Double tiered shower niche! Pencil tile border w/ 2 marble shelves. The same pencil borders the glass blocks.
Inspiration for a small modern master green tile and glass sheet porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and white countertops

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  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Exterior of a house at sunset in Los Feliz, CA.
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Inspiration for a timeless bathroom remodel in Dallas

Master bath materials: white river rock flooring, limestone shower wall tile, glass and stone pencil tile on both sides of curved wall, expresso stained cabinets, back-lit onyx counter surface. Victoria Martoccia Custom Homes www.SheBuildsIt.com Photo: Uneek Luxury Tours

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Small farmhouse white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor alcove shower photo in Bridgeport with dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet, white walls, raised-panel cabinets and an undermount sink

Feature stripe and niche Loja tile with pencil edge

Granite: Santa Cecelia Light | Origin: Brazil | Edge: Pencil | Kitchen Countertop
Trendy eat-in kitchen photo with granite countertops

3x6 travertine tile with white grout and stone pencil borders
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Beautiful Marble Mosaic Border with Marble Pencil trim and stone corner shelves
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in DC Metro

The former dark and dated 70’s kitchen was given a facelift with soft white cabinets, textured glass doors, stainless steel appliances and a light mocha tinted subway tile to give this space more dimension and bring it into the 21st century. An oversized table in the center of the kitchen was replaced with a uniquely shaped island with seating to create more workspace as well as more storage. A new, larger window above the sink was also installed to allow for more natural light to flood into the space. Additionally, the homeowner found beautiful contemporary pendant lights from Italy to allow for more light as well as give the space a cozy and contemporary feel.

Example of a mid-sized minimalist kids' white tile and marble tile medium tone wood floor and orange floor alcove bathtub design in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and white countertops

Granite: Toasted Almond Quartz | Origin: MSI | Edge: Pencil | Kitchen Countertop
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Large elegant u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and an island

A tile mosaic of a woman in a "stained glass" influence is framed in with decorative pencil rail within this bathroom.
Bathroom - small traditional master bathroom idea in New York with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets and beige walls

Total renovation of a traditional master bathroom into a modern showpiece. m.a.p. interiors created the new floor plan, custom designed the floating vanities and other built-ins, and selected all the finishing materials for the space. The result is a serene master bath with spa quality and understated elegance. Pictured here is the spacious and open walk-in shower with long bench.

Polished carrara marble wainscot adorns the walls and carries in the shower, detailed carrara and white hexagon mosaic found at the floor and shower pan. Waterworks fittings throughout. Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

Clawfoot tub by Waterworks in an elegant master bathroom in a major remodel of a traditional Palo Alto home. This freestanding tub was painted a custom color on site. Notice the decorative tile border on the wainscot. A ledge allows room for a sculpture. There is both recessed lighting and surface-mounted lighting as the custom vanity made of cherry wood has shaded wall sconces.