Jim Schmid
Large elegant gender-neutral playroom photo in Charlotte

The clients, a young professional couple had lived with this bathroom in their townhome for 6 years. They finally could not take it any longer. The designer was tasked with turning this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan without relocating walls, doors, fittings, or fixtures in this principal bathroom. The client wish list included, better storage, improved lighting, replacing the tub with a shower, and creating a sparkling personality for this uninspired space using any color way except white. The designer began the transformation with the wall tile. Large format rectangular tiles were installed floor to ceiling on the vanity wall and continued behind the toilet and into the shower. The soft variation in tile pattern is very soothing and added to the Zen feeling of the room. One partner is an avid gardener and wanted to bring natural colors into the space. The same tile is used on the floor in a matte finish for slip resistance and in a 2” mosaic of the same tile is used on the shower floor. A lighted tile recess was created across the entire back wall of the shower beautifully illuminating the wall. Recycled glass tiles used in the niche represent the color and shape of leaves. A single glass panel was used in place of a traditional shower door. Continuing the serene colorway of the bath, natural rift cut white oak was chosen for the vanity and the floating shelves above the toilet. A white quartz for the countertop, has a small reflective pattern like the polished chrome of the fittings and hardware. Natural curved shapes are repeated in the arch of the faucet, the hardware, the front of the toilet and shower column. The rectangular shape of the tile is repeated in the drawer fronts of the cabinets, the sink, the medicine cabinet, and the floating shelves. The shower column was selected to maintain the simple lines of the fittings while providing a temperature, pressure balance shower experience with a multi-function main shower head and handheld head. The dual flush toilet and low flow shower are a water saving consideration. The floating shelves provide decorative and functional storage. The asymmetric design of the medicine cabinet allows for a full view in the mirror with the added function of a tri view mirror when open. Built in LED lighting is controllable from 2500K to 4000K. The interior of the medicine cabinet is also mirrored and electrified to keep the countertop clear of necessities. Additional lighting is provided with recessed LED fixtures for the vanity area as well as in the shower. A motion sensor light installed under the vanity illuminates the room with a soft glow at night. The transformation is now complete. No longer an ugly duckling and source of unhappiness, the new bathroom provides a much-needed respite from the couples’ busy lives. It has created a retreat to recharge and replenish, two very important components of wellness.

Jackie Tobman Photography
Nursery - mid-sized transitional girl medium tone wood floor nursery idea in New York

Brent Haywood Photography
Inspiration for a transitional open concept light wood floor living room remodel in San Diego with green walls, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Large minimalist master bathroom photo in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, white countertops, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door

Roger Wade
Example of a mountain style light wood floor living room design in Other with beige walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

The stepped patio, bamboo planter and surrounding greenery transform the back of this row house to an urban oasis. Photograph: Sam Oberter
Inspiration for a transitional deck remodel in Philadelphia with no cover

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a country l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor bathroom remodel in Austin with white cabinets, marble countertops and brown walls

Transitional patio photo in Austin

Back to back bathroom vanities make quite a unique statement in this main bathroom. Add a luxury soaker tub, walk-in shower and white shiplap walls, and you have a retreat spa like no where else in the house!

Cory Holland Photography
Deck - traditional backyard deck idea in Seattle with no cover

John Magor Photography
Transitional formal and enclosed living room photo in Richmond with gray walls

Cory Holland Photography
Photo of a traditional full sun backyard landscaping in Seattle.

Manolo Langis Photographer
Large beach style formal and open concept light wood floor living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

Huge tuscan master medium tone wood floor and gray floor bedroom photo in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Freestanding bathtub - large industrial master medium tone wood floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub idea in New York with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige walls

This transitional kitchen design left no detail to chance, and the end result is a stunning open plan kitchen remodel that will stand the test of time. The warm, inviting kitchen includes DuraSupreme white perimeter and gray island cabinetry. They are highlighted by Hafele undercabinet and in cabinet lighting, as well as ample storage accessories like pull out spice racks, roll outs, tray dividers, and more. Task Lighting angled powerstrips are tucked neatly under the edge of the Cambria quartz countertop, and the Richelieu hardware and Riobel faucet and soap dispenser complete the look. The design includes Kitchenaid appliances and a Sharp microwave drawer, as well as a beverage bar with a Marvel undercabinet beverage refrigerator. The walk in pantry has roll out shelves, a frosted glass custom pocket door, and motion lights. A mudroom sits just off the kitchen, and includes DuraSupreme cabinets, Polis It Rocks porcelain tile floor in kohl, and granite tops. This is the perfect space for family life, quiet evenings in, entertaining, and much more. Photos by Linda McManus

Example of a large mountain style freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room design in Other with beige walls