©Janet Mesic Mackie
Inspiration for a timeless mosaic tile floor and gray floor bathroom remodel in Chicago with a console sink and yellow walls

Elegant kids' white tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor bathroom photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

©Janet Mesic Mackie
Elegant white tile mosaic tile floor alcove shower photo in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and yellow walls

Photography by Caryn B. Davis Located in the Cornfield Point area of Old Saybrook along Long Island Sound, this project brought a classic, yet forgotten beach house back to life. Through a little detective work and some creative ingenuity, we restored and enhanced the exterior to it’s former glory and transformed the interior to a highly efficient and functional home all the while uplifting its quaint cottage charm. On the exterior, we recreated a wonderful, airy front porch with cozy bench seats that look out to the water. The white cedar shingle siding is pre-bleached with a subtle flair at the bottom and a delicate break at mid-elevation. The asphalt shingles are not only beautifully matched with the siding, but offer superior reflective qualities to dissipate the heat of the summer sun. On the interior, we joined the front seasonal porch with the family room to form a larger, open living and dining space with paneled walls and ceilings anchored by the original round stone fireplace. In the rear, we carefully crafted a galley kitchen and laundry space with an adjacent first floor master suite. The diminutive house and property posed multiple practical and regulatory challenges which were overcome by a strong team effort, due diligence, and a commitment to the process. John R. Schroeder, AIA is a professional design firm specializing in architecture, interiors, and planning. We have over 30 years experience with projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. Because we love what we do, we approach our work with enthusiasm and dedication. We are committed to the highest level of design and service on each and every project. We engage our clients in positive and rewarding collaborations. We strive to exceed expectations through our attention to detail, our understanding of the “big picture”, and our ability to effectively manage a team of design professionals, industry representatives, and building contractors. We carefully analyze budgets and project objectives to assist clients with wise fund allocation. We continually monitor and research advances in technology, materials, and construction methods, both sustainable and otherwise, to provide a responsible, well-suited, and cost effective product. Our design solutions are highly functional using both innovative and traditional approaches. Our aesthetic style is flexible and open, blending cues from client desires, building function, site context, and material properties, making each project unique, personalized, and enduring.

Kristina Helen Schmidt
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Luxurious master bathroom featuring marble tile and countertop, custom vanity with additional built-in storage, antique gilded mirror,and antique brass accents Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

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Inspiration for a transitional white floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

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Elegant mosaic tile floor and multicolored floor powder room photo in Philadelphia with a one-piece toilet, beige walls and a vessel sink

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Inspiration for a timeless mosaic tile floor bathroom remodel in New York with white walls

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Inspiration for a huge transitional master white tile mosaic tile floor and white floor alcove shower remodel in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, multicolored walls, quartzite countertops and white countertops