In this master bathroom, the vanity was given a fresh coat of paint and a new Carrara Mist Quartz countertop was installed. The mirror above the vanity is from the Medallion line using the Ellison door style stained in Eagle Rock with Sable Glaze & Highlight. Moen Align brushed nickel single handle faucets and two white Kohler Caxton rectangular undermount sinks were installed. In the shower is Moen Align showerhead in brushed nickel. Two Kichler Joelson three light wall scones in brushed nickel. In the shower, Cava Bianco 12z24 rectified porcelain tile was installed on the shower walls with a 75” high semi-frameless shower door/panel configuration with brushed nickel finish. On the floor is CTI Dakota porcelain tile.

This gorgeous master bath in our Sherman Oaks remodel features a large glass shower surrounded by carrera marble from wall to wall, where a free standing tub sits by the window. A double sink vanity with a marble countertop stands over large dark gray stone tile. Two windows keep the space open and bright.

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

Simplicity and functionality merged perfectly in this bathroom. A single vanity, Duravit© toilet, and built-in storage make the most of limited space.

MODERN MASTER BATHROOM OPEN CONCEPT BARRIER-FREE BATHROOM 24x24 VESTIGE NATURAL PORCELAIN TILE 10x28 CALYPSO WAVY BLANCO CERAMIC TILE SCHLUTER SHOWER SYSTEMS SCHLUTER KERDI-LINE 60” FRAMELESS TILEABLE LINEAR DRAIN SCHLUTER PROFILES AND PREFAB NICHE HELIXBATH DIOSPOLIS MODERN PEDESTAL BATHTUB AKDY AK-Z8723 FREESTANDING MODERN CHROME TUB FAUCET AKDY ALUMINUM SHOWER PANEL TOWER TOTO ELONGATED DUAL-FLUSH TOILET LED BORDERED ILLUMINATED MIRROR HALF CIRCLE GRAB BAR WITH TOILET PAPER HOLDER 30” SAFETY GRAB BAR ARMINIUS SINGLE LEVER FAUCETS BAMBOO BATHTUB CADDY CUSTOM VANITY ENGINEERED QUARTZ COUNTERTOP CUSTOM TILED FLOATING SHELF

Compete remodel of North Dallas master bath converting small bathroom with two small closets into spacious master bath with free standing designer tub and Carrera marble counter and flooring. New walk in closet with custom built-ins

MODERN MASTER BATHROOM OPEN CONCEPT BARRIER-FREE BATHROOM 24x24 VESTIGE NATURAL PORCELAIN TILE 10x28 CALYPSO WAVY BLANCO CERAMIC TILE SCHLUTER SHOWER SYSTEMS SCHLUTER KERDI-LINE 60” FRAMELESS TILEABLE LINEAR DRAIN SCHLUTER PROFILES AND PREFAB NICHE HELIXBATH DIOSPOLIS MODERN PEDESTAL BATHTUB AKDY AK-Z8723 FREESTANDING MODERN CHROME TUB FAUCET AKDY ALUMINUM SHOWER PANEL TOWER TOTO ELONGATED DUAL-FLUSH TOILET LED BORDERED ILLUMINATED MIRROR HALF CIRCLE GRAB BAR WITH TOILET PAPER HOLDER 30” SAFETY GRAB BAR ARMINIUS SINGLE LEVER FAUCETS BAMBOO BATHTUB CADDY CUSTOM VANITY ENGINEERED QUARTZ COUNTERTOP CUSTOM TILED FLOATING SHELF

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MODERN MASTER BATHROOM OPEN CONCEPT BARRIER-FREE BATHROOM 24x24 VESTIGE NATURAL PORCELAIN TILE 10x28 CALYPSO WAVY BLANCO CERAMIC TILE SCHLUTER SHOWER SYSTEMS SCHLUTER KERDI-LINE 60” FRAMELESS TILEABLE LINEAR DRAIN SCHLUTER PROFILES AND PREFAB NICHE HELIXBATH DIOSPOLIS MODERN PEDESTAL BATHTUB AKDY AK-Z8723 FREESTANDING MODERN CHROME TUB FAUCET AKDY ALUMINUM SHOWER PANEL TOWER TOTO ELONGATED DUAL-FLUSH TOILET LED BORDERED ILLUMINATED MIRROR HALF CIRCLE GRAB BAR WITH TOILET PAPER HOLDER 30” SAFETY GRAB BAR ARMINIUS SINGLE LEVER FAUCETS BAMBOO BATHTUB CADDY CUSTOM VANITY ENGINEERED QUARTZ COUNTERTOP CUSTOM TILED FLOATING SHELF

In this master bathroom, the vanity was given a fresh coat of paint and a new Carrara Mist Quartz countertop was installed. The mirror above the vanity is from the Medallion line using the Ellison door style stained in Eagle Rock with Sable Glaze & Highlight. Moen Align brushed nickel single handle faucets and two white Kohler Caxton rectangular undermount sinks were installed. In the shower is Moen Align showerhead in brushed nickel. Two Kichler Joelson three light wall scones in brushed nickel. In the shower, Cava Bianco 12z24 rectified porcelain tile was installed on the shower walls with a 75” high semi-frameless shower door/panel configuration with brushed nickel finish. On the floor is CTI Dakota porcelain tile.

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Large transitional master gray tile and stone tile freestanding bathtub photo in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a one-piece toilet and beige walls

In this master bathroom, the vanity was given a fresh coat of paint and a new Carrara Mist Quartz countertop was installed. The mirror above the vanity is from the Medallion line using the Ellison door style stained in Eagle Rock with Sable Glaze & Highlight. Moen Align brushed nickel single handle faucets and two white Kohler Caxton rectangular undermount sinks were installed. In the shower is Moen Align showerhead in brushed nickel. Two Kichler Joelson three light wall scones in brushed nickel. In the shower, Cava Bianco 12z24 rectified porcelain tile was installed on the shower walls with a 75” high semi-frameless shower door/panel configuration with brushed nickel finish. On the floor is CTI Dakota porcelain tile.

In this master bathroom, the vanity was given a fresh coat of paint and a new Carrara Mist Quartz countertop was installed. The mirror above the vanity is from the Medallion line using the Ellison door style stained in Eagle Rock with Sable Glaze & Highlight. Moen Align brushed nickel single handle faucets and two white Kohler Caxton rectangular undermount sinks were installed. In the shower is Moen Align showerhead in brushed nickel. Two Kichler Joelson three light wall scones in brushed nickel. In the shower, Cava Bianco 12z24 rectified porcelain tile was installed on the shower walls with a 75” high semi-frameless shower door/panel configuration with brushed nickel finish. On the floor is CTI Dakota porcelain tile.

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Free ebook, CREATING THE IDEAL KITCHEN Download now → http://bit.ly/idealkitchen The hall bath for this client started out a little dated with its 1970’s color scheme and general wear and tear, but check out the transformation! The floor is really the focal point here, it kind of works the same way wallpaper would, but -- it’s on the floor. I love this graphic tile, patterned after Moroccan encaustic, or cement tile, but this one is actually porcelain at a very affordable price point and much easier to install than cement tile. Once we had homeowner buy-in on the floor choice, the rest of the space came together pretty easily – we are calling it “transitional, Moroccan, industrial.” Key elements are the traditional vanity, Moroccan shaped mirrors and flooring, and plumbing fixtures, coupled with industrial choices -- glass block window, a counter top that looks like cement but that is actually very functional Corian, sliding glass shower door, and simple glass light fixtures. The final space is bright, functional and stylish. Quite a transformation, don’t you think? Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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