Okay condo in desireable real estate neighborhood goes from ho hum to comfortable, light, bright and sophisticated yet still comfortable casual. Patio and living room are open to each other and its easy to entertain 6 to 10 people in this normally compact living space. Light colors and good daylight keep the atmosphere relaxed and comfortable while quality furnishings in linen and leather + rich colored art reflect a true spirit of appreciation for city life and culture.

Okay condo in desireable real estate neighborhood goes from ho hum to comfortable, light, bright and sophisticated yet still comfortable casual. Patio and living room are open to each other and its easy to entertain 6 to 10 people in this normally compact living space. Light colors and good daylight keep the atmosphere relaxed and comfortable while quality furnishings in linen and leather + rich colored art reflect a true spirit of appreciation for city life and culture.

Okay condo in desireable real estate neighborhood goes from ho hum to comfortable, light, bright and sophisticated yet still comfortable casual. Patio and living room are open to each other and its easy to entertain 6 to 10 people in this normally compact living space. Light colors and good daylight keep the atmosphere relaxed and comfortable while quality furnishings in linen and leather + rich colored art reflect a true spirit of appreciation for city life and culture.

Okay condo in desireable real estate neighborhood goes from ho hum to comfortable, light, bright and sophisticated yet still comfortable casual. Patio and living room are open to each other and its easy to entertain 6 to 10 people in this normally compact living space. Light colors and good daylight keep the atmosphere relaxed and comfortable while quality furnishings in linen and leather + rich colored art reflect a true spirit of appreciation for city life and culture.

Leaking and freezing pipes kicked this bathroom remodel into gear. This bathroom was in need of a revamp. The style of the new space the homeowner’s loving calling “an architects style”. I’d interpret this as moody grays, mixed textures, and an overall clean and crisp feeling. We used combination of linen textured tile on the floors pared with contrasting white tile on the walls. Gray/brown stained maple cabinetry custom made by Woodshop of Avon really gives the vanity beautiful depth; contrasting with simple Cambria quartz Swanbridge counters. The remodel included a new soaker tub with separate walk-in curbless shower, and new Delta plumbing fixtures. The new space brings luxury and a functional bath into their home for the family to enjoy. Year of Home: 1951 Home Style: Modified Ranch Design Style: Contemporary Date completed: 2017

How to transform that boring, dated guest bath into a fresh new space with Florida vacation atmosphere? Add light, glass, and texture all set against a soothing white palette. High gloss aqua glass in the shower creates an “under the sea” water experience. Removal of an existing linen closet visually opens the space, making room for a private grooming area and open shelving for towel storage in the shower room. Casual hooks for wet towels. Aqua basket weave glass backsplash at the vanity adds fun and light-reflecting texture. This “spa” like guest bath says relax and welcome to paradise. Interior Designer: Wanda Pfeiffer Photo credit: Naples Kenny

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Large transitional open concept ceramic tile living room photo in Kansas City with orange walls and a wall-mounted tv

DRAPES & DECOR This is a view from the breakfast area to the kitchen. The distinct blue, bold chinoiserie fabric is giving so much interest in this perviously dull kitchen. The breakfast room dated balloon valance was replaced with functional drapery panels.

This 1990s home had a dated bathroom with an awkward layout. Accessing the bathroom required walking down a narrow hallway, past separate walk-in closets. The new design flipped the closet spaces and the bathroom to create a direct entrance to their new spa-like retreat. The bathroom boasts an infrared sauna for two, a roomy linen closet, a dressing area with make-up vanity and a private water closet. It also has heated tile floors, a heated towel rack, plus a heated walk-in shower. Gleaming pearl subway tiles create a lovely backdrop behind the white custom cabinetry topped with quartz, which provides storage galore.

The Master Bath needed some updates as it suffered from an out of date, extra large tub, a very small shower and only one sink. Keeping with the Mood, a new larger vanity was added in a beautiful dark green with two sinks and ample drawer space, finished with gold framed mirrors and two glamorous gold leaf sconces. Taking in a small linen closet allowed for more room at the shower which is enclosed by a dramatic black framed door. Also, the old tub was replaced with a new alluring freestanding tub surrounded by beautiful marble tiles in a large format that sits under a deco glam chandelier. All warmed by the use of gold fixtures and hardware.

This bathroom needed help as it was tired, dated and cramped! The vanity area was open to the master bedroom and sandwiched between a closet and existing bathroom wall. Behind the bathroom wall, was a second sink, a small walk-in shower and the commode. A poorly placed linen closet ate into the area and there was a soffit over the shower adding to the cramped feeling. The ceiling was cluttered with old-school heating lamps, flush-mount fixtures and ventilation grills. The “movie star” lighting meant to add some glamour only made the bathroom feel dated and sad. Our clients wanted to bring this bathroom to life. We built a wall and added a door between the bedroom and bathroom to ensure more privacy and define the space. In addition, we removed the wall separating the actual bathroom and vanity area to make the master bathroom larger. The linen closet was also taken out so the shower could be expanded significantly. Our homeowner had recently suffered a knee injury so they were looking for future solutions that would work for them as they continued to age. We made the shower large enough to include a bench and installed a handheld sprayer located near the seat. Shower walls were reinforced so that when the day came that a grab bar was needed, they would be ready. We added a tall cabinet that featured two, deep rollouts and interior shelving to keep linens and bathroom supplies organized. Beneath the sinks, we included rollout drawers so items would not get lost in those dark areas under the plumbing. Everything that had been cluttering the ceiling was removed including the shower soffit and heat lamp. With those gone, we added evenly-spaced, recessed ceiling lights to help brighten the space making it safer and more practical. We chose a custom blue-green paint for the cabinets which was understated enough to provide a sense of serenity while still offering a splash of color to help liven up the room. Walnut-framed mirrors added a touch of warmth and the patterned floor tile made the whole room fun! An old bathroom came alive!

WIth a lot of love and labor, Robinson Home helped to bring this dated 1980's ranch style house into the 21st century. The central part of the house went through major changes including the addition of a back deck, the removal of some interior walls, and the relocation of the kitchen just to name a few. The result is a much more light and airy space that flows much better than before. There is a ton to say about this project so feel free to comment with any questions. Photography by Will Robinson

WIth a lot of love and labor, Robinson Home helped to bring this dated 1980's ranch style house into the 21st century. The central part of the house went through major changes including the addition of a back deck, the removal of some interior walls, and the relocation of the kitchen just to name a few. The result is a much more light and airy space that flows much better than before. There is a ton to say about this project so feel free to comment with any questions. Photography by Will Robinson

We took down the dated curtains when we staged this home because we are showcasing all the natural light these large windows bring into the space. The couch and slipper chairs are Ralph Lauren and we used our own pillows and accessories to create a neutral pallet. To see what this room looked like before Elite Staging and Redesign stage it see the last photo - we think this room now has mass appeal while showcasing its architectural features. Photos by Kristine Ginsberg

This master bathroom was very dated. There was an open space under the vanity for a refrigerator and bump outs near the shower/bath that made little sense. The clients wanted a space for their orchids, functional vanities, keeping the large mirrors but updating and replacing everything else. We made the bumped out wall flush and got the depth for our "orchid window", put LVT tile on the floors, took out the bath and replaced with a giant shower, put a custom linen closet where the old shower was located, quartz on counters and in shower, new tile and all the pretty things.

Incorporating the flat screen television, this entertainment unit allows for display of treasures as well as storage. The adjacent humidor keeps cigars fresh. The open plan dictates that the palette and theme carry through to the kitchen. Photo by Chris Snitko

The owners of this Maplewood kitchen were looking for more functional cabinetry space, and wanted to get rid of the dated wallpaper and soffits. They desired a neutral look. Removing the few small interior walls in the kitchen really opened things up and allowed us to incorporate a pantry, a cabinet for coat/shoe/mail storage, and a coffee station. We also changed the spacing at the range/ref. wall to incorporate a lazy susan and upper corner cabinet with hinged doors for improved access. Rather than doors under the sink, drawers were created. The clients chose a beautiful granite countertop and more modern linen textured tile backsplash. We also tied the dining room and living room in to the new kitchen remodel by replacing all the flooring, repairing/retexturing the ceilings, painting the rooms, and replacing the living room railing.

Remodeling your master bathroom in Calabasas offers the perfect opportunity to optimize both functionality and style. Custom features, such as built-in cabinetry and spacious shower designs, can transform an ordinary bathroom into a highly organized, luxurious retreat. I recently worked with a homeowner in Calabasas who struggled with limited storage and a dated design. By integrating custom storage cabinets and a sleek walk-in shower, we were able to create a space that not only looked great but solved their storage woes. The built-in cabinetry, combined with the shower’s marble finishes, added much-needed storage for linens, toiletries, and more, all while maintaining a clean, open layout. The result was a bathroom that was both practical for daily use and aesthetically aligned with the homeowner’s vision.

This master bathroom was very dated. There was an open space under the vanity for a refrigerator and bump outs near the shower/bath that made little sense. The clients wanted a space for their orchids, functional vanities, keeping the large mirrors but updating and replacing everything else. We made the bumped out wall flush and got the depth for our "orchid window", put LVT tile on the floors, took out the bath and replaced with a giant shower, put a custom linen closet where the old shower was located, quartz on counters and in shower, new tile and all the pretty things.