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Ornate bathroom photo in San Francisco

This new Midland home features perfectly paired quartz countertops in both the master and full baths, along with granite countertops throughout the kitchen that add an extra layer of warmth to the entire space.

This new Midland home features perfectly paired quartz countertops in both the master and full baths, along with granite countertops throughout the kitchen that add an extra layer of warmth to the entire space.

We created this colorful bathroom for the daughter, incorporating her favorite colors. This modern tile pattern pairs with a white oak floating vanity. The tile pattern flows up from the floor and is carried up the wall as the backsplash to create a stunning focal wall.

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

This new Midland home features perfectly paired quartz countertops in both the master and full baths, along with granite countertops throughout the kitchen that add an extra layer of warmth to the entire space.

Traditional master bath featuring a marble mosaic inlay in the walk in shower stall paired along with an elegant freestanding tub
Home design - traditional home design idea

This new Midland home features perfectly paired quartz countertops in both the master and full baths, along with granite countertops throughout the kitchen that add an extra layer of warmth to the entire space.

NSD created a traditional dining room space for our client who wanted the formality of a traditional dining room with the freshness of a modern space.

Rustic meets industrial in this master bathroom! The warm wood tones pair beautifully with the masculine light fixtures and mirror frames alongside the light and airy marble countertops and textured shower subway tile.

Tub alcove paired with a beautiful walk in shower.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master yellow tile and porcelain tile double-sink freestanding bathtub remodel in Seattle with black cabinets, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Designed by Sue Tinker of Closet Works This expansive shelving unit has been thoughtfully designed to satisfy the shoe lover, never leaving a pair out of place. The glass is an elegant feature which allows the LED lights to shine all throughout the unit.

Photo by Ellen McDermott
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Gorgeous master bath with dramatic retro "wave" tile. Peak Photography
Example of a 1950s bathroom design in Los Angeles

This luxurious bathroom has maple Brighton Cabinetry with a Maple Dover finish and Verona door style. It is paired with a light Coswell Cream quartz by Cambria. Dan Krotz, Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This master sitting area has a calming color scheme with eye catching artwork, and pops of metallic supporting the neutral, button-tufted sofa. The dark transitional coffee table is made more interesting by pairing it with a gold, iron, modern end table.

This luxurious bathroom has maple Brighton Cabinetry with a Maple Dover finish and Verona door style. It is paired with a light Coswell Cream quartz by Cambria. Dan Krotz, Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This master bedroom features a lot of neutral colors, from creams and grays to whites and taupes, to create a sense of serenity and calm. Layered textures, such as shagreen, mohair, linen and sheepskin, are paired with brass and glass for a modern, city feel. Even the walls are textured with a beautiful grasscloth woven with silver threads. The crisp white linens are the final touch to a comfortable and sophisticated master suite.

Engineered cedar siding creates beautiful gray-blue tones at the exterior of the home, while adding a textural element to activate the simple exterior design.