The brief was to transform the apartment into a home that was suited to our client’s (a young married couple) needs of entertainment and desire for an open plan. By reimagining the spatial hierarchy of a typical Singaporean home, the existing living room was converted nto a guest room, 2 bedrooms were also transformed into a single living space centered in the heart of the apartment. White frameless doors were used in the master and guest bedrooms, extending and brightening the hallway when left open. Accents of graphic and color were also used against a pared down material palette to form the backdrop for the owners’ collection of objects and artwork that was a reflection of the young couple’s vibrant personalities. Photographer: Tessa Choo

Typical builder closet with fixed rods and shelves, all sprayed the same color as the ceiling and walls.
Mid-sized country gender-neutral carpeted and white floor walk-in closet photo with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Master baths are the holy grail of bathrooms. Connected to the master bedroom or master suite, master baths are where you go all-out in designing your bathroom. It’s for you, the master of the home, after all. Common master bathroom features include double vanities, stand-alone bathtubs and showers, and occasionally even toilet areas separated by a door. These options are great if you need the additional space for two people getting ready in the morning. Speaking of space, master baths are typically large and spacious, adding to the luxurious feel. The primary bathroom is distinguished by its proximity to and sole use by the primary bedroom. Some primary bedrooms will feature two complete bathrooms, one for each of the two primary bedroom residents.

Inspiration for a large craftsman beige two-story wood house exterior remodel in Atlanta with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Marc Cramer
Example of a large minimalist 3/4 white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and quartzite countertops

Warm neutrals and layered textures create a calming, restful bedroom retreat. An upholstered bed with subtle striped detailing adds visual interest while maintaining a soft, understated aesthetic. Rich wood accents, modern wall-mounted lighting, and thoughtfully selected textiles bring warmth and depth to the space, resulting in a bedroom that feels both sophisticated and inviting.

Alex Lucaci
Example of a large transitional master medium tone wood floor and gray floor bedroom design in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

This spacious master bedroom suite gives off all the feels! Love the simple light and airy feel it portrays. Very calming and welcoming for parents. Another custom tray ceiling designed by JMJ Custom Homes sets this room apart from your typical master bedroom.

While gold is typically thought to be "out", this beautiful gold chandelier in the master bedroom constrasted quite nicely with the blue gray walls and coffered ceiling.

The typical MCM front door door was replaced with a mahogany door. The original sidelights however remain in place.
Inspiration for a large transitional entryway remodel

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bedroom remodel in Edmonton with gray walls

Mountain style glass house exterior photo in Sacramento

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile tub/shower combo remodel in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, black walls and a console sink

Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Seattle

1. White carrera honed Hex tile and subway tile are complimented by the polished carrera on the custom designed vanity with Kohler Sinks. 2. Thomas O’Brien Hicks pendants in Antique Nickel hang over the mirrors from Restoration Hardware. 3. The Custom mosaic Niche in the Shower is repeated on the opposite wall beside the Tresham Toilet by Kohler. 4. Faucets and Shower Hardware are the Grafton Collection from Restoration Hardware. 5. Walls are painted with Sherwin Williams Emerald Paint in SW6204, Sea Salt, and the Wainscote is one shade lighter in SW6203 Spare White. 6. Pocket doors were installed using the original 100 year old doors, and add usable space in the room. Photo Credit: Marc Golub

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

Example of a large southwest terra-cotta tile great room design in Albuquerque with white walls, a corner fireplace and a plaster fireplace

This charming fireplace provides the foundation for this cozy living room area. This is just a classic look for a stone fireplace. I love it when the fireplace is boxed out like this, it provides it with some real meat on the bones. This exact design is a custom creation by Mark Correll. You'll notice the framed in look to the fireplace and the stepping out at the mantle area. Not sure if this install included lighting but typically we will run small spots lights into the little ares under the mantle so the fireplace can be lit up even without a fire... perfect for the summer months. This stone application is done with a grout joint, it mixes in so well this this stone you barely even notice it and the stone stands out. It's a classic look for a traditional room, beautiful!

Architect - Faulkner Architects | Photographer - Joe Fletcher
Inspiration for a modern master bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with white walls