Staircase - small traditional tile straight staircase idea in Detroit with tile risers

Our clients had just recently closed on their new house in Stapleton and were excited to transform it into their perfect forever home. They wanted to remodel the entire first floor to create a more open floor plan and develop a smoother flow through the house that better fit the needs of their family. The original layout consisted of several small rooms that just weren’t very functional, so we decided to remove the walls that were breaking up the space and restructure the first floor to create a wonderfully open feel. After removing the existing walls, we rearranged their spaces to give them an office at the front of the house, a large living room, and a large dining room that connects seamlessly with the kitchen. We also wanted to center the foyer in the home and allow more light to travel through the first floor, so we replaced their existing doors with beautiful custom sliding doors to the back yard and a gorgeous walnut door with side lights to greet guests at the front of their home. Living Room Our clients wanted a living room that could accommodate an inviting sectional, a baby grand piano, and plenty of space for family game nights. So, we transformed what had been a small office and sitting room into a large open living room with custom wood columns. We wanted to avoid making the home feel too vast and monumental, so we designed custom beams and columns to define spaces and to make the house feel like a home. Aesthetically we wanted their home to be soft and inviting, so we utilized a neutral color palette with occasional accents of muted blues and greens. Dining Room Our clients were also looking for a large dining room that was open to the rest of the home and perfect for big family gatherings. So, we removed what had been a small family room and eat-in dining area to create a spacious dining room with a fireplace and bar. We added custom cabinetry to the bar area with open shelving for displaying and designed a custom surround for their fireplace that ties in with the wood work we designed for their living room. We brought in the tones and materiality from the kitchen to unite the spaces and added a mixed metal light fixture to bring the space together Kitchen We wanted the kitchen to be a real show stopper and carry through the calm muted tones we were utilizing throughout their home. We reoriented the kitchen to allow for a big beautiful custom island and to give us the opportunity for a focal wall with cooktop and range hood. Their custom island was perfectly complimented with a dramatic quartz counter top and oversized pendants making it the real center of their home. Since they enter the kitchen first when coming from their detached garage, we included a small mud-room area right by the back door to catch everyone’s coats and shoes as they come in. We also created a new walk-in pantry with plenty of open storage and a fun chalkboard door for writing notes, recipes, and grocery lists. Office We transformed the original dining room into a handsome office at the front of the house. We designed custom walnut built-ins to house all of their books, and added glass french doors to give them a bit of privacy without making the space too closed off. We painted the room a deep muted blue to create a glimpse of rich color through the french doors Powder Room The powder room is a wonderful play on textures. We used a neutral palette with contrasting tones to create dramatic moments in this little space with accents of brushed gold. Master Bathroom The existing master bathroom had an awkward layout and outdated finishes, so we redesigned the space to create a clean layout with a dream worthy shower. We continued to use neutral tones that tie in with the rest of the home, but had fun playing with tile textures and patterns to create an eye-catching vanity. The wood-look tile planks along the floor provide a soft backdrop for their new free-standing bathtub and contrast beautifully with the deep ash finish on the cabinetry.

Example of a classic bathroom design in Boston

Sleek in design, and highly functional shower heads, these shower heads were meant for people who want one thing: an amazing and relaxing shower experience without unnecessary frills. Luxury, quality, and beautiful design, all come together with our Rain Therapy Collection.

A close up of the foot rest
Home design - transitional home design idea in Chicago

Vicki McClure
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Atlanta

This is an engineered, reclaimed, skip planed white oak specified exterior barn wood floor prefinished with Bona Naturale installed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The flooring features beautiful warm brown tones from the original patina of the barn wood, and black tones from the skip-planing process making for a uniquely rustic wide plank floor. The combination of the natural patina which developed in the wood over time as well as the weathering that it was exposed over the years creates a very rustic look in this floor. Circle saw marks and natural character marks complete the look.

Transitional laundry room photo in Calgary

Tom Taylor of www.DecorativeWallsAndColumns.com
Mountain style basement photo in DC Metro

Eternal Noir

1950s home design photo in Seattle

The pictures below are just a snapshot of a lovely floor that was done with our exclusive V3 9" Character Rift & Quartered WHITE OAK Flooring. Typically with such wide planks you would be worried about eventual cupping and/or gapping with the boards but with our V3 engineered line there is no need to worry. We've successfully tested our planks up to 12" wide with no problems! To help ease your mind a little though, Schafer Hardwood guarantees your floors FOR LIFE (not that you'll need it)!

Carrara Marble Bianco in 1"x2" herringbone pattern with gray (Eldorado) grout
Kitchen - modern kitchen idea in Richmond

Brick Pavers Driveway Close-Up After Installation Of Gray Polymeric Sand & Application Of Paver Gloss Sealer
Photo of a mid-sized front yard brick driveway in Detroit.

Master bedroom classy chic decor. Custom made curtains, chair, bed board
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel with white walls

Clear Select Heart Pine is the best kept secret in unfinished solid wood flooring. A wide ranging species, itis prized for its distinctive grain patterns, rich patina and durability. From the Bahamas, throughout South America and into into parts of Mexico, this hearty species can be found thriving.