Spacious master bathroom with marble finishes, glass shower, soaking tub, and natural wood cabinetry under soft natural light.
Example of a transitional white tile white floor and double-sink walk-in shower design in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

This remodel project in Kirkland involved a new chef’s kitchen, updated family room and fully transformed bathrooms. The once dark and dated kitchen was completely reimagined by brightening the space, reconfiguring the island to create a larger and more usable cooking area and maximizing the storage throughout by adding custom floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. The transformed bathrooms find the perfect balance of design harmony and practicality through creative layout enhancements coupled with a charming modern farmhouse vibe.

Modern farmhouse situated on acreage outside of a southern city. Photos by Inspiro8 Studios.
Cottage white two-story gable roof idea with a metal roof

Marriage of Form and Function. Lose the clunky under-the-bed storage containers and replace them with this impressive and stunning alternative. With 8 large rolling drawers, the Storage Platform is sure to give your closet or dresser some breathing room. Pair it with the LAX headboard for the perfect storage combination.

Mid-sized danish master light wood floor bedroom photo in New York with white walls

2-Panel Monroe barn door
Farmhouse 2-panel, dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago

Patrick Heagney
Example of a transitional brown tile bathroom design in Atlanta with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and marble countertops

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. Photography Eric Roth Photo

Modern master bath remodel in Elk Grove features a standalone soaking tub, custom double vanity in walnut veneer vreated by Ernest Maxing Builders, topped with Kohler vessel sinks and Grohe faucets. Grass cloth wall covering by Kravet. Double shower with curbless entry. Lighting by Lumens

Mid-sized trendy master brown tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and brown floor alcove shower photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with multicolored walls

Ann Sacks Tile Beverly Hills. Arteriors Light Fixture & Mirror from Bassman Blaine. Meghan OBrien Photography
Powder room - 1950s mosaic tile powder room idea with a wall-mount sink and white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse master light wood floor bedroom remodel in Houston

Inspiration for a cottage patio remodel in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Inspiration for a 1950s blue tile and subway tile alcove bathtub remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

Located in stylish Chelsea, this updated five-floor townhouse incorporates both a bold, modern aesthetic and sophisticated, polished taste. Palettes range from vibrant and playful colors in the family and kids’ spaces to softer, rich tones in the master bedroom and formal dining room. DHD interiors embraced the client’s adventurous taste, incorporating dynamic prints and striking wallpaper into each room, and a stunning floor-to-floor stair runner. Lighting became one of the most crucial elements as well, as ornate vintage fixtures and eye-catching sconces are featured throughout the home. Photography: Emily Andrews Architect: Robert Young Architecture 3 Bedrooms / 4,000 Square Feet

Photosynthesis Studio
Inspiration for a large farmhouse single-wall porcelain tile dedicated laundry room remodel in Atlanta with white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and recessed-panel cabinets

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Elegant medium tone wood floor freestanding bathtub photo in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets and gray walls