Photos by Alan Blakely
Transitional 3/4 white tile alcove shower photo in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Photos by Alan Blakely
Example of a transitional white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub design in Houston with open cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Inspiration for an eclectic dark wood floor family room library remodel in Philadelphia with purple walls

Countertop: Oakmoor™ from Cambria’s Oceanic Collection™

Alan Shortall
Example of a trendy powder room design in Chicago with a vessel sink, a one-piece toilet and brown walls

A mixture of contemporary and classic in this timelessly elegant living room featuring pieces from the owner's art collection. Muted tones create a fabulous space. Photography by Peter Rymwid.

Project Name: Five-Star Luxury Suite Location: New York, NY Designer: HOK http://www.hok.com/ Completed: 2013 Collection: Hansgrohe Raindance, Axor ShowerCollection with Philippe Starck, Axor Massaud Photos: Eric Laignel

Spa Pom Pon Play features our modern and contemporary Suzani print in fabulous shades of robin egg blue, taupe and banana on a cream colored background. Our plush Cream Matelassé and Robins Egg Sateen give this collection the final touches of elegance. Comfort and luxury combine to make this one of our most luscious crib bedding collections ever. Made in the USA by Carousel Designs.

Collective Design + Furnishings
Freestanding bathtub - transitional master beige tile and white tile gray floor freestanding bathtub idea in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Mid-sized trendy open concept living room photo in Singapore with no fireplace

This bar cabinet from the Hidden Treasures collection looks fabulous open or closed and is a great addition to any home.

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with tile countertops

Trendy closet photo in Austin

Joe Fletcher
Living room - mid-sized modern open concept bamboo floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Study room - mid-sized rustic freestanding desk concrete floor study room idea in San Francisco with brown walls and no fireplace

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.

David Burroughs
Beach style hallway photo in DC Metro

(c) S.R. Gambrel, 2015 | Our leather is featured in this month’s issue of Elle Décor Super Chic. Utah 1618 was chosen for the beautifully upholstered ottoman. Now, Utah is often described as having that “Old World” look. A two-tone effect and a bit of oil on the surface gives these aniline hides charm and character. A clear water based top coat is applied at the end of the tanning process for a soft, smooth feel and a bit of added durability and stain protection. If you’re interested in doing a project similar to the one below, we recommend Utah. It is one of our many collections reflecting elegant vintage luxury.

Women's Closet and Glam Room.
Large minimalist women's walk-in closet photo in Chicago