Rob Karosis
Example of a mid-sized classic master carpeted and gray floor bedroom design in Boston with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Rob Karosis
Example of a large classic master marble floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and white countertops

Architect: Domain Design Architects Photography: Joe Belcovson Photography
Mid-sized 1950s master multicolored tile and glass tile limestone floor, multicolored floor and double-sink corner shower photo in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a floating vanity

Bathroom - Home in Domaine Louis-Jobin, Saint-Raymond, Quebec, Canada Salle de bain - Maison dans le Domaine Louis-Jobin, Saint-Raymont, Quebec, Canada

We gave the Master Bedroom a masculine feel, but also that luxurious sentiment for the wife! These pieces came together to make this space a cozy, personal domain! Marlowe Apartments, Seattle, WA, Belltown Design, Photography by Paula McHugh and Robbie Liddane

"About this Home: A modern contemporary waterfront home that has views of the bay. The home has an Infiniti pool and spa with a large lanai and outdoor kitchen area. The great room has high ceilings with floor to ceiling windows everywhere to maximize the views. The home has many textures with wood, metal and stone all working together to create a warm modern sophisticated space. The large kitchen has 2 islands and a hidden pantry. The master bedroom has a private seating area with a large very customized master closet. Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

Country bathroom photo in Charleston

"About this Home: A modern contemporary waterfront home that has views of the bay. The home has an Infiniti pool and spa with a large lanai and outdoor kitchen area. The great room has high ceilings with floor to ceiling windows everywhere to maximize the views. The home has many textures with wood, metal and stone all working together to create a warm modern sophisticated space. The large kitchen has 2 islands and a hidden pantry. The master bedroom has a private seating area with a large very customized master closet. Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

This midcentury modern bedroom exudes masculine sophistication, blending earthy browns and deep blues for warm yet bold atmosphere. Touches of eclectic style add character , such as a sleek leather chair that offers both comfort and style, and a sturdy wood bench that grounds the space. A large 8ft mirror enhances the rooms sense of depth and light, while the concrete nightstands provide a modern industrial edge. Metal lighting fixtures in black and gold bring a refined touch, completing the balance between elegance and masculinity.

"About this Home: A modern contemporary waterfront home that has views of the bay. The home has an Infiniti pool and spa with a large lanai and outdoor kitchen area. The great room has high ceilings with floor to ceiling windows everywhere to maximize the views. The home has many textures with wood, metal and stone all working together to create a warm modern sophisticated space. The large kitchen has 2 islands and a hidden pantry. The master bedroom has a private seating area with a large very customized master closet. Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

"About this Home: A modern contemporary waterfront home that has views of the bay. The home has an Infiniti pool and spa with a large lanai and outdoor kitchen area. The great room has high ceilings with floor to ceiling windows everywhere to maximize the views. The home has many textures with wood, metal and stone all working together to create a warm modern sophisticated space. The large kitchen has 2 islands and a hidden pantry. The master bedroom has a private seating area with a large very customized master closet. Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

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. Eric Roth Photo

"About this Home: A modern contemporary waterfront home that has views of the bay. The home has an Infiniti pool and spa with a large lanai and outdoor kitchen area. The great room has high ceilings with floor to ceiling windows everywhere to maximize the views. The home has many textures with wood, metal and stone all working together to create a warm modern sophisticated space. The large kitchen has 2 islands and a hidden pantry. The master bedroom has a private seating area with a large very customized master closet. Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

"About this Home: A modern contemporary waterfront home that has views of the bay. The home has an Infiniti pool and spa with a large lanai and outdoor kitchen area. The great room has high ceilings with floor to ceiling windows everywhere to maximize the views. The home has many textures with wood, metal and stone all working together to create a warm modern sophisticated space. The large kitchen has 2 islands and a hidden pantry. The master bedroom has a private seating area with a large very customized master closet. Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

Elegant bathroom photo in New York

"About this Home: Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this luxury custom home epitomizes elegance and sophistication. Nestled in a serene neighborhood, it boasts an exquisite wine cellar, a dream kitchen where culinary delights come to life, and a luxurious master suite with an oasis-style bathroom. Every corner of this residence exudes comfort and opulence, offering a lifestyle of unparalleled refinement. Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

"About this Project:Welcome to our visionary custom luxury home project, where timeless craftsmanship meets modern elegance. This exquisite residence is designed to cater to the most discerning homeowners who appreciate the beauty of the Craftsman style. Featuring an expansive luxury walk-in closet with a custom vanity, a master bath with a soaking tub and walk-in shower, and a high-end kitchen with stainless steel appliances, this dream home promises to provide unmatched comfort, functionality, and style. Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea