Desperate to update their small, quaint, urban home we came up with a clean modern design that gave them more storage and a sassy look.
Enclosed kitchen - small modern u-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor enclosed kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and gray countertops

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This 100-year-old stone house was in desperate need of love and attention, and it got it! We gutted the kitchen, installed new windows and drywall. Crisp white cabinets brightened the north facing corner room. The house was 2" out of level so we chose click luxury vinyl tile for the flooring, Rustic laminate countertops, an undermount sink, and American Olean Morello tile finished this beautiful room.

Located in an area of Philadelphia in desperate need of revitalizing, Chestnut Street apartments needed to provide a look and feel that will attract young professionals and empty nesters seeking out urban living at a new high-end market rate. Mixing products provided the design team with the quality and texture needed for the façade along with a pop of color in just the right areas of the building resulting in a cost effective, durable and design-friendly look.

DESIGNED BY TOC design CONSTRUCTION BY TOC design & Construction inc. PHOTOS BY : Tania Scardellato I was fortunate to have a young family approach me in desperate need to renovate there only 3 piece bathroom. This space was In dire need of a remodel, with old brown wall to wall tiles and a dated bulky yellow brown single sink vanity. Storage was a must, lighting a necessity, and proper accessibility to the shower bath area. We had a tight budget to respect, but a full gut of this bathroom was required. And a good thing too, once we started doing the demolition we noticed that mildew and rotting floors and walls had accumulated throughout the years. Doing it right the first time is no joke when dealing with water and electrical issues. We discarded all reminisce of old and built from scratch, new walls, new plumbing, new electrical ,new insulation and a new window, a new fan that actually exhausted outside ( I say this laughing as you would be amazed at how many fans are installed but don’t exhaust outside, and you the client would never know unless you go inside the attic space. Once all the hard stuff was done, the rest is just a matter of smart design. If you have a small bathroom here are some tips to guide you. 10 tips for making a small bathroom feel larger Is your tiny bathroom cramping your functionality and style, leaving you longing for the enormous bathrooms gracing the pages of design magazines? Even if your bathroom is a fraction of the size, all it takes is some design savvy to make the most of the space you have. Consider these 10 smart tips that will help your bathroom look, feel and function like those larger contenders. 1-Get creative with corners Space is at a premium in small bathrooms, so it's important to maximize every inch. Corners, for example, provide extra space for shelving, storage units and even hooks. Get creative and install unique design solutions that are not only functional, but also eye-catching. If you love the airiness of floating cabinets, add baskets or decorative boxes under for extra storage. If you are installing floating cabinets insure that they are installed securely to studs or plywood at wall. 2- Let solid colors shine Busy patterns have a shrinking effect and make small bathrooms seem even smaller. Conversely, light natural hues make a space feel more open. If you're itching to get creative with design, experiment with textures but keep overpowering patterns to a minimum. Tone on tone is the best to achieve this. 3 - Maximize your bathtub A bathtub takes up a significant portion of the room, but modern, compact options with curved basins, can make the tub feel larger when in use, all while conserving space. 4 - Select a smaller faucet A faucet is jewelry for the bathroom. And just as accessories can overpower an outfit, a big bulky faucet isn't flattering in a small bath. Single-handle designs conserve counter space, while a wall-mount installation frees it up all together and can create quite the wow-factor, if the budget can accommodate the required changes to plumbing behind the wall. 5 - Make vanity storage simple If you're in a storage war with your small bathroom, you're not alone in the battle. Toiletries and personal supplies without a place to call home only add clutter and chaos. Store smart with a space-saving vanity, the dual sink vanity shown here, looks quite simple, but in reality it has 4 sets of full extension drawers, and the vanity tower adds extra storage without overpowering the use of space. 6 - Show off the shower Shower curtains may be pretty, but they interrupt the visual flow of a bathing space and make it feel significantly smaller. In bathrooms with small footprints, opt for a clear glass sliding shower door that doesn't require the clearance of one with a hinged design. Or as shown in this design and for fraction less expensive a half hinged panel installed on a fixed tempered glass panel. If you're embarking on a big remodel, create the illusion of more space by using same tile in the shower that's used throughout; instead of seeing them as two separate zones, the eye will read them as one. 7 - Discover the treasure of hidden storage Work with a contractor, and you just might find some serious storage potential hidden behind your walls. Whether it's utilizing space between the studs for shallow shelving or a creating a small linen closet by annexing space from an adjacent room, even small additions can make a big difference. 8 - Focal Point Tile is a beautiful, durable addition to any bathroom. For dainty spaces, consider installing tile at a diagonal to accentuate the focal point or as in this bathroom I used an oversized textured pattern to bring depth to the space at the window wall. 9 - Choose the right lights Strategically install light to reflect and brighten a small bathroom to make it appear larger. Recessed lighting is an affordable solution for tiny rooms, offering ample light while taking up little space. Wall sconces alongside a mirror also reflect off the walls and make a room feel bright and airy. I always recommend going with LED lighting at 2800 to 3000K. 10 – Accessorize This is your time to shine in your decorating skills, have fun with your towels, you can change the color scheme daily just by adding pops of color in your accessories, make sure to get items that serve a dual purpose, like baskets, boxes they can always be used as hampers, storing of towels and even a nice display for your guest.

This bathroom used to be extremely dated, with dark wallpaper and a mirrored wall, it was in desperate need of an update! Now, this space has a clean, modern feel that fits with the rest of the home. The toilet is in a small, separate room connected to this portion of the bathroom to help mornings flow smoothly without sacrificing privacy when nature calls. Our clients also opted for 2 separate vanities to allow plenty of space when preparing for the day.

This bathroom / Laundry used to be really un-user friendly, and was in desperate need of a Renovation. We removed every item from both rooms including the gib and floor boards, and transformed the Bathroom and Laundry into this fantastic useable space. Photo credits; Graham Harfield.

This 100-year-old stone house was in desperate need of love and attention, and it got it! We gutted the kitchen, installed new windows and drywall. Crisp white cabinets brightened the north facing corner room. The house was 2" out of level so we chose click luxury vinyl tile for the flooring, Rustic laminate countertops, an undermount sink, and American Olean Morello tile finished this beautiful room.

This 100-year-old stone house was in desperate need of love and attention, and it got it! We gutted the kitchen, installed new windows and drywall. Crisp white cabinets brightened the north facing corner room. The house was 2" out of level so we chose click luxury vinyl tile for the flooring, Rustic laminate countertops, an undermount sink, and American Olean Morello tile finished this beautiful room.

Danielle Robertson This 1950s ranch was in desperate need of an overhaul! We worked with this family to brighten the entire space, create a 2nd full bathroom, and make the whole house more functional for 21st century living.

Old farmhouses offer charm and character but usually need some careful changes to efficiently serve the needs of today’s families. This blended family of four desperately desired a master bath and walk-in closet in keeping with the exceptional features of the home. At the top of the list were a large shower, double vanity, and a private toilet area. They also requested additional storage for bathroom items. Windows, doorways could not be relocated, but certain nonloadbearing walls could be removed. Gorgeous antique flooring had to be patched where walls were removed without being noticeable. Original interior doors and woodwork were restored. Deep window sills give hints to the thick stone exterior walls. A local reproduction furniture maker with national accolades was the perfect choice for the cabinetry which was hand planed and hand finished the way furniture was built long ago. Even the wood tops on the beautiful dresser and bench were rich with dimension from these techniques. The legs on the double vanity were hand turned by Amish woodworkers to add to the farmhouse flair. Marble tops and tile as well as antique style fixtures were chosen to complement the classic look of everything else in the room. It was important to choose contractors and installers experienced in historic remodeling as the old systems had to be carefully updated. Every item on the wish list was achieved in this project from functional storage and a private water closet to every aesthetic detail desired. If only the farmers who originally inhabited this home could see it now! Matt Villano Photography

This 100-year-old stone house was in desperate need of love and attention, and it got it! We gutted the kitchen, installed new windows and drywall. Crisp white cabinets brightened the north facing corner room. The house was 2" out of level so we chose click luxury vinyl tile for the flooring, Rustic laminate countertops, an undermount sink, and American Olean Morello tile finished this beautiful room.

There are a lot of people that are at their wits end when it comes to the amount of space that they have in their Odenton home, they always seem cramped and often times are desperate for a solution. Instead of selling your current home, why not consider the benefits of Odenton room additions.

Located in an area of Philadelphia in desperate need of revitalizing, Chestnut Street apartments needed to provide a look and feel that will attract young professionals and empty nesters seeking out urban living at a new high-end market rate. Mixing products provided the design team with the quality and texture needed for the façade along with a pop of color in just the right areas of the building resulting in a cost effective, durable and design-friendly look.

A past below builder-grade stair desperately needed to be replaced. With the new chunky oak steps, the led underlit handrail adds that special something.

This modest home was in desperate need of a remodel to accommodate a hard charging snowboarding family of five. Removing the paneling, painting the beams, installing luxury vinyl plank, and providing a simple furniture plan created one cool ski apre's corner to hang out

This beautiful home is used regularly by our Calgary clients during the weekends in the resort town of Fernie, B.C. While the floor plan offered ample space to entertain and relax, the finishes needed updating desperately. The original kitchen felt too small for the space which features stunning vaults and timber frame beams. With a complete overhaul, the newly redesigned space now gives justice to the impressive architecture. A combination of rustic and industrial selections have given this home a brand new vibe, and now this modern cabin is a showstopper once again! Design: Susan DeRidder of Live Well Interiors Inc. Photography: Rebecca Frick Photography

This deep kitchen drawer was overflowing with glassware, bakeware, and mismatched kitchen tools. With everything stacked on top of each other, finding the right item was a daily struggle. This drawer was in desperate need of structure and order!

This is the second home on this street that we have had the pleasure of modernizing. This home still had the original kitchen, bath and floor-plan and was in desperate need of an update. The homeowners worked with Susan Yeley Interiors to come up with a design that was fresh, while maintaining the integrity of the original design of the home. This remodel included opening up the kitchen into the adjacent spaces, reconfiguring all of the bathrooms and laundry room, and replacing all of the flooring in the home. We are so pleased with how it all came together!