An original turn-of-the-century Craftsman home had lost it original charm in the kitchen and bathroom, both renovated in the 1980s. The clients desired to restore the original look, while still giving the spaces an updated feel. Both rooms were gutted and new materials, fittings and appliances were installed, creating a strong reference to the history of the home, while still moving the house into the 21st century. Photos by Melissa McCafferty

5'6" × 7'-0" room with Restoration Hardware "Hutton" vanity (36"w x 24"d) and "Hutton" mirror, sconces by Waterworks "Newel", shower size 36" x 36" with 22" door, HansGrohe "Axor Montreux" shower set. Wall paint is "pearl white" by Pratt & Lambert and wood trim is "white dove" eggshell from Benjamin Moore. Wall tiles are 3"x6" honed, carrara marble with inset hexagonals for the niche. Coved ceiling - walls are curved into a flat ceiling.

Inspiration for a scandinavian gray tile gray floor and single-sink alcove shower remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door, gray countertops and a floating vanity

this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.

Tessa Neustadt
Transitional multicolored floor dedicated laundry room photo in Los Angeles with open cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored walls and a stacked washer/dryer

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Photography: Werner Straube
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Basement bathroom vanity with decorative tile. ©Finished Basement Company
Mid-sized transitional gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and beige floor alcove shower photo in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Japanese Tea House interior designed art glass window containing a number of different materials. The design contains metaphysical and spiritual principles. Directly above and below the window frame are hand carved inlays. All our art glass designs are copyrighted and a book comes with each detailing the metaphysical meanings involved. They are signed and the pattern is never repeated. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick

Photography by William Quarles
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Wing Wong, Memories TTL
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Barry Grossman Photography
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Petr Krejci
Transitional freestanding desk study room photo in London

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Have fun with your color choices by: Tania Scardellato - TOC design Every unforgettable living room design begins with a fabulous paint color. The right color scheme can set the tone for any space, embodying whichever mood or style you wish, whether it be elegantly traditional or edgy and modern. As you stand in front of that daunting display filled with hundreds of tiny paint swatches, each color more perfect than the next, you may be asking yourself how to choose just one shade. Selecting living room color schemes can be an easy and enjoyable process if you have fabulous inspiration and the right design tools. A beautiful color palette will instantly transform any drab and outdated living room into a trendy contemporary den found on the pages of your favorite designer magazines. The right shade can set the tone for the entire space, embodying whichever décor concept you desire. For this reason, when searching those isles for the perfect color scheme it is very important to choose wisely, understanding the particular look and style that each hue will evoke. Every great design will begin with fabulous inspiration.. Imagine your room in a rainbow of outstanding new hues, and then select the color that best reflects your home’s personality and individual décor style. The importance to color is repeat, Don’t use too much of the same color in large amounts and always repeat a small touch of that color in your open concept. For This young couple we went with a neutral pallet as they desired pops of colors with their furnishings, The wall paint color acted as a canvas, and the furniture, painting and accessories as there focal point.