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Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package CLASSIC comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.

Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package CLASSIC comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.

Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package CLASSIC comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.
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Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package MODERN comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.

Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package CLASSIC comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.

Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package CLASSIC comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.

Renovations typically involve hundreds of tiny little decisions
With ready solutions developed by Modern Citi Group, you will only need to make one decision: which of the beautifully designed remodeling packages to choose for your space.
The kitchen package MODERN comes fully designed and priced out with an itemized breakdown of labor, building & decoration materials, manufacturing, permits, inspections, approvals and all other associated costs.
All materials are pre selected (hand-picked) by our creative design team. You may select this package in its original configuration (as shown on pictures), or customize it to make it your very own.
Choosing Modern Citi Group for your project you can expect the highest quality craftsmanship, effective management of the site operations, backed by a technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a complete transparency throughout the entire project.

The homeowner of this traditional home requested a traditional pool and spa with a resort-like style and finishes. AquaTerra was able to create this wonderful outdoor environment with all they could have asked for.
While the pool and spa may be simple on the surface, extensive planning went into this environment to incorporate the intricate deck pattern. During site layout and during construction, extreme attention to detail was required to make sure nothing compromised the precise deck layout.
The pool is 42'x19' and includes a custom water feature wall, glass waterline tile and a fully tiled lounge with bubblers. The separate spa is fully glass tiled and is designed to be a water feature with custom spillways when not in use. LED lighting is used in both the pool and spa to create dramatic lighting that can be enjoyed at night.
The pool/spa deck is made of 2'x2' travertine stones, four to a square, creating a 4'x4' grid that is rotated 45 degrees in relation to the pool. In between all of the stones is synthetic turf that ties into the synthetic turf putting green that is adjacent to the deck. Underneath all of this decking and turf is a concrete sub-deck to support and drain the entire system.
Finishes and details that increase the aesthetic appeal for project include:
-All glass tile spa and spa basin
-Travertine deck
-Tiled sun lounge with bubblers
-Custom water feature wall
-LED lighting
-Synthetic turf
This traditional pool and all the intricate details make it a perfect environment for the homeowners to live, relax and play!
Photography: Daniel Driensky

Our clients came to us because they were tired of looking at the side of their neighbor’s house from their master bedroom window! Their 1959 Dallas home had worked great for them for years, but it was time for an update and reconfiguration to make it more functional for their family.
They were looking to open up their dark and choppy space to bring in as much natural light as possible in both the bedroom and bathroom. They knew they would need to reconfigure the master bathroom and bedroom to make this happen. They were thinking the current bedroom would become the bathroom, but they weren’t sure where everything else would go.
This is where we came in! Our designers were able to create their new floorplan and show them a 3D rendering of exactly what the new spaces would look like.
The space that used to be the master bedroom now consists of the hallway into their new master suite, which includes a new large walk-in closet where the washer and dryer are now located.
From there, the space flows into their new beautiful, contemporary bathroom. They decided that a bathtub wasn’t important to them but a large double shower was! So, the new shower became the focal point of the bathroom. The new shower has contemporary Marine Bone Electra cement hexagon tiles and brushed bronze hardware. A large bench, hidden storage, and a rain shower head were must-have features. Pure Snow glass tile was installed on the two side walls while Carrara Marble Bianco hexagon mosaic tile was installed for the shower floor.
For the main bathroom floor, we installed a simple Yosemite tile in matte silver. The new Bellmont cabinets, painted naval, are complemented by the Greylac marble countertop and the Brainerd champagne bronze arched cabinet pulls. The rest of the hardware, including the faucet, towel rods, towel rings, and robe hooks, are Delta Faucet Trinsic, in a classic champagne bronze finish. To finish it off, three 14” Classic Possini Euro Ludlow wall sconces in burnished brass were installed between each sheet mirror above the vanity.
In the space that used to be the master bathroom, all of the furr downs were removed. We replaced the existing window with three large windows, opening up the view to the backyard. We also added a new door opening up into the main living room, which was totally closed off before.
Our clients absolutely love their cool, bright, contemporary bathroom, as well as the new wall of windows in their master bedroom, where they are now able to enjoy their beautiful backyard!

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there!
Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access.
Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

Marble tiles vs. Travertine tiles
It is a daunting task in renovating an existing or building a new home. All the right choices have to be made as you are going to live with your decisions for a while, unless you are a billionaire whom can afford renovations every six months. Most of us can’t. Part of that decision making process, is to decide what type, color and quality tile to use. Do you want to go with marble, porcelain or travertine tiles? What does your budget allow you to spend? There are so many things to decide. A good idea is to try and understand the differences between all the types of tiles.
In this article, the difference between marble and travertine tiles are going to be explained. Many tiles look like marble, but there are distinct differences:
1) Marble tiles:
Known throughout the centuries for its beauty and proper use in the building of homes for the rich or immaculate sculptures of great minds or the ancient gods; marble has a strong historical background and as such is the first choice for most people, that is, if they can afford it.
• Marble is a saltwater rock, usually mined close to the sea. It is a far more durable than travertine.
• Marble tiles come in various colors from mineral deviations in the marble;
• Marble is more suitable for internal use; though it can be used externally as long as its guarded from the forces of nature;
• The finish options with marble is restricted due to its nature to break;
• Marble tiles are more expensive;
2) Travertine tiles:
This tile is often wrongly referred to as “travertine-marble”. Travertine is closely associated with marble, yet there are important differences.
• Both are natural stone, but travertine tiles are limestone and thus sedimentary and marble tiles, while also a type of limestone, is metamorphic, i.e. marble is formed in tremendous heat;
• Travertine is quarried near fresh water rivers and natural dams;
• The color spectrum of Travertine tiles are far less than marble due to its natural colors;
• Travertine tiles are porous and marble denser;
• Travertine tiles are far more suited for outdoor use because of its durability;
• Travertine tiles has more finish options than marble;
• Travertine tiles are cheaper than marble because it’s widely available.
So, in effect, they are both made from natural stone; Travertine tiles just being more widely found than marble. Decide which atmosphere you want to create at which cost; then decide on the proper tile choice. http://AllMarbleTiles.com

Inspiration for a transitional master white tile bathroom remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

Glass Front Entry Doors that Make a Statement! Your front entry door is your home's initial focal point and glass front doors by Sans Soucie with frosted, etched glass designs create a unique, custom effect while providing privacy AND light thru exquisite, quality designs! Available any size, all glass front doors are custom made to order and ship worldwide at reasonable prices. Exterior entry door glass will be tempered, dual pane (an equally efficient single 1/2" thick pane is used in our fiberglass doors). Selling both the glass inserts for front doors as well as entry doors with glass, Sans Soucie art glass doors are available in 8 woods and Plastpro fiberglass in both smooth surface or a grain texture, as a slab door or prehung in the jamb - any size. From simple frosted glass effects to our more extravagant 3D sculpture carved, painted and stained glass .. and everything in between, Sans Soucie designs are sandblasted different ways creating not only different effects, but different price levels. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, any style. The privacy you need is created without sacrificing sunlight! Price will vary by design complexity and type of effect: Specialty Glass and Frosted Glass. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Entry Door Designer, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and glass! When you're all finished designing, you can place your order online! We're here to answer any questions you have so please call (877) 331-339 to speak to a knowledgeable representative! Doors ship worldwide at reasonable prices from Palm Desert, California with delivery time ranges between 3-8 weeks depending on door material and glass effect selected. (Doug Fir or Fiberglass in Frosted Effects allow 3 weeks, Specialty Woods and Glass [2D, 3D, Leaded] will require approx. 8 weeks).

This newly built custom residence turned out to be spectacular. With Interiors by Popov’s magic touch, it has become a real family home that is comfortable for the grownups, safe for the kids and friendly to the little dogs that now occupy this space.The start of construction was a bumpy road for the homeowners. After the house was framed, our clients found themselves paralyzed with the million and one decisions that had to be made. Decisions about plumbing, electrical, millwork, hardware and exterior left them drained and overwhelmed. The couple needed help. It was at this point that they were referred to us by a friend.We immediately went about systematizing the selection and design process, which allowed us to streamline decision making and stay ahead of construction.
We designed every detail in this house. And when I say every detail, I mean it. We designed lighting, plumbing, millwork, hard surfaces, exterior, kitchen, bathrooms, fireplace and so much more. After the construction-related items were addressed, we moved to furniture, rugs, lamps, art, accessories, bedding and so on.
The result of our systematic approach and design vision was a client head over heels in love with their new home. The positive feedback we received from this homeowner was immensely gratifying. They said the only thing that they regret was not hiring Interiors by Popov sooner!

Furthering her plan to enhance the room's architecture, Suzanne turned one corner of the kitchen into a cheery dining area with an L-shaped built-in bench that mimics the cabinetry. To keep the dining nook cozy (not restaurant-like) she surrounded the metal bistro table with slipcovered armchairs and hung a sparkly chandelier above.
Using the same patterned fabric on the window valances and pillows throughout (Montmartre in Clay/Blue from her own collection for Lee Jofa; leejofa.com), Suzanne introduced color and life to the kitchen without taking away from the all-white effect. Photo by Erica George Dines for Southern Living

Transitional family room is tranquil and inviting The blue walls with luscious furnishings make it very cozy. The gold drum chandelier and gold accents makes this room very sophisticated. The decorative pillows adds pop of colors with the custom area rug. The patterns in the custom area rug and pillows, along with the blue walls makes it all balance. The off white rustic console adds flare and a perfect size for large Media wall T.V. The gold console lamps frames the Media center perfect. The gold floor lamps, and and gold chandelier brings a contemporary style into this space. The Large square ottoman in a neutral grey offsetting the carpet color makes it nice to prop up your feet. The gold drink tables in quite trendy and so functional and practical.

When we first met with our clients in their home, they had an outdated ‘’builder’s kitchen”. Even though it was open to adjacent spaces, the layout made it seem isolated from the rest of the house. As we worked on the design, making the space more sociable was among our primary goals. We opted for an island large enough for the entire family of four plus company (the original kitchen had a small peninsula that could only seat two). The gray color scheme, inspired by our clients’ bold decision to go with black appliances instead of traditional stainless steel, made a perfect backdrop for the stunning waterfall countertop. The end result was a very warm, inviting space that has now become the “new family room”. #phidesigninc #customkitchen #modernkitchen #kitchenrenovation #graykitchen #waterfallcountertop #quarz #marblecountertop #marblebacksplash #aventos #magiccorner #pullout #blackappliances #2017trend #satellitechandelier #hardwoodflooring #ravineviewconstruction

Valerie Wilcox
Dressing room - mid-sized transitional gender-neutral brown floor and dark wood floor dressing room idea in Toronto with shaker cabinets and white cabinets
Dressing room - mid-sized transitional gender-neutral brown floor and dark wood floor dressing room idea in Toronto with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

A clean, white, and fresh look never cease to accentuate your kitchen’s interior.
Whether you have a small kitchen or a large one, it is highly unlikely to make a wrong decision with the white color. A white kitchen is a timeless addition to your entire décor, which always radiates more light, a bright look, and an aesthetically soothing aura.
However, although the color white has the power to uplift the look of your kitchen, it is not enough to just paint the walls white. You need to strike a chord between various textures and colors along with kitchen elements, like shaker kitchen cabinets, countertop, etc.
In the following section, we have compiled a list of modern kitchen cabinets ideas. Read on see some of the best white kitchen cabinet styles for your kitchen.
Top 10 Modern White Kitchen Ideas
There’s no doubt in the fact that a white kitchen and RTA cabinets can form the perfect base for your kitchen’s interior. You can add some plants, a pinch of gold, and or a simple black countertop for a different yet appealing look. Below we have discussed some of these ideas. Read on:
1. Airy and Light
The simplest way to design your modern white kitchen is to use a white and timber combination. This can include white cabinets, timber doors, and white wall tiles. Or you can choose timber RTA cabinets paired with white tiles, flooring, and countertop.
2. Sophisticated
Another way is to sophisticatedly turn around your white choices. Here’s an example:
Use white cabinets, steel fittings, and accessories paired with textured white tiles and marble countertop. The flooring can also be white, similar to the countertop. This would give a nice, clean, and refreshing look to your modern white kitchen
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3. Stone Look
The stone look is always best paired with white cabinets. So, if you utilize shaker kitchen cabinets, which are white, and pair it with everything white stone-like look, then your kitchen would look mesmerizing. This means using marble countertop, marble flooring, and stone-looking back tiles.
4. Monochrome
Black and white appeals to a lot of homeowners. It is the best combination that is unlikely to go wrong. In fact, it helps you move ahead of the ordinary kitchen interior.
You can set your monochrome modern white kitchen in two ways:
Firstly, you have white cabinets paired with black countertop and black fittings. Too much black would reduce lighting and make your kitchen look smaller. So, add white flooring and white back tiles.
Secondly, you can keep the lower RTA cabinets black, and rest everything white, such as textured back tiles, white knobs, etc. You can also pair it with timber upper cabinets.
5. Grey Shade
Similar to monochrome, grey is also amazing. It looks much more sophisticated than monochrome, but a little less bold. So, you can keep your modern white kitchen in these two shades. For example, grey cabinets and white countertop, tiles, and flooring. Here, glossy back tiles can accentuate the look.
6. Brass Touch
Brass touch can literally light up any dull space. If you just add a brass lamp to your living room or kitchen, it can drastically enhance the look. You can use brass in the form of brass windows and lamps. You can also add copper stools and upper cabinets for the same effect.
7. White Countertop
One thing that can make your modern white kitchen look extremely beautiful is the attention to detail. This includes adding a white countertop that really improves the look. A lot of people add a white countertop but making it complement your cabinets can improve the interior a lot.
For example, marble countertop, wooden flooring, white cabinets, and copper knobs.
8. Wood Shelves
The color of wood and timber automatically adds a sense of warmth to your kitchen. So, you can also use either upper or lower timber cabinets. If you are using timber or wood for the upper cabinet and RTA cabinets for the lower cabinets, then you can keep upper cabinets as open shelves. This can also be a bar wood shelf.
9. White Tiles
Basic, old-school white tiles are also great. Earlier, we had small white tiles that used to go with everything. These tiles still complement your kitchen. Use white RTA cabinets, black countertop, and white tiles for a perfect contrast.
10. Light and Bright
Another amazing way to install shaker kitchen cabinets in a modern white kitchen is to keep everything white but add colorful chairs to your dining table. This will add life to your kitchen.
Conclusion
If you are redesigning your kitchen or re-structuring it, modern white kitchen themes are the best option. Simply take inspiration from the above examples and choose a versatile approach for remodeling your kitchen. There’s no shortage of options that you can choose from, such as monochrome, black cabinets, etc. Just remember to check the kitchen size, your budget, and lighting in your kitchen to ensure that you are moving in the right direction.
Whether you have a small kitchen or a large one, it is highly unlikely to make a wrong decision with the white color. A white kitchen is a timeless addition to your entire décor, which always radiates more light, a bright look, and an aesthetically soothing aura.
However, although the color white has the power to uplift the look of your kitchen, it is not enough to just paint the walls white. You need to strike a chord between various textures and colors along with kitchen elements, like shaker kitchen cabinets, countertop, etc.
In the following section, we have compiled a list of modern kitchen cabinets ideas. Read on see some of the best white kitchen cabinet styles for your kitchen.
Top 10 Modern White Kitchen Ideas
There’s no doubt in the fact that a white kitchen and RTA cabinets can form the perfect base for your kitchen’s interior. You can add some plants, a pinch of gold, and or a simple black countertop for a different yet appealing look. Below we have discussed some of these ideas. Read on:
1. Airy and Light
The simplest way to design your modern white kitchen is to use a white and timber combination. This can include white cabinets, timber doors, and white wall tiles. Or you can choose timber RTA cabinets paired with white tiles, flooring, and countertop.
2. Sophisticated
Another way is to sophisticatedly turn around your white choices. Here’s an example:
Use white cabinets, steel fittings, and accessories paired with textured white tiles and marble countertop. The flooring can also be white, similar to the countertop. This would give a nice, clean, and refreshing look to your modern white kitchen
.
3. Stone Look
The stone look is always best paired with white cabinets. So, if you utilize shaker kitchen cabinets, which are white, and pair it with everything white stone-like look, then your kitchen would look mesmerizing. This means using marble countertop, marble flooring, and stone-looking back tiles.
4. Monochrome
Black and white appeals to a lot of homeowners. It is the best combination that is unlikely to go wrong. In fact, it helps you move ahead of the ordinary kitchen interior.
You can set your monochrome modern white kitchen in two ways:
Firstly, you have white cabinets paired with black countertop and black fittings. Too much black would reduce lighting and make your kitchen look smaller. So, add white flooring and white back tiles.
Secondly, you can keep the lower RTA cabinets black, and rest everything white, such as textured back tiles, white knobs, etc. You can also pair it with timber upper cabinets.
5. Grey Shade
Similar to monochrome, grey is also amazing. It looks much more sophisticated than monochrome, but a little less bold. So, you can keep your modern white kitchen in these two shades. For example, grey cabinets and white countertop, tiles, and flooring. Here, glossy back tiles can accentuate the look.
6. Brass Touch
Brass touch can literally light up any dull space. If you just add a brass lamp to your living room or kitchen, it can drastically enhance the look. You can use brass in the form of brass windows and lamps. You can also add copper stools and upper cabinets for the same effect.
7. White Countertop
One thing that can make your modern white kitchen look extremely beautiful is the attention to detail. This includes adding a white countertop that really improves the look. A lot of people add a white countertop but making it complement your cabinets can improve the interior a lot.
For example, marble countertop, wooden flooring, white cabinets, and copper knobs.
8. Wood Shelves
The color of wood and timber automatically adds a sense of warmth to your kitchen. So, you can also use either upper or lower timber cabinets. If you are using timber or wood for the upper cabinet and RTA cabinets for the lower cabinets, then you can keep upper cabinets as open shelves. This can also be a bar wood shelf.
9. White Tiles
Basic, old-school white tiles are also great. Earlier, we had small white tiles that used to go with everything. These tiles still complement your kitchen. Use white RTA cabinets, black countertop, and white tiles for a perfect contrast.
10. Light and Bright
Another amazing way to install shaker kitchen cabinets in a modern white kitchen is to keep everything white but add colorful chairs to your dining table. This will add life to your kitchen.
Conclusion
If you are redesigning your kitchen or re-structuring it, modern white kitchen themes are the best option. Simply take inspiration from the above examples and choose a versatile approach for remodeling your kitchen. There’s no shortage of options that you can choose from, such as monochrome, black cabinets, etc. Just remember to check the kitchen size, your budget, and lighting in your kitchen to ensure that you are moving in the right direction.

An 8 ft. simple teak wood finish main door gives way to a cozy living room doused in natural light streaming from a large window and a cute-as-a-button balconette. The wall between this room and the kitchen has been demolished and the open kitchen now effectively makes this living space appear larger. We laid wooden look tiles on the floor, pre-cut into 4 pieces and organized in the herringbone pattern. This is not only spread across the studio but also seeps up the living room main wall. Upon this wall, hangs an artwork specially commissioned to a young artist to be evocative yet flaunt the yellow and blue that ties the otherwise somber colours together.
Below this is a long chesterfield sofa in electric blue, an armchair upholstered in hounds-tooth with a gold, black and wooden frame. A wood and black glass center table set and a yellow and wooden side table set complete the seating set up. A custom rug in colours of our choice brings a touch of elegance to the room. Beside this is a white and wood console table with a round gold and wood finish mirror. A black skirting flows throughout the walls with a wood detailing as an added design detail.
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