Whit Preston
Bathroom - large contemporary master beige tile and mosaic tile travertine floor bathroom idea in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and marble countertops

Example of a mid-sized trendy gender-neutral medium tone wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet design in Raleigh with open cabinets and white cabinets

Example of a huge minimalist women's travertine floor dressing room design in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Small beach style enclosed porcelain tile and gray floor living room photo in Boston with blue walls, a corner fireplace and a concrete fireplace

REFINED, LLC Artisan Home Tour 2016

Our client had the laundry room down in the basement, like so many other homes, but could not figure out how to get it upstairs. There simply was no room for it, so when we were called in to design the bathroom, we were asked to figure out a way to do what so many home owners are doing right now. That is; how do we bring the laundry room upstairs where all of the bedrooms are located, where all the dirty laundry is generated, saving us from having to go down 3 floors back and forth. So, the looming questions were, can this be done in our already small bathroom area, and If this can be done, how can we do it to make it fit within the upstairs living quarters seamlessly? It would take some creative thinking, some compromising and some clients who trust you enough to make some decisions that would affect not only their bathroom but their closets, their hallway, parts of their master bedroom and then having the logistics to work around their family, going in and out of their private sanctuary, keeping the area clean while generating a mountain of dust and debris, all in the same breath of being mindful of their precious children and a lovely dog.

Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern multicolored tile doorless shower remodel in Phoenix

Example of a classic master white tile mosaic tile floor, white floor and double-sink corner shower design with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Fun, fresh and fabulous family room designed for the Greensboro Designer Showhouse by Maria Adams. Window Treatments and Custom pillows fabricated by WindowWorks Studio. Andrew Mayon Photography

Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in Seattle

Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Orange County

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a large transitional carpeted bedroom remodel in San Francisco with multicolored walls and no fireplace

Huge elegant master gray tile marble floor freestanding bathtub photo in Miami with white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets

Bathroom with basalt tile walls. Photo by Clark Dugger
Example of a small trendy 3/4 gray tile and stone tile medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet room design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, quartz countertops and white countertops

The simple details in the shower nick make it stand out!
Bathroom - mid-sized traditional master gray tile and marble tile bathroom idea in San Francisco with white countertops

Art Gray, Art Gray Photography
Trendy yellow tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor and black floor alcove bathtub photo in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

This album is to show some of the basic closet configurations, because the majority of our closets are not five figure master walk-ins. Here we have a large reach-in pantry. Radius corner shelves maximize usable area, and are also adjustable to accommodate items of different sizes.

Ed Butera
Inspiration for a contemporary bedroom remodel in Miami with green walls