Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a small craftsman 3/4 gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove shower remodel in Dallas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops and gray walls

Michael Hunter Photography
Alcove shower - small craftsman 3/4 gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove shower idea in Dallas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops and gray walls

Michael Hunter Photography
Family room - large traditional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Dallas with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a media wall

Michael Hunter Photography
Living room - mid-sized traditional enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Dallas with a music area, beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor home office remodel in Dallas with brown walls

Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor home design remodel in Dallas with white walls

This space represents a recent collaboration on a spec house with a local homebuilder. Barbara Gilbert Interiors worked with the builder from start to finish on this project to build a neutral palette for future homeowners to turn this house into their home. The end product is a beautifully finished, move-in ready home. Michael Hunter Photography

Michael Hunter Photography
Example of a large transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor front door design in Dallas with beige walls and a black front door

Michael Hunter Photography
Large trendy open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Dallas with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Michael Hunter Photography
Bedroom - mid-sized traditional master carpeted and white floor bedroom idea in Dallas with blue walls and no fireplace

Michael Hunter Photography
Large trendy open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Dallas with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids' white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and gray floor drop-in bathtub remodel in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Michael Hunter Photography
Bedroom - mid-sized contemporary guest dark wood floor bedroom idea in Dallas with gray walls

Michael Hunter Photography
Large trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This space represents a recent collaboration on a spec house with a local homebuilder. Barbara Gilbert Interiors worked with the builder from start to finish on this project to build a neutral palette for future homeowners to turn this house into their home. The end product is a beautifully finished, move-in ready home. Michael Hunter Photography

Hey CA friends ?—ever stood at your kitchen counter, elbows dangling while chopping veggies till your arms ached? Or hunched over kneading dough until your back felt like jelly? ? We all say “countertop height matters,” but what’s actually the right height? Stop guessing—this golden formula, tested by CA moms, calculates your perfect counter height in 3 steps: Formula: (Your Height ÷ 2) + 5cm (Example: A 165cm-tall gal? Countertop height = 82.5 + 5 = 87.5cm) Why add 5cm? ’Cause we’re always reaching up for spices or bending down to stir pots—this number balances “standing straight” and “natural bending” comfort zones. CA kitchens love open-concept + islands. Use this formula, and you’ll chop without shrugging, knead without hunching—even check oven temps mid-cake-bake more smoothly. After all, cooking in CA sunshine? Comfort is queen.

Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Michael Hunter Photography
Bathroom - mid-sized transitional kids' porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops