Traditional design blends well with 21st century accessibility standards. Designed by architect Jeremiah Battles of Acacia Architects and built by Ben Quie & Sons, this beautiful new home features details found a century ago, combined with a creative use of space and technology to meet the owner’s mobility needs. Even the elevator is detailed with quarter-sawn oak paneling. Feeling as though it has been here for generations, this home combines architectural salvage with creative design. The owner brought in vintage lighting fixtures, a Tudor fireplace surround, and beveled glass for windows and doors. The kitchen pendants and sconces were custom made to match a 1912 Sheffield fixture she had found. Quarter-sawn oak in the living room, dining room, and kitchen, and flat-sawn oak in the pantry, den, and powder room accent the traditional feel of this brand-new home. Design by Acacia Architects/Jeremiah Battles Construction by Ben Quie and Sons Photography by: Troy Thies

Example of a large trendy master brown tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

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Example of a mid-sized cottage open concept light wood floor living room design

Flavin Architects collaborated with Ben Wood Studio Shanghai on the design of this modern house overlooking a blueberry farm. A contemporary design that looks at home in a traditional New England landscape, this house features many environmentally sustainable features including passive solar heat and native landscaping. The house is clad in stucco and natural wood in clear and stained finishes and also features a double height dining room with a double-sided fireplace. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

The home owners desired a more efficient and refined design for their master closet renovation project. The new custom cabinetry offers storage options for all types of clothing and accessories. A lit cabinet with adjustable shelves puts shoes on display. A custom designed cover encloses the existing heating radiator below the shoe cabinet. The built-in vanity with marble top includes storage drawers below for jewelry, smaller clothing items and an ironing board. Custom curved brass closet rods are mounted at multiple heights for various lengths of clothing. The brass cabinetry hardware is from Restoration Hardware. This second floor master closet also features a stackable washer and dryer for convenience. Design and construction by One Room at a Time, Inc.

For this condo renovation, Pineapple House handled the decor and all the interior architecture. This included designing every wall and ceiling -- beams, coffers, drapery pockets -- and determining all floor and tile patterns. Pineapple House included energy efficient lighting, as well as integrated linear heating and air vents. This view shows the new single room that resulted after designers removed the sliding glass doors and wall to the home's shallow porch. This significantly improves the feel of the room. @ Daniel Newcomb Photography

Self-designed terraced cat home. Includes live-grass roof, and scratching board, heated beach stone spa, and extendable branch basket. The bamboo frame is composed of an upcycled 1970s Papasan chair.

Evening view of living room from outside
Patio - mid-sized modern patio idea

This bathroom renovation was completed as part of a third floor home renovation project. The renovation converted the third floor into a master living space, which included a 9ft. X 9ft bathroom. The wonderful features of this bathroom design include a heated shower floor and no ceiling, leaving the space open to the 14ft. cathedral height of the third floor space. The bathroom includes porcelain tiles on the walls and wood tiles for the floor. The glass block and exposed pipes and bricks give the new bathroom a slight industrial look.

In this West Town bathroom renovation project, the clients aimed to modernize their space by removing a large jetted tub and updating the overall aesthetic. Key features they desired included a large, colorful soaking tub, floor heating, a bidet toilet, a trough sink, and a steam shower. The team sourced a spacious tub with heat retention, installed a compact steam shower system, added floor heating, and incorporated luxurious materials for tile, vanity and lighting.

Andover Landscape Design and Construction's clients wanted a formal landing and walkway where the front path leads to the main entrance of their home. The stone is set on a concrete pad that's heated during the winter months to eliminate snow and ice. The landscape includes thick, green shrubbery adding to the aesthetics of the property.

With unique finishes including natural stone slabs, textural tile & high gloss cabinets, this Master Bath is a luxurious spa retreat. Every surface resonates luxury & no detail is overlooked. Heated flooring, freestanding soaker & state of the art sound system enhance the bathing experience. The mirrored wall reflects the ocean & storage abounds inside each cabinet. Quality without compromise. Co-designer Rhonda Dunlevie, Interior Consultants; Photo credit Erika Bierman ,

16 ft x 10 ft with a 2 ft deck. Includes electricity, Split AC & Heat system, finished interior, wifi enabled switches and LED lighting.
Studio / workshop shed - mid-sized modern studio / workshop shed idea in Austin

This bathroom renovation was completed as part of a third floor home renovation project. The renovation converted the third floor into a master living space, which included a 9ft. X 9ft bathroom. The wonderful features of this bathroom design include a heated shower floor and no ceiling, leaving the space open to the 14ft. cathedral height of the third floor space. The bathroom includes porcelain tiles on the walls and wood tiles for the floor. The glass block and exposed pipes and bricks give the new bathroom a slight industrial look.

This bathroom renovation was completed as part of a third floor home renovation project. The renovation converted the third floor into a master living space, which included a 9ft. X 9ft bathroom. The wonderful features of this bathroom design include a heated shower floor and no ceiling, leaving the space open to the 14ft. cathedral height of the third floor space. The bathroom includes porcelain tiles on the walls and wood tiles for the floor. The glass block and exposed pipes and bricks give the new bathroom a slight industrial look.

A small kitchen was enlarged to include a lovely breakfast nook and view to the yard. Roloff Construction, inc.
Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Portland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, black backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Windows with laminated glass replace garage door. The laminated glass included for impact resistance to protect against breakage from children's sports in driveway.

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Tuscan patio photo in Austin with a bbq area

In this West Town bathroom renovation project, the clients aimed to modernize their space by removing a large jetted tub and updating the overall aesthetic. Key features they desired included a large, colorful soaking tub, floor heating, a bidet toilet, a trough sink, and a steam shower. The team sourced a spacious tub with heat retention, installed a compact steam shower system, added floor heating, and incorporated luxurious materials for tile, vanity and lighting.