Close up of the shower bench, showing how it is supported by a decorative "Check" in the shower tile. This check runs all the way around the shower enclosure, thus allowing the bench to mount on either side of the shower (or be removed altogether)

When a large family renovated a home nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains, all bathrooms received dazzling upgrades, but in a family of three boys and only one girl, the boys must have their own space. This rustic styled bathroom feels like it is part of a fun bunkhouse in the West. We used a beautiful bleached oak for a vanity that sits on top of a multi colored pebbled floor. The swirling iridescent granite counter top looks like a mineral vein one might see in the mountains of Wyoming. We used a rusted-look porcelain tile in the shower for added earthy texture. Black plumbing fixtures and a urinal—a request from all the boys in the family—make this the ultimate rough and tumble rugged bathroom. Photos by: Bernardo Grijalva

Classic-Contemporary girl's bedroom by Nina Petronzio, featuring bespoke furnishings from her Plush Home furniture collection. Park Avenue all-upholstered bed with nailhead trim design, Carlisle round bedside table in bleached mahogany. Gatsby all-upholstered bed, Mondrian bedside table in silver leaf

Description: This item is artisan crafted with meticulous care out of reclaimed old pine wood that was salvaged from old houses in rural towns of China. The Reclaimed pine has been bleached to bring out its natural texture and charm. Given its handmade and hand-finished nature, variations in the wood or metal work are to be expected and celebrated. Each item is unique and no two are exactly alike. Item Code: SAL13-84 Primary Materials: Reclaimed Bleached Pine Wood Secondary Materials: 100% RECLAIMED WOOD Dimensions: 84 x 39 x 30.5 seat height: n/a seat depth: n/a seat width: n/a arm height: n/a Port of Origin: NINGBO, CHINA

White kitchen with quartz peninsula with grey tiles. Bleached birch hardwood floors that recalls the wood beam above the counter and the massive wood furniture with banquette seating. The suspended contemporary fixtures complete the decor of that open living space. Cuisine blanche avec péninsule en quartz avec plancher de céramique gris. Plancher de bois franc en merisier délavé rappelant la poutre de bois au dessus du comptoir et le mobilier de bois massif avec une banquette. Les luminaires suspendus contemporains complètent le décor de cette pièce à aire ouverte. Photo: Olivier Hétu de reference design. Design: Paule Bourbonnais de Paule Bourbonnais Design et reference design

Bleached oak built-in with leather pulls.
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept light wood floor family room remodel in New York with gray walls and a media wall

White kitchen with quartz peninsula. Bleached birch hardwood floors that recalls the wood beam above the counter. The suspended contemporary fixtures complete the decor. Cuisine blanche avec péninsule en quartz. Plancher de bois franc en merisier délavé rappelant la poutre de bois au dessus du comptoir. Luminaires suspendus contemporains qui complètent le décor. Photo: Olivier Hétu de reference design. Design: Paule Bourbonnais de Paule Bourbonnais Design et de reference design

Agate Pass Construction
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Seattle

Example of a large cottage u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

A complete full gut remodel of a 4,000 sq ft two-story penthouse residence, this project featured one of a kind views of the Boston public garden and Beacon Hill. A large central gallery flooded with gorgeous diffused light through two full stories of window glass. Clean linear millwork details compliment the structural glass, steel and walnut balustrades and handrailings that grace the upper gallery, reading nook, and stairs. A bleached walnut wet bar with backlit honey onyx backsplash and floating star fire glass shelves illuminated the lower gallery. It was part of a larger motif, which resonated through each of the unique and separate living spaces, connecting them to the larger design intention. A bleached walnut media room doubles as a fourth bedroom. It features a king size murphy bed seamlessly integrated into the full wall panel. A gracious shower in the adjoining bathroom, cleverly concealed behind an innocuous interior door, created a truly unique formal powder room that can reveal a full bath when the house is full of guests. A blend of warm wood, soft whites, and a palate of golds reflected in the stone (calacatta/onyx) textiles and wall coverings, this project demonstrates the powerful results of a consistent design intention, thoughtful engineering, and best practice construction as executed by our talented team of craftsmen and women. Interior Design - Lewis Interiors Photography - Eric Roth

Living room - large country open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls

Agate Pass Construction
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Seattle

Julia Valenti
Staircase - staircase idea in New York

Eichler Orange is a stunning expression of mid-century modern architecture. The vision in modernizing this historic Eichler home with a 21st-century makeover was to honor the work of Joseph Eichler and restore it to the 1964 icon of California modernism it once was. The clean aesthetics of this home features glass walls, post and beam, tongue and groove ceilings, and oversize porcelain tile floors throughout. The free-flowing indoor/outdoor floorplan is highlighted with a signature atrium, and all material selections were made to honor the time period. Custom cherry cabinets and warm slab walnut doors grace the interior. This home had significant structural termite damage with three-quarters of the framing needing replacement. Additionally, the original house did not come close to meeting the current seismic codes. During reconstruction, we upgraded the post and beam structure with seismic hold-downs and concealed fasteners. The house lacked energy efficiency due to its flat roof and did not meet California’s current Title 24 energy-efficient standards. While honoring its era, this fully renovated residence is now updated with today’s energy efficiencies, including all-aluminum dual-glazed windows and doors, new spray foam insulation atop the flat roof, and tankless water heaters. A new photovoltaic solar system was added. We abandoned the radiant floor heat and installed a new high-efficiency ductless heating and air units to each room. This increased the building’s performance and provided each room with its own thermostat and control. This system also allowed us to eliminate soffits and ductwork and maintain the exposed tongue and groove ceiling throughout the home. The living space next to the family and dining room was repurposed to relocate the washer and dryer and allowed space to add a third bathroom. The primary bathroom was also reconfigured for a larger layout. The sleek kitchen design includes frameless Crystal Cabinets, professional-grade Miele appliances, a large stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, and a generous Caesarstone countertop workspace. The outdoor backyard living space captures the natural beauty of Southern California and mid-century modern features, including drought-resistant landscaping with decomposed granite planter areas and all-new concrete hardscape. A new spa was added to the existing pool, along with a new BBQ area and firepit. Photographer: Public 311 Design

Julia Valenti

Pebble accent is used in bathtub niche, with quartz countertop below and porcelain tile sides and trim
Mid-sized beach style master beige tile and stone slab porcelain tile alcove shower photo in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, an undermount tub, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Little did our homeowner know how much his inspiration for his master bathroom renovation might mean to him after the year of Covid 2020. Living in a land-locked state meant a lot of travel to partake in his love of scuba diving throughout the world. When thinking about remodeling his bath, it was only natural for him to want to bring one of his favorite island diving spots home. We were asked to create an elegant bathroom that captured the elements of the Caribbean with some of the colors and textures of the sand and the sea. The pallet fell into place with the sourcing of a natural quartzite slab for the countertop that included aqua and deep navy blues accented by coral and sand colors. Floating vanities in a sandy, bleached wood with an accent of louvered shutter doors give the space an open airy feeling. A sculpted tub with a wave pattern was set atop a bed of pebble stone and beneath a wall of bamboo stone tile. A tub ledge provides access for products. The large format floor and shower tile (24 x 48) we specified brings to mind the trademark creamy white sand-swept swirls of Caribbean beaches. The walk-in curbless shower boasts three shower heads with a rain head, standard shower head, and a handheld wand near the bench toped in natural quartzite. Pebble stone finishes the floor off with an authentic nod to the beaches for the feet.

Living room - large country open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room idea in San Diego with white walls

The Columbia River Gorge offers a dramatic backdrop to this hill-side retreat for a young family. Careful positioning of the plan and windows provide views to Mount Adams and Mount Hood. The home is a linear composition of a two-level volume linked to a single-level guest suite and garage. Each volume was studied and articulated to successfully balance views & privacy. The first-floor living level spills out to the rugged landscape through glass doors that open to stepped patios of natural basalt. Vast expanses of windows assure a vivid display of seasonal changes from every room. Elements include standing seam metal roofs, dark horizontal cedar siding, and a full height board-formed concrete wall designed to retain the steeply sloped natural terrain. Inside an open floor plan employing high ceilings and materials such as exposed Doug Fir framing, radiant concrete floors and bleached wood ceilings guarantees a modern, timeless look. Incorporating the owner's stock of salvaged wood screens and vintage European light fixtures makes this home truly unique and full of personality. Photographer: Nakamoto Forestry