchor the three sides of the island. Backsplash rail with spice rack, knife and utensil holder add more storage space. A floating soffit matches the shape of island and helps lower the showroom ceiling height to what would be found in a normal home. It includes: pendant lights for the snack bar, chandelier for the table and recess for task lights over the sink. The large triangular shaped island has eleven foot legs. It fills the unusual space and creates three separate areas: a work space, snack bar/room divider and table area.

Tuscan l-shaped beige floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multicolored backsplash, an island and gray countertops

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Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Denver with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom design in Miami with medium tone wood cabinets

Example of an eclectic master stone slab marble floor and multicolored floor alcove bathtub design in New York with glass-front cabinets, multicolored walls, a console sink and a hinged shower door

Objectives · 55+ living with future aging in place requirements · One bathroom on this level of home for both guests and clients · Lots of storage and lighting Design Challenges · This room was a bedroom, all mechanicals needed to be moved or added. The soil stack could only be in one location. Could not move the window · Client wanted a large roll in shower · Contemporary styling with walnut , white and marble Design Solutions · 2-Pocket doors were added, from hallway and to master bedroom. this also helped with floor space and door swing with aging-in place · Large curb less shower with trench drain, bench, 2-grab bars, heated tile floor, niche, hand-held shower head and heavy clear glass shower door. Everything accessible for aging-in-place · Long vanity with 2 sinks. Height of vanity was to be under the window trim. Taller and deeper toe kicks for better wheelchair access. Vanity looks like all drawers-but the 2 sink cabinets are doors. · Ample Storage: each drawer has a drawer with in the drawer (extra 6 drawers), wall cabinets next to each vanity, 3 recess medicine cabinets, tall linen cabinet (open shelves below because the doors would hit the toilet and a place to store scale on bottom) · Toilet has a washlet to help with clean-up in the future and grab paper holder Special Features · Heated towel bar · Heated floors · Marble tile on floor and walls of shower and vanity mirror surround · Niche under recess medicine cabinets Lighting: Thin wall sconces, decorative ceiling fan and puck light

Example of a mid-sized classic 3/4 beige tile and travertine tile porcelain tile and black floor alcove shower design in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Objectives: · 55+ living with future aging in place requirements · One bathroom on this level of home for both guests and clients · Lots of storage and lighting Design Challenges · This room was a bedroom, all mechanical needed to be moved or added. The soil stack could only be in one location. Could not move the window. · Client wanted a large roll in shower · Contemporary styling with walnut , white and marble Design Solutions · 2-Pocket doors were added, from hallway and to master bedroom. this also helped with floor space and door swing with aging-in place · Large curb less shower with trench drain, bench, 2-grab bars, heated tile floor, niche, hand-held shower head and heavy clear glass shower door. Everything accessible for aging-in-place · Long vanity with 2 sinks. Height of vanity was to be under the window trim. Taller and deeper toe kicks for better wheelchair access. Vanity looks like all drawers-but the 2 sink cabinets are doors. · Ample Storage: each drawer has a drawer with in the drawer (extra 6 drawers), wall cabinets next to each vanity, 3 recess medicine cabinets, tall linen cabinet (open shelves below because the doors would hit the toilet and a place to store scale on bottom) ·Toilet has a washlet to help with clean-up in the future and grab bar paper holder Special Features · Heated towel bar ·Heated floors · Marble tile on floor and walls of shower and vanity mirror surround · Niche under recess medicine cabinets Lighting: Thin wall sconces, decorative ceiling fan and puck light

The original Master Bathroom had two separate His & Her bathrooms complete with a toilet, vanity and a tub or shower, plus two separate His & Her walk-in closets. The four individual rooms and small narrow hallway created a claustrophobic maze. The homeowner’s desired to have a more open Master Bathroom without so many doors to contend with. One major challenge was to keep the placement of all the existing windows as is. The redesigned space is more open with a modern style which includes floating vanities and quartz counter tops. Contemporary styled faucets and the crystal cabinet hardware and wall sconces add sparkle to the room. The electric magnifying mirror is mounted to the wall and folds back out of the way. A new soaking tub replaced the old tub which had dated plumbing fixtures. A separated room for the toilet and walk-in shower has a pocket door for privacy when needed. Not shown is a large mirror that is mounted to one side of the pocket door that comes in handy when getting ready in the morning. The larger shower has a bench seat, shampoo niche and grab bars for safety. The windows remained in the same place but the glass block was replaced with clear view windows to take in the beautiful views. With a few minor tweaks, the His & Her closets remained as is, minus the doors. Now the homeowner’s can move about in their new Master Bathroom with virtually no doors to hinder them.

JH PetersonBe surprised to walk in to a cozy 1986 mid-size home and look out on a panorama of woods in the back--the view that sold these new owners when they moved to Minnesota. And it was the prime age home for considerable updating and improving. Crystal Kitchen Center redefined the kitchen space into an eat-in kitchen/hearth room where they spend most of their at-home time. Durable vinyl walnut flooring was key due to the two Burmese mountain dogs who happily romp in the space. Green elements include locally supplied Crystal white cabinets, granite countertops, glass and copper subway tile, low VOC finishes, LED lighting as well as energy star appliances. A new stacked stone fireplace is the focal point of this intimate, warm room. Traditional kitchen, painted white cabinets, Crystal Cabinets, Remodeled kitchen, green cabinets, Meili induction cooktop, Steam Oven, Colonial Cream granite counter top, Kohler Aspen sink, Armstrong vinyl wood floors, Glass brick deco backsplash, kitchen office