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Example of a mid-sized transitional kids' gray tile and ceramic tile gray floor alcove bathtub design in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and an undermount sink

Large West Chester PA Master bath remodel. The clients wanted more storage, his and hers vanities, and no tub. A linen closet, plenty of drawers, and additional cabinetry storage were designed to solve that problem. Fieldstone cabinetry in the Moss Green painted finish really looks sharp. The floor was tiled in large 4’x4’ tiles for a clean look with minimal grout lines. The wainscoting and shower tile were also simple large tiles in a natural tone that tie in nicely with the beautiful granite countertops and shower wall caps. New trims, louvered toilet room and pocket entry door were added and stained to match the original trim throughout the home. ( Perfect match by our finisher ) Frameless glass shower surround, new lighted vanity mirrors, and additional recessed ceiling lights finish out the new look. Another awesome bathroom with happy clients.

These Hopkinton, MA homeowners had a wonderful view of conservation land behind their house. This includes a beautiful view during every season as well as various types of wildlife. The problem was, they had only a small kitchen window offering limited viewing of the great outdoors. So, with the help of their contractor and Kitchen Associates, a new kitchen layout was designed. Three oversized windows were installed to create a panoramic view of the beautiful backyard.
Adding these great windows also created a challenge. With no room for upper cabinets, would there be enough storage? To solve this, a storage system was installed in several large lower drawer cabinets to store plates, dishes, and glasses.
Design and installation by Kitchen Associates. Photo by Aaron Sponenberg.
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This playroom features multiple distinct zones for a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old, including a Lego area where the 6-year-old enjoys building Lego creations while sharpening his problem-solving skills, a glam dress up station where the 4-year-old can fully express herself, and a gross motor area with a foam pit, monkey bars, a cargo net tunnel, and a climbing wall. The layout keeps things open for free play while offering much-needed storage and organization. A custom window seat with built-in cabinetry adds both function and style. It’s no surprise that this playroom quickly became the family’s favorite spot, offering a kids indoor play zone that supports all kinds of developmental play and fun.

AVDG oversaw a wide array of technology integrations for this stunning residential property in Woodside, California. An ambitious project from the start, the family tore down their existing house to build a modern smart home, equipped with the latest innovations in automation and audiovisual systems. AVDG’s experts guided the client through all phases of the project, providing insight and options to meet the family’s specific needs. AVDG also worked closely with the general contractor, partnering on everything from wire placement to security system integration.
In addition to the technology integrations in the 7,786-square-foot home, the project also included work on two additional structures: a pool house and an in-law unit. Homeowners Carol and John Hamilton had braced themselves for the challenges of completing such an ambitious undertaking, but they soon found that AVDG’s problem-solving and project management would make the project far smoother than they anticipated.

• Before - 2,300 square feet
• After – 3,800 square feet
• Remodel of a 1930’s vacation cabin on a steep, lakeside lot
• Asian-influenced Arts and Crafts style architecture compliments the owner’s art and furniture collection
• A harmonious design blending stained wood, rich stone and natural fibers
• The creation of an upper floor solved access problems while adding space for a grand entry, office and media room
• The new staircase, with its Japanese tansu-style cabinet and widened lower sculpture display steps, forms a partitioning wall for the two-story library

This playroom features multiple distinct zones for a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old, including a Lego area where the 6-year-old enjoys building Lego creations while sharpening his problem-solving skills, a glam dress up station where the 4-year-old can fully express herself, and a gross motor area with a foam pit, monkey bars, a cargo net tunnel, and a climbing wall. The layout keeps things open for free play while offering much-needed storage and organization. A custom window seat with built-in cabinetry adds both function and style. It’s no surprise that this playroom quickly became the family’s favorite spot, offering a kids indoor play zone that supports all kinds of developmental play and fun.

This full-bathroom basement in West Seattle demonstrates a clever mix of high-end design and technical problem-solving. To accommodate the home's existing plumbing height, Better Builders installed a wall-mounted toilet with a concealed tank, which allowed for the proper drainage slope while creating a sleek, minimalist look. The space features vibrant sage green walls that contrast beautifully with the crisp white trim and a privacy-glass window that lets in soft, natural light. A custom wood upper cabinet provides essential storage, making this hardworking bathroom both stylish and highly functional for a large family.

In today's age, time and convenience is everything. With the rising costs of gasoline, it can be quite costly to drive to work each day. However, a shed office might be the perfect answer to solve the world's problems. Just imagine the joy it would be to get up in the morning knowing you don't have to drive to work. Dress attire will be no concern. Just a quiet time to get your daily tasks complete. All you need is a small space in your backyard and a little outside the box thinking.

The hot tub installation design closed in the spa only on 3 sides, leaving one side open for repair work. It’s also where the hot tub cover fits onto the spa.
“We recently did a service call for them,” says Bill Renter. “The unenclosed area made it easy to open the control panel and check on the problem they were having. It turned out, in this case, not to be an issue with the hot tub at all. But I was able to diagnose the problem. They had an electricity issue and I recommended a particular switch the electrician could put in. I’m glad I was able to solve the issue for their electrician.”
Upshot?
The homeowner adds he’s happy with the “really cool features" of Bullfrog Spas. “That’s what helped us make our decision. The JetPaks have turned out to be great. In fact, we were in it just last night.”
Caption: Hot Tub Installation in Hastings-On-Hudson, NY: The stone-faced vault design the couple chose not only is in keeping with the stone walls so common to their area of Westchester, NY, but the width of the vault’s edging allows plenty of room for resting snacks and drinks carried to the spa from the outdoor kitchen — yes, including glasses of lemonade.

Eat-in kitchen - large transitional l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Custom Home theater, accoustic panels with indirect LED lighting on walls. Photo by :Francois Desaulniers
Trendy enclosed carpeted and purple floor home theater photo in Los Angeles with purple walls, a projector screen and no fireplace
Trendy enclosed carpeted and purple floor home theater photo in Los Angeles with purple walls, a projector screen and no fireplace

MA Peterson
www.mapeterson.com
This 80s-90s era home in Plymouth, Minnesota needed definition between the kitchen and family room, so we tore it down to the studs to do it right from the start. A new mudroom, updated entry way and a kitchen renovation that included custom made cabinetry for serving and entertaining helped add design style cues and true functionality. We added more windows for more natural light and a roomier feel for the eating area. And to help tie everything together, we were able to do a simple, cost-effective update the entry room railings.
Photo Credit: Todd Mulvihill Photography

Corner closet system called "The Revolving Closet Organizer". Its got the name because the unit you see on the Left can contain over pairs of shoes
It takes approximately 40" foot print and comes in 3 different standard colors
find ore info @ http://www.RevolvingOrganizer.com

Kitchen - large traditional galley porcelain tile and brown floor kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Bathroom - traditional master bathroom idea in Chicago with medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets

Cynthia Lynn
Inspiration for a huge transitional master gray tile, white tile and ceramic tile marble floor and white floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door
Inspiration for a huge transitional master gray tile, white tile and ceramic tile marble floor and white floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door

John G Wilbanks Photography
Example of a classic u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash and paneled appliances
Example of a classic u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash and paneled appliances
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