The family room has a long wall of built-in cabinetry as well as floating shelves in a wood tone that coordinates with the floor and fireplace mantle. Wood beams run along the ceiling and wainscoting is an element we carried throughout this room and throughout the house. A dark charcoal gray quartz countertop coordinates with the dark gray tones in the kitchen.

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

This open concept kitchen complete with all new custom cabinetry, new appliances, backsplash, and fixtures, is ready for cooking and entertaining. Pull out pantry cabinets for extra storage and a large center island make this space functional and an ease to cook in. The master ensuite also had a full remodel to include custom cabinetry, a new walk-in shower, tile work, and plumbing fixtures. This new ensuite ties in to the clients beachy theme which carries throughout the home.

Owners Dave Kruse and Carrie Norris worked closely with the homeowner to design this custom home in growing city of Ankeny, Iowa. The finish project won several awards as a featured home in the Greater Des Moines Home Builders Association Home Show Expo in 2012. The spacious laundry room offers a built-in space for the washer and dryer, plus plenty of countertop and cabinet space, for all the homeowners’ utility needs.

Lighten your laundry load with the Reveal Hamper! The unique design features a heavy duty canvas bag that attaches onto full-extension drawer glides. Glides snap into and extend from freedomRail Uprights for quick and easy access to laundry storage. The canvas bag is removable and features built-in handles to make it easy to tote contents to and from laundry rooms. Perfect for closets, laundry rooms or for a child’s closet to store bulky stuffed toys or sports balls. Add the Reveal Hamper to existing freedomRail designs, or, create a new freedomRail design.

After picture of a loft space between the upstairs master-bedroom and guest-bedroom. Converted the space into a multi-functional space with built in file folders in the tall white cabinets, video & CD storage, as well as workout hand equipment. The cabinets provide for a neat and organized storage solution with plenty of floor space still available to accommodate work-out equipment.Space also includes a office desk to the left.

This home was styled in a beach/coastal theme which is carried through the entire home. The home was taken completely down to the studs and built back up with an addition which enlarged the kitchen, master bedroom and bathroom. Tray ceilings were installed in all of the main rooms, each one unique to the space. The coastal theme is present in this open concept living room and kitchen space not only in decoration but also in the awning style windows. The fire place was added to the layout, and framed in salvaged wood and tile that sparkles like sand.

Children's play room that can also transform into a guest bedroom. Features exposed walnut stained beams with matching fan from Big Ass Fans. Engineered maple wood flooring carries throughout the space and connects to the office featured in the photo. Recessed can lights and white wall sconces add extra dimension to the space, especially at night.

We made this soaking tub the center of attention in this gorgeous master bath in Potomac, MD. For more inspiration, visit Virginia Kitchen and Bath for your remodel project or call us at (703) 793-1993.

This gorgeous family bathroom is a combination of functions, master bath/spa oasis for the parents and the kids can use it too! It features a large, walk in shower with two different and customized shower heads and separate thermostatic valves for each. The long, grey, wood plank floor tiles begin on the floor and carry up into the shower walls to create a clean, rustic, beach chic feel to the space. The Capize shell light fixtures continue on the beach chic theme, giving the space an organic, textural vibe to the space. BB&R along with design partner, Jane Barnes Interiors, turned this family of four’s outdated and awkward bathroom into a large, custom, designer bath with modern amenities such as heated floors, anti-fog mirrors, a heated & self-cleaning toilet seat, and an expansive walk-in shower with 2 shower stations.

A stunning multi-room Chicago condo remodel. Our clients wanted a sleek contemporary look to complement the custom fireplace we designed which was achieved with modern shades of gray and matching marble-look countertops and backsplash. Incorporating display shelves in the stunning island not only allows the clients to display their favorite treasures, but allows for a great place for entertaining. -- In the master bath, a free-standing soaker tub was added for spa-like relaxation, while the shower is enveloped in marble for the most luxurious finishing touch. We carried on the marble in the guest bath but complimented it with a polished herringbone tile to draw the eye into the room. The powder room got a simple update but allows the beautiful bamboo screen the clients previously owned to be the focal point. -- For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/multi-room-chicago-condo-remodel

Alcove shower - mid-sized scandinavian master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove shower idea in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, wood countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Spare Bedroom Bath with a modern updated feel. We carried the 4.5" mosaic band clear across the back of the backsplash with a schlutered edging to finish off the exposed reveals. Set in a evenly spaced niche that allows for the soap and shampoo compartments. Using Porcelenosa's 3D wave tile in a 8 x 20 ormat created a clean, updated modern bath.

Sweet little country cottage, this home was built in the 1930's in Dallas, Texas. The master bathroom shown in the before photo was extremely small, unappealing, and did not utilize the best space. With the K. Rue new design, a larger shower was created and a major update to the cabinetry was involved. Trying to eliminate constant distractions and interruptions, white and gray were the key colors in the bathroom to make a fluid statement. The small Carrara marble mosaic used on the floor was carried into the shower floor for a consistent rhythm. For an emphasized country cottage look, these 4x10 gray subway ceramic tiles add a slight rough and handmade look to the walls with an intentionally thick grout line. The cabinetry was purchased as one unit to appear as a furniture piece with built-in lavatories and faucets. Gray walls add a great accent to the almost all-white bathroom for depth and drama. Our client living in Dallas TX was referred to the K. Rue team through another client. We LOVE referrals and would be glad to help your friends or family with their design needs.

This open concept kitchen complete with all new custom cabinetry, new appliances, backsplash, and fixtures, is ready for cooking and entertaining. Pull out pantry cabinets for extra storage and a large center island make this space functional and an ease to cook in. The master ensuite also had a full remodel to include custom cabinetry, a new walk-in shower, tile work, and plumbing fixtures. This new ensuite ties in to the clients beachy theme which carries throughout the home.

The front entrance is a show-stopper with the natural Italian limestone veneer features, which adds a beautiful opulence to the home and creates a stunning first impression. The stone is featured throughout the home, also on the interior den wall, in the master bedroom, and spanning the entire living room wall. The lighting fixtures from the chandeliers to the pendants and sconces are a circular oil rubbed bronze metal design in the same lighting family, this look carried through all areas for continuity of finishes. The color palette and selection of warm finishes creates a calm feeling throughout the entire home. This entryway offers built-in seating with storage on one side, and coat closet on the other side. Large tiles are diagonally set in the entryway floor.

Designed with an open floor plan and layered outdoor spaces, the Onaway is a perfect cottage for narrow lakefront lots. The exterior features elements from both the Shingle and Craftsman architectural movements, creating a warm cottage feel. An open main level skillfully disguises this narrow home by using furniture arrangements and low built-ins to define each spaces’ perimeter. Every room has a view to each other as well as a view of the lake. The cottage feel of this home’s exterior is carried inside with a neutral, crisp white, and blue nautical themed palette. The kitchen features natural wood cabinetry and a long island capped by a pub height table with chairs. Above the garage, and separate from the main house, is a series of spaces for plenty of guests to spend the night. The symmetrical bunk room features custom staircases to the top bunks with drawers built in. The best views of the lakefront are found on the master bedrooms private deck, to the rear of the main house. The open floor plan continues downstairs with two large gathering spaces opening up to an outdoor covered patio complete with custom grill pit.

Carrera marble in all its glory is the big show stopper in this Bolton Hill rowhome master bath renovation. What started as a cramped, chopped up room was opened into a sparkling, luxurious space evocative of timeless Old World mansion baths. The result demonstrates what’s possible when mixing multiple marble tile shapes, colors and patterns. To visually frame the bathroom, we installed 6” x 12” honed Carrera marble tiles laid in a herringbone pattern for wainscotting, and carried the same marble pattern into the shower stall in order to create depth and dimension. The wainscotting is set off by beautifully-detailed Carrera marble chair rail and black tile pencil moulding. Carrera hex shower tiles, marble sills and bench, and intricate Carrera and black mosaic flooring complete the marble details. The crisp white double vanity and inconspicuous builtins tastefully compliment the marble, and the brass cabinet hardware, mirrors and plumbing and lighting fixtures add a burst of color to the room.

The design concept consisted of providing a highly functional kitchen for these culinary masters. In addition to its functionality, we provided them with the very unique and sophisticated Arclinea cabinetry with integrated Italia handles. The island base carries on the tall wall texture while topped with a very sleek Arclinea stainless steel top with welded in sink and integrated wood slats for the breakfast bar. A perfect kitchen to cook while still entertaining and enjoying the fantastic views surrounding the house. Cabinets + Stainless Steel Top: Arclinea San Francisco Photography: Caren Alpert Myriem Drainer