Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Example of a minimalist bathroom design in New York

The black fixtures in this bathroom add a bit of drama to the white walls and tile, balanced out by the movement in the geometric tile pattern on the floor. Photo Credit: Meghan Caudill

Marble tiles in sizes 3x6 and 6x6 at the shower walls are seperated by a raised decorative shell border continuing the theme of beachside simplicity. Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

Kim Prichard Photography
Bathroom - coastal bathroom idea in Los Angeles

Photo: Karen Melvin
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Minneapolis with a stone fireplace

Lisa Petrole Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary guest medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in San Francisco with gray walls

Inspiration for a small modern master black tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, black floor and single-sink alcove shower remodel in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door, black countertops and a niche

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia and Timothy Lenz

Example of a trendy master white tile and marble tile alcove shower design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

This storage area features a bar sink and stainless accents to complement the adjacent kitchen. A special cabinet designed to house all of the homeowners electronics while charging or not in use was a must have. The new barn door in the background covers the laundry room in a stylish and fun way. Matt Kocourek Photography

Custom made sideboard with antiqued mirrored front
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor foyer remodel in New Orleans with white walls

Photo by: Chad Holder
Alcove shower - mid-sized contemporary master stone tile and white tile slate floor alcove shower idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, an undermount tub and white walls

Beautiful Master Tub set in spa-like desert surrounding with views of the local scenery. Builder – GEF Development, Interiors - Ownby Design, Photographer – Thompson Photographic.

Jacob Snavely
Living room - coastal formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Rift white oak cabinets, quartz counter, and porcelain tile finish the master bath.
Example of a mid-sized trendy gray tile gray floor and double-sink bathroom design in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a vessel sink, white countertops and a floating vanity

Alice Cottrell Interior Design | Rick Rozas Design Photo Credit: Stephen Karlisch
Inspiration for a large 1960s master carpeted and gray floor bedroom remodel in Dallas with no fireplace and brown walls

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography Eric Roth Photo

Transitional built-in desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room photo in Dallas with white walls

Inspiration for a coastal carpeted bedroom remodel in Atlanta with beige walls