Inspiration for a cottage bedroom remodel in Bridgeport

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Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom/laundry room remodel in Calgary

This was a new construction project and the owners are dear friends of mine. They consulted with me when they bought the property and even asked if I could refer them to an architect. The owners have a great design sense and knew the look they wanted. They love color and wanted to create a warm, colorful, interesting home that incorporated the many beautiful items collected through their travels. For this project I lead the design and furnishings of the kitchen, master bath, upstairs baths, & lower level wet bar. In addition I provided the cabinetry throughout the house, advised on overall design and selections for lighting, colors, tile, flooring, and many other elements of the project. For finishing touches, I designed and provided all window treatments throughout the house. The final result is a spacious, bright, and warm living space suitable for comfort and entertaining year-round.

Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This elegant classic contemporary white kitchen is designed in an absolute white glossy lacquer from Scavolini. Rustic medium toned wood floors and a light tan wall color create a warmth in the space. A large island features a bar sink perfect for entertaining. Enough space for 4 white bar stools with chrome base are the perfect addition. White quartz counter tops are brought up the back splash behind the cooktop and sink by the window. This powder room is located directly off the front foyer main entrance. A rustic medium wood floor warms up the gray tones used throughout. A suspended curved iron gray glossy lacquer vanity cabinet is by Scavolini with a perfectly matching glossy tempered glass counter top and integrated sink. Wall mount chrome faucet is the perfect accessory that pics up the silver vine like pattern on the wall paper. This master bath layout is a long galley featuring full tub, WC and steam shower (not shown). The his and hers suspended vanities are on opposite sides of the bathroom in iron gray glossy tempered glass with chrome bridge style handles. The matte tempered glass counter top is an exact color match and features an under mount porcelain white sink basin. Wall mount chrome faucet is beneath a 'wall accessory bar' perfect for keeping items off the counter top. This 2nd bathroom is on the top floor of this townhouse. The cabinetry is suspended but featuring large drawers for plenty of storage. Melamine decor door is in a grey teak textured finish giving the otherwise white space warmth and contrast. A solid block white sink basin has a chrome deck mount faucet. Mirror and lights are from Scavolini. The side bar accessory with towel bar is also from Scavolini and perfect for storing small items off the counter top. Photo by Martin Vecchio.

One homeowner of a particular model home in the Sun City Roseville development that came with a rather large space for a laundry room, was faced with this dilemma recently. After relocating her washer and dryer into the garage and setting up a make shift office of her own in the laundry room, the homeowner realized that, although she succeeded in turning the space into a somewhat functional work area, it just wasn’t up to par for all of her wants and needs. Hoping to come up some new small home office ideas that would squeeze all of her needs into the tiny space, she decided to seek help from a home organization specialist and sat down with The Closet Doctor. There were several requirements and obstacles that made the development of an office design which satisfied the homeowner particularly difficult. One was the need for two workstations which would have enough desk space for each person to sit comfortably and not be on top of each other. Another obstacle was the new design had to work around a cut-out in the corner of the wall, which contained built-in shelves for the components of a nearby entertainment center. Finally, the designer also had to be sure to incorporate “lots of legal sized filing drawers” into its new design. The Closet Doctor went to work and was able to design a solution that, not only met all of the homeowner’s needs, but was attractive, and within her budget. The new built-in design included two work areas that were spacious and each with its own overhead cabinet, storage drawer, and single letter size file drawer for active projects. In between the two overhead cabinets, additional open shelving allowed for display items as well as space for a small TV in the center. Extra storage and organization space was also put behind doors for a clean and neat look. In addition, in order to maintain as much space as possible, the cabinets on the end and left side wall were made just deep enough to fit legal size lateral file drawers. Finally, the built in component shelves were left open in the corner for easy access, with the desk top passing in front of the space at the same height as one of the shelves, which gave the corner a neat and organized appearance as well. To top it off, low energy under cabinet LED lights with a dimmer switch were installed in order to illuminate the work area. The Client loved the result of her home improvement project, in both the look and functionality of the new design compared to the “temporary setup” she had in place before. With the additional storage space and organization that the new built in office unit provided, the satisfied homeowner was able to achieve the clean and organized look as well as optimum functionality that she preferred.

"Luxury Guest Room Wallpaper Installation in Bedford – Where Southern Hospitality Meets Impeccable Style" Welcome your visitors in comfort and elegance with our premium guest room wallpaper installation services in Bedford. As your local wallpaper specialists, we create inviting retreats that reflect Texas charm while offering hotel-quality finishes. Why Bedford Homeowners Choose Us ✔ Designer Hospitality Looks – From cozy B&B styles to upscale boutique hotel elegance ✔ Durable & Easy-Clean – Perfect for frequent guest turnover ✔ Texas-Sized Patterns – Bold prints scaled for spacious suburban bedrooms ✔ 1-Day Transformation – Ready before your next guests arrive ✔ Free Virtual Preview – See your design in 3D before committing Signature Bedford Guest Room Styles ? Lone Star Retreat – Subtle state outlines and star motifs ? Texas Farmhouse – Sunflower and gingham patterns ? DFW Metro Chic – Sophisticated urban textures ? Prairie Modern – Clean lines with desert accents Our Thoughtful Service Includes: ✅ Furniture-Friendly Installation (we protect and reposition all items) ✅ Luxury Hotel Touches (coordinated trim/ceiling details) ✅ Guest-Ready Cleaning (zero mess left behind) ✅ 2-Year Durability Guarantee Recent Happy Host Review: "Our guest room now gets more compliments than our master suite!" – The Reynolds Family, Bedford Hills

Creation of a new master bathroom, kids’ bathroom, toilet room and a WIC from a mid. size bathroom was a challenge but the results were amazing. The new kids’ bathroom was given a good size to work with. 5.5’ by 9’. Allowing us to have a good size shower with a bench, 3’ vanity and comfortable space for the toilet to be placed. The bathroom floor is made of white Thasos marble for a neutral look since the wall tiles were so unique in color and design. The main walls of the bathroom are made from blue subway tiles with diagonal lines pattern while the main wall is made of large 24”x6” tile with diamond/triangle shapes in different warm and cool colors. Notice the unique shampoo niche in the bench area, it continues into the pony wall as well without any interruptions thus creating a long L-shaped space for all the bath items to remain hidden.

In today's modern family home, the utility/laundry room has become the new must have space. This room must be functionally organized and well appointed. The go-to storage spot for life's messiest and untidiest bits. It had become the drop zone for coats, shoes, laundry, and the list went on........ With that being said, getting the storage solutions right was essential. Wall cabinets, open shelves, hooks and under-seat storage all combine to create flexible, useful spaces for an array of everyday items. The chevron tiles add a beautiful statement behind the custom drying rack.

Example of a transitional bathroom design in San Diego

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master gray tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile, beige floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub remodel in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door, beige cabinets, gray countertops and a built-in vanity

This was a new construction project and the owners are dear friends of mine. They consulted with me when they bought the property and even asked if I could refer them to an architect. The owners have a great design sense and knew the look they wanted. They love color and wanted to create a warm, colorful, interesting home that incorporated the many beautiful items collected through their travels. For this project I lead the design and furnishings of the kitchen, master bath, upstairs baths, & lower level wet bar. In addition I provided the cabinetry throughout the house, advised on overall design and selections for lighting, colors, tile, flooring, and many other elements of the project. For finishing touches, I designed and provided all window treatments throughout the house. The final result is a spacious, bright, and warm living space suitable for comfort and entertaining year-round.

This family has many beautiful and unique Items we integrated in the home design. The pieces from their international travels included furnishings, original artwork, a hand carved wall hanging and wooden elephant, silk, oriental and animal rugs. We created new spaces for their lifestyle with pieces for seating area and a work area. We added some new light fixtures and reupholstered the dining room chairs. Our custom workroom constructed our design for bedding and draperies for the Master Bedroom which was painted a lighter wall color. We reworked the children's rooms with collections they love. The family room got a refresh with new chairs, lights, and a fun print on the pillows. The home is enjoyed by all. Photography: Michael Hunter

Remodel and addition including finished basement, living, powder room, mudroom and rear entry, dining and rear formal entry, family room and kitchen, master suite and kids bath. Metal channel cabinet hardware, wood soffit with LED lighting, wine bar at dining, two rear entrances. One Room at a Time, Inc.

Ashland Bay by Kichler offers a nautical feel with this 3-light vanity. For a vintage inspired look, polished nickel accentuates the beautiful clear seeded glass. To complete the look, optional vintage-style bulbs shine brightly through. For an added ambiance, nothing compares to Ashland Bay. This item is available locally at Cardello Lighting. Visit a showrooms today with locations in Canonsburg & Cranberry, PA!

Lewisville, TX - Our clients requested a downstairs master suite that included: reusing the 1910 original tub, walk in multiple head shower, private toilet area, double vanities, and a second closet for her. By using gray, crisp white and spa blue we transformed this space to include everything on their wish list. The tub was refinished and enclosed along with the new rain shower in a separate "wet area" using a glass barn style door at the entrance to eliminate the door swing. The double vanity has lots of storage with a mirror to the ceiling and wall sconces to give a bright airy feel to the space. The additional closet for her (his closet is in the master bedroom) uses a pocket door to maximize the bathroom space. The other original items from the house (window, pedestal sink, commode) were used in the newly designed powder bath between the mudroom and kitchen. Michael Hunter Photography

This stairrunner project was something very special. Using 100% wool Stair Runner From Stanton Carpet (Item 21592 Alexander 31” width), we had to create a custom Stair-runner to fit a landing featuring a 90% miter, a Hollywood style step installation and then starting and ending with end caps. The U-Shaped landing area was created by matching two ends of the stair runner. This customer wanted a matching area rug which was not ready available. Our master installer seamed 3 – 31” runners lengths together to create the desired length and then added the borders to finish the look. The completed size was 5.8 x 8.6. Once again – a very satisfied customer. Click Here to see this product:- http://bit.ly/1bxkzdb

Man's reach in closet is accessible and organized by offering 2 double hang sections, shoe storage, open shelving and drawers for additional dresser needs. Finished in White Melamine with chrome rods and 2 tie racks (located to the left of the center cabinet). Wall paint is Revere Pewter and trim paint is Cloud White, both offered by Benjamin Moore. Fabric boxes supplied by Target. Designed by Jamie Wilson for Closet Organizing Systems, Photographed by Kathy Mangan

On our new series for ellentube, we are focused on creating affordable spaces in a short time ($1,000 budget & 24 hrs). This small Master bedroom needed stage for the owners plants and a feature wall that put them on display. We custom built this headboard to the ceiling for only $50! You can see the full episode at: www.ellentube.com/GrandDesign