This ensuite bathroom for one of the bedrooms has copper ceramic tiles and complementary ceramic tiles on the floor and wall. All the bathrooms have skylights and windows which help to bring in light and natural ventilation. The vanity is clad in a natural black walnut veneer

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Small beach style single-wall dark wood floor kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash and glass tile backsplash

The focal point of the whole kitchen is the beautiful, unique tiles on the sides of the kitchen island. They contrast with the rest of the kitchen by adding an individualized design. Photo Credit: StudioQPhoto.com

Michele Lee Willson
Inspiration for a transitional white tile and stone tile marble floor bathroom remodel in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, gray walls and shaker cabinets

Eden Passante of lifestyle blog "Sugar and Charm" gives her bathroom an extra charming makeover with light grey bathroom floor patterns in a hexagon pattern. TILE SHOWN 1x6 Sheet Tiled in Calcite 2" Sheeted Hexagon Tile in Overcast 6" Hexagon Tile in Overcast

Michael Hsu
Alcove shower - large contemporary master white tile and stone tile dark wood floor alcove shower idea in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets and white walls

The black and white claw-foot tub creates a focal point beneath the bay window of this master bathroom. Large format subway tile, and black and white patterned tile give this bathroom an eclectic look that's a little farmhouse, a little vintage and a little industrial. © Lassiter Photography 2018

Design by Joanna Hartman Photography by Ryann Ford Styling by Adam Fortner This bath features 3cm Bianco Carrera Marble at the vanities, Restoration Hardware, Ann Sacks "Savoy" 3X6 and 2x4 tile in Dove on shower walls and backsplash, D190 Payette Liner for shower walls and niche, 3" Carrara Hex honed and polished floor and shower floor tile, Benjamin Moore "River Reflections" paint, and Restoration Hardware chrome Dillon sconces.

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 white tile and subway tile porcelain tile, single-sink and multicolored floor alcove bathtub remodel in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Master bathroom design & build in Houston Texas. This master bathroom was custom designed specifically for our client. She wanted a luxurious bathroom with lots of detail, down to the last finish. Our original design had satin brass sink and shower fixtures. The client loved the satin brass plumbing fixtures, but was a bit apprehensive going with the satin brass plumbing fixtures. Feeling it would lock her down for a long commitment. So we worked a design out that allowed us to mix metal finishes. This way our client could have the satin brass look without the commitment of the plumbing fixtures. We started mixing metals by presenting a chandelier made by Curry & Company, the "Zenda Orb Chandelier" that has a mix of silver and gold. From there we added the satin brass, large round bar pulls, by "Lewis Dolin" and the satin brass door knobs from Emtek. We also suspended a gold mirror in the window of the makeup station. We used a waterjet marble from Tilebar, called "Abernethy Marble." The cobalt blue interior doors leading into the Master Bath set the gold fixtures just right.

A farmhouse style was achieved in this new construction home by keeping the details clean and simple. Shaker style cabinets and square stair parts moldings set the backdrop for incorporating our clients’ love of Asian antiques. We had fun re-purposing the different pieces she already had: two were made into bathroom vanities; and the turquoise console became the star of the house, welcoming visitors as they walk through the front door.

Example of a classic bathroom design in Seattle

This freeform pool has two sets of raised deck areas, one with a seating wall and columns and the other with a planter and a removable commercial grade basketball goal. There are multiple water features including sheer descents, deck jets and bubblers. The spa is an oversized freeform shape with a stacked stone spillway. The raised areas and steps include step lighting for night time visiability. The decking is pea gravel with travertine paver accents. The materials finishes include: 3cm bull nosed travertine coping in English Walnut, 2x4 splitfaced travertine in Noce on the raised areas, 6x6 travertine tile in Noce on the waterline, Wet Edge Satin Matrix polished pebble pool interior in Tahoe Coast, Integral Stain Pea Gravel in Sandwood, and 3cm travertine pavers in English Walnut.

The challenge of modernizing this 1970’s kitchen was its high ceilings. A dark color pallet was selected to keep the focus at eye level. A wall was removed to create symmetry within the space. To balance the dark pallet, lights where added above and under the cabinets. Treve Johnson Photography

A farmhouse style was achieved in this new construction home by keeping the details clean and simple. Shaker style cabinets and square stair parts moldings set the backdrop for incorporating our clients’ love of Asian antiques. We had fun re-purposing the different pieces she already had: two were made into bathroom vanities; and the turquoise console became the star of the house, welcoming visitors as they walk through the front door.

Entryway - traditional entryway idea in New Orleans

Every now and again, I get a call from a client located on the small peninsula of Sandbanks, Poole. Sandbanks, sometimes referred to as ‘Britain’s Palm Beach’, is known for its fantastic beach and high value property. My client asked me to take a look at a Travertine floor in his kitchen which was, in fact, more highly polished than he had wanted. The polished finish had worn off the travertine tiles where they had been walked on, leaving a dull trackway running down the centre of the kitchen. With its distinct characteristics, travertine is a popular choice for kitchen flooring, although it is also quite often used in bathrooms. In any case Travertine tiles will need regular maintenance to keep them looking their best. Unfortunately, the kitchen floor must have experienced some sort of settlement or shrinkage as a long crack has appeared, which ran along the same line as the dull trackway. It is not uncommon for Travertine tiles to crack due to wear over time, or even bad fitting in some cases. While the exact cause of the crack was unclear, the homeowner concluded that the floor was certainly in need of restoration. Repairing a crack in a Travertine tiled floor Replacing the Travertine tiles was not an option due to a lack of spare tiles, so I opted instead to fill the crack in the floor using Harbro Stone Filler, an epoxy stone filler, matching the colour of the tile as closely as possible. I left this to set, before sanding down the excess filler. My next action was to use a set of Tile Doctor Diamond burnishing pads to sand out any scratches and restore a more even shine to the floor, as per the client’s request. For polished stone, I recommend using a set of four burnishing pads applied in order: Coarse, Medium, Fine, and Very Fine. I used these one after the other with a little water to lubricate and restore the surface polish to the desired level. Sealing a Travertine tiled floor The next day, I returned to seal the floor with a couple of coats of Tile Doctor Colour Grow sealer. Colour Grow is a colour enhancing, impregnating sealer which penetrates deeply into the pores of the stone, thereby preventing dirt from becoming ingrained within. This particular sealer also enhances the natural colours within the Travertine tile, whilst also providing long term durable protection. Although the crack could not be made to disappear completely, its appearance was much improved. The customer was also very pleased with the long-lasting lower sheen provided, describing it as “the finish I had wanted in the first place when the tiles were fitted”.

Bello Travertino Navona Bianco Porcelain Tile is a beautiful, soft looking travertine imitation. The colours in the vein pattern of this tile range from white to beige, with hints of light grey. This tile is available in Polished 24x48, and Matte 24x24 and 24x48.

Michelle Peek Photography
Corner shower - mid-sized contemporary white tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor corner shower idea in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and brown countertops