This serene master bathroom design forms part of a master suite that is sure to make every day brighter. The large master bathroom includes a separate toilet compartment with a Toto toilet for added privacy, and is connected to the bedroom and the walk-in closet, all via pocket doors. The main part of the bathroom includes a luxurious freestanding Victoria + Albert bathtub situated near a large window with a Riobel chrome floor mounted tub spout. It also has a one-of-a-kind open shower with a cultured marble gray shower base, 12 x 24 polished Venatino wall tile with 1" chrome Schluter Systems strips used as a unique decorative accent. The shower includes a storage niche and shower bench, along with rainfall and handheld showerheads, and a sandblasted glass panel. Next to the shower is an Amba towel warmer. The bathroom cabinetry by Koch and Company incorporates two vanity cabinets and a floor to ceiling linen cabinet, all in a Fairway door style in charcoal blue, accented by Alno hardware crystal knobs and a super white granite eased edge countertop. The vanity area also includes undermount sinks with chrome faucets, Granby sconces, and Luna programmable lit mirrors. This bathroom design is sure to inspire you when getting ready for the day or provide the ultimate space to relax at the end of the day!

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Stunning Litz & Eaton renovation w/ elegant style situated on a hard to find estate sized lot! 1st floor has massive kitch, huge Dining RM, Office/Living RM, screened porch & family foyer (mud RM, office, storage, pantry). 2nd floor has huge master suite, 3 add’l BDs, bath & Laundry! Finished bsmt w/ 2 living rooms, bar & bath. Outdoor living, huge yard steps from all that Meridian-Kessler, Broad Ripple & 56th/Illinois have to offer. Full fencing, estate pillars & full irrigation system added.

Situated on the west slope of Mt. Baker Ridge, this remodel takes a contemporary view on traditional elements to maximize space, lightness and spectacular views of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound. We were approached by Vertical Construction Group to help a client bring their 1906 craftsman into the 21st century. The original home had many redeeming qualities that were unfortunately compromised by an early 2000’s renovation. This left the new homeowners with awkward and unusable spaces. After studying numerous space plans and roofline modifications, we were able to create quality interior and exterior spaces that reflected our client’s needs and design sensibilities. The resulting master suite, living space, roof deck(s) and re-invented kitchen are great examples of a successful collaboration between homeowner and design and build teams.

Our model is now open in Elerson Trace, situated just minutes from downtown Dallas, in the quiet suburb of DeSoto, TX. Elerson Trace features our newest floor plan line up with clean lines and true open floor plan living. Below are some of our top features in this community. WiFi Ready Homes with Clare Systems’ smart home integration. Gourmet kitchens with oversized islands and custom cabinetry options. Spacious outdoor living options Luxury master bathrooms, with separate freestanding tub. Oversized walk-in master closets Designed by an award-winning architect. Don’t wait to book your appointment to tour our stunning model home and find out how to start your home buying journey. Visit the community page to see the available homes and floor plans.

This redesigned master bathroom with open shower/tub combo, double vanity, large mirror, plenty of storage, and sconce lighting combine to give this project an elegant touch.

Our model is now open in Elerson Trace, situated just minutes from downtown Dallas, in the quiet suburb of DeSoto, TX. Elerson Trace features our newest floor plan line up with clean lines and true open floor plan living. Below are some of our top features in this community. WiFi Ready Homes with Clare Systems’ smart home integration. Gourmet kitchens with oversized islands and custom cabinetry options. Spacious outdoor living options Luxury master bathrooms, with separate freestanding tub. Oversized walk-in master closets Designed by an award-winning architect. Don’t wait to book your appointment to tour our stunning model home and find out how to start your home buying journey. Visit the community page to see the available homes and floor plans.

Our model is now open in Elerson Trace, situated just minutes from downtown Dallas, in the quiet suburb of DeSoto, TX. Elerson Trace features our newest floor plan line up with clean lines and true open floor plan living. Below are some of our top features in this community. WiFi Ready Homes with Clare Systems’ smart home integration. Gourmet kitchens with oversized islands and custom cabinetry options. Spacious outdoor living options Luxury master bathrooms, with separate freestanding tub. Oversized walk-in master closets Designed by an award-winning architect. Don’t wait to book your appointment to tour our stunning model home and find out how to start your home buying journey. Visit the community page to see the available homes and floor plans.

This bright den is situated near the entry of the home which provides a quiet space and opportunity for a home based business. It has two frosted glass inserts that allow in light, but keeps the room private. There are two french doors leading into the door and the flooring is done in an engineered hardwood. We have chosen a green feature wall and used wood furniture.

Stunning Litz & Eaton renovation w/ elegant style situated on a hard to find estate sized lot! 1st floor has massive kitch, huge Dining RM, Office/Living RM, screened porch & family foyer (mud RM, office, storage, pantry). 2nd floor has huge master suite, 3 add’l BDs, bath & Laundry! Finished bsmt w/ 2 living rooms, bar & bath. Outdoor living, huge yard steps from all that Meridian-Kessler, Broad Ripple & 56th/Illinois have to offer. Full fencing, estate pillars & full irrigation system added.

Under Construction - available in 6-8 weeks of contract signing. A simply beautiful North East facing home, loaded with upgrades. This 3,500 square foot new home is situated on 2.81 acres, with a private unfinished back yard, set far off from the road and a 3 car attached car garage. The builder will install fence by driveway. The house boasts all hardwood floors, and custom molding. The spacious gourmet kitchen has a wall oven, a huge center island with granite counter tops, tray losing cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. The home has 13 spacious rooms, including 5 bedrooms, den, dining room, family room, foyer kitchen, living room, and an office. The master bedroom has a sitting room, huge walk-in closets, tray ceiling and a master bath with shower and jacuzzi.

Our model is now open in Elerson Trace, situated just minutes from downtown Dallas, in the quiet suburb of DeSoto, TX. Elerson Trace features our newest floor plan line up with clean lines and true open floor plan living. Below are some of our top features in this community. WiFi Ready Homes with Clare Systems’ smart home integration. Gourmet kitchens with oversized islands and custom cabinetry options. Spacious outdoor living options Luxury master bathrooms, with separate freestanding tub. Oversized walk-in master closets Designed by an award-winning architect. Don’t wait to book your appointment to tour our stunning model home and find out how to start your home buying journey. Visit the community page to see the available homes and floor plans.

Our model is now open in Elerson Trace, situated just minutes from downtown Dallas, in the quiet suburb of DeSoto, TX. Elerson Trace features our newest floor plan line up with clean lines and true open floor plan living. Below are some of our top features in this community. WiFi Ready Homes with Clare Systems’ smart home integration. Gourmet kitchens with oversized islands and custom cabinetry options. Spacious outdoor living options Luxury master bathrooms, with separate freestanding tub. Oversized walk-in master closets Designed by an award-winning architect. Don’t wait to book your appointment to tour our stunning model home and find out how to start your home buying journey. Visit the community page to see the available homes and floor plans.

Our model is now open in Elerson Trace, situated just minutes from downtown Dallas, in the quiet suburb of DeSoto, TX. Elerson Trace features our newest floor plan line up with clean lines and true open floor plan living. Below are some of our top features in this community. WiFi Ready Homes with Clare Systems’ smart home integration. Gourmet kitchens with oversized islands and custom cabinetry options. Spacious outdoor living options Luxury master bathrooms, with separate freestanding tub. Oversized walk-in master closets Designed by an award-winning architect. Don’t wait to book your appointment to tour our stunning model home and find out how to start your home buying journey. Visit the community page to see the available homes and floor plans.

Our model is now open in Elerson Trace, situated just minutes from downtown Dallas, in the quiet suburb of DeSoto, TX. Elerson Trace features our newest floor plan line up with clean lines and true open floor plan living. Below are some of our top features in this community. WiFi Ready Homes with Clare Systems’ smart home integration. Gourmet kitchens with oversized islands and custom cabinetry options. Spacious outdoor living options Luxury master bathrooms, with separate freestanding tub. Oversized walk-in master closets Designed by an award-winning architect. Don’t wait to book your appointment to tour our stunning model home and find out how to start your home buying journey. Visit the community page to see the available homes and floor plans.

Photo by Spacecrafting.com Built in 2011. Arts and Crafts inspired 4 bed, 3 bath walk out rambler situated on .58 acre, cul-du-sac, pond lot, with boulder wall and wooded rear yard privacy. Rustic alder doors and cabinets, white enamel trim, Screen porch, theatre room, central vacuum, 7 zone sound, largest garage footprint allowed in Maple Grove, heated garage with floor drain, furnace rated gas fireplaces, hand scraped Asian walnut wood floors, master with walk in shower and free standing soaking tub.

In the hills of San Anselmo in Marin County, this 5,000 square foot existing multi-story home was enlarged to 6,000 square feet with a new dance studio addition with new master bedroom suite and sitting room for evening entertainment and morning coffee. Sited on a steep hillside one acre lot, the back yard was unusable. New concrete retaining walls and planters were designed to create outdoor play and lounging areas with stairs that cascade down the hill forming a wrap-around walkway. The goal was to make the new addition integrate the disparate design elements of the house and calm it down visually. The scope was not to change everything, just the rear façade and some of the side facades. The new addition is a long rectangular space inserted into the rear of the building with new up-swooping roof that ties everything together. Clad in red cedar, the exterior reflects the relaxed nature of the one acre wooded hillside site. Fleetwood windows and wood patterned tile complete the exterior color material palate. The sitting room overlooks a new patio area off of the children’s playroom and features a butt glazed corner window providing views filtered through a grove of bay laurel trees. Inside is a television viewing area with wetbar off to the side that can be closed off with a concealed pocket door to the master bedroom. The bedroom was situated to take advantage of these views of the rear yard and the bed faces a stone tile wall with recessed skylight above. The master bath, a driving force for the project, is large enough to allow both of them to occupy and use at the same time. The new dance studio and gym was inspired for their two daughters and has become a facility for the whole family. All glass, mirrors and space with cushioned wood sports flooring, views to the new level outdoor area and tree covered side yard make for a dramatic turnaround for a home with little play or usable outdoor space previously. Photo Credit: Paul Dyer Photography.

The entire townhouse was devastatingly flood–damaged by an upper floor washing machine malfunction. The homeowners decided to take advantage of this situation to not only repair the home, but also to make some major space updates. The townhome was completely gutted to the studs throughout all three levels. The main living level was completely reconfigured with walls removed and spaces reimagined. The kitchen and 4 bathrooms were fully renovated. All flooring, trim, tile, fixtures, hardware, countertops, lighting and window treatments were redesigned. All interior elements designed and specified by A.HICKMAN Design.

Situated on the west slope of Mt. Baker Ridge, this remodel takes a contemporary view on traditional elements to maximize space, lightness and spectacular views of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound. We were approached by Vertical Construction Group to help a client bring their 1906 craftsman into the 21st century. The original home had many redeeming qualities that were unfortunately compromised by an early 2000’s renovation. This left the new homeowners with awkward and unusable spaces. After studying numerous space plans and roofline modifications, we were able to create quality interior and exterior spaces that reflected our client’s needs and design sensibilities. The resulting master suite, living space, roof deck(s) and re-invented kitchen are great examples of a successful collaboration between homeowner and design and build teams.