The small nook off the family room is the gentlemen's bar, complete with a hammered copper vessel sink with a handle like a bucket, natural stone and glass backsplash, wine cellar, dishwasher for all the bar glasses and an under-counter refrigerator. The design on the cabinets was carefully chosen with the diamond mullions to continue with the Adirondack theme and with the chiseled edge on the granite. As luxurious as the home is, don't forget it is in the mountains among acreage and private lots full of multiple walking trails that are not for the faint of heart. This is a man's home; a place for guys to go and unwind in a posh gentlemen's club that exudes comfort and luxury, but not stuffiness. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].

Corner bathtub - mid-sized transitional master white tile and stone tile ceramic tile corner bathtub idea with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a drop-in sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Stone: Cypress Ridge - Orchard Inspired by Italian and Provencal architecture, Cypress Ridge is designed to reflect the poetic harmony and enduring characteristics of age-old hilltop villages. A combination of irregularly shaped stones with colors ranging from sundrenched golds, earthy browns and faint olive green hues offset rust-colored accents to give each stone its own story to tell. Get a Sample of Cypress Ridge: http://shop.eldoradostone.com/products/cypress-ridge-sample

Using white throughout this home makes the dining room’s faint taupe walls pop with understated elegance. The beauty continues in the white and stainless kitchen, grounded on hand scraped flooring. Floor: 7” wide-plank Vintage French Oak | Rustic Character | Victorian Collection hand scraped | light distress | pillowed edge | color Bronze | Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com

Once their basement remodel was finished they decided that wasn't stressful enough... they needed to tackle every square inch on the main floor. I joke, but this is not for the faint of heart. Being without a kitchen is a major inconvenience, especially with children. The transformation is a completely different house. The new floors lighten and the kitchen layout is so much more function and spacious. The addition in built-ins with a coffee bar in the kitchen makes the space seem very high end. The removal of the closet in the back entry and conversion into a built-in locker unit is one of our favorite and most widely done spaces, and for good reason. The cute little powder is completely updated and is perfect for guests and the daily use of homeowners. The homeowners did some work themselves, some with their subcontractors, and the rest with our general contractor, Tschida Construction.

Nothing less than sumptuous, the king sized bed features William-Sonoma’s faintly curving “Sutton” headboard, upholstered in sensuous “Mohair Dove.” The crimson, persimmon, black and cream stylized floral pattern bed covering is an antique Suzani. The slightly shimmering “Fiori” wallpaper is by Rose Tarlow.

Calacatta Maywood is white quartz with subtle, pebble grey detailing throughout. Its faint pattern gives the material character, adding an organic element to its overall look.

Amazing transformation for the outdated bathroom that needed a huge face-lift. The old bathroom had many walls, a large outdated tub, and glass cube shower walls. It was removing walls and expanding slightly into the bedroom allowed for the expansive steam shower and show stopper free-standing tub by Victoria & Albert. The continued use of white natural stone tile and countertop (bianco dolomiti - all natural stone, la blanc quartzite countertop). The polished nickel plumbing fixtures brings the glam to this luxury master bathroom. The large curbless steam shower is another show stopper in this bathroom, floor to ceiling glass and a beautiful mosaic tile flooring and the faint horizontal lines of the wall tile bring much-needed relaxation to this shower. The final touch is the expansive double vanity from Signature Custom Cabinetry in beautiful alder wood in a light brown stain - driftwood. These items create the luxurious open bathroom that this client had always dreamed of.

Here we wanted the tray ceiling to faintly mimic the fabric design of the Dining Host Chairs
Example of a transitional dining room design in Orlando

Amazing transformation for the outdated bathroom that needed a huge face-lift. The old bathroom had many walls, a large outdated tub, and glass cube shower walls. It was removing walls and expanding slightly into the bedroom allowed for the expansive steam shower and show stopper free-standing tub by Victoria & Albert. The continued use of white natural stone tile and countertop (bianco dolomiti - all natural stone, la blanc quartzite countertop). The polished nickel plumbing fixtures brings the glam to this luxury master bathroom. The large curbless steam shower is another show stopper in this bathroom, floor to ceiling glass and a beautiful mosaic tile flooring and the faint horizontal lines of the wall tile bring much-needed relaxation to this shower. The final touch is the expansive double vanity from Signature Custom Cabinetry in beautiful alder wood in a light brown stain - driftwood. These items create the luxurious open bathroom that this client had always dreamed of.

**Paragraph 1: Spatial Composition & Architectural Volume** This dressing vestibule is an exercise in the choreography of compression and release — a narrow processional corridor that opens onto a shallow window alcove, terminating the sightline in a single, deliberately staged tableau. The plan is organized between two parallel planes of full-height joinery: at left, a monumental run of flush-faced wardrobe doors executed in bespoke decorative panelling, and at right, a mirror-clad pier whose reflective face doubles the room's apparent width and recapitulates the window, the bench, and the herringbone floor in a quiet trompe-l'oeil. The millwork is detailed with an admirable restraint — reveal-shadow gaps rather than architraves, concealed pivot hinges, and slim bronze-toned frames that read as drawn lines rather than mouldings. Overhead, a stepped soffit and recessed cornice detail lower the datum at the corridor, then release into the fuller ceiling height of the alcove; the effect is subtly perspectival, drawing the eye toward the luminous aperture. The punched window, generously reveal-deep and set within a wide oak surround, functions less as a view and more as a light well, its frosted glazing dissolving the exterior into pure illuminated field. The upholstered bench, centered beneath it and flanked casually by a pair of double-monk shoes, provides the anthropometric anchor — a note of inhabited scale that keeps the geometry from tipping into abstraction. **Paragraph 2: Materiality, Color & Texture** The palette operates within an exceptionally disciplined tonal register — a graduated field of oyster, greige, bone, and pale putty, all sharing a warm mineral undertone that prevents the achromatic scheme from turning cold. The hero surface is undoubtedly the wardrobe fronts: a hand-applied, gesso-like plaster or lacquered artisanal finish, its brushed and troweled passages bearing faint calligraphic incisions and pinpricked stitch-like perforations, evoking a Japanese ink study or an aged fresco fragment. Against this painterly softness, the joinery frames and window casings deliver rift-sawn oak with a fine, linear grain, while the perimeter walls are dressed in a subtly striated textile or grasscloth wallcovering punctuated by small inlaid tesserae — a low-frequency rhythm that reads as texture at distance and as craft detail at proximity. Hardware provides the scheme's only true contrast: elongated blackened-bronze pulls, rectilinear and unornamented, act as punctuation marks on the pale field. Metals are otherwise handled with restraint — satin brass sabots capping the bench legs, an unlacquered brass sconce armature — introducing warmth without glitter. Underfoot, the chevron-laid oak parquet supplies directional energy, softened by a plush viscose or silk-blend rug whose sheen shifts from pearl to shadow. The tactile logic is one of graduated softness: matte plaster against silk pile, honed timber against brushed textile, with mirror as the single hard, cool interruption. **Paragraph 3: Lighting, Atmosphere & Style Profile** Natural light is the primary compositional instrument here, and it has been diffused rather than admitted — the obscured glazing and half-drawn linen Roman shade convert daylight into a soft, north-facing luminous plane, evenly modelling the plaster and revealing its topography in raking gradients. This ambient wash is calibrated against a single decorative gesture: a wall-mounted sconce in alabaster or hand-formed opaline glass, its warm amber core providing the room's only chromatic accent and a welcome note of imperfection against the otherwise machined precision. Architectural lighting is entirely concealed — no downlight apertures interrupt the ceiling plane — reinforcing the sense that illumination emanates from the surfaces themselves. The resulting atmosphere is contemplative, hushed, almost sacral: a threshold space treated with the gravity of a chapel narthex. Stylistically, the project sits at the confluence of Soft Minimalism and contemporary Parisian couture interiors — the reductive planarity and monochromatic discipline of the former married to the artisanal, hand-wrought materiality and bronze detailing associated with the latter, with a distinctly Japandi sensibility in its reverence for wabi-sabi surface irregularity and asymmetric compositional balance. It is a scheme that achieves luxury not through ornament or contrast but through the sustained rigour of tonal control, the quality of the hand in its finishes, and the confidence to leave the volume largely empty.

Kitchen island refinished in BM 2129-20 Soot with a faint rub through.
Transitional home design photo in Chicago

Amazing transformation for the outdated bathroom that needed a huge face-lift. The old bathroom had many walls, a large outdated tub, and glass cube shower walls. It was removing walls and expanding slightly into the bedroom allowed for the expansive steam shower and show stopper free-standing tub by Victoria & Albert. The continued use of white natural stone tile and countertop (bianco dolomiti - all natural stone, la blanc quartzite countertop). The polished nickel plumbing fixtures brings the glam to this luxury master bathroom. The large curbless steam shower is another show stopper in this bathroom, floor to ceiling glass and a beautiful mosaic tile flooring and the faint horizontal lines of the wall tile bring much-needed relaxation to this shower. The final touch is the expansive double vanity from Signature Custom Cabinetry in beautiful alder wood in a light brown stain - driftwood. These items create the luxurious open bathroom that this client had always dreamed of.

Bold, dramatic, inspiring. With color variation that never grows old, this floor is not for the faint of heart. But for those who follow where Dover leads, there is nothing quite like it.

Bold, dramatic, inspiring. With color variation that never grows old, this floor is not for the faint of heart. But for those who follow where Dover leads, there is nothing quite like it.

Cielo Limestone is a light, refined stone with soft gray and blue-gray tones. Faint white threads, cloudy patches, small crystals, and shell traces add subtle character, while softened edges keep the look clean and contemporary. Ideal for living spaces, bathroom walls, fireplaces, and counters. For inquiries, contact us at (310) 289-0414 or info@neolithicmaterials.com

When dusk covers the city, the residence is filled with light and attracts guests with warmth. We realized this project for an American architectural company. The client provided drawings for a 3D rendering of the night residence. House Surrounded by Beacons of Light The residence, depicted in light brown and dark gray hues, towers imposingly over the pool. It has two staircases for entry, adorned with neat metal railings in black. In between is ever-flowering greenery, which also envelops the house above and below, giving it an eco-accent. Through the panoramic windows on the first floor, you can see the faint outlines of upholstered furniture in the spacious rooms with high ceilings that radiate comfort. The second floor has an extended seating area where guests can sit on the snow-white chairs and discuss work issues while enjoying the view. Real Water Effect Looking at the pool for a long time, you can see small waves from the cool night wind. The water reflects the magnificent house and visitors, depicting unique watercolor paintings. Our 3D artists paid special attention to the pool, showing their skill in depicting photorealistic water. Professional visualization of the house harmoniously emphasizes its owners' status, minimalism, and hidden behind-the-curtains luxury. We portrayed the night residence's grandeur, fully satisfying the client's needs.

Jacques Garcia designed the Atrium to showcase Baker's skill. With countless details in wood and upholstery, an equally bespoke chaise would rarely be seen outside an atelier in Paris. Surpassing in geometry, joinery, veneering, and tailoring, the Atrium is an icon in the making. See the Atrium: http://bit.ly/1uF6eYo Find it near you: http://bit.ly/11tLAW1

The homeowners of this condo sought our assistance when downsizing from a large family home on Howe Sound to a small urban condo in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver. They asked us to incorporate many of their precious antiques and art pieces into the new design. Our challenges here were twofold; first, how to deal with the unconventional curved floor plan with vast South facing windows that provide a 180 degree view of downtown Vancouver, and second, how to successfully merge an eclectic collection of antique pieces into a modern setting. We began by updating most of their artwork with new matting and framing. We created a gallery effect by grouping like artwork together and displaying larger pieces on the sections of wall between the windows, lighting them with black wall sconces for a graphic effect. We re-upholstered their antique seating with more contemporary fabrics choices - a gray flannel on their Victorian fainting couch and a fun orange chenille animal print on their Louis style chairs. We selected black as an accent colour for many of the accessories as well as the dining room wall to give the space a sophisticated modern edge. The new pieces that we added, including the sofa, coffee table and dining light fixture are mid century inspired, bridging the gap between old and new. White walls and understated wallpaper provide the perfect backdrop for the colourful mix of antique pieces. Interior Design by Lori Steeves, Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography