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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master white tile and porcelain tile marble floor and black floor alcove shower remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Open concept kitchen - large contemporary galley dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and ceramic backsplash

Mid-sized trendy master gray tile and porcelain tile double-sink, mosaic tile floor and white floor freestanding bathtub photo in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete countertops, black countertops and a freestanding vanity

Example of a trendy 3/4 gray tile bathroom design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and glass countertops

Black and White bathroom as part of a West LA Spec Home project.
Example of a mid-sized minimalist multicolored tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile, black floor and single-sink tub/shower combo design in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, solid surface countertops and white countertops

Photo: Ema Peter This 1,110 square foot loft in Vancouver’s Crosstown neighbourhood was completely renovated for a young professional couple splitting their time between Vancouver and New York.

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

Freestanding bathtub - pebble tile floor freestanding bathtub idea in San Francisco

Catherine Tighe
Example of a trendy master bedroom design in Nashville with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a rustic brown floor powder room remodel with dark wood cabinets, brown walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and brown countertops

Casey Dunn
Example of a cottage dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in Austin with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Photo: Jordana Nicholson © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a large cottage medium tone wood floor great room remodel in Nashville with white walls

Example of a large trendy master white tile and marble tile concrete floor and gray floor doorless shower design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an integrated sink, gray walls, concrete countertops and gray countertops

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in DC Metro

We often come across clients looking for small space ideas. Our first recommendation is always to go bright. The depth of our glaze color adds visual interest and a bold color choice helps make a space appear larger. Posh and polished (just like the homeowner) this stunning sapphire blue bathroom will have you in awe. The owner of this amazing lake house is our friend Rachel Shingleton of Pencil Shavings Studio. Her refined design-eye coupled with our bright and bold tile transformed this small bathroom into the perfect master bath. And could you believe it? This is a super simple project! Read on to learn more about this design and how to achieve the look yourself. Another great way to open up a small bathroom is by using smaller tile! Our regular Hexagons are the great example of this - approximately 2"x2" their small size maximizes the rest of the room, and their classic shape is perfect for a bathroom floor.

Greg Powers
Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in DC Metro

Photo by Sean Litchfield
Example of a minimalist blue tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile bathroom design in Boston with gray cabinets, blue walls and quartz countertops

© CityAperture - Jose Valcarcel
1960s bathroom photo in DC Metro with a drop-in sink and tile countertops

Architectural Advisement & Interior Design by Chango & Co. Architecture by Thomas H. Heine Photography by Jacob Snavely See the story in Domino Magazine