Amy Bartlam
Example of a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor dining room design in Los Angeles with blue walls

The 100-year old home’s kitchen was old and just didn’t function well. A peninsula in the middle of the main part of the kitchen blocked the path from the back door. This forced the homeowners to mostly use an odd, U-shaped corner of the kitchen. Design objectives: -Add an island -Wow-factor design -Incorporate arts and crafts with a touch of Mid-century modern style -Allow for a better work triangle when cooking -Create a seamless path coming into the home from the backdoor -Make all the countertops in the space 36” high (the old kitchen had different base cabinet heights) Design challenges to be solved: -Island design -Where to place the sink and dishwasher -The family’s main entrance into the home is a back door located within the kitchen space. Samantha needed to find a way to make an unobstructed path through the kitchen to the outside -A large eating area connected to the kitchen felt slightly misplaced – Samantha wanted to bring the kitchen and materials more into this area -The client does not like appliance garages/cabinets to the counter. The more countertop space, the better! Design solutions: -Adding the right island made all the difference! Now the family has a couple of seats within the kitchen space. -Multiple walkways facilitate traffic flow. -Multiple pantry cabinets (both shallow and deep) are placed throughout the space. A couple of pantry cabinets were even added to the back door wall and wrap around into the breakfast nook to give the kitchen a feel of extending into the adjoining eating area. -Upper wall cabinets with clear glass offer extra lighting and the opportunity for the client to display her beautiful vases and plates. They add and an airy feel to the space. -The kitchen had two large existing windows that were ideal for a sink placement. The window closest to the back door made the most sense due to the fact that the other window was in the corner. Now that the sink had a place, we needed to worry about the dishwasher. Samantha didn’t want the dishwasher to be in the way of people coming in the back door – it’s now in the island right across from the sink. -The homeowners love Motawi Tile. Some fantastic pieces are placed within the backsplash throughout the kitchen. -Larger tiles with borders make for nice accent pieces over the rangetop and by the bar/beverage area. -The adjacent area for eating is a gorgeous nook with massive windows. We added a built-in furniture-style banquette with additional lower storage cabinets in the same finish. It’s a great way to connect and blend the two areas into what now feels like one big space!

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Joe Everhart
Example of a classic gray tile freestanding bathtub design in Indianapolis with dark wood cabinets, white walls and flat-panel cabinets

Example of a transitional bathroom design in Birmingham

Pinnacle Mountain Homes
Example of a mountain style formal dark wood floor living room design in Denver with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

This new 6400 s.f. two-story split-level home lifts upward and orients toward unobstructed views of Windy Hill. The deep overhanging flat roof design with a stepped fascia preserves the classic modern lines of the building while incorporating a Zero-Net Energy photovoltaic panel system. From start to finish, the construction is uniformly energy efficient and follows California Build It Green guidelines. Many sustainable finish materials are used on both the interior and exterior, including recycled old growth cedar and pre-fabricated concrete panel siding. Photo By: Bernard Andre

Example of a classic dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

©Edward Butera / ibi designs / Boca Raton, Florida
Example of a huge trendy master gray tile and stone tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub design in Miami with flat-panel cabinets

Channel set shower glass avoids clips at the walls -the glass is inset into a channel between the tile in this master Bathroom
Trendy gray tile gray floor and single-sink freestanding bathtub photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a built-in vanity and a niche

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean white one-story adobe landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Heidi Lancaster
Family room - mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in San Francisco with white walls and a media wall

Photo © Bruce Damonte
Example of a 1960s white tile mosaic tile floor corner shower design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

All of the Carrera marble was hand picked and stacked by color and grain. This is the kid's hallway bath with shower and adjoining tub. The shower area was previously a closet.

Mid-sized minimalist backyard rectangular hot tub photo in Orange County with decking

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This bathroom is found in the basement of the house. With low ceilings and no windows, the designer was able to add some life to this room through his design. The double vanity is perfect for him and hers. The shower includes a steam unit for a perfect spa retreat in your own home. The tile flowing over to the ceiling brings in the whole room. The mirrors are electric mirrors which include great lighting and a tv inside the mirror itself! Overall, it's the perfect escape from a long day at work or just to simply relax in. Astro Design Centre - Ottawa, Canada DoubleSpace Photography

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Sargent Photography
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