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Freestanding bathtub - huge transitional master gray tile and stone slab marble floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, marble countertops, gray walls, recessed-panel cabinets and a two-piece toilet

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

A typical post-1906 Noe Valley house is simultaneously restored, expanded and redesigned to keep what works and rethink what doesn’t. The front façade, is scraped and painted a crisp monochrome white—it worked. The new asymmetrical gabled rear addition takes the place of a windowless dead end box that didn’t. A “Great kitchen”, open yet formally defined living and dining rooms, a generous master suite, and kid’s rooms with nooks and crannies, all make for a newly designed house that straddles old and new. Structural Engineer: Gregory Paul Wallace SE General Contractor: Cardea Building Co. Photographer: Open Homes Photography

Project Developer Elle Hunter Designer Alexandria Hubbard Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Example of a trendy bathroom design in DC Metro

Master bedrooms in Paris apartments are designed to be elegant and comfortable retreats for residents. They are typically spacious and airy, with a blend of classic and contemporary decor. These rooms emphasize comfort, with plush seating areas, cozy reading nooks, and ample storage space. Many master bedrooms also feature luxurious en-suite bathrooms. Overall, master bedrooms in Paris apartments offer a luxurious and welcoming space for residents to relax and unwind.

A walk-in closet is a luxurious and practical addition to any home, providing a spacious and organized haven for clothing, shoes, and accessories. Typically larger than standard closets, these well-designed spaces often feature built-in shelves, drawers, and hanging rods to accommodate a variety of wardrobe items. Ample lighting, whether natural or strategically placed fixtures, ensures visibility and adds to the overall ambiance. Mirrors and dressing areas may be conveniently integrated, transforming the walk-in closet into a private dressing room. The design possibilities are endless, allowing individuals to personalize the space according to their preferences, making the walk-in closet a functional storage area and a stylish retreat where one can start and end the day with ease and sophistication.

The site in River Oaks, located across from a neighborhood shopping center, called for a rethinking of a typical front yard. The design creates a private courtyard garden with a small pool as the exterior focus for the living spaces as well as the master bedroom. Peter Molick Photography

context The site is an existing Cape on Oyster Pond Road in Falmouth. The existing 1930's Cape had been renovated but the attached barn in the back had not. response The new addition is a typical barn form containing an open living/dining area, new kitchen and master suite above. The new barn mimics the existing one and with the new detached garage creates a courtyard space in the back. energy HERs index: TBD --- MA New Homes with Energy Star: Tier 2 builder The Valle Group, Falmouth MA Photography by Dan Cutrona

Josh Thornton
Large eclectic multicolored floor hallway photo in Chicago with pink walls

The red partition presents the only bright color in the otherwise muted room, as the design intended that the color palette be downplayed by various textures in the space. The wall itself is finished with shiplap siding, a feature typically found on the exterior of a home.

Master Bath featuring Japanese Soaking Tub (ofuro) and plumbing fixtures by Sonoma Forge. Interiors and construction by Trilogy Partners. Published in Architectural Digest May 2010 Photo Roger Wade Photography

Bruce Cole Photography
Small cottage light wood floor hallway photo with white walls

By adding a drawer at the bottom of the sink compartment we gained additional storage that is typically unusable due to the plumbing. We added a tall glass tile backsplash for big impact and rounded out the space with his and hers mirrors and lighting for a custom feel. Photo Credit: Holland Photography - Cory Holland - HollandPhotography.biz

Walk-in closet - traditional women's dark wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet idea in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Harry Taylor
Example of a small transitional carpeted laundry closet design with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

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

Take a look at the latest home renovation that we had the pleasure of performing for a client in Trinity. This was a full master bathroom remodel, guest bathroom remodel, and a laundry room. The existing bathroom and laundry room were the typical early 2000’s era décor that you would expect in the area. The client came to us with a list of things that they wanted to accomplish in the various spaces. The master bathroom features new cabinetry with custom elements provided by Palm Harbor Cabinets. A free standing bathtub. New frameless glass shower. Custom tile that was provided by Pro Source Port Richey. New lighting and wainscoting finish off the look. In the master bathroom, we took the same steps and updated all of the tile, cabinetry, lighting, and trim as well. The laundry room was finished off with new cabinets, shelving, and custom tile work to give the space a dramatic feel.

The client of this project was looking to make their master bathroom a luxury spa space. In order to accomplish this goal, we used completely custom cabinetry and tile in the shower with pebble flooring to enhance the relaxing spa feel. From the tile work around the tib to the brown, cream, and blue color scheme this is not your typical master bathroom but a spa getaway within the client's home.

These clients have a high sense of design and have always built their own homes. They just downsized into a typical town home and needed this new space to stand out but also be accommodating of aging in place. The client, Jim, has a handful of challenges ahead of him with dealing with Parkinson and all of it symptoms. We optimized the shower, enlarging it by eliminating the tub and not using a shower door. We were able to do a curbless shower, reducing the likelihood of falling. We used larger tiles in the bathroom and shower but added the anti slip porcelain. I included a built-in seat in the shower and a stand-alone bench on the other side. We used a separate hand shower and easy to grab handles. A natural palette peppered with some aqua and green breathes fresh, new life into a re-imagined UTC town home. Choosing materials and finishes that have higher contrast helps make the change from flooring to wall, as well as cabinet to counter, more obvious. Large glass wall tiles make the bathroom seem much larger. A flush installation of drywall to tile is easy on the eye while showing the attention to detail. A modern custom floating vanity allows for walker wheels if needed. Personal touches like adding a filter faucet at the sink makes his trips to take medicine a bit easier. One of my favorite things in design for any project is lighting. Not only can lighting add to the look and feel of the space, but it can also create a safer environment. Installing different types of lighting, including scones on either side of the mirror, recessed can lights both inside and outside of the shower, and LED strip lighting under the floating vanity, keep this modern bathroom current and very functional. Because of the skylight and the round window, light is allowed in to play with the different colors in the glass and the shapes around the room, which created a bright and playful bathroom. It is not often that I get to play with stain-glass, but this existing circular window, that we could NOT change, needed some love. We used a local craftsman that allowed us to design a playful stain-glass piece for the inside of the bathroom window, reminding them of their front door in their custom home years ago.