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Small eclectic enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home five car garage. Photo by Art Gray Photography.
Inspiration for a huge contemporary attached three-car garage remodel in Los Angeles

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Michelle Ruber
Example of a small farmhouse u-shaped linoleum floor enclosed kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Example of a trendy master matchstick tile beige floor freestanding bathtub design in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and gray countertops

Photo by Eron Rauch
Inspiration for a transitional built-in desk study room remodel in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets and white walls

Several layers of planes and materials create a transition zone from the street to the entry.
Mid-sized trendy travertine floor front door photo in Denver with a glass front door and beige walls

New recessed can. All existing lights were converted to LED retrofits. These lights offer a better quality light, MUCH lower energy usage, cooler running, a more attractive trim, a cleaner more contemporary look when not illuminated, and - due to their 50,000 hr lifetime - the likelihood that they will never need to be changed during the homeowner's occupancy of the home. They are also fully dimmable.

These clients have a high sense of design and have always built their own homes. They just downsized into a typical town home and needed this new space to stand out but also be accommodating of aging in place. The client, Jim, has a handful of challenges ahead of him with dealing with Parkinson and all of it symptoms. We optimized the shower, enlarging it by eliminating the tub and not using a shower door. We were able to do a curbless shower, reducing the likelihood of falling. We used larger tiles in the bathroom and shower but added the anti slip porcelain. I included a built-in seat in the shower and a stand-alone bench on the other side. We used a separate hand shower and easy to grab handles. A natural palette peppered with some aqua and green breathes fresh, new life into a re-imagined UTC town home. Choosing materials and finishes that have higher contrast helps make the change from flooring to wall, as well as cabinet to counter, more obvious. Large glass wall tiles make the bathroom seem much larger. A flush installation of drywall to tile is easy on the eye while showing the attention to detail. A modern custom floating vanity allows for walker wheels if needed. Personal touches like adding a filter faucet at the sink makes his trips to take medicine a bit easier. One of my favorite things in design for any project is lighting. Not only can lighting add to the look and feel of the space, but it can also create a safer environment. Installing different types of lighting, including scones on either side of the mirror, recessed can lights both inside and outside of the shower, and LED strip lighting under the floating vanity, keep this modern bathroom current and very functional. Because of the skylight and the round window, light is allowed in to play with the different colors in the glass and the shapes around the room, which created a bright and playful bathroom. It is not often that I get to play with stain-glass, but this existing circular window, that we could NOT change, needed some love. We used a local craftsman that allowed us to design a playful stain-glass piece for the inside of the bathroom window, reminding them of their front door in their custom home years ago.

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Alcove shower - small transitional 3/4 multicolored tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, multicolored floor and single-sink alcove shower idea in Charlotte with furniture-like cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an integrated sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche and a freestanding vanity

Kids' room - transitional kids' room idea in Portland

Example of a small trendy l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen design in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen Universal Design considerations: * The oven and microwave were positioned lower to reduce the likelihood of spills/burns * All ceiling and under cabinet lighting used LED bulbs for maximum light * The quartz countertop was selected with a matte finish to reduce glare. * Dishwasher was raised 10” for easier access for loading and unloading * All cabinets have roll out trays for easier access

Bathroom Universal Design considerations: * The master shower was designed with a curb-less/barrier-free entry * Grab bars were positioned in both bathrooms to reduce the likelihood of falls * Master shower has an extra long hand held shower head hose to easily reach a shower bench or chair * Shampoo niches were placed for easier access while standing or sitting in the shower

Bathroom Universal Design considerations: * The master shower was designed with a curb-less/barrier-free entry * Grab bars were positioned in both bathrooms to reduce the likelihood of falls * Master shower has an extra long hand held shower head hose to easily reach a shower bench or chair * Shampoo niches were placed for easier access while standing or sitting in the shower

Kitchen Universal Design considerations: * The oven and microwave were positioned lower to reduce the likelihood of spills/burns * All ceiling and under cabinet lighting used LED bulbs for maximum light * The quartz countertop was selected with a matte finish to reduce glare. * Dishwasher was raised 10” for easier access for loading and unloading * All cabinets have roll out trays for easier access

Men's socks were placed into acrylic dividers inside of the drawer, and folded in a way that does not stretch the material. All socks are now clearly visible which reduces disorganization and increases the likelihood of unused/undesired socks being discarded.

Kitchen Universal Design considerations: * The oven and microwave were positioned lower to reduce the likelihood of spills/burns * All ceiling and under cabinet lighting used LED bulbs for maximum light * The quartz countertop was selected with a matte finish to reduce glare. * Dishwasher was raised 10” for easier access for loading and unloading * All cabinets have roll out trays for easier access.