Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Minneapolis

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Example of a trendy beige two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Houston

A gender neutral nursery design inspired by the new parents recent safari trip to Africa. This room features textures of spotted animal printed wall paper, lush burnt orange velvet black-out draperies, and natural fibers and earth tones providing a backdrop that is easily adaptable as the baby grows out of a nursery and becomes a toddler.

The moment I entered my clients home I immediately decided the entryway wall desperately needed something. My first thought was Shiplap! The entry is now light, bright and a focal point. My next challenge was the hallway lighting. Adding a large barrel fixture allowed for their beautiful flag wood art to be appreciated and not blocked by the light. At the top of the stairs adding a fandelier offered the air circulation that was desperately need and style!

The moment I entered my clients home I immediately decided the entryway wall desperately needed something. My first thought was Shiplap! The entry is now light, bright and a focal point. My next challenge was the hallway lighting. Adding a large barrel fixture allowed for their beautiful flag wood art to be appreciated and not blocked by the light. At the top of the stairs adding a fandelier offered the air circulation that was desperately need and style!

The oldest properties often have the most interesting tiled features and this Quarry Tiled Fireplace was a fine example. The customer lived in a quaint old cottage just outside the main town centre of Bedford and contacted us about restoring their fantastic Quarry tiled fireplace. While the customer knew that the cottage itself was over 200 years old, they had no idea whether or not the fireplace is an original feature. However, it’s safe to say that the fireplace is very old in its own right, and that it had been a long time since it had experienced any kind of professional maintenance. It goes without saying that as any kind of tiles get older they will need more frequent care to keep them looking at their best. Here, the Quarry tiles desperately needed cleaning up as they were covered in old candle wax and what looked to be several years’ worth of general dirt. This had significant dulled the natural shades in the stone, leaving it looking lifeless and unappealing. The tiles would also require a fresh seal to ensure protection against muck in the future, and to help restore the colour to the stone. Firstly, I applied Tile Doctor Oxy-Gel tile cleaner, which is particularly effective on tricky areas as being in a gel form it adheres better to non-horizontal areas. It was left it to dwell on the tiles for around twenty minutes so it could penetrate into the pores and get to work lifting out and dissolving the dirt that had been trapped in there over the years . Oxy-Gel is suitable for use on a wide range of natural stone tiles, including Quarry, Travertine and Slate. In this situation it cut through and removed most of the candlewax quite easily, and softened the stubborn residue to a point where I could easily remove the rest manually with handheld scrappers. I then left area it to dry, with an air mover installed to reduce drying time. The advantage of using a gel product is that uses a smaller amount of moisture than a standard liquid cleaner, and therefore allows the tile to dry – and to be sealed – quicker; and in this case we were able to seal the same day where-as normally we would have to wait until the next day. Once the tiles were completely dry, I sealed the fireplace with Tile Doctor Colour Grow which is an impregnating sealer that fills the pores of the stone to prevent dirt and general muck from becoming ingrained, making the tiles much easier to keep clean in the long-term. The added benefit of Colour Grow is that – as its name suggests – it emphasises the natural colours in the stone. This was something that the Quarry fireplace was desperately in need of, and the Colour a Grow quickly got the job done! The customer was very pleased with the finished results. The clean removed years’ worth of muck, while the fresh seal brought out the natural beauty in the Quarry tiles and, at the same time, will protect the tiles on future candle-lit evenings. Andrew Evans Bedfordshire Tile Doctor

The moment I entered my clients home I immediately decided the entryway wall desperately needed something. My first thought was Shiplap! The entry is now light, bright and a focal point. My next challenge was the hallway lighting. Adding a large barrel fixture allowed for their beautiful flag wood art to be appreciated and not blocked by the light. At the top of the stairs adding a fandelier offered the air circulation that was desperately need and style!

The moment I entered my clients home I immediately decided the entryway wall desperately needed something. My first thought was Shiplap! The entry is now light, bright and a focal point. My next challenge was the hallway lighting. Adding a large barrel fixture allowed for their beautiful flag wood art to be appreciated and not blocked by the light. At the top of the stairs adding a fandelier offered the air circulation that was desperately need and style!

The moment I entered my clients home I immediately decided the entryway wall desperately needed something. My first thought was Shiplap! The entry is now light, bright and a focal point. My next challenge was the hallway lighting. Adding a large barrel fixture allowed for their beautiful flag wood art to be appreciated and not blocked by the light. At the top of the stairs adding a fandelier offered the air circulation that was desperately need and style!

KraftMaid dove white cabinetry with pebble grey mirror, Zodiaq blue carrera quartz with flat polish edge, Kohler chrome fixtures, black hardware, wood plank tile flooring, white subway tile shower.

We transformed a Georgian brick two-story built in 1998 into an elegant, yet comfortable home for an active family that includes children and dogs. Although this Dallas home’s traditional bones were intact, the interior dark stained molding, paint, and distressed cabinetry, along with dated bathrooms and kitchen were in desperate need of an overhaul. We honored the client’s European background by using time-tested marble mosaics, slabs and countertops, and vintage style plumbing fixtures throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. We balanced these traditional elements with metallic and unique patterned wallpapers, transitional light fixtures and clean-lined furniture frames to give the home excitement while maintaining a graceful and inviting presence. We used nickel lighting and plumbing finishes throughout the home to give regal punctuation to each room. The intentional, detailed styling in this home is evident in that each room boasts its own character while remaining cohesive overall.

To have a pristine and neat design you will certainly need a pattern such as the refined Paragon. Give to your kitchen that real soft marble look you are desperately looking for without worrying about its maintenance. Aureastone countertops perform amazing! Non-porous, stain and bacteria resistant and extremely durable!

This Evanston condo was in desperate need of modernization. We gutted the entire unit and then built out a long and narrow kitchen to keep the rest of the great room spacious. Project designed by Skokie renovation firm, Chi Renovation & Design - general contractors, kitchen and bath remodelers, and design & build company. They serve the Chicago area and its surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/chicago-modern-condo-living/

Since it was built in 1910 by Alfred and Grace Hare this home has been lovingly cared for by it’s past and present owners, and for that care it was declared a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument. The home’s charm is everywhere: stone porch, shingles, original wood wainscoting and trims, glass buffet, but our clients’ young family had desperately outgrown the tiny kitchen. With thought, care, and quality workmanship an addition at the rear afforded them a new kitchen and main bedroom suite. Hive Home designed the kitchen to marry modern function with the home’s historic whimsy, creating a fresh space that feels right at home. The main bath is a soothing respite with a custom colored historic tile floor and a generous shower space. So many subtle details were decided on (keep an eye out for the hares), and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the result. We hope our clients love their new space for many happy years to come!

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Traditional exterior home idea in Portland

Since it was built in 1910 by Alfred and Grace Hare this home has been lovingly cared for by it’s past and present owners, and for that care it was declared a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument. The home’s charm is everywhere: stone porch, shingles, original wood wainscoting and trims, glass buffet, but our clients’ young family had desperately outgrown the tiny kitchen. With thought, care, and quality workmanship an addition at the rear afforded them a new kitchen and main bedroom suite. Hive Home designed the kitchen to marry modern function with the home’s historic whimsy, creating a fresh space that feels right at home. The main bath is a soothing respite with a custom colored historic tile floor and a generous shower space. So many subtle details were decided on (keep an eye out for the hares), and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the result. We hope our clients love their new space for many happy years to come!

This Evanston condo was in desperate need of modernization. We gutted the entire unit and then built out a long and narrow kitchen to keep the rest of the great room spacious. Project designed by Skokie renovation firm, Chi Renovation & Design - general contractors, kitchen and bath remodelers, and design & build company. They serve the Chicago area and its surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/chicago-modern-condo-living/

Eclectic l-shaped kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, black appliances and gray countertops

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Columbus with raised-panel cabinets and beige cabinets