This client wanted to transform her basement into a studio apartment. We completely gutted the old basement, removed/moved walls, put in a new bathroom, plumbing, flooring, stairs, painting, drywall, and more.

Living room at an apartment in NOMAD featuring a faimly gallery wall.

This client wanted to transform her basement into a studio apartment. We completely gutted the old basement, removed/moved walls, put in a new bathroom, plumbing, flooring, stairs, painting, drywall, and more.

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Small trendy l-shaped porcelain tile and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, white appliances and brown countertops

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Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Austin

Liadesign
Example of a small minimalist single-wall ceramic tile family room design in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Liadesign
Family room - small modern single-wall ceramic tile family room idea in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a large modern carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel in New York with blue walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a farmhouse bedroom remodel in Salt Lake City

This tiny apartment had so many quirks and random placed cabinets and walls it was a real challenge to create a cohesive look. The toile fabric covered board closes off the open window between the bedroom & living room plus creates a fun place for mementos, art and gifts. photo: Chris Dorsey

Kitchen/dining room combo - contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea with gray walls

The Simply Home Decorating Design Studio is located in the beautiful community of Deep Cove in North Vancouver, British Columbia. I like to be at home when my daughter gets home from school each day so having an office that is close to home is of the utmost importance to me. When the opportunity came along to design and build an extension to our home and add a new legal suite that would become SHD headquarters, I was thrilled! I worked with architect Matthew Hansen, also based in North Vancouver, to come up with a design that was completely integrated with the existing house. His design was all that I had dreamed of and more. Our home was transformed from a modest 1950's side split with a converted carport/garage to what looks like a brand new home with a two car garage and a legal bachelor apartment suite. When it came to the interior, there was no question that I would spare no expense in making my new office exactly what I had always dreamed. I also had to keep in mind that one day, when I retire or my business outgrows the space, we may want to use it as rental apartment or in-law suite so the design had to be carefully crafted to suit both of these purposes. The result is a fabulous creative space full of light that houses my successful design business and I couldn't be happier "working from home."

Copper piping was used inlace of traditional handrail to add to the texture of the staircase. The stairs are the original 100+ year-old wood stairs that access main street.

Crossville Studios Burlington Grey by 41Zero42
Kitchen - small eclectic porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen idea in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Small urban vertical balcony garden photo in Melbourne with decking and a roof extension

Bedroom - large contemporary guest carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea in Phoenix with blue walls

Dining room - transitional dining room idea in New York

A colourful living integrated into the dining room in a small apartment for a young man who lives alone.
Example of a small minimalist porcelain tile bedroom design in Vancouver

The Bed Area Before: While Ari’s layout for her sleeping quarter worked perfectly, the space didn’t feel distinct from the living area. It also lacked the sense of ease and serenity that she desired. “It needed to feel simple and calming to me, but I also wanted things that would tie in with my vintage pieces and what I already had,” she says. Photo by Manuel Rodriguez