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Example of a large eclectic gray floor freestanding bathtub design in Austin with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls and an undermount sink

This family getaway was built with entertaining and guests in mind, so the expansive Bootroom was designed with great flow to be a catch-all space essential for organization of equipment and guests. Integrated ski racks on the porch railings outside provide space for guests to park their gear. Covered entry has a metal floor grate, boot brushes, and boot kicks to clean snow off. Inside, ski racks line the wall beside a work bench, providing the perfect space to store skis, boards, and equipment, as well as the ideal spot to wax up before hitting the slopes. Around the corner are individual wood lockers, labeled for family members and usual guests. A custom-made hand-scraped wormwood bench takes the central display – protected with clear epoxy to preserve the look of holes while providing a waterproof and smooth surface. Wooden boot and glove dryers are positioned at either end of the room, these custom units feature sturdy wooden dowels to hold any equipment, and powerful fans mean that everything will be dry after lunch break. The Bootroom is finished with naturally aged wood wainscoting, rescued from a lumber storage field, and the large rail topper provides a perfect ledge for small items while pulling on freshly dried boots. Large wooden baseboards offer protection for the wall against stray equipment.

The custom designed craft table I created. Seven by four ft. solid 2" inch thick rustic wood top. The four sides of the table are designed keeping practicality and functionality in mind. Front side provides ample space for two people to sit comfortably with height adjustable stools. One side of the table has three adjustable shelves for extra scrapbooks, books, magazines and craft books storage. The other side was designed with a pull out shelf that stores the sewing machine and two baskets concealed behind two doors. Right above these doors is a solid wood pull-out shelf that the sewing machine would sit on when in use. It was carefully designed to be at a comfortable height for the user when sewing. The side facing the window has eight labeled drawers with partitions to hold ribbons, embellishments and other scrapbooking items. Photo by: Frank Marrott - Concept 7 www.concept7photo.com

The dramatic vanity wall tile offers the first breathtaking play on lighting in the room. New walls separating different zones provide visual separations while providing built-in niches for everyday necessities. Framed-in linen tower offers a bit of rustic glam to the space with its dark handles. Many walls were removed and items relocated to offer this large open-concept bathroom & walk-in closet. Large custom shower with 24”x24” subtle textured wall tiles provides a nice contract to the texture pattern of the floor tile. Knee wall providing toilet privacy holds the shower niche. High end custom plumbing fixtures offers clean simple lines. Center island with chandelier centers the room while providing glam to the space. Swarovski handle amplifies the glam look of the island. Simple shaker doors and wall-to-wall custom closet with large handles don’t overpower the space. Gorgeous 24”x24” patented textured floor tiles with slight sheen ground the large open space while providing overall warmth and glam.

Bedroom - bedroom idea in Philadelphia

This was a large job with many challenges. The space was large and the items in it are as well. The space is used for private parties and has all the accomodations any group would ever need. We created nearly 200 square feet of countertops in a black wash stain with areas of exposed aggregate. The curved lower bartop is over 21 feet long with an apron front farm sink and 2 ice basins to keep beverages cool. The back bar holds the double tap for the drafts. The galley kitchen consists of over 10 linear feet of top with a cook top and a 10 foot long counter with an oversized farm sink with an apron front and drain boards flanking either side. The drainboards are designed to hold cutting boards for extra work space. We also created a 22 foot long curved fireplace hearth that matches the counters, tying the pieces together and adding additional seating during large gatherings. Everyone’s favorite pieces are the two vanity sinks. These sinks were cast into live edge walnut vanity tops. The shape of the sinks follow the grain of the wood creating a natural flow. We hand formed the sink molds to be as organic as the wood they sat in. The most interesting of the sinks is the vanity that contains a knot. We couldn’t bring ourselves to eliminate the beautiful knot, so we created the sink to drop underneath it. If you were to peer into the knot you will see all of the water disappear into the drain. This job had challenges of an extremely tight deadline, the creation of 6 custom sinks, the large pieces, intricate shapes and the installation in and around the custom woodwork and large wooden posts. Definitely a one of a kind project!

This was a total gut and remodel of an early 1900's bungalow. The homeowners are empty nesters looking to make the most of the space in their 840 square foot home. The original bath still had no shower, and the kitchen hadn't been updated in fifty years. Kitcheart designed and supplied the kitchen and bath cabinetry to suit the homeowner's mid-century and craftsman style. Hickory cabinetry was custom stained with a paint wash that matched their Sherwin Williams color pick, "Favorite Jeans." Family dishes are hidden behind antique mirrored doors with custom X mullions. They chose Thermador appliances and a farm sink to complete the look and functionality. In their master bathroom, the vanity cabinet was customized to hold the items she uses, including a favorite hair dryer. A last-minute addition to the kitchen was the cabinet extension under their flatscreen TV to keep all the components and wires hidden from view while providing additional counter space. The breakfast bar makes a quick meal more comfortable.

Who says there is no room for a “bar” in your kitchen? The Chicago homeowners & designer Fred M. Alsen put their heads together & “Voila!” a recessed nook was created to house the liquor. While you can’t see it in the photo, there is a smoked glass mirror behind the quarter sawn oak shelves in this nook. The blue moulding around the recess ties it into the rest of the kitchen. Quarter sawn oak shelves were chosen over blue painted shelves, as a stained oak will hold up over a painted surface when items are being pulled across it. Designer: Fred M Alsen | fma Interior Design | Chicago Custom cabinetry by Greenfield Cabinetry Mike Kaskel Photos

Example of a mid-sized minimalist light wood floor family room design in Los Angeles

This tiny home has a very unique and spacious bathroom. The triangular cut mango slab with the vessel sink conserves space while looking sleek and elegant, and the shower has not been stuck in a corner but instead is constructed as a whole new corner to the room! Yes, this bathroom has five right angles. Sunlight from the sunroof above fills the whole room. A curved glass shower door, as well as a frosted glass bathroom door, allows natural light to pass from one room to another. This tiny home has utilized space-saving design and put the bathroom vanity in the corner of the bathroom. Natural light in addition to track lighting makes this vanity perfect for getting ready in the morning. Triangle corner shelves give an added space for personal items to keep from cluttering the wood counter. This contemporary, costal Tiny Home features a bathroom with a shower built out over the tongue of the trailer it sits on saving space and creating space in the bathroom. This shower has it's own clear roofing giving the shower a skylight. This allows tons of light to shine in on the beautiful blue tiles that shape this corner shower. Stainless steel planters hold ferns giving the shower an outdoor feel. With sunlight, plants, and a rain shower head above the shower, it is just like an outdoor shower only with more convenience and privacy. The curved glass shower door gives the whole tiny home bathroom a bigger feel while letting light shine through to the rest of the bathroom. The blue tile shower has niches; built-in shower shelves to save space making your shower experience even better. The bathroom door is a pocket door, saving space in both the bathroom and kitchen to the other side. The frosted glass pocket door also allows light to shine through.

Hillcrest Construction designed and executed a complete facelift for these West Chester clients’ master bathroom. The sink/toilet/shower layout stayed relatively unchanged due to the limitations of the small space, but major changes were slated for the overall functionality and aesthetic appeal. The bathroom was gutted completely, the wiring was updated, and minor plumbing alterations were completed for code compliance. Bathroom waterproofing was installed utilizing the state-of-the-industry Schluter substrate products, and the feature wall of the shower is tiled with a striking blue 12x12 tile set in a stacked pattern, which is a departure of color and layout from the staggered gray-tome wall tile and floor tile. The original bathroom lacked storage, and what little storage it had lacked practicality. The original 1’ wide by 4’ deep “reach-in closet” was abandoned and replaced with a custom cabinetry unit that featured six 30” drawers to hold a world of personal bathroom items which could pulled out for easy access. The upper cubbie was shallower at 13” and was sized right to hold a few spare towels without the towels being lost to an unreachable area. The custom furniture-style vanity, also built and finished at the Hillcrest custom shop facilitated a clutter-free countertop with its two deep drawers, one with a u-shaped cut out for the sink plumbing. Considering the relatively small size of the bathroom, and the vanity’s proximity to the toilet, the drawer design allows for greater access to the storage area as compared to a vanity door design that would only be accessed from the front. The custom niche in the shower serves and a consolidated home for soap, shampoo bottles, and all other shower accessories. Moen fixtures at the sink and in the shower and a Toto toilet complete the contemporary feel. The controls at the shower allow the user to easily switch between the fixed rain head, the hand shower, or both. And for a finishing touch, the client chose between a number for shower grate color and design options to complete their tailor-made sanctuary.

Notable decor elements include: Dancing triangles rug by Joseph Carini, vintage Harvey Probber Nucleus cocktail table from 1stDibs, vintage Milo Baughman tilt swivel club chair from 1stDibs upholstered in Majestic mohair fabric from Lenox Hill, Halsey sectional sofa from Homenature upholstered in Perennials Rough and Rowdy fabric, Royal System shelving from DWR, pillows in Rebecca Atwood Gridded Ikat fabric, Art by Luckey Remington and Bo Kim courtesy of Uprise Art

This is "her" office and workshop. She has great eclectic taste and Martha Stewart has nothing on her! Such amazing collections.
Craft room - large traditional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor craft room idea in Atlanta with green walls

Transitional kitchen photo with shaker cabinets and gray cabinets

Closet design by Tim Higbee of Closet Works: This closet is definitely Top Dog when it comes to storage and amenities within a small space. The design includes hanging areas for his and her clothing with numerous pull-outs for organizing belts, scarves, ties, pant racks and a valet pole. Shelving on "his" side of the closet organizes a large sweater collection, while a hutch unit on "her" side with reeded glass doors provides ample storage for handbags and small accessories. The reeded glass on the upper cabinet keeps items visible, but offers a less cluttered look by screening contents. The shoe spinner shoe organizer holds between 85 and 200 pairs of shoes on a rotating base, ensuring that footwear is always easy to find. A small closet island occupies the center of the walk-in, dividing the space into "his" and "hers" sides, while providing a favorite perch for the family dog to effectively survey his realm and keep an eye on all comings and goings. photo - Cathy Rabeler

This was a large job with many challenges. The space was large and the items in it are as well. The space is used for private parties and has all the accomodations any group would ever need. We created nearly 200 square feet of countertops in a black wash stain with areas of exposed aggregate. The curved lower bartop is over 21 feet long with an apron front farm sink and 2 ice basins to keep beverages cool. The back bar holds the double tap for the drafts. The galley kitchen consists of over 10 linear feet of top with a cook top and a 10 foot long counter with an oversized farm sink with an apron front and drain boards flanking either side. The drainboards are designed to hold cutting boards for extra work space. We also created a 22 foot long curved fireplace hearth that matches the counters, tying the pieces together and adding additional seating during large gatherings. Everyone’s favorite pieces are the two vanity sinks. These sinks were cast into live edge walnut vanity tops. The shape of the sinks follow the grain of the wood creating a natural flow. We hand formed the sink molds to be as organic as the wood they sat in. The most interesting of the sinks is the vanity that contains a knot. We couldn’t bring ourselves to eliminate the beautiful knot, so we created the sink to drop underneath it. If you were to peer into the knot you will see all of the water disappear into the drain. This job had challenges of an extremely tight deadline, the creation of 6 custom sinks, the large pieces, intricate shapes and the installation in and around the custom woodwork and large wooden posts. Definitely a one of a kind project!

The dramatic vanity wall tile offers the first breathtaking play on lighting in the room. New walls separating different zones provide visual separations while providing built-in niches for everyday necessities. Framed-in linen tower offers a bit of rustic glam to the space with its dark handles. Many walls were removed and items relocated to offer this large open-concept bathroom & walk-in closet. Large custom shower with 24”x24” subtle textured wall tiles provides a nice contract to the texture pattern of the floor tile. Knee wall providing toilet privacy holds the shower niche. High end custom plumbing fixtures offers clean simple lines. Center island with chandelier centers the room while providing glam to the space. Swarovski handle amplifies the glam look of the island. Simple shaker doors and wall-to-wall custom closet with large handles don’t overpower the space. Gorgeous 24”x24” patented textured floor tiles with slight sheen ground the large open space while providing overall warmth and glam.