Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

The excited homeowners of a new, blue and beautiful fireplace wanted something in their kitchen to complement the fireplace in the room next door. So, they chose a bold Sapphire Blue color in subway tile to really finish off their kitchen. 2"x4" Subway Tile - 23 Sapphire Blue

Charming, smaller bathroom with contemporary spunk. Custom, hand-made aqua blue floor tile and hand-made, textured white shower tile. Satin black shower fixtures and shower door hardware; Milgard, black framed, single pane, glass exterior door opening to the back deck for easy access from the pool. Rustic and beachy, decorative towel rack, two panel shaker interior door with white knob and black back plate. Photo by Molly Rose Photography

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Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

View from dining to kitchen; white wainscot and painted cabinets, soapstone counters, verde subway tile backsplash. Robert Brewster Photography
Beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Providence with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and gray countertops

New Caledonia granite countertops fabricated and installed by Accent Surfaces in Salt Lake City.
Mid-sized trendy u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Peter Rymwid
Inspiration for a large timeless master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub remodel in New York with gray walls, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

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Kitchen - mediterranean l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Having a space for their teenage kids to hang out after school, study and interact with Mom & Dad was at the top of the list for this remodel. The 1928 home, sits in a lovely Glen Ellyn neighborhood, near downtown and near all the action of the local high school and lake. It’s was a great house with great bones but the kitchen was in need of some TLC. The remodel project had been a long time coming, and since both the homeowners work from home, they had been nervous about disrupting their bustling daily schedules to get the project in motion. Once we had a plan in place, we dug in and got to work. The first step was to remove a non-load bearing wall between the kitchen and dining room. We then reworked the space a bit, eliminating a redundant passage way to the hall, and reworking a closet to allow for a large galley style kitchen and small bar area open to the dining room. The new kitchen has a small peninsula for the family to have casual meals and for the kids to hang out after school. A window was eliminated to give more space for cabinetry and storage, and another window was made larger to allow for a grander view into the backyard. We decided upon a layered approach to this space to provide character appropriate to the older home. White painted cabinetry provides a backdrop for interesting touches such as gray herringbone tile, a reeded farmhouse sink and bronze hardware and lighting. The bar has its own unique look featuring gray cabinetry with a patterned cement tile backsplash and walnut top. A bar fridge, glass cabinets and baskets for tucking away homework give this little multi-functional area loads of character. A miniature mudroom area was also added to the dining room so that the new space can be kept neat and tidy. The stylish result looks both appropriate to the 1928 home and provides loads of functionality for this active family that can now take advantage of every square inch their home. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers with black cabinets. the silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. I mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter. The centerpiece and focal point to this tiny home living room is the grand circular-shaped window which is actually two half-moon windows jointed together where the mango woof bar-top is placed. This acts as a work and dining space. Hanging plants elevate the eye and draw it upward to the high ceilings. Colors are kept clean and bright to expand the space. The love-seat folds out into a sleeper and the ottoman/bench lifts to offer more storage. The round rug mirrors the window adding consistency. This tropical modern coastal Tiny Home is built on a trailer and is 8x24x14 feet. The blue exterior paint color is called cabana blue. The large circular window is quite the statement focal point for this how adding a ton of curb appeal. The round window is actually two round half-moon windows stuck together to form a circle. There is an indoor bar between the two windows to make the space more interactive and useful- important in a tiny home. There is also another interactive pass-through bar window on the deck leading to the kitchen making it essentially a wet bar. This window is mirrored with a second on the other side of the kitchen and the are actually repurposed french doors turned sideways. Even the front door is glass allowing for the maximum amount of light to brighten up this tiny home and make it feel spacious and open. This tiny home features a unique architectural design with curved ceiling beams and roofing, high vaulted ceilings, a tiled in shower with a skylight that points out over the tongue of the trailer saving space in the bathroom, and of course, the large bump-out circle window and awning window that provides dining spaces.

Fat Tony We love that red accent tile in this kitchen.
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped ceramic tile open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with blue backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Soak away the day in the large freestanding tub. The large shower has built in tile shelves to store shower belongings.
Example of a large trendy master gray tile bathroom design in Seattle with gray walls

The second-floor bath in this Brooklyn brownstone was a complete gut job. We covered 3 quarters of the walls in large-scale marble tile—but the glass enclosed shower features a pony wall of marble tile that continues onto the shower walls and ceiling. A vessel sink sits atop a white-granite vanity / countertop that's large enough to accommodate an adjacent sitting area. A huge freestanding soaking tub remains separate from the shower—we really made the most of this space without having to make major structural changes. Black hex tile with white grout covers the floor.

Alcove shower - small coastal 3/4 blue tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and brown floor alcove shower idea in Charleston with louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized cottage u-shaped light wood floor and exposed beam open concept kitchen idea in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

ADU (Accessory dwelling unit) became a major part of the family of project we have been building in the past 3 years since it became legal in Los Angeles. This is a typical conversion of a small style of a garage. (324sq only) into a fantastic guest unit / rental. A large kitchen and a roomy bathroom are a must to attract potential rentals. in this design you can see a relatively large L shape kitchen is possible due to the use a more compact appliances (24" fridge and 24" range) to give the space even more function a 24" undercounter washer/dryer was installed. Since the space itself is not large framing vaulted ceilings was a must, the high head room gives the sensation of space even in the smallest spaces. Notice the exposed beam finished in varnish and clear coat for the decorative craftsman touch. The bathroom flooring tile is continuing in the shower are as well so not to divide the space into two areas, the toilet is a wall mounted unit with a hidden flush tank thus freeing up much needed space.

This beautiful kitchen backsplash mural was installed into a niche area above a large kitchen range. The rustic charm of the tumbled marble tile surround goes great with the contemporary green and grey hues of the wine still life as backsplash tiles.

Made in USA, Handcrafted 2.5"x12" Metal Tiles by 100% woman-owned US Manufacturer, StainlessSteelTile.com. Tiles are installed in stacked subway pattern using grout, although grout is optional with these stainless steel tiles.

House Seven Design + Build founders Anissa and Brian treat their renovated home office to a chic nook-turned-coffee bar featuring modern backsplash tile from Fireclay Tile. All Fireclay Tiles are handmade to order. Sample at FireclayTile.com FIRECLAY TILE SHOWN 2x4 Tile in Kelp