This country property near Guelph is home to a young family who chose Betz to complete their backyard leisure retreat. The existing features were the access steps to the sloping backyard, a pergola with small adjoining patio plus a fire pit down the hill. This gave Betz designers an essential starting point.

Working with the limited space of the kitchen, the microwave was place underneath the island/right galley. Not only does this ease the overcrowding of foot traffic, it provides quick and easy access to heat food, straight from the counter!

A stainless steel roll-out shelf from Dura Supreme is a fantastic solution for storing your cleaning supplies. Select one for easy, accessible storage under a sink, or select multiple roll-out shelves if you have a full cabinet dedicated to your cleaning supplies. Coordinating gray metal accessories can be used to help you customize and organize the storage on each shelf. This contemporary kitchen features the NEW Stainless Steel Drawers and Roll-Out Shelves from Dura Supreme Cabinetry. The Bria (frameless) cabinets in Dura Supreme's "White" and Wired-Foil cabinets in Dura Supreme's "Wired-Mercury" are a great combination of cabinetry for creating the clean sleek look of this modern two-tone kitchen design. Dura Supreme Cabinetry is excited to introduce NEW Stainless Steel Drawers and Roll-Out Shelves for their Bria Cabinetry (Frameless / Full-Access product line). For a limited time, this new metal drawer system is available exclusively from Dura Supreme as they partnered with Blum to be the first American manufacturer to bring it to market. Dura Supreme’s Stainless Steel Drawers and Roll-Out Shelves are an attractive option for any kitchen design. Sleek, double-wall, stainless steel sides are only ½” thick and work with many of Dura Supreme’s wood drawer accessories, as well as the coordinating gray metal accessories designed specifically for Stainless Steel drawers. Concealed, undermount glides are integrated into the sides and are self-closing with a soft-close feature. Our new Stainless Steel drawer option provides a contemporary alternative to our classic Maple dovetailed drawer. For homeowners that favor Transitional or Contemporary styling, this sleek, high-performance drawer system will be ideal! Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom in your area: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator Want to become a Dura Supreme Dealer? Go to: http://www.durasupreme.com/new-dealer-inquiry To view a video and more info about this product go to: http://www.durasupreme.com/storage-solutions/stainless-steel-drawers-roll-outs

Small arts and crafts master blue tile and travertine tile travertine floor and beige floor walk-in shower photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and beige countertops

The owners of this remodel desired a refreshing new master bathroom. The original layout was poorly designed with minimal storage, a small shower, a rarely used bathtub and a water closet that was difficult to access. The old vanity flanked a curved wall of glass block (the main challenge with this space) which didn’t allow for mirrors and was always cluttered because of limited storage. With smart space planning and attention to detail this well-appointed bathroom is now a uniquely personal space that functions brilliantly and balanced for the homeowners. Photo: DeMane Design

The existing concrete aggregate terrace suffered from disrepair and access was limited from the rear of the Bethesda home. We were tasked with replacing all paving, coping, and stairs. An improved water feature behind the original kidney-shaped pool provided white noise to distract visitors from the nearby highway noise.

The clients are empty nesters in a bustling urban area, with a growing family, who visits often. We worked closely to achieve sophisticated spaces within the constraints of a community townhome. Their eclectic European design aesthetic was influential on the finish selections. The Kitchen is the centerpiece of the second-floor open floorplan. Optimizing the limited storage was imperative. Custom storage for the Kitchen and Pantry were taken to the ceiling, accessible with a ladder. A sophisticated and dramatic space within a bustling urban area. The kitchen is the centerpiece of the second floor of their townhome, which they wanted to make the focal point. With an open floorplan it was essential for each room to flow seamlessly from kitchen, to dining room, to living.

This spacious townhome with welcoming front porch includes a 2-car garage. The kitchen and dining area share an open floorplan with the spacious great room with sliding glass door access to backyard patio. The 2nd floor boasts all of the bedrooms, a large rec room, and a convenient laundry room. The owner’s suite with large closet includes a private bathroom. (Pricing may reflect limited-time savings/incentives. See Community Sales Manager for details.)

In mature neighbourhoods like this, backyard access can often be a challenge. Fortunately, this home’s garage was located along the side of the house and included a second full-size garage door at the back. This made it easy to shuttle the excavation equipment and construction materials back and forth.

A gorgeous, well-planned family home offering three roomy bedrooms and an owner's suite with a private bath, double bowl vanity, and spacious closet. A flex space room and dining room flank the foyer upon entering this stately home. The large family room with optional gas fireplace flows comfortably into the sunlit breakfast area with sliding door access to the patio. The open kitchen has an optional center island for even more working space. (Pricing may reflect limited-time savings/incentives. See Community Sales Manager for details.)

Cabinets are by Showplace Wood Products, Eucalyptus wood with a Truffle stain and Ebony glaze on a Chesapeake raised panel door. The top portion of the stacked upper cabinets has a pull down mechanism inside so that the homeowner can reach items due to limited mobility. The bottom portion of the stacked cabinets is a lift up appliance garage. The counter top is Pental Azul Aran Polished Quartz countertops with an eased edge. The flooring is Armstrong Alterna Tuscan Path in Dove Gray vinyl tiles.

Photography by Jenn Verrier
Walk-in shower - small modern 3/4 multicolored tile and porcelain tile pebble tile floor walk-in shower idea in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, wood countertops, a wall-mount toilet and gray walls

Pool party chaperons will be comfortable as they keep a watchful eye thanks to the three chaise lounges and comfy seating area sheltered by an umbrella. There are several access points to the backyard, including from the kitchen walkout, the garage or via the walkway along the fence to the wrought iron gate.

The rock feature establishes a rugged cottage-country Canadian shield feeling for the yard. An artfully placed assemblage of armour stone slabs provides an easy access stairway to the slide, while the pockets of river cobble create niches for a selection of plantings which add bursts of colour and texture.

The existing concrete aggregate terrace suffered from disrepair and access was limited from the rear of the Bethesda home. We were tasked with replacing all paving, coping, and stairs. New masonry stairs provides a seamless connection with the house and leads the residents to the new outdoor kitchen.

The clients are empty nesters in a bustling urban area, with a growing family, who visits often. We worked closely to achieve sophisticated spaces within the constraints of a community townhome. Their eclectic European design aesthetic was influential on the finish selections. The Kitchen is the centerpiece of the second-floor open floorplan. Optimizing the limited storage was imperative. Custom storage for the Kitchen and Pantry were taken to the ceiling, accessible with a ladder. A sophisticated and dramatic space within a bustling urban area. The kitchen is the centerpiece of the second floor of their townhome, which they wanted to make the focal point. With an open floorplan it was essential for each room to flow seamlessly from kitchen, to dining room, to living.

A gorgeous, well-planned family home offering three roomy bedrooms and an owner's suite with a private bath, double bowl vanity, and spacious closet. A flex space room and dining room flank the foyer upon entering this stately home. The large family room with optional gas fireplace flows comfortably into the sunlit breakfast area with sliding door access to the patio. The open kitchen has an optional center island for even more working space. (Pricing may reflect limited-time savings/incentives. See Community Sales Manager for details.)

Master Bath with new indoor/outdoor shower. Interior architecture and design by Lisa Tharp. Interior shower walls are waterprooof plaster. Shower floor planking that blurs lines between indoors and out was salvaged from the Coney Island boardwalk. Exposed plumbing fittings in unlacquered brass. Photography by Michael J. Lee

A young couple with three small children purchased this full floor loft in Tribeca in need of a gut renovation. The existing apartment was plagued with awkward spaces, limited natural light and an outdated décor. It was also lacking the required third child’s bedroom desperately needed for their newly expanded family. StudioLAB aimed for a fluid open-plan layout in the larger public spaces while creating smaller, tighter quarters in the rear private spaces to satisfy the family’s programmatic wishes. 3 small children’s bedrooms were carved out of the rear lower level connected by a communal playroom and a shared kid’s bathroom. Upstairs, the master bedroom and master bathroom float above the kid’s rooms on a mezzanine accessed by a newly built staircase. Ample new storage was built underneath the staircase as an extension of the open kitchen and dining areas. A custom pull out drawer containing the food and water bowls was installed for the family’s two dogs to be hidden away out of site when not in use. All wall surfaces, existing and new, were limited to a bright but warm white finish to create a seamless integration in the ceiling and wall structures allowing the spatial progression of the space and sculptural quality of the midcentury modern furniture pieces and colorful original artwork, painted by the wife’s brother, to enhance the space. The existing tin ceiling was left in the living room to maximize ceiling heights and remain a reminder of the historical details of the original construction. A new central AC system was added with an exposed cylindrical duct running along the long living room wall. A small office nook was built next to the elevator tucked away to be out of site.