Inspiration for a coastal freestanding desk dark wood floor home office remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

Mountain style mudroom photo in Minneapolis with beige walls

Walk-in shower - large contemporary master beige tile and matchstick tile porcelain tile and white floor walk-in shower idea in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface countertops, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, dark wood cabinets, white countertops and a niche

Photographer: Richard Leo Johnson
This is an example of a country screened-in porch design in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.

Down-to-studs remodel and second floor addition. The original house was a simple plain ranch house with a layout that didn’t function well for the family. We changed the house to a contemporary Mediterranean with an eclectic mix of details. Space was limited by City Planning requirements so an important aspect of the design was to optimize every bit of space, both inside and outside. The living space extends out to functional places in the back and front yards: a private shaded back yard and a sunny seating area in the front yard off the kitchen where neighbors can easily mingle with the family. A Japanese bath off the master bedroom upstairs overlooks a private roof deck which is screened from neighbors’ views by a trellis with plants growing from planter boxes and with lanterns hanging from a trellis above. Photography by Kurt Manley. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/modern-mediterranean/

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

Walk-in shower - large modern master blue tile and mosaic tile concrete floor and gray floor walk-in shower idea in New York with brown walls and a hinged shower door

This beautiful Birmingham, MI home had been renovated prior to our clients purchase, but the style and overall design was not a fit for their family. They really wanted to have a kitchen with a large “eat-in” island where their three growing children could gather, eat meals and enjoy time together. Additionally, they needed storage, lots of storage! We decided to create a completely new space. The original kitchen was a small “L” shaped workspace with the nook visible from the front entry. It was completely closed off to the large vaulted family room. Our team at MSDB re-designed and gutted the entire space. We removed the wall between the kitchen and family room and eliminated existing closet spaces and then added a small cantilevered addition toward the backyard. With the expanded open space, we were able to flip the kitchen into the old nook area and add an extra-large island. The new kitchen includes oversized built in Subzero refrigeration, a 48” Wolf dual fuel double oven range along with a large apron front sink overlooking the patio and a 2nd prep sink in the island. Additionally, we used hallway and closet storage to create a gorgeous walk-in pantry with beautiful frosted glass barn doors. As you slide the doors open the lights go on and you enter a completely new space with butcher block countertops for baking preparation and a coffee bar, subway tile backsplash and room for any kind of storage needed. The homeowners love the ability to display some of the wine they’ve purchased during their travels to Italy! We did not stop with the kitchen; a small bar was added in the new nook area with additional refrigeration. A brand-new mud room was created between the nook and garage with 12” x 24”, easy to clean, porcelain gray tile floor. The finishing touches were the new custom living room fireplace with marble mosaic tile surround and marble hearth and stunning extra wide plank hand scraped oak flooring throughout the entire first floor.

Frank Perez Photographer
Inspiration for a large contemporary master beige tile medium tone wood floor drop-in bathtub remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and beige walls

Large trendy master drop-in bathtub photo in New York with an undermount sink and a two-piece toilet

Walk-in shower - cottage walk-in shower idea in Austin

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Example of an urban gender-neutral laminate floor and brown floor walk-in closet design with flat-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

Photography by Marija Vidal, Aaron Gordon Construction, Andre Rothblatt Architecture
Inspiration for a small modern master gray tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile doorless shower remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet and gray walls

Inspiration for a large transitional master porcelain tile gray floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, white countertops, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and a niche

Windsor Select Limestone Veneer - Sanded Wash Finish Photo: Russell Abraham Photography
Example of a minimalist backyard pool design in Houston with a bbq area

Huge trendy master black and white tile and ceramic tile white floor freestanding bathtub photo in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and a vessel sink

Example of a tuscan white two-story stucco gable roof design in Los Angeles

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Inspiration for a large contemporary master gray tile, porcelain tile and blue tile porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

An update to a dated 80s bath using high quality custom cabinetry, silestone quartz countertop, accent tile and Kohler fixtures. Design By Kandrac & Kole, renovation by Highland Design Gallery and photo credit Emily Followill