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Corner shower - mid-sized traditional master white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor corner shower idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Example of a classic l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets and an island

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Like many families with older children, this local Glen Ellyn couple wanted to expand the size of their kitchen while also creating a more open, airy feel for their main level. The home had plenty of space that included a formal living room, formal dining room, family room with eat-in area and kitchen with butler’s pantry. What it didn’t have, was an effortless flow between the areas used daily for cooking, eating and gathering. Additionally, the kitchen had become outdated, feeling dark and dismal, despite the abundance of natural light. Our clients wanted a bright, cheerful interior that would inspire the family to congregate in this part of the house. No easy feat with teenagers. An open floor plan design solved the issues with functionality and circulation, removing the walls that restricted flow and opening up the entry to the dining room. We also eliminated the rarely used butler’s pantry allowing us to expand the kitchen and add a large island for food prep and gathering. To create a sense of symmetry and consistency in the space, a clerestory window was added below the header and framed to match the existing adjacent entry from the living room. Inspired by the owner’s Scottish ancestry, the island cabinetry boasts a beautiful blue hue, paired with stools upholstered in a sprightly plaid. The built-in buffet area provides additional storage, topped with a beautiful wooden top stained to coordinate with the stunning tones of the flooring. The owner’s opted for stainless steel appliances, inspiring the selection of brushed silver light fixtures and polished chrome hardware. Marble-look quartz offered a durable, lightly colored surface to reflect sunlight and enhance the cheer factor. According to this happy family, this uplifting space is now everyone’s favorite place to gather. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more design inspiration go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This kitchen installation features a luxurious Calacatta Gold marble top on the island, at a whopping 5 mm thick! Calacatta marble is one of the rarest and most highly desired marbles in the world.

This kitchen installation features a luxurious Calacatta Gold marble top on the island, at a whopping 5 mm thick! Calacatta marble is one of the rarest and most highly desired marbles in the world.

Calacatta marble master bath with large panel molding shower, freestanding tub, and blue textured wallpaper accent wall. Unique bubble chandelier.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor bathroom remodel in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

GranitePro fabricated this bathroom and provided us this photo! http://www.granitegrannies.com Statuary (also known as Venatino) marble with a polished finish is in this bathoom! Understanding Marble: Marble is a porous, high-maintenance surface. Be prepared to see some scratches. Marble is a softer stone. However, marble is still so beautiful with the scratches! If you’ve ever gone to Italy, you can see the beautiful marble on floors and many restaurants. It’s a classic lasting look. Even with scratches. If you don't mind the extra work, they are a beautiful addition. Marble has a multifaceted ability to work with so many different design styles. If you're a homeowner looking for a wipe-and-go countertop, though, you'll probably want to skip this one. It's cost-effective, depending on the type of marble you buy. Carrara marble (a grayer version with softer veins from Carrara, Italy) is one of the least expensive natural countertop materials on the market, mainly because it's readily available. Calacatta marble, which offers a whiter surface and more dramatic veining, and the price tag goes up. Marble is heat-resistant — which is great — but you still need to be careful. Marble is heat resistant. Despite its ability to withstand high temps, you never want to place a piping hot pot on for risk of discoloring or burning the surface. We recommend always using a pot holder anyways. We don’t want to dissuade you from using marble. In fact, I personally have a marble island in my kitchen. Stone Action solely wants you to be informed so that you’re choosing the right material for your project. We hope you personally come check out our marble or other stone selection! See more marble or other types of Stone Action’s stone selection: http://www.stoneaction.com

Bath floor in marble mosaic with custom fabricated Calacatta marble threshold, baseboard, and door casing.
Example of a mid-sized transitional mosaic tile floor and multicolored floor bathroom design in San Francisco

This high end, elegant en-suite bathroom, features Carrara marbles throughout the space. Subtle accents of pink have been added to create a chic feminine feel to the vanity area. The overall glamorous feel of this bathroom has been complemented by the sparkling unique light fixtures, hand selected by Lux Design.

Originally built in 1929 and designed by famed architect Albert Farr who was responsible for the Wolf House that was built for Jack London in Glen Ellen, this building has always had tremendous historical significance. In keeping with tradition, the new design incorporates intricate plaster crown moulding details throughout with a splash of contemporary finishes lining the corridors. From venetian plaster finishes to German engineered wood flooring this house exhibits a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary styles. Many of the rooms contain reclaimed wood paneling, discretely faux-finished Trufig outlets and a completely integrated Savant Home Automation system. Equipped with radiant flooring and forced air-conditioning on the upper floors as well as a full fitness, sauna and spa recreation center at the basement level, this home truly contains all the amenities of modern-day living. The primary suite area is outfitted with floor to ceiling Calacatta stone with an uninterrupted view of the Golden Gate bridge from the bathtub. This building is a truly iconic and revitalized space.

Formica Laminate Countertop, FX Formica Calacatta Marble, Aegean Edge
Kitchen - mid-sized l-shaped kitchen idea in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, white appliances and no island

Calacatto Gold slabs, perfectly laid out with aprons and deep divided drawers.Lower Make up station with Roburn Uplift Cabinet. New LED lighting and Sonneman Stiletto sconces.Dornbracht Fixtures.

The foyer for this Hilton Head Island remodel is stunning with 12 x 12 Calacatta Gold Marble floor and baseboards. In this photo, three different views of the marble baseboards, as they run throughout the entire downstairs of this home, can be seen.

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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A weekend Ranch in Santa Barbara provides this family with comfort and charm integrating their art collection and family antiques into the multi structure compound. Sara Balough Designs specializes in residential interior decorating and design and serves the South Bay area of California; including Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lunada Bay, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach.

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