Rob Karosis
Example of a mid-sized classic master gray tile and stone tile ceramic tile claw-foot bathtub design in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and marble countertops

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Baltimore.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

The cantilevered shower seat floats above linear drain with with inset floor tile. The hand shower provides convenient access while a cconveneince wall niche holds shower accessories and products, and also complements the shower seat. © Jeffrey Totaro, photographer

This Butler's Pantry features chestnut counters and built-in racks for plates and wine glasses. Robert Benson Photography
Inspiration for a cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar remodel in New York with gray cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, an undermount sink, paneled appliances, glass-front cabinets and brown countertops

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in Newark for spring.

Photography by Jim Tetro This house, built in the 1960s, sits southfacing on a terrific wooded lot in Bethesda, Maryland. The owners desire a whole-house renovation which would improve the general building fabric and systems, and extend the sense of living out of doors in all seasons. The original sixties-modern character is preserved and the renovation extends the design forward into a contemporary, modern approach. Connections to and through the site are enhanced through the creation of new larger window and door openings. Screened porches and decks perch above the sloped and wooded site. The new kitchen and bathrooms allow for opportunities to feel out-of -doors while preparing, cooking, dining, and bathing. Smart passive strategies guide the environmental choices for this project, including envelope improvements, updated mechanical systems, and on-site stormwater management.

Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Minneapolis

jeri koegel
Patio - backyard patio idea in Orange County

Rex Maximillian
Large island style two-story and attached stucco and two-car green garage photo in Hawaii with a hip roof and a metal roof

Alcove shower - large contemporary master multicolored tile and mosaic tile medium tone wood floor alcove shower idea in Chicago with beige walls and a niche

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard mulch formal garden in New York for spring.

Photo of a traditional partial sun gravel landscaping in San Francisco.

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stamped concrete patio idea in Chicago with no cover

Master Bathroom
Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Atlanta

Front entrance with Japanese feel.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

Cory Holland - Holland Photography
1960s kitchen photo in Seattle

We built this client a custom Mobile Home addition that includes Epoxy Floors, Heat, Floor Drains, and more!
Inspiration for a large timeless detached garage remodel in Minneapolis

© Josh Partee 2013
Double shower - contemporary double shower idea in Portland with turquoise countertops