Homegrown Decor, Interior Design; Angie Seckinger, Photography
Bedroom - mid-sized transitional master medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in DC Metro with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Compact guest bath with shower was updated by painting the builder standard cabinet and using the same chrome hardware found through the home - we Increasing the height of the frameless shower enclosure and mirror over the sink to give this design its contemporary edge - the porcelain tile used for the flooring is also used on the walls of the shower. Terry Harrison

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

Inspiration for a timeless women's dark wood floor walk-in closet remodel in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets

Inspiration for a mediterranean tile balcony remodel in San Francisco with a roof extension

Bethany Nauert
Freestanding bathtub - traditional master gray tile, white tile and subway tile freestanding bathtub idea in Los Angeles with blue walls

Photo of the vaulted Master Bedroom, where rustic beams meet more refined painted finishes. Lots of light emanates through the windows. Photo by Martis Camp Sales (Paul Hamill)

Shoot 2 Sell
Beach style medium tone wood floor single front door photo in Dallas with white walls and a white front door

Master Bedroom Indoor outdoor space Fireplace with Venetian Plaster #buildboswell
Large trendy master light wood floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with a ribbon fireplace, white walls and a plaster fireplace

This 4,000-square foot home is located in the Silverstrand section of Hermosa Beach, known for its fabulous restaurants, walkability and beach access. Stylistically, it’s coastal-meets-traditional, complete with 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a 3-stop elevator and a roof deck with amazing ocean views. The client, an art collector, wanted bold color and unique aesthetic choices. In the living room, the built-in shelving is lined in luminescent mother of pearl. The dining area’s custom hand-blown chandelier was made locally and perfectly diffuses light. The client’s former granite-topped dining table didn’t fit the size and shape of the space, so we cut the granite and built a new base and frame around it. The bedrooms are full of organic materials and personal touches, such as the light raffia wall-covering in the master bedroom and the fish-painted end table in a college-aged son’s room—a nod to his love of surfing. Detail is always important, but especially to this client, so we searched for the perfect artisans to create one-of-a kind pieces. Several light fixtures were commissioned by an International glass artist. These include the white, layered glass pendants above the kitchen island, and the stained glass piece in the hallway, which glistens blues and greens through the window overlooking the front entrance of the home. The overall feel of the house is peaceful but not complacent, full of tiny surprises and energizing pops of color.

Liz Glasgow
Mid-sized trendy master painted wood floor bedroom photo in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

David Duncan Livingston
Small transitional black tile, white tile and black and white tile mosaic tile floor powder room photo in San Francisco with marble countertops, gray walls and an undermount sink

Mid-sized transitional master white tile and porcelain tile light wood floor and beige floor drop-in bathtub photo in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, soapstone countertops and gray walls

built in bed, striped quilt, shiplap, built in shelves, open shelves, bed alcove, bed nook, gray armchair, white sofa, striped ottoman Photography by Michael J. Lee

Cottage 3/4 white tile gray floor alcove shower photo in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Photography: Nat Rea
Kitchen - coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Providence with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Gorgeous master bathroom features a freestanding tub in front of a ship lap wall with a large window. The all white double vanity sits across a large walk in shower.

After raising this roman tub, we fit a mix of neutral patterns into this beautiful space for a tranquil midcentury primary suite designed by Kennedy Cole Interior Design.

Large trendy master white tile and marble tile beige floor freestanding bathtub photo in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, brown walls and quartz countertops