Example of a large trendy master white tile porcelain tile, white floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub design with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door, multicolored countertops and a built-in vanity

Christian Garibaldi
Kids' bedroom - mid-sized and bedroom transitional guest and girl dark wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom idea in New York with purple walls

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.

The gray-blue matte glass tile mosaic and soft brown linear-striped porcelain tile of the master bathroom's spacious shower are illuminated by a skylight. The curbless shower includes a linear floor drain. The simple, clean geometric forms of the shower fittings include body spray jets and a handheld shower wand. © Jeffrey Totaro

Blonde woods are a great way to capture natural light and a modern look without having to use white cabinets. This long marble vanity is a seamless showpiece with integrated sinks and a dressing table. the oversized mirror reflects all of the light from the casement windows that make the whole room bright and open. a large corner shower with a rainfall shower head and glass surround completes this bathrooms modern luxury feel.

Integrated swing-arm LED reading lights are mounted in a niche in the headboard wall. A pocket door provides visual connection to the skylit master bath adjacent to the bedroom suite. Photograph © Jeffrey Totaro.

Mariko Reed
Example of a minimalist master concrete floor freestanding bathtub design in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls

This boldly black and white kitchen boasts everything contemporary from cabinetry to countertop to fixtures to lighting and decor. No details forgotten in this simple yet highly functional layout of a kitchen that works. A part of the main living area, the kitchen design is integral to the overall space.

Master shower. Full length niche with integrated lighting. Continuous vein slabs of Sequal Quartz Statuario by Bedrosians.
Example of a large minimalist master porcelain tile and white floor freestanding bathtub design in Phoenix with dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

The master bath was designed as a spa-like retreat. ©Weiren Chen and BOWA
Inspiration for a transitional freestanding bathtub remodel in DC Metro

This exclusive guest home features excellent and easy to use technology throughout. The idea and purpose of this guesthouse is to host multiple charity events, sporting event parties, and family gatherings. The roughly 90-acre site has impressive views and is a one of a kind property in Colorado. The project features incredible sounding audio and 4k video distributed throughout (inside and outside). There is centralized lighting control both indoors and outdoors, an enterprise Wi-Fi network, HD surveillance, and a state of the art Crestron control system utilizing iPads and in-wall touch panels. Some of the special features of the facility is a powerful and sophisticated QSC Line Array audio system in the Great Hall, Sony and Crestron 4k Video throughout, a large outdoor audio system featuring in ground hidden subwoofers by Sonance surrounding the pool, and smart LED lighting inside the gorgeous infinity pool. J Gramling Photos

Home Integration by Cutting Edge Systems; Architecture by Adolfo Perez Architect; Photography by John Horner
Home theater - modern home theater idea in Boston

Starr Contracting
Design ideas for a traditional backyard concrete paver garden path in Philadelphia.

Starr Contracting
Patio - traditional backyard concrete paver patio idea in Philadelphia with no cover

The K300 Retractable Awning is the perfect solution for applications with minimal mounting space. The combination of its compact, state-of-the-art European design, and its elegant fully enclosed cassette define the phrase "Where Fashion Meets Function." Double wall extrusions, drop forged arm components and solution dyed acrylic fabrics make this awning strong and beautiful. The K300 is truly a cut above the best!

The K-Hello display head combines design simplicity with practical technology. The K-Hello is highly adjustable as it tilts between the Kable Lite system allowing for a 140° head rotation within its ring. Customize the K-Hello by selecting from 1 of 3 distinct cable spreads, each defined spread helps to further direct light to the desired location. Credits - Photographer: Paul Bardagjy Architect: Dick Clark Associates

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Inspiration for a huge contemporary master marble floor and black floor freestanding bathtub remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink, quartz countertops and medium tone wood cabinets

In the boys’ bathroom, the skylight above is a piece of walk-on glass that defuses light from the skylight above the play loft. Robert Vente Photographer

Perfect for a hallway, basement or den, Globe Electric's Barrett Flush Mount Ceiling Light is a great addition to any space. Energy Star certified with an integrated LED, this flush mount will ensure you will not have to change your fixture for 45 years and will save you $396 in energy costs over the lifetime of the light! A contemporary gray wood finish mixed with a close to the ceiling design will always be in style. Fully dimmable, you can control the amount of light you have at any given time to create the perfect atmosphere for any situation. Includes a 5 year manufacturer's limited warranty so you can enjoy your light for years to come.