The owners of this 1958 mid-century modern home desired a refreshing new master bathroom that was open and bright. The previous bathroom felt dark and cramped, with dated fixtures. A new bathroom was designed, borrowing much needed space from the neighboring garage, and allowing for a larger shower, a generous vanity with integrated trough sink and a soaking tub.

Window between WC area and shower. Light from skylight in shower penetrates into small toilet room. Borrowed natural light. Photographer: Lisa Sze
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in San Francisco

This beautiful riverside home was a joy to design! Our Aspen studio borrowed colors and tones from the beauty of the nature outside to recreate a peaceful sanctuary inside. We added cozy, comfortable furnishings so our clients can curl up with a drink while watching the river gushing by. The gorgeous home boasts large entryways with stone-clad walls, high ceilings, and a stunning bar counter, perfect for get-togethers with family and friends. Large living rooms and dining areas make this space fabulous for entertaining.

The Kitchen area is almost complete in this photo. You can see a bit of the exposed brick to the right of the entry door. The window above the sink has a frost film on it to allow borrowed light into the bathroom on the other side. On the left side of the kitchen we used salvaged metal siding to cover the deteriorated plaster along that wall which makes for easy hanging of photos, cards and artwork with magnets.

We had the pleasure of featuring one of our Apt2B sofa's in this awesome interior design project by #KyleSchuneman. He taught us how to incorporate something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! The something blue is our very own Harper Sofa, made by Kyle at Apt2B. Photos by Joe Schmelzer of Treasurbite

bedroom interior window wall. keith baker, photographer
Mid-sized minimalist light wood floor hallway photo in San Francisco with green walls

Photo credit Pamela Foster: The bath was increased in size by "borrowing" the hall closet. Because of the compact size of the room, the toilet is installed on opposite wall from the shower/tub fixtures. This allows access to faucet and cleaning without stepping over or around toilet. Tile design on floor keeps the all white room from being boring.

This bathroom was very cramped and outdated. The shower and the WC were in one room which meant no privacy and the doors would hit each other. It was an unsafe design. By borrowing the space from a hall closet I was able to enlarge the bathroom enough to make a beautiful walk-in shower and private WC with a pocket door. We also made the outdated closet area into a perfect size walk-in closet with side storage for folded items and put a full length mirrored door on the side closet. All contained in the bathroom now. Client loves the enlarged, beautiful new layout.

Adding a koi poind creates an amazing design feature to this pool and patio design. Historic archway incorporates the borrowed landscape and gives you a window to pier into the Sound

Mid-sized trendy formal and open concept concrete floor and vaulted ceiling living room photo in San Luis Obispo with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This kitchen started as a dark cramped space that really needed a new outlook on life. With its new aesthetics and better configuration, it uses the available space so much more efficiently, borrows views and natural light from adjacent spaces, provides acres more counter space, has multiple work areas, more storage and more seating --and the family now really enjoys the space cooking and hanging out together each day.

This kitchen started as a dark cramped space that really needed a new outlook on life. With its new aesthetics and better configuration, it uses the available space so much more efficiently, borrows views and natural light from adjacent spaces, provides acres more counter space, has multiple work areas, more storage and more seating --and the family now really enjoys the space cooking and hanging out together each day.

This kitchen started as a dark cramped space that really needed a new outlook on life. With its new aesthetics and better configuration, it uses the available space so much more efficiently, borrows views and natural light from adjacent spaces, provides acres more counter space, has multiple work areas, more storage and more seating --and the family now really enjoys the space cooking and hanging out together each day.

The large sectional with a chaise was ideal for this family’s needs and the swivel chair was added for extra seating. When clients want cozy; pillows, throws, rugs and window treatments are usually in the mix. We borrowed the art from the dining room to use here because they loved the nature inspired motif. We then added two canvas art pieces (window wall) to harmonize with the theme. The furniture was sourced from Havertys, Bassett and Ballard designs, while the art and accessories were sourced from Homegoods, wayfair and others. Photo Credit: Mackenzie Frank

Spring arrives with a burst of May-flowering fruit trees and lilacs (as viewed from the elevated deck). Space is at a premium in this central city garden. The garden is extended vertically through the use of espaliered and semi-dwarf apple trees, as well as horizontally through borrowed diagonal views. The border shown is sloped downward, facing SW, and forms a sun trap. The E property line actually bisects the slope, but the boundaries are blurred through prolific planting and co-gardening with a neighbour.

An Italian style tile that flows seamlessly into the frameless shower enclosure is the focal point of this bathroom renovation. Using that same tile we created a six hook towel rack for the homeowner. Borrowing color from the tile, the homeowners chose a beautiful navy blue vanity with brushed nickel hardware, Cambria quartz countertops and a brushed nickel faucet.

Example of a large transitional travertine floor hallway design in New York with white walls