Hamilton-Gray Design, San Diego, CA Haute hacienda staircase leading to the guest house. Reclaimed terra cotta tile with patterned tile on the risers creates interest true to the Spanish style, which is complemented with a custom wrought iron hand rail.

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This kitchen has a traditional feel with its white cabinets and butcher block island, but elements like the honed cement counter tops and stainless steel appliances add a contemporary twist. Architect Jeff Broadhurst Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography

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Like many older homes, this Craftsman lacked a main level bathroom. Powder rooms are the perfect opportunity to introduce a bit of updated color and pattern to a traditional home - they seem to welcome a little whimsy. Here, a modern sink, a round faceted mirror, and a wall-mounted soap dispenser off set a traditional penny round tile pattern. And as an added twist, a contemporary color pallet was chosen, introducing a more transitional, updated look. In a powder room, don't hesitate to be a little bolder than you might typically be with your material, fixture, and color choices. Eric & Chelsea Eul Photography

All five bathrooms in this ski home have a refined approach, with Heath Ceramics tile and a unified cabinetry motif throughout. Architecture & interior design by Michael Howells. Photos by David Agnello, copyright 2012.

The focal point of the whole kitchen is the beautiful, unique tiles on the sides of the kitchen island. They contrast with the rest of the kitchen by adding an individualized design. Photo Credit: StudioQPhoto.com

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We wanted to have a little fun with this kids bathroom. The pattern geometric tile was fun and playful and adds a little flair. In keeping with the geometric theme we added the round mirror and sconces and the square shower head to compliment the floor. A simple vanity highlights the floor and shower pattern tile.

a new bath added on to this home during renovation showcases large format glossy gray shower tile with mixed pattern porcelain on walls running right into the shower tub wall. brass accents and a floating vanity round out the look.

Master bathroom with blue and white tile. Eclectic space with console sink and metal legs,antique wood framed mirror. Inspiration was the aegean sea and english bohemian spaces. photos by Andrea Rugg

The guest bathroom has the most striking matte glass patterned tile on both the backsplash and in the bathtub/shower combination. A floating wood vanity has a white quartz countertop and mid-century modern sconces on either side of the round mirror.

A dramatic contrast between Fireclay Tile's handmade white backsplash tiles and moody grey shower tiles takes a stacked pattern from simple to standout in this luxe master bath. FIRECLAY TILE SHOWN 3x9 Shower Tile in Loch Ness 1x4 Shower Pan Tile in Loch Ness 2x6 Backsplash Tile in Tusk DESIGN Everyday Interior Design PHOTOS Kelli Kroneberger Photography

Eden Passante of lifestyle blog "Sugar and Charm" gives her bathroom an extra charming makeover with light grey bathroom floor patterns in a hexagon pattern. TILE SHOWN 1x6 Sheet Tiled in Calcite 2" Sheeted Hexagon Tile in Overcast 6" Hexagon Tile in Overcast

For a client with an enthusiastic appreciation of retro design, this sunny ode to kitchens of the past is a cheerful and comforting retreat for today. The client wanted a kitchen that creatively expressed her fun, unconventional taste while providing all the modern conveniences of a contemporary home. Space was borrowed from an existing office to provide more open area and easier navigation in the kitchen. Bright, optimistic yellow sets the tone in the room, with retro-inspired appliances in buttery yellow chosen as key elements of the design. A generous apron-front farm sink gleams with clean white enameled cast iron and is outfitted with a rare retro faucet with spray and scrub brush attachments. Black trim against the yellow ceramic tile countertops defines the kitchen’s lines. Simple maple cabinetry painted white with black ceramic knobs provides a modern level of storage. Playful positioning of contrasting tiles on the floor presents a modern, quirky interpretation of the traditional checkerboard pattern in this classic kitchen with an original point of view.

Remodel and addition to classic California bungalow.
Bathroom - 1960s master blue tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and blue floor bathroom idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

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