built in linen closet off of master bath
Example of a transitional dark wood floor closet design with gray walls

Oversized 2 bedroom, 2 bath with garage parking and sprawling outdoor terrace in The Upper Grand; a luxury steel and concrete, elevator building. This 1,406 sq. ft. home features chef’s kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar, large separate dining area and master suite with generous walk in closet & private bath. Lofty 9’+ ceilings, crown molding, and wide plank hardwood floors throughout. Central air conditioning, custom window treatments and new Maytag washer/dryer. Easily converted to a 3 bedroom with proper approvals, on site gym, common courtyard, plus tax abatement make this one irresistible!

Oversized 2 bedroom, 2 bath with garage parking and sprawling outdoor terrace in The Upper Grand; a luxury steel and concrete, elevator building. This 1,406 sq. ft. home features chef’s kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar, large separate dining area and master suite with generous walk in closet & private bath. Lofty 9’+ ceilings, crown molding, and wide plank hardwood floors throughout. Central air conditioning, custom window treatments and new Maytag washer/dryer. Easily converted to a 3 bedroom with proper approvals, on site gym, common courtyard, plus tax abatement make this one irresistible!

Oversized 2 bedroom, 2 bath with garage parking and sprawling outdoor terrace in The Upper Grand; a luxury steel and concrete, elevator building. This 1,406 sq. ft. home features chef’s kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar, large separate dining area and master suite with generous walk in closet & private bath. Lofty 9’+ ceilings, crown molding, and wide plank hardwood floors throughout. Central air conditioning, custom window treatments and new Maytag washer/dryer. Easily converted to a 3 bedroom with proper approvals, on site gym, common courtyard, plus tax abatement make this one irresistible!

The Made to Last team kept much of the existing footprint and original feel of the cabin while implementing the new elements these clients wanted. To expand the outdoor space, they installed a composite wrap-around deck with picture frame installation, built to last a lifetime. Inside, no opportunity was lost to add additional storage space, including a pantry and hidden shelving throughout. Finally, by adding a two-story addition on the back of the existing A-frame, they were able to create a better kitchen layout, a welcoming entranceway with a proper porch, and larger windows to provide plenty of natural light and views of the ocean and rugged Thetis Island scenery. There is a guest room and bathroom towards the back of the A-frame. The master suite of this home is located in the upper loft and includes an ensuite and additional upstairs living space.

Oversized 2 bedroom, 2 bath with garage parking and sprawling outdoor terrace in The Upper Grand; a luxury steel and concrete, elevator building. This 1,406 sq. ft. home features chef’s kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar, large separate dining area and master suite with generous walk in closet & private bath. Lofty 9’+ ceilings, crown molding, and wide plank hardwood floors throughout. Central air conditioning, custom window treatments and new Maytag washer/dryer. Easily converted to a 3 bedroom with proper approvals, on site gym, common courtyard, plus tax abatement make this one irresistible!

Oversized 2 bedroom, 2 bath with garage parking and sprawling outdoor terrace in The Upper Grand; a luxury steel and concrete, elevator building. This 1,406 sq. ft. home features chef’s kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar, large separate dining area and master suite with generous walk in closet & private bath. Lofty 9’+ ceilings, crown molding, and wide plank hardwood floors throughout. Central air conditioning, custom window treatments and new Maytag washer/dryer. Easily converted to a 3 bedroom with proper approvals, on site gym, common courtyard, plus tax abatement make this one irresistible!

Oversized 2 bedroom, 2 bath with garage parking and sprawling outdoor terrace in The Upper Grand; a luxury steel and concrete, elevator building. This 1,406 sq. ft. home features chef’s kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar, large separate dining area and master suite with generous walk in closet & private bath. Lofty 9’+ ceilings, crown molding, and wide plank hardwood floors throughout. Central air conditioning, custom window treatments and new Maytag washer/dryer. Easily converted to a 3 bedroom with proper approvals, on site gym, common courtyard, plus tax abatement make this one irresistible!

Oversized 2 bedroom, 2 bath with garage parking and sprawling outdoor terrace in The Upper Grand; a luxury steel and concrete, elevator building. This 1,406 sq. ft. home features chef’s kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar, large separate dining area and master suite with generous walk in closet & private bath. Lofty 9’+ ceilings, crown molding, and wide plank hardwood floors throughout. Central air conditioning, custom window treatments and new Maytag washer/dryer. Easily converted to a 3 bedroom with proper approvals, on site gym, common courtyard, plus tax abatement make this one irresistible!

Oversized 2 bedroom, 2 bath with garage parking and sprawling outdoor terrace in The Upper Grand; a luxury steel and concrete, elevator building. This 1,406 sq. ft. home features chef’s kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar, large separate dining area and master suite with generous walk in closet & private bath. Lofty 9’+ ceilings, crown molding, and wide plank hardwood floors throughout. Central air conditioning, custom window treatments and new Maytag washer/dryer. Easily converted to a 3 bedroom with proper approvals, on site gym, common courtyard, plus tax abatement make this one irresistible!

Inspiration for a mid-century modern home design remodel in Dallas

Oversized 2 bedroom, 2 bath with garage parking and sprawling outdoor terrace in The Upper Grand; a luxury steel and concrete, elevator building. This 1,406 sq. ft. home features chef’s kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar, large separate dining area and master suite with generous walk in closet & private bath. Lofty 9’+ ceilings, crown molding, and wide plank hardwood floors throughout. Central air conditioning, custom window treatments and new Maytag washer/dryer. Easily converted to a 3 bedroom with proper approvals, on site gym, common courtyard, plus tax abatement make this one irresistible!

Dan Solomon
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles for summer.

This dream bathroom has everything one can wish for an ideal bathroom escape. It doesn’t just look fabulous – it works well and it is built to stand the test of time. This bathroom was designed as a private oasis, a place to relax and unwind. Spa-like environment is created by expansive double-sink custom vanity, an elegant free standing tub, and a spacious two-person barrier-free shower with a floating bench. Toilet is concealed within a separate nook behind a pocket door. Main bathroom area is outlined by a tray ceiling perimeter. The room looks open, airy and spacious. Nothing interferes with the ceiling design and overall space configuration. It hasn’t always been that way. Former layout had serious pitfalls that made the room look much smaller. The shower concealed behind solid walls protruded into the main area clashing with the tray ceiling geometry. Massive shower stall took up significant amount of the room leaving no continuous wall space for a double sink vanity. There were two separate vanities with a dead corner space between them. At the same time, the toilet room was quite spacious with just one fixture in the far end. New layout not only looks better, it allows for a better functionality and fully reveals the space potential. The toilet was relocated to occupy the former linen closet space slightly expanded into adjacent walk-in closet. Shower was moved into the bigger alcove, away from the tray ceiling area. It opened up the room while giving space for a gorgeous wall-to-wall vanity. Having a full glass wall, the shower extends the space even further. Sparkling glass creates no barrier to the eyesight. The room feels clean, breezy and extra spacious. Gorgeous frameless shower enclosure with glass-to-glass clamps and hinges shows off premium tile designs of the accent shower wall. Free standing tub remained in its original place in front of the window. With no solid shower walls nearby, it became a focal point adorned with the new crystal chandelier above it. This two-tier gorgeous chandelier makes the bathroom feel incredibly grand. A touch of luxury is showing up in timeless polished chrome faucet finish selections as well. New expansive custom vanity has his and her full height linen towers, his and her sink cabinets with two individual banks of drawers on the sides and one shared drawer cabinet in the middle containing a charging station in the upper drawer. Vanity counter tops and floating shower seat top are made of high-end quartz. Vessel sinks resemble the shape and style of the free-standing tub. To make the room feel even more spacious and to showcase the shower area in the reflection, a full size mirror is installed over the vanity. Crystal sconces are installed directly into the mirror. Crisp classic white tile gives the room a timeless sense of polish and luxury. Walls around the perimeter of the entire bathroom are tiled half way. Three rows of 12”x 24” porcelain tile resembling white marble are crowned with a thin row of intricate glass tiles with marble accents, and a chair rail tile. Tile design flows into a spacious barrier-free two-person walk-in shower. Two more tile patterns of the same tile collection are brought into play. Rear wall is adorned with a picture frame made out of 12”x12” tiles laid at 45 degree angle within the same chair rail and glass tile border. Shower floor is made of small hexagon tiles for proper drainage. Shower area has two hidden from plain sight niches to contain shampoo bottles and toiletries. The rear side of the niches is made of glass mosaics for a waterfall effect. To showcase the picture frame inside the shower, the accent shower wall is washed with cascading light from a discrete LED strip tucked in a cove behind “floating” shower ceiling platform. Multiple shower heads (two ceiling-mount rain heads, one multi-functional wall mount shower head, and a handheld shower) are able to provide a fully customizable shower experience. Despite of many hard surfaces and shiny finishes, which can sometimes lead to a cold impersonal feeling, this bathroom is cozy and truly welcoming. This sense of warms is maintained by exclusive multi-functional layered lighting. Carefully designed groups of lights (all having a dimmer control) can be used simultaneously, in various combinations, or separately to create numerous different effects and perfect atmosphere for every mood and occasion. Some lights have smart controls and can be operated remotely. Amazing effect can be achieved by dimmable toe kick perimeter lighting. With the ceiling lights turned off, the vanity looks as if it is floating in the air. Multifaceted crystal fixtures produce cascades of sparkling rainbow reflections dancing around the room and creating an illusion of a starry sky. Programmable radiant heating floor offers additional warmth and comfort to the room. This bathroom is well suited for either a quick morning shower or a night in for ultimate relaxation with a champagne toast and a long soak in the freestanding tub.

We completed this Glenview, IL Master Bathroom Remodel back in 2018/ The homeowner wanted to modernize this master bathroom. She did not like the drop in whirlpool bath, or the state of the shower. She wanted to update the acrylic top vanity as well. There was a lot of tile work to do in this bathroom remodel. Our installers took their time to make sure each tile was laid precisely. We replaced the fan in this bathroom to make sure there would be proper ventilation. We love the choice of monochromatic grey and white – this makes the room look more modern. The freestanding tub turned out incredible. The tile running under it is an excellent touch. The shower is also spectacular. Those inset niches are not only stylish, but super functional!

We completed this Glenview, IL Master Bathroom Remodel back in 2018/ The homeowner wanted to modernize this master bathroom. She did not like the drop in whirlpool bath, or the state of the shower. She wanted to update the acrylic top vanity as well. There was a lot of tile work to do in this bathroom remodel. Our installers took their time to make sure each tile was laid precisely. We replaced the fan in this bathroom to make sure there would be proper ventilation. We love the choice of monochromatic grey and white – this makes the room look more modern. The freestanding tub turned out incredible. The tile running under it is an excellent touch. The shower is also spectacular. Those inset niches are not only stylish, but super functional!

Sean Dooley Photography
Large transitional master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Philadelphia with green walls

Before and after pictures properly gauge how far a remodel traveled relative to its pre-construction state. This post details walls that were repositioned, and just how important nuance is to a result. Design by Chris Chumbley.

Stripped of its original charm with sagging floors and water leaks, this 1900 row house was prime for a full renovation. While the staircase and marble fireplace are original, everything from the white oak flooring, crown, applied, and base moldings, to the archways and brass door hardware is new; yet they all feel original to the house. Other projects included removing soffits and tucking away randomly placed support beams and posts, relocating and expanding the kitchen, renovating each bathroom – and adding a new one, upgrading all the mechanical, electric and plumbing systems, removing a fireplace, and regrading the back patio for proper drainage and added greenery. The project is a perfect study of juxtaposing new and old, classic and modern. Photography Stacy Zarin Goldberg