Janis Nicolay
Bedroom - contemporary concrete floor bedroom idea in Vancouver

For an excellent entertaining area along with a great view to the large projection screen, a half wall bar height top was installed with bar stool seating for four and custom lighting. The AV projectors were a great solution for providing an awesome entertainment area at reduced costs. HDMI cables and cat 6 wires were installed and run from the projector to a closet where the Yamaha AV receiver as placed giving the room a clean simple look along with the projection screen and speakers mounted on the walls.

Let's face it. The back door is the most used entry into the house. It's the area that needs to be the MOST organized so why not make it both functional AND beautiful, with a splash of color in an otherwise dark area of your home? All members of the family can grab what they need in a hurry, including the dog!

About five years ago, these homeowners saw the potential in a brick-and-oak-heavy, wallpaper-bedecked, 1990s-in-all-the-wrong-ways home tucked in a wooded patch among fields somewhere between Indianapolis and Bloomington. Their first project with SYH was a kitchen remodel, a total overhaul completed by JL Benton Contracting, that added color and function for this family of three (not counting the cats). A couple years later, they were knocking on our door again to strip the ensuite bedroom of its ruffled valences and red carpet—a bold choice that ran right into the bathroom (!)—and make it a serene retreat. Color and function proved the goals yet again, and JL Benton was back to make the design reality. The clients thoughtfully chose to maximize their budget in order to get a whole lot of bells and whistles—details that undeniably change their daily experience of the space. The fantastic zero-entry shower is composed of handmade tile from Heath Ceramics of California. A window where the was none, a handsome teak bench, thoughtful niches, and Kohler fixtures in vibrant brushed nickel finish complete the shower. Custom mirrors and cabinetry by Stoll’s Woodworking, in both the bathroom and closet, elevate the whole design. What you don't see: heated floors, which everybody needs in Indiana. Contractor: JL Benton Contracting Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Michiko Owaki

Custom master bathroom with large open shower and free standing concrete bathtub, vanity and dual sink areas. Shower: Custom designed multi-use shower, beautiful marble tile design in quilted patterns as a nod to the farmhouse era. Custom built industrial metal and glass panel. Shower drying area with direct pass though to master closet. Vanity and dual sink areas: Custom designed modified shaker cabinetry with subtle beveled edges in a beautiful subtle grey/beige paint color, Quartz counter tops with waterfall edge. Custom designed marble back splashes match the shower design, and acrylic hardware add a bit of bling. Beautiful farmhouse themed mirrors and eclectic lighting. Flooring: Under-flooring temperature control for both heating and cooling, connected through WiFi to weather service. Flooring is beautiful porcelain tiles in wood grain finish.

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Example of a transitional laundry room design in Toronto

With some innovative space planning, many challenges were overcome; the kitchen/ family room opened up by eliminating a load-bearing wall; the bulky water heater was relocated outside and the center of the house was rearranged to utilize all of the interior areas more efficiently; the new space gave the bedroom a larger closet; the laundry area was minimized and tucked away and the kitchen got a pantry wall; the hallway closet was relocated to the family room to allow a larger bathroom with a much more efficient layout; a creative solution for the cat box was designed out on the front porch with access from the family room.

This main bath suite is a dream come true for my client. We worked together to fix the architects weird floor plan. Now the plan has the free standing bathtub in perfect position. We also fixed the plan for the master bedroom and dual His/Her closets. The marble shower and floor with inlaid tile rug, gray cabinets and Sherwin Williams #SW7001 Marshmallow walls complete the vision! Cat Wilborne Photgraphy

Laundry room with island and Mudroom storage cabinets with pine bench.
Inspiration for a large transitional porcelain tile utility room remodel in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Enfort Homes presents ‘Swingline Cottages’ a brand new 3 home cottage community featuring 3 beds, 2.5 bath, including a 1-car garage, covered patios gas stubbed for BBQ, and fully fenced yards with landscape lighting. Each home is thoughtfully designed and outfitted with smart home upgrades. Well-equipped kitchens include Thermador appliance package and quartz countertops. White Oak hardwood floors and 8’ doors on main. 9’ ceilings on both floors, custom organizers, A/C, and well-appointed primary suites with 5-piece spa baths and walk-in closets. Smart home features include iPad controls, Ring Elite doorbell, Cat6 wiring, and smart door lock.

Rustic and modern design elements complement one another in this 2,480 sq. ft. three bedroom, two and a half bath custom modern farmhouse. Abundant natural light and face nailed wide plank white pine floors carry throughout the entire home along with plenty of built-in storage, a stunning white kitchen, and cozy brick fireplace. Photos by Tessa Manning

Philippe Clairo
Country master bedroom photo in Calgary with white walls

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional master porcelain tile and beige tile porcelain tile and beige floor drop-in bathtub remodel in Raleigh with light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, shaker cabinets, a hinged shower door and green countertops

The mudroom, looking toward and away from thy entry door. There is considerable closet and storage space in this area. The basement stairs (as well as a cat alcove) is directly to the left foreground of the left hand photo.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Kitchen - mid-century modern kitchen idea in New York

A happy east coast family gets their perfect second home on the west coast. This family of 6 was a true joy to work with from start to finish. They were very excited to have a home reflecting the true west coast sensibility: ocean tones mixed with neutrals, modern art and playful elements, and of course durability and comfort for all the kids and guests. The pool area and kitchen got total overhauls (thanks to Jeff with Black Cat Construction) and we added a fun wine closet below the staircase. They trusted the vision of the design and made few requests for changes. And the end result was even better than they expected.

Jeff Rumans
Reach-in closet - small modern gender-neutral reach-in closet idea in San Francisco

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This master bath remodel is the cat's meow for more than one reason! The materials in the room are soothing and give a nice vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. We completed a kitchen remodel for this client a few years’ ago and were delighted when she contacted us for help with her master bath! The bathroom was fine but was lacking in interesting design elements, and the shower was very small. We started by eliminating the shower curb which allowed us to enlarge the footprint of the shower all the way to the edge of the bathtub, creating a modified wet room. The shower is pitched toward a linear drain so the water stays in the shower. A glass divider allows for the light from the window to expand into the room, while a freestanding tub adds a spa like feel. The radiator was removed and both heated flooring and a towel warmer were added to provide heat. Since the unit is on the top floor in a multi-unit building it shares some of the heat from the floors below, so this was a great solution for the space. The custom vanity includes a spot for storing styling tools and a new built in linen cabinet provides plenty of the storage. The doors at the top of the linen cabinet open to stow away towels and other personal care products, and are lighted to ensure everything is easy to find. The doors below are false doors that disguise a hidden storage area. The hidden storage area features a custom litterbox pull out for the homeowner’s cat! Her kitty enters through the cutout, and the pull out drawer allows for easy clean ups. The materials in the room – white and gray marble, charcoal blue cabinetry and gold accents – have a vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. Polished nickel fixtures and hardware add sparkle, while colorful artwork adds some life to the space.

Laundry room with island and Mudroom storage cabinets with pine bench.
Inspiration for a large transitional porcelain tile entryway remodel in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer