IDDLA’s Mid-Century Modern Landscape features an architectural gem nestled within acres of conservation land.
This is an example of a large mid-century modern partial sun hillside landscaping in Boston.

Photography by Corey Gaffer
Small elegant white tile and subway tile powder room photo in Minneapolis with a wall-mount sink and white walls

Roundhay is an affluent area of North Leeds which is well-known for the fantastic Roundhay Park. The park is large enough to contain two lakes, extensive woodland, formal gardens and even golf courses! It’s the premier attraction for anyone fortunate enough to live in the area, or anyone visiting from nearby. I recently visited a customer who lives in Roundhay and was looking for help in restoring the small Victorian tiled entranceway at the front of her house. The tiles were in a shocking state, but it’s not hard to imagine why – the entrance to a house receives a lot of foot traffic and is not typically taken care of regularly. These tiles were also marked with paint splashes left over from decoration work, making them look even worse. The appearance of the entranceway did not set the right standard for the rest of the house, so the property owner was keen to have it restored professionally. The appearance of the entranceway did not set the right standard for the rest of the house, so the property owner was keen to have it restored professionally. The appearance of the entranceway did not set the right standard for the rest of the house, so the property owner was keen to have it restored professionally. The appearance of the entranceway did not set the right standard for the rest of the house, so the property owner was keen to have it restored professionally. I informed the customer that I could have the tiles rejuvenated within a day’s work. To begin, I used a scrapper and wire wool brush to manually remove some of the most stubborn paint marks. Following this, I applied a strong solution of Tile Doctor Remove and Go, before leaving the product to dwell for about an hour. Remove and Go is multi-purpose stripping agent that can remove any adhesive and paint deposits, as well as many types of old coatings and sealers. To work the product deep into the tiles, I agitated with an abrasive cleaning pad and then rinsed the area with fresh water. This had the desired affect and all the unsightly paint marks were removed. Next, I gave the floor another thorough clean to remove any general muck and ingrained dirt. This was done using our high-alkaline cleaner, which we typically use on Victorian tiles, known as Tile Doctor Pro-Clean. In fact, Pro-Clean is a very reliable cleaner for all types of tile and grout including natural stone, Limestone, Slate and Travertine, amongst others. Since I told the customer I would able to finish the job within a day, I dried the floor quickly using a heat gun so it could be sealed there and then. To seal the floor, I applied four coats of Tile Doctor Seal and Go, which is a topical sealer formulated to provide maximum protection along with a high-quality, low sheen finish. As you can see from the photos above, the entranceway was absolutely transformed. These tiles are now a true asset to the rest of the property, rather than looking out of place! I’m please to say my customer was amazed by how quickly such a big difference could be made and left the following glowing feedback. I can’t believe the before and after pictures. The restoration of the tiles is top quality, they are so much brighter and richer in colour – especially without the garage paint hiding the detail! Nigel did an amazing job, even better than I could have hoped for, and is a lovely guy as well. Would definitely recommend. Nigel Stoker North West Yorkshire Tile Doctor

Chris Davis Photography
Large transitional dark wood floor dining room photo in New York with yellow walls

Kyle Caldwell
Transitional light wood floor dining room photo in Boston with blue walls

This 1927 Spanish Colonial home was in dire need of an upgraded Master bathroom. We completely gut the bathroom and re-framed the floor because the house had settled over time. The client selected hand crafted 3x6 white tile and we installed them over a full mortar bed in a Subway pattern. We reused the original pedestal sink and tub, but had the tub re-glazed. The shower rod is also original, but we had it dipped in Polish Chrome. We added two wall sconces and a store bought medicine cabinet. Photos by Jessica Abler, Los Angeles, CA

Bathrooms are designed classically using a combination of modular sized white wall tile set horizontally and capped with a ceramic chair rail around the room perimeter. All flooring for bathrooms and laundry room is a square module hard wearing, easy maintenance porcelain tile replicating a beautiful Calcutta marble. This provides continuity of our classical look without the maintenance issues of a natural marble.

This kitchen remodel features a very open plan with a breakfast nook at one end and a family room at the other. The spaces are united by an open vaulted ceiling with exposed rafter ties. LED lighting on the rafter ties illuminates the ceiling. The kitchen features quartz counters, subway tile, open shelving, chrome hood, and dazzling globe lighting. RGH Development Corp. construction, Allie Wood Design Studio, In Home Photography.

This space is perfect for entertaining! When the owners originally moved in, this deck was not here. There were several steps down from the kitchen door, and the stone slabs were a toe-stubbing minefield. We added the deck and designed it perfectly for entertaining. Since we had several large pine trees removed from the property, we increased sun exposure creating a need for more shade. We had this awning custom made by PJ Canvas in Santa Rosa, CA. The awning tucks neatly under the roof of the house during the rainy months.

Beach style gray tile and subway tile bathroom photo in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls and an undermount sink

This Sonoma steam shower is a luxurious usage of our Listone D wood-look porcelain that is imported straight from Italy. CTD is a family owned business with a showroom and warehouse in both San Rafael and San Francisco. Our showrooms are staffed with talented teams of Design Consultants. Whether you already know exactly what you want or have no knowledge of what's possible we can help your project exceed your expectations. To achieve this we stock the best Italian porcelain lines in a variety of styles and work with the most creative American art tile companies to set your project apart from the rest. Our warehouses not only provide a safe place for your order to arrive, but also stock a complete array of all the setting materials your contractor will need to complete your project saving him time and you money. The warehouse staff is knowledgeable and friendly to help make sure your project goes smoothly. [Jeff Rumans Photography]

Example of a classic formal living room design in New York with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

Matthew Niemann Photography
Transitional kitchen photo in Austin

Designed by Leanne Ford for Restored By The Fords featuring furniture from Weisshouse. Photographed by Alexandra Ribar
Country medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Other with white walls

Countertops - Typhoon Bordeaux Granite Cabinetry - DuraSupreme Monterey Panel Door Classic White Paint Flooring - Hand Scraped Acacia Table and Chairs - Restoration Hardware Lighting Fixtures - Z Gallerie Wall Paint - Sherwin Williams SW6108 Latte

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept gray floor living room remodel in Edmonton with gray walls

Suburban kitchen remodel for a crisp urban farmhouse look. Photo: Lauren Rubinstein
Example of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops

Emily Followill
Deck - traditional backyard deck idea in Atlanta with a roof extension

Shiflet Group Architects Photographer Nick Johnson
Bedroom - country bedroom idea in Austin with white walls