Basket weave tile pattern floor: This basket weave floor is made with VCT by Inlay Floors of Los Angeles. We also travel to the San Francisco Bay Area.

The front yard of a home sited off an unique shared street in the East Bay was transformed with elegant Ipe fencing and new sandblasted glass gate and carport walls - the street facing fence has two layers of horizontal fencing inside and outside to give a sense of lightness and depth without sacrificing visual privacy. Photo Credit: J. Michael Tucker

Photos by Spacecrafting
Drop-in bathtub - transitional master white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor drop-in bathtub idea in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

This small tract home backyard was transformed into a lively breathable garden. A new outdoor living room was created, with silver-grey brazilian slate flooring, and a smooth integral pewter colored concrete wall defining and retaining earth around it. A water feature is the backdrop to this outdoor room extending the flooring material (slate) into the vertical plane covering a wall that houses three playful stainless steel spouts that spill water into a large basin. Koi Fish, Gold fish and water plants bring a new mini ecosystem of life, and provide a focal point and meditational environment. The integral colored concrete wall begins at the main water feature and weaves to the south west corner of the yard where water once again emerges out of a 4” stainless steel channel; reinforcing the notion that this garden backs up against a natural spring. The stainless steel channel also provides children with an opportunity to safely play with water by floating toy boats down the channel. At the north eastern end of the integral colored concrete wall, a warm western red cedar bench extends perpendicular out from the water feature on the outside of the slate patio maximizing seating space in the limited size garden. Natural rusting Cor-ten steel fencing adds a layer of interest throughout the garden softening the 6’ high surrounding fencing and helping to carry the users eye from the ground plane up past the fence lines into the horizon; the cor-ten steel also acts as a ribbon, tie-ing the multiple spaces together in this garden. The plant palette uses grasses and rushes to further establish in the subconscious that a natural water source does exist. Planting was performed outside of the wire fence to connect the new landscape to the existing open space; this was successfully done by using perennials and grasses whose foliage matches that of the native hillside, blurring the boundary line of the garden and aesthetically extending the backyard up into the adjacent open space.

This basket weave marble floor was in the entry way of the house in Chatham NJ. First we leveled and flattened the marble so all the little tiles were perfectly flat and level. This is called grinding to produce a grind in place floor. This means that all the tiles are level and there are no lips and dips from uneven tile edges. Afterward we diamond honed the marble to remove all scratches and marks. Finally we powder polished the marble to a beautiful shine with clarity and clear reflection. You can see the reflection of the trees from outside. What a tremendous difference from the marble beforehand.

Inspiration for a modern exterior home remodel in Los Angeles

Photography by William Quarles Designed by Red Element cabinets built by Robert Paige Cabinetry
Mudroom - mid-sized coastal mudroom idea in Charleston

These young hip professional clients love to travel and wanted a home where they could showcase the items that they've collected abroad. Their fun and vibrant personalities are expressed in every inch of the space, which was personalized down to the smallest details. Just like they are up for adventure in life, they were up for for adventure in the design and the outcome was truly one-of-kind. Photos by Chipper Hatter

The design for this residence combines contemporary and traditional styles, and includes stairs and a curving drive to provide a warm welcome to the home. A comfortable bluestone terrace and patio provide elegant outdoor entertaining spaces. Photo by Greg Premru.

Basket weave tile detail with Calacatta marble border.
Example of a classic bathroom design in Miami

The main space features a soaking tub and vanity, while the sauna, shower and toilet rooms are arranged along one side of the room. Gus Cantavero Photography

Design, Fabrication, Install and Photography by MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry: Waypoint-Full Overlay with Linen paint Countertop: Soapstone, eased edge detail Shower Floor: Cararra basket-weave tile, Niche: Statuary honed Marble Jam/Threshold/Baseboard: White Carrara Marble

Photo: Karen Melvin
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Powder room tucked under stair with wood recessed paneling and honed marble tile floor. Pete Weigley
Elegant marble floor powder room photo in New York with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls and a wall-mount sink

An Asian Style entry courtyard draws inspiration from the 1980's home's Asian Style roof-line and the owner's crane sculptures. Donna Giguere Landscape Design

This luxurious master bathroom comes in a classic white and blue color scheme of timeless beauty. The navy blue floating double vanity is matched with an all white quartz countertop, Pirellone sink faucets, and a large linen closet. The bathroom floor is brought to life with a basket weave mosaic tile that continues into the large walk in shower, with both a rain shower-head and handheld shower head.

Photography by Sean Gallagher
Example of a large country white two-story wood gable roof design in Dallas

Randy Colwell
Inspiration for a rustic dark wood floor great room remodel in Other with white walls

Mid-sized elegant master white tile marble floor bathroom photo in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and marble countertops