Jaime Alvarez jaimephoto.com
Inspiration for an industrial galley medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

You don't have to own a big celebrity mansion to have a beautifully appointed house finished with unique and special materials. When my clients bought an average condo kitted out with all the average builder-grade things that average builders stuff into spaces like that, they longed to make it theirs. Being collectors of colorful Fiesta tableware and lovers of extravagant stone, we set about infusing the space with a dose of their fun personality. There wasn’t a corner of the house that went untouched in this extensive renovation. The ground floor got a complete make-over with a new Calacatta Gold tile floor, and I designed a very special border of Lunada Bay glass mosaic tiles that outlines the edge of every room. We ripped out a solid walled staircase and replaced it with a visually lighter cable rail system, and a custom hanging chandelier now shines over the living room. The kitchen was redesigned to take advantage of a wall that was previously just shallow pantry storage. By opening it up and installing cabinetry, we doubled the counter space and made the kitchen much more spacious and usable. We also removed a low hanging set of upper cabinets that cut off the kitchen from the rest of the ground floor spaces. Acquarella Fantasy quartzite graces the counter surfaces and continues down in a waterfall feature in order to enjoy as much of this stone’s natural beauty as possible. One of my favorite spaces turned out to be the primary bathroom. The scheme for this room took shape when we were at a slab warehouse shopping for material. We stumbled across a packet of a stunning quartzite called Fusion Wow Dark and immediately fell in love. We snatched up a pair of slabs for the counter as well as the back wall of the shower. My clients were eager to be rid of a tub-shower alcove and create a spacious curbless shower, which meant a full piece of stone on the entire long wall would be stunning. To compliment it, I found a neutral, sandstone-like tile for the return walls of the shower and brought it around the remaining walls of the space, capped with a coordinating chair rail. But my client's love of gold and all things sparkly led us to a wonderful mosaic. Composed of shifting hues of honey and gold, I envisioned the mosaic on the vanity wall and as a backing for the niche in the shower. We chose a dark slate tile to ground the room, and designed a luxurious, glass French door shower enclosure. Little touches like a motion-detected toe kick night light at the vanity, oversized LED mirrors, and ultra-modern plumbing fixtures elevate this previously simple bathroom. And I designed a watery-themed guest bathroom with a deep blue vanity, a large LED mirror, toe kick lights, and customized handmade porcelain tiles illustrating marshland scenes and herons. All photos by Bernardo Grijalva

The kitchen is finished with high-gloss, white lacquered Bader cabinets and Quartz Silestone counters with a suede finish. Floor tiles are Evoque Grigio Porcelain Floor Tile – 12 x 24 in. Photos: Reel Tour Media

Erika Bierman Photography LLC
Example of a transitional dark wood floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Jane
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Nashville

Kitchen Photograph by Gordon Beall
Farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and subway tile backsplash

Jeff Hawe - Photo
Inspiration for a transitional eat-in kitchen remodel in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Shallow pantry cabinets partially recessed into the wall provide extra storage space while still allowing enough room for seating behind the navy and marble island. Crackled mosaic tile to the ceiling frames the free standing brushed aluminum hood with brass strapping to create a focal point. | © Lassiter Photography

JVL Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary ceramic tile enclosed kitchen remodel in Ottawa with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Jane Beiles
Small transitional patio photo in New York with a roof extension

Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph
Example of a trendy porcelain tile kitchen design in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and stainless steel countertops

The homeowners, an eclectic and quirky couple, wanted to renovate their kitchen for functional reasons: the old floors, counters, etc, were dirty, ugly, and not usable; lighting was giant fluorescents, etc. While they wanted to modernize, they also wanted to retain a fun and retro vibe. So we modernized with functional new materials: quartz counters, porcelain tile floors. But by using bold, bright colors and mixing a few fun patterns, we kept it fun. Retro-style chairs, table, and lighting completed the look.

Transitional style kitchen has a built-in coffee bar with a hinged door that slides open & close for easy access. Open shelves on the opposite wall are made of Carrera marble as well as the back splash and perimeter counter tops. These features contribute to the airy feel & unified, elegant design. The black and gold La Cornue range accompanied by the unique hood help bring a European atmosphere to this Evanston kitchen. Benvenuti and Stein Design Build- Architectural design by Paul Janicki Architects

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Example of a large classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Modern Bath with Custom Cabinetry, Walker Zanger Tivoli Striato Tile, Marble Counters, and Freestanding Tub.
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom remodel in Dallas with marble countertops and open cabinets

2 Fusion Wow slabs create the backsplash and counter. Custom cabinets. Limestone floor. Viking and Sub-Zero appliances. Brittany Ambridge
Example of a small transitional u-shaped limestone floor and beige floor kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, multicolored countertops, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and a peninsula

P.Barboza by Florida Granite
Example of a mid-sized minimalist master white tile and stone tile bathroom design in Miami with open cabinets, white cabinets and marble countertops

Classic White Kitchen With Gray Accents. Spring White Granite and Stormy Sky Quartz. Wine Bottle Rack, Wicker Baskets, Multiple Levels, Spun Glass Pendants from West Elm, Island Seating, Island Table, Under counter Microwave,