Example of a trendy master multicolored tile and marble tile gray floor bathroom design in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

The home's master suite with coffered ceiling highlighting stained wood. The bath is accessed via a custom bar door.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master carpeted and gray floor bedroom remodel in Other with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in Richmond with gray walls

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors
Large trendy brown two-story wood exterior home photo in Chicago

Island style backyard rectangular hot tub photo in Miami

Example of a cottage master freestanding bathtub design in Burlington with an undermount sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a wall-mount toilet and white walls

Photo by Durston Saylor
Example of a large beach style master bedroom design in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Oceanside of this shingle-style home has a covered private balcony with glass railing off the master bedroom. Photo: Sandra Agrafiotis
Large coastal gray three-story wood exterior home idea in Portland Maine

Jill Paider Photography
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet and flat-panel cabinets

Large master bath with custom floating cabinets, double undermount sinks, wall mounted faucets, recessed mirrors, limestone floors, large walk-in shower with glass doors opening into private patio. Photo by Robinette Architects, Inc.

Example of a trendy master gray tile, multicolored tile and white tile gray floor freestanding bathtub design in Austin with white walls

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. Refreshingly bright and airy, the master bedroom was designed with retreat in mind. With five children in the house at the time, Raymond and Jennifer immediately recognized the need for their own floor and claimed the third story for themselves. "It's definitely so high up that it makes it easy to get away," Jennifer explains. "I open the windows that face the lake and just listen to the waves break, and catch a minute." The palladian window is generously sized, filling the room with light and the sounds of nature. The headboard was another piece salvaged and put to a new use. The old barn door was purchased from Jennifer's friend that was moving her store front and no longer had use for it. Seeing its potential, Jennifer and her sister committed to a two-hour journey of getting the door up to the top floor. Paired with white walls and linens, the character of the wood grounds the space with richness and warmth. Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

Photograph by YS Built
Example of a large trendy master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile drop-in bathtub design in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink and concrete countertops

David Livingston
Bedroom - rustic master carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea in Sacramento with white walls and no fireplace

The Master Bedroom continues the theme of cool and warm, this time using all whites and neutrals and mixing in even more natural elements like seagrass, rattan, and greenery. The showstopper is the stained wood ceiling with an intricate yet modern geometric pattern. The master has retractable glass doors separating it and its private lanai.

Master bedroom with ocean views. Private balcony off the master has glass railings for uninterrupted views. Photo: James R. Salomon
Inspiration for a large coastal master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Portland Maine with blue walls and no fireplace

Mid-sized 1960s master beige tile and stone tile ceramic tile corner shower photo in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, beige walls and medium tone wood cabinets

Wood siding, Arch Windows, Doors with Sidelites Karen Rosa
Traditional gray two-story exterior home idea in Bridgeport

A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano