Your smile is not the only curve in the room when you enter this room. This open and airy traditional Atlantic Beach kitchen flaunts a beautiful curved island in natural cherry which is the focal point of the space. There are occasional times when a homeowner comes to the table with a vision from which the designer can draw his inspiration. Such was the case when Bilotta designer Goran Savic and Interior designer, Catherine Ebert’s mutual client announced that design and an expansive feeling should be prioritized over the prevailing “more storage” maxim. Although the kitchen was opened up to afford a view of the beautiful sculptural staircase, cabinetry was limited to a modest “L”-shaped footprint with an island. But not just any island: curved cabinetry in cherry that references the curves of the staircase and its cherry newel post and railing. While the rounded shape doesn’t contribute much to storage, it provides plenty of room for seating and definitely makes a strong design statement. More seating can be found in the comfy cushioned banquette (with storage drawers below). That’s a perfect spot to grab breakfast or even read a book. The unique piece here is the custom table at the banquette. Its beveled oval cherry base and double stainless-steel column supports are evocative of a luxury Art Deco yacht and echo the curved island. Goran utilized a number of space-enlarging visual devices as part of his design arsenal. Open shelving and glass upper sections on the wall cabinets prevent the frequent claustrophobic effect of all solid doors. Installing the wall cabinets higher than usual created a larger backsplash that helps offset the normal feeling of countertop clutter. Of course, nothing opens up a room like the inclusion of abundant natural light, but choice of materials also plays a huge role. Here we have a bleached stain on the wood floor, white cabinets, pale-colored countertops and backsplash tiles, and clear glass pendants, all of which enhance the airiness of this stunning new room.

Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and black countertops

The library, pantries, office, laundry, and the master and guest bedroom suites encircle the Great Room, allowing the primary living space to remain open, elegant and functional. Residents and caretakers circulate seamlessly between bedrooms and the nerve center of the home. Expansive passage between each zone of the Great Room, and throughout the home, accommodates movement assistive devices. Accessible bathing, including a roll-in shower and dedicated dressing area near the laundry streamline the family’s personal care routines. Passive solar illumination, including both traditional and tubular skylights, minimizes the home’s energy consumption.

The library, pantries, office, laundry, and the master and guest bedroom suites encircle the Great Room, allowing the primary living space to remain open, elegant and functional. Residents and caretakers circulate seamlessly between bedrooms and the nerve center of the home. Expansive passage between each zone of the Great Room, and throughout the home, accommodates movement assistive devices. Accessible bathing, including a roll-in shower and dedicated dressing area near the laundry streamline the family’s personal care routines. Passive solar illumination, including both traditional and tubular skylights, minimizes the home’s energy consumption.

The library, pantries, office, laundry, and the master and guest bedroom suites encircle the Great Room, allowing the primary living space to remain open, elegant and functional. Residents and caretakers circulate seamlessly between bedrooms and the nerve center of the home. Expansive passage between each zone of the Great Room, and throughout the home, accommodates movement assistive devices. Accessible bathing, including a roll-in shower and dedicated dressing area near the laundry streamline the family’s personal care routines. Passive solar illumination, including both traditional and tubular skylights, minimizes the home’s energy consumption.

The shower features a Kohler HydroRail Shower Column. This product provides the flexibility of moving the handheld device, as needed.
Bathroom - large traditional master vinyl floor, gray floor and single-sink bathroom idea in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a bidet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, gray countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

The library, pantries, office, laundry, and the master and guest bedroom suites encircle the Great Room, allowing the primary living space to remain open, elegant and functional. Residents and caretakers circulate seamlessly between bedrooms and the nerve center of the home. Expansive passage between each zone of the Great Room, and throughout the home, accommodates movement assistive devices. Accessible bathing, including a roll-in shower and dedicated dressing area near the laundry streamline the family’s personal care routines. Passive solar illumination, including both traditional and tubular skylights, minimizes the home’s energy consumption.

The kitchen has shades of dark grey, charcoal for its countertops, kithchen island, and cabinets. The charcoal glass backsplash completes the dark look. Equipments, devices and food products are ingeniously hidden behind the charcoal lacquered panels. All the appliances are integrated and the fridge is panel-ready. The countertop wraps the kitchen island, creating one distinctive element in the middle of the space. Image credits: Francis Raymond

The library, pantries, office, laundry, and the master and guest bedroom suites encircle the Great Room, allowing the primary living space to remain open, elegant and functional. Residents and caretakers circulate seamlessly between bedrooms and the nerve center of the home. Expansive passage between each zone of the Great Room, and throughout the home, accommodates movement assistive devices. Accessible bathing, including a roll-in shower and dedicated dressing area near the laundry streamline the family’s personal care routines. Passive solar illumination, including both traditional and tubular skylights, minimizes the home’s energy consumption.

The shower features a Kohler HydroRail Shower Column. This product provides the flexibility of moving the handheld device, as needed.
Large elegant master vinyl floor, brown floor and single-sink bathroom photo in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a bidet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, gray countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

The library, pantries, office, laundry, and the master and guest bedroom suites encircle the Great Room, allowing the primary living space to remain open, elegant and functional. Residents and caretakers circulate seamlessly between bedrooms and the nerve center of the home. Expansive passage between each zone of the Great Room, and throughout the home, accommodates movement assistive devices. Accessible bathing, including a roll-in shower and dedicated dressing area near the laundry streamline the family’s personal care routines. Passive solar illumination, including both traditional and tubular skylights, minimizes the home’s energy consumption.

It is a contemporary ‘farm style compound’ with the main house accommodated in a ‘barn’ structure, the garages & workshops (steel- & woodworking workshops for the tinkering owner) in adjoining ‘sheds’ and the entrance & staircase housed in a semi-klinker ‘silo’ structure. A lap pool to the North of the barn act as a passive cooling device in summer, by cooling the warm summer winds from the North-East down through the evaporation of the pool water, and drawing the hot air from the ‘barn’ through large apertures facing the pool to the North & the pasture to the South. Triangular windows in the gables can be opened to draw out further hot air rising to the ceiling level inside the house. Proper insulation materials & methods for the roof, walls & floors, together with double glazing results in a cosy & warm interior. The lap pool is also an analogy of a drinking trough for the cows which used to roam the land and found on the farm before it was developed, hankering to its past, but off course also is just a swimming pool, in which the kids can play or train in for swimming galas. This house is designed to self-sufficient and ‘off-the-grid’ in the end, through the incorporation of many ideas & systems. Sustainable elements include items like a rain water harvesting system with galvanized tanks on the outside in feeling with the farm style vernacular, grey water recycling for garden irrigation, solar water heating- & photo voltaic (electricity generation) on the roof, the use of recycled materials obtained from demolished buildings & bridges at the time, and low-water-low maintenance gardens, indigenous to the area.

Example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile, gray floor, single-sink and wainscoting alcove shower design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Main bathroom with custom freestanding vanity with painted marble flat-panel cabinets, black hardware, white quartz countertop with integrated sink, black widespread 3-piece faucet, illuminated mirror, elongated 2-piece toilet, glass shower enclosure with porcelain slab wall tile, black shower system with handheld device and rainhead, black porcelain flooring installed on a 45-degree angle.

Technological integration is considered, with convenient features like Bluetooth speakers or smart mirrors that allow teenagers to play their favorite music or connect their devices seamlessly.

Innovative Solutions to Create your Dream Bathroom We will upgrade your bathroom with creative solutions at affordable prices like adding a new bathtub or shower, or wooden floors so that you enjoy a spa-like relaxing ambience at home. Our ideas are not only functional but also help you save money in the long run, like installing energy-efficient appliances that consume less power. We also install eco-friendly devices that use less water and inspect every area of your bathroom to ensure there is no possibility of growth of mold or mildew. Appropriately-placed lighting fixtures will ensure that every corner of your bathroom receives optimum lighting. We will make your bathroom more comfortable by installing fans to improve ventilation and add cooling or heating systems.

Nathalie Priem
Mid-sized 1950s master carpeted and gray floor bedroom photo in London with white walls

Our clients, a couple with four children, wanted to update their 1952 home with a mid-century feel, focusing on the main floor. The renovation emphasized enhancing finishes, optimizing storage, and maximizing seating in the dining and living areas. The entryway was designed to be inviting and practical, while the living room featured a statement sectional and a stunning terrazzo fireplace. The kitchen and dining area were transformed to be both functional and elegant, with playful touches like “Drunk Monkeys” wallpaper in the powder room.

The library, pantries, office, laundry, and the master and guest bedroom suites encircle the Great Room, allowing the primary living space to remain open, elegant and functional. Residents and caretakers circulate seamlessly between bedrooms and the nerve center of the home. Expansive passage between each zone of the Great Room, and throughout the home, accommodates movement assistive devices. Accessible bathing, including a roll-in shower and dedicated dressing area near the laundry streamline the family’s personal care routines. Passive solar illumination, including both traditional and tubular skylights, minimizes the home’s energy consumption.