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Creme Leather & Master Walnut: The M&M standard of integrated luxury. This bespoke dining suite was hand-built in our Sunrise workshop for a South Florida estate, featuring meticulously crafted curvilinear dining chairs upholstered in creme performance leather. Every chair was constructed using sinuous spring suspension and high-density medium-firm foam — the same resort-quality standard we deliver to Marriott, Hard Rock, and Le Méridien hospitality projects. The chairs anchor a minimalist dining space featuring custom floating walnut cabinetry, with sightlines to a lush tropical courtyard. Performance leather was specified for its resistance to South Florida humidity while maintaining the soft hand-feel of premium hide. Materials: Top-grain creme performance leather, solid hardwood frames, sinuous spring suspension, high-density medium-firm foam, book-matched walnut veneer cabinetry. Techniques: Hand-pulled tailoring, precision skiving, structural frame engineering for daily dining use. Built in-house by M&M Renovations — South Florida's premier custom upholstery and millwork workshop since 1976.

Award Wining High Performance Lake House

Spire Integrated Systems Inc.

Awarded "Best Smart Home of the Year" by EH. Spire outfitted this beautiful Michigan home with the best in high quality luxury technology. The homeowners enjoy the complete control of their home, from lighting and shading to entertainment and security, through the Savant Control System. Homeowners and guests can easily create “scenes” to manage their days and social gatherings. Lutron shades help maintain light, climate and privacy to balance the inside and outside views. Outdoor entertaining is easy with the Sonance Landscape Audio System, Lutron light controls for pools and fountains and Savant control of outdoor fire pits. The fully managed Whyreboot network allows for uninterrupted system control. To maintain security, Holovision doors and gates are equipped with Doorbird system to notify residents of visitors and to give control to open and close doors and gates. Music lovers can enjoy the highest level in audio from Meridian 7200 speakers in the lower level, as well as, Sonance in wall and in ceiling speakers throughout the home. In order for the homeowners to enjoy different music and entertainment in various rooms, 14 zones of video and 26 zones of audio were necessary. Spire added many special touches to this amazing home. The master bathroom boasts a MirrorTV so owners can enjoy some entertainment while preparing for the day. A floor lift in the kitchen and dining room allows for entertainment, but can be tucked away when distractions are not wanted. A floor lift in the bedroom makes watching TV convenient, but can be put away when not in use. A fingerprint lock was placed at the bar for peace of mind. Spire’s expertise and commitment to detail were key to the intricate design concepts throughout the home. Spire worked closely with design teams to ensure under cabinet lighting was just right.

SouthEnd RowHome Study

ZeroEnergy Design

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

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Innovation House 2013 - Master Shower

Innovation House GA

With the vision for a timeless and luxurious master retreat, the Innovation House design team selected a neutral color palate and white marble floors, countertops, and backsplash for the master bathroom. The inlaid mosaic rug of basket-weaved Carrera marble, centered in front of the oversized soaking tub, adds interest to the floor and helps define the large space. In keeping with the home's sophisticated style, the polished nickel sconces add a masculine counter balance to the elegant and feminine chandelier. An expanse of built-in cabinetry provides abundant storage space for linens and toiletries and visual character with the recessed towers and integrated molding. The polished nickel plumbing fixtures are simple yet striking. The shower is a spa-like oasis with an abundance of shower sprays, chromo therapy lighting, steam, and music options. The master bathroom also provides full functionality with a dressing area and laundry within reach. Sources: Wall paint by Certa Pro Painters, plumbing fixtures (shower faucets and drain, sink faucets and drains, toilet, sinks), robe hooks and paper dispenser by Kohler; cabinetry by Crystal; chandelier and scones by Circa Lighting; artwork by Art Classics, LTD; accessories by Arteriors. Photo Credit: GreinTime Productions

Black and White Master Bathroom

Mariano & Co., LLC

Mid-sized transitional master white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and white floor corner shower photo in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door and black countertops

Luxury Master Bath

NEOLITH by TheSize

A minimalist bathroom design using Neolith Arctic White for countertop surfacing and integrated sink.
Small trendy master medium tone wood floor walk-in shower photo in Other with an integrated sink, a wall-mount toilet and white walls

Highlands Master Bathroom

The Dave Moore Companies

Micheal Boatman 901.619.6294
Bathroom - large traditional master gray tile and glass tile porcelain tile bathroom idea in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops