Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Bathroom - large traditional master white tile bathroom idea in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls

The under cabinet lighting illuminates the beautiful glass subway tile backsplash and its accent stripe. Western Springs, Illinois
Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and gray backsplash

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

Photography: Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a large transitional light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, multicolored backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Stunning chevron glass mosaic backsplash in an upscale, chic master bathroom. The glass tile backsplash complements the gray, marble vanity and matte hardware perfectly to make a balanced design that wows.

Complete your beautiful contemporary kitchen with a mosaic tile backsplash that complements your countertop and cabinet finish. Seen in The Hamptons Avenue, an Orlando community

This brownstone, located in Harlem, consists of five stories which had been duplexed to create a two story rental unit and a 3 story home for the owners. The owner hired us to do a modern renovation of their home and rear garden. The garden was under utilized, barely visible from the interior and could only be accessed via a small steel stair at the rear of the second floor. We enlarged the owner’s home to include the rear third of the floor below which had walk out access to the garden. The additional square footage became a new family room connected to the living room and kitchen on the floor above via a double height space and a new sculptural stair. The rear facade was completely restructured to allow us to install a wall to wall two story window and door system within the new double height space creating a connection not only between the two floors but with the outside. The garden itself was terraced into two levels, the bottom level of which is directly accessed from the new family room space, the upper level accessed via a few stone clad steps. The upper level of the garden features a playful interplay of stone pavers with wood decking adjacent to a large seating area and a new planting bed. Wet bar cabinetry at the family room level is mirrored by an outside cabinetry/grill configuration as another way to visually tie inside to out. The second floor features the dining room, kitchen and living room in a large open space. Wall to wall builtins from the front to the rear transition from storage to dining display to kitchen; ending at an open shelf display with a fireplace feature in the base. The third floor serves as the children’s floor with two bedrooms and two ensuite baths. The fourth floor is a master suite with a large bedroom and a large bathroom bridged by a walnut clad hall that conceals a closet system and features a built in desk. The master bath consists of a tiled partition wall dividing the space to create a large walkthrough shower for two on one side and showcasing a free standing tub on the other. The house is full of custom modern details such as the recessed, lit handrail at the house’s main stair, floor to ceiling glass partitions separating the halls from the stairs and a whimsical builtin bench in the entry.

Design: JL Interior Design; Photos: Thomas Kuoh
Inspiration for a small coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Photo: Ema Peter This 1,110 square foot loft in Vancouver’s Crosstown neighbourhood was completely renovated for a young professional couple splitting their time between Vancouver and New York.

Example of a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Other with gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, white countertops, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

Continuing the concrete-look porcelain tile throughout the home gives it a nice, clean consistency and appeal. Carrying the tile from floor to walls while accenting the tub/ shower wall with simple, yet interesting mosaic makes the space playful yet sophisticated. The walnut vanity gives a pop of warmth to the space and creates balance. Having good tile installers is a MUST especially when renovating a older home where none of the walls are straight and wanting a clean modern look. Chris Haver Photography

Light and bright contemporary kitchen featuring white custom cabinetry, large island, dual-tone gray subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a matching laundry room.

sam grey, MDK Design Associates
Bathroom - mid-sized modern master white tile and glass tile marble floor bathroom idea in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls and dark wood cabinets

Our Smoke Gray glass subway tile in this kitchen gives a modern touch to the backsplash.
Example of a trendy l-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Other with white cabinets, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Traditional bath with white handmade ceramic subway tile and white and black basketweave floor. Tile design and installation by Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc.

Photography by Marija Vidal, Aaron Gordon Construction, Andre Rothblatt Architecture
Inspiration for a small transitional master gray tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile corner 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

Mindy Mellenbruch
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master blue tile freestanding bathtub remodel in San Diego with beige walls

Transitional galley medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This full size guest bathroom has all of the details, including a herringbone floor tile, custom vanity, brass hardware, subway tile backsplash.
Example of a transitional powder room design in Salt Lake City