A rustic approach to the shaker style, the exterior of the Dandridge home combines cedar shakes, logs, stonework, and metal roofing. This beautifully proportioned design is simultaneously inviting and rich in appearance. The main level of the home flows naturally from the foyer through to the open living room. Surrounded by windows, the spacious combined kitchen and dining area provides easy access to a wrap-around deck. The master bedroom suite is also located on the main level, offering a luxurious bathroom and walk-in closet, as well as a private den and deck. The upper level features two full bed and bath suites, a loft area, and a bunkroom, giving homeowners ample space for kids and guests. An additional guest suite is located on the lower level. This, along with an exercise room, dual kitchenettes, billiards, and a family entertainment center, all walk out to more outdoor living space and the home’s backyard. Photographer: William Hebert

The Wakefield plan offers an open concept family room, breakfast area, and kitchen. The kitchen includes a walk-in pantry or pocket office option, and spacious island with breakfast bar. The living room includes a beautiful bay window. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a variety of luxury bath essentials, including an 8' long dual vanity, a garden tub, tiled shower options, a spacious primary closet, and convenient access to the upstairs utility room with separate folding area. An open loft with 9' ceiling finishes off the upstairs and connects the three bedrooms and hall bathroom.

The Sarafine is a luxury home design on a hillside walkout foundation. Arches and a cupola highlight the exterior, along with a metal accent roof. The kitchen island, with cooktop, faces the great room and the dining room offers a serving bar and a nearby walk-in pantry. A sitting room accompanies the elegant master suite. The oversized utility room enjoys a laundry sink, built-in cabinetry and access to the side porch. Downstairs, find two bedrooms, a media/game room, and a workshop.

Located near the Middle Bay area in Maine this home perfectly pairs traditional design with modern flair. The black frame of this Octagonal Vuelift elevator offers a bold contrast against the white paneling. Wanting the sunlight from the tower windows to illuminate every landing, the high-end acrylic were the perfect choice; so crystal clear they give off a reflection as if they were true silica glass.

Completely remodeled 3BD/2BA Ranch-style home. The open floor plan offers a seamless flow from room to room. The living and dining room are open to the chef's kitchen with Energy Star appliances, quartz counters and a breakfast nook, ideal for entertaining. The spacious master has direct access to the backyard, a spacious closet and direct access to a spa-like bath.

Marshfield Shingle Style: This cross gabled home was designed in the shingle style. The large front porch offers a welcoming entry into this house. The L-shaped configuration create privacy for the backyard from the other adjacent homes. This four bedroom home offers first floor living for the owners with guest space in the rooms at the second floor. The rear of the house has a significant grade change which allows for a full walkout at the basement level . The lower level has been finished to offer a home office and a casual entertaining space with access to the backyard. The subtle details on the exterior create a simple elegance and a timeless style that are perfect for New England.

Located near the Middle Bay area in Maine this home perfectly pairs traditional design with modern flair. The black frame of this Octagonal Vuelift elevator offers a bold contrast against the white paneling. Wanting the sunlight from the tower windows to illuminate every landing, the high-end acrylic were the perfect choice; so crystal clear they give off a reflection as if they were true silica glass.

Stone Mosaic Tile floors, marble countertops and backsplash and white painted raised panel cabinets in this luxurious master bathroom with freestanding soaking tub in Greenwood Village Colorado.

A contemporary spa space offers all the options you need take on the day. Your first step inside is on a heated floor that is programmable so it's always warm. The cabinets have personal touches that suit a busy persons lifestyle. such as a handy pull-out hamper in the vanity. The adjacent cabinets include both open shelves and closed storage along with a comfortable bench that floats in the air. The shower was appointed with uniquely textured tile and has easy access with barn style glass doors and a curb-less threshold. Photo: Northlight Photography

Showroom kitchen featuring hidden automated storage. Utilize hard to reach areas or dead-corners without sacrificing entire cabinets so you still have usable shelving space for regular necessary items. Our hidden storage lift systems offer a clean and innovative way to hide something at a touch of a button, creating endless attractive hidden storage solutions. Common applications include easy-access platforms for kitchen appliances, hidden bars or storage for espresso machines and large mixers.

A custom barn door offered the perfect solution to add privacy while maintaining accessibility in this compact space.
Inspiration for a small transitional look-out medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wallpaper basement remodel in DC Metro with a home theater and blue walls

DESIGNED BY TOC design CONSTRUCTION BY TOC design & Construction inc. PHOTOS BY : Tania Scardellato I was fortunate to have a young family approach me in desperate need to renovate there only 3 piece bathroom. This space was In dire need of a remodel, with old brown wall to wall tiles and a dated bulky yellow brown single sink vanity. Storage was a must, lighting a necessity, and proper accessibility to the shower bath area. We had a tight budget to respect, but a full gut of this bathroom was required. And a good thing too, once we started doing the demolition we noticed that mildew and rotting floors and walls had accumulated throughout the years. Doing it right the first time is no joke when dealing with water and electrical issues. We discarded all reminisce of old and built from scratch, new walls, new plumbing, new electrical ,new insulation and a new window, a new fan that actually exhausted outside ( I say this laughing as you would be amazed at how many fans are installed but don’t exhaust outside, and you the client would never know unless you go inside the attic space. Once all the hard stuff was done, the rest is just a matter of smart design. If you have a small bathroom here are some tips to guide you. 10 tips for making a small bathroom feel larger Is your tiny bathroom cramping your functionality and style, leaving you longing for the enormous bathrooms gracing the pages of design magazines? Even if your bathroom is a fraction of the size, all it takes is some design savvy to make the most of the space you have. Consider these 10 smart tips that will help your bathroom look, feel and function like those larger contenders. 1-Get creative with corners Space is at a premium in small bathrooms, so it's important to maximize every inch. Corners, for example, provide extra space for shelving, storage units and even hooks. Get creative and install unique design solutions that are not only functional, but also eye-catching. If you love the airiness of floating cabinets, add baskets or decorative boxes under for extra storage. If you are installing floating cabinets insure that they are installed securely to studs or plywood at wall. 2- Let solid colors shine Busy patterns have a shrinking effect and make small bathrooms seem even smaller. Conversely, light natural hues make a space feel more open. If you're itching to get creative with design, experiment with textures but keep overpowering patterns to a minimum. Tone on tone is the best to achieve this. 3 - Maximize your bathtub A bathtub takes up a significant portion of the room, but modern, compact options with curved basins, can make the tub feel larger when in use, all while conserving space. 4 - Select a smaller faucet A faucet is jewelry for the bathroom. And just as accessories can overpower an outfit, a big bulky faucet isn't flattering in a small bath. Single-handle designs conserve counter space, while a wall-mount installation frees it up all together and can create quite the wow-factor, if the budget can accommodate the required changes to plumbing behind the wall. 5 - Make vanity storage simple If you're in a storage war with your small bathroom, you're not alone in the battle. Toiletries and personal supplies without a place to call home only add clutter and chaos. Store smart with a space-saving vanity, the dual sink vanity shown here, looks quite simple, but in reality it has 4 sets of full extension drawers, and the vanity tower adds extra storage without overpowering the use of space. 6 - Show off the shower Shower curtains may be pretty, but they interrupt the visual flow of a bathing space and make it feel significantly smaller. In bathrooms with small footprints, opt for a clear glass sliding shower door that doesn't require the clearance of one with a hinged design. Or as shown in this design and for fraction less expensive a half hinged panel installed on a fixed tempered glass panel. If you're embarking on a big remodel, create the illusion of more space by using same tile in the shower that's used throughout; instead of seeing them as two separate zones, the eye will read them as one. 7 - Discover the treasure of hidden storage Work with a contractor, and you just might find some serious storage potential hidden behind your walls. Whether it's utilizing space between the studs for shallow shelving or a creating a small linen closet by annexing space from an adjacent room, even small additions can make a big difference. 8 - Focal Point Tile is a beautiful, durable addition to any bathroom. For dainty spaces, consider installing tile at a diagonal to accentuate the focal point or as in this bathroom I used an oversized textured pattern to bring depth to the space at the window wall. 9 - Choose the right lights Strategically install light to reflect and brighten a small bathroom to make it appear larger. Recessed lighting is an affordable solution for tiny rooms, offering ample light while taking up little space. Wall sconces alongside a mirror also reflect off the walls and make a room feel bright and airy. I always recommend going with LED lighting at 2800 to 3000K. 10 – Accessorize This is your time to shine in your decorating skills, have fun with your towels, you can change the color scheme daily just by adding pops of color in your accessories, make sure to get items that serve a dual purpose, like baskets, boxes they can always be used as hampers, storing of towels and even a nice display for your guest.

A perfect home for a small family or downsizing, offering the space for comfortable living in a compact footprint. Loaded with unexpected amenities for home this size, it features an elegant first floor flow, with unique views through the staircase. Features a living room with vent less gas fireplace, entry door to carport, full kitchen with upgraded cabinets, and a separated dining area that opens to the kitchen and provides access to a rear deck. The second floor features a spacious multi use loft, bedroom, full bath accessible from the hall way, and laundry room just outside the master bedroom. The master features a walk-in closet and en suite bath with a spacious shower.

The Wakefield plan offers an open concept family room, breakfast area, and kitchen. The kitchen includes a walk-in pantry or pocket office option, and spacious island with breakfast bar. The living room includes a beautiful bay window. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a variety of luxury bath essentials, including an 8' long dual vanity, a garden tub, tiled shower options, a spacious primary closet, and convenient access to the upstairs utility room with separate folding area. An open loft with 9' ceiling finishes off the upstairs and connects the three bedrooms and hall bathroom.

The Jackson II Expanded adds 353sf of living space to the Jackson II floor plan. This spacious four bedroom home has a downstairs study/guest suite with walk-in closet, which can be configured with a full bath and a bay window option. A mudroom with storage closet opens from the garage, creating a separate entry to the guest suite. A large pantry is added to the kitchen area in the Expanded version of the plan. Space is also added to the family room and dining room in this plan, and the dining room has a trey ceiling. The relocated utility room offers the convenience of second floor laundry and a folding counter. Bedrooms two and three share a private hallway access to the hall bath, which is designed for shared use. The primary bedroom suite features a large bedroom, a reconfigured bath with dual vanity, and a room-sized closet. A garden tub and separate shower are included, and additional luxury bath options are also offered on this plan. Like the original Jackson II plan, the two story foyer has a railed overlook above, and encompasses a feature window over the landing. The family room and breakfast area overlook the rear yard, and the centrally located kitchen is open to all main living areas of the home, for good traffic flow and entertaining. Nine foot ceilings throughout the first floor are included. Exterior plan details include a metal-roofed front porch, shake siding accents, and true radius head windows.

Transitional living room furniture and home decor from Century Design Showroom found at the LA Mart Design Center. Contact Century Design Showroom at Nora Santos, at 213.741.9030 or at centuryla@sbcglobal.net.

The Wakefield plan offers an open concept family room, breakfast area, and kitchen. The kitchen includes a walk-in pantry or pocket office option, and spacious island with breakfast bar. The living room includes a beautiful bay window. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a variety of luxury bath essentials, including an 8' long dual vanity, a garden tub, tiled shower options, a spacious primary closet, and convenient access to the upstairs utility room with separate folding area. An open loft with 9' ceiling finishes off the upstairs and connects the three bedrooms and hall bathroom.

What makes a bathroom accessible depends on the needs of the person using it, which is why we offer many custom options. In this case, a difficult to enter drop-in tub and a tiny separate shower stall were replaced with a walk-in shower complete with multiple grab bars, shower seat, and an adjustable hand shower. For every challenge, we found an elegant solution, like placing the shower controls within easy reach of the seat. Along with modern updates to the rest of the bathroom, we created an inviting space that's easy and enjoyable for everyone.

Wooden paneling paired with hardwood floor gives this bedroom a rustic, beachy feel. We partnered with Jennifer Allison Design on this project. Her design firm contacted us to paint the entire house - inside and out. Images are used with permission. You can contact her at (310) 488-0331 for more information.