Kim Sargent
Freestanding bathtub - contemporary master mosaic tile and blue tile porcelain tile and beige floor freestanding bathtub idea in Wichita with beige walls and a hinged shower door

Felix Sanchez (www.felixsanchez.com)
Claw-foot bathtub - huge victorian master white tile dark wood floor and brown floor claw-foot bathtub idea in Houston with a hinged shower door

Eric Hausman for TRENDS KITCHENS
Large trendy master mosaic tile alcove shower photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a one-piece toilet, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Transitional gender-neutral laundry closet photo in London

Troy Thies Photography
Bathroom - country bathroom idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

1.5 inch by 1.5 inch steel square tube, Paint Black Semi-Gloss
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun metal and backyard mulch garden path in Los Angeles with metal risers.

Kitchen - contemporary light wood floor kitchen idea in Miami with white walls and an island

Lisa Konz Photography
Mid-sized country single-wall brown floor and medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Atlanta with gray cabinets, blue backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets and quartz countertops

clear and simple forms. The simplicity and architectural dialogue between form and function are the theme for inside and outside. Walnut bench that stretches under the wide windows along the entire length of the bath a, the window continues as a narrow band. The white high gloss acrylic surface of the Vanity. Leicht Program Luna-AG, with electrical drawers SensoMatic, Find a Leicht Showroom http://www.leicht.com/en-us/find-a-showroom/

Reclaimed original patina hand hewn © Carolina Timberworks
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized rustic u-shaped concrete floor open concept kitchen idea in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography
Example of a classic medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in New York

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

Legacy Custom Homes, Inc Toblesky-Green Architects Kelly Nutt Designs
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional built-in desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in Orange County with no fireplace and gray walls

Trestlewood processes hand-hewn sleepers into Hand-Hewn Skins, a unique 2" siding which is unmatched in character and beauty. Hand Hewn Siding is generally installed with chinking in between the slabs. It may be installed with "tails" which can be used to create dove tails at each of the corners of the house. Available Configurations: Log stack or log stack with tails. We also invite you to consider our Reclaimed Hand-Hewn Middles and NatureAged Hand-Hewn as hand-hewn siding option

Kimberly Gavin Photography
Inspiration for a rustic medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

H&H, Amy Griffith of Broken Box Designs, and interior designer Vida Shore teamed up to transform a series of chopped up, under-utilized rooms into a open communal space. The team added a substantial beam in the ceiling and removed multiple walls to create a larger kitchen and more connected living space. This first floor remodel included the addition of custom pocket dog gates, a staircase remodel, kitchen remodel, and new built-in shelving. Photos by Jeff Amram Photography.

Cynthia Lynn Photography
Transitional formal medium tone wood floor living room photo in Milwaukee with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Photo by Donna Dotan Photography Inc.
Walk-in shower - contemporary white tile and subway tile walk-in shower idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a one-piece toilet

Freestanding bathtub - large contemporary master gray tile and stone slab travertine floor and beige floor freestanding bathtub idea in Los Angeles