Master Grade - Photos & Ideas

Our client was drawn to the property in Wesley Heights as it was in an established neighborhood of stately homes, on a quiet street with views of park. They wanted a traditional home for their young family with great entertaining spaces that took full advantage of the site. The site was the challenge. The natural grade of the site was far from traditional. The natural grade at the rear of the property was about thirty feet above the street level. Large mature trees provided shade and needed to be preserved. The solution was sectional. The first floor level was elevated from the street by 12 feet, with French doors facing the park. We created a courtyard at the first floor level that provide an outdoor entertaining space, with French doors that open the home to the courtyard.. By elevating the first floor level, we were able to allow on-grade parking and a private direct entrance to the lower level pub "Mulligans". An arched passage affords access to the courtyard from a shared driveway with the neighboring homes, while the stone fountain provides a focus. A sweeping stone stair anchors one of the existing mature trees that was preserved and leads to the elevated rear garden. The second floor master suite opens to a sitting porch at the level of the upper garden, providing the third level of outdoor space that can be used for the children to play. The home's traditional language is in context with its neighbors, while the design allows each of the three primary levels of the home to relate directly to the outside. Builder: Peterson & Collins, Inc Photos © Anice Hoachlander

Coupeville Bathroom Upgrade

Treefrog Design

The homeowner of this small master bathroom in Coupeville wanted to upgrade from the builder grade materials to better reflect her own style.
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 gray tile and cement tile porcelain tile and gray floor doorless shower remodel in Seattle with shaker cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue cabinets, white walls and a drop-in sink

Timeless Heritage Estate Full Home Renovation

Zion Home and Building, LLC

This master-grade full-home renovation honors the family’s 20-year history while maximizing every square inch for modern hosting. By blending traditional style with elite craftsmanship—from custom arched millwork to a professional-grade kitchen—we delivered a space that provides daily inspiration and a renewed sense of pride.

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Laguna Beach Hillside

Payton Addison Interior Design Atelier

Large country master white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor freestanding bathtub photo in Orange County with open cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and white countertops

Stapleton Farmhouse Contemporary Bathroom

TVL Creative Ltd.

This master bathroom renovation transforms a builder-grade standard into a personalized retreat for our lovely Stapleton clients. Recognizing a need for change, our clients called on us to help develop a space that would capture their aesthetic loves and foster relaxation. Our design focused on establishing an airy and grounded feel by pairing various shades of white, natural wood, and dynamic textures. We replaced the existing ceramic floor tile with wood-look porcelain tile for a warm and inviting look throughout the space. We then paired this with a reclaimed apothecary vanity from Restoration Hardware. This vanity is coupled with a bright Caesarstone countertop and warm bronze faucets from Delta to create a strikingly handsome balance. The vanity mirrors are custom-sized and trimmed with a coordinating bronze frame. Elegant wall sconces dance between the dark vanity mirrors and bright white full height mirrors flanking the bathtub. The tub itself is an oversized freestanding bathtub paired with a tall bronze tub filler. We've created a feature wall with Tile Bar's Billowy Clouds ceramic tile floor to ceiling behind the tub. The wave-like movement of the tiles offers a dramatic texture in a pure white field. We removed the existing shower and extended its depth to create a large new shower. The walls are tiled with a large format high gloss white tile. The shower floor is tiled with marble circles in varying sizes that offer a playful aesthetic in an otherwise minimalist space. We love this pure, airy retreat and are thrilled that our clients get to enjoy it for many years to come!

Turlock Paint Grade Kitchen

Cowan's Cabinet Co, LLC

Cabinet Company // Cowan's Cabinet Co. Photographer // Torre Reich Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

3-Bar Custom Homes Midland, Tx

B&S Woodworking Inc.

Custom cabinets for 3-Bar Custom Homes in Midland, Texas. Cabinetry by B&S Woodworking.