Example of a trendy kitchen design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, beige backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photos: Michael O'Callahan
Example of a transitional kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Example of a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Inspiration for a small mediterranean master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Philadelphia with brown walls and no fireplace

Kitchen - transitional l-shaped multicolored floor and slate floor kitchen idea in Louisville with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops, shaker cabinets and an island

THE SETUP Located in a luxury high rise in Chicago’s Gold Coast Neighborhood, the condo’s existing primary bath was “fine,” but a bit underwhelming. It was a sea of beige, with very little personality or drama. The client is very well traveled, and wanted the space to feel luxe and glamorous, like a bath in a fine European hotel. Design objectives: - Add loads of beautiful high end finishes - Create drama and contrast - Create luxe showering and bathing experiences - Improve storage for toiletries and essentials THE REMODEL Design challenges: - Unable to reconfigure layout due to location in the high rise - Seek out unique, dramatic tile materials - Introduce “BLING” - Find glamorous lighting Design solutions: - Keep existing layout, with change from built in to free-standing tub - Gorgeous Calacatta gold marble was our inspiration - Ornate Art deco marble mosaic to be the focal point, with satin gold accents to create shimmer - Glass and crystal light fixtures add the needed sparkle THE RENEWED SPACE After the remodel began, our client’s vision for her bath took a turn that was inspired by a trip to Paris. Initially, the plan was a modest design to allocate resources for her kitchen’s marble slabs… but then she had a vision while admiring the marble bathroom of her Parisian hotel. She was determined to infuse her bathroom with the same sense of luxury. They went back to the drawing board and started over with all-marble. Her new stunning bath space radiates glamour and sophistication. The “bling” flows to her bedroom where we matched the gorgeous custom wall treatment that mimics grasscloth on an accent wall. With its marble landscape, shimmering tile and walls, the primary bath’s ambiance creates a swanky hotel feel that our client adores and considers her sanctuary.

Designer: Allen Construction General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
1960s one-story glass exterior home idea in Los Angeles

Photo of a rustic landscaping in Philadelphia.

This custom library was designed for a lucky New Jersey area physician. The rich mahogany and traditional paneling give it an old world feel, but it's no dark, dusty study. Special custom hoods were created for the arched windows, as the light becomes a key feature of the room, and a panel and fluted pilasters were built to frame the window on the room end. Custom bookcases maximize wall space in the room and paneled heater covers conceal the hot water heating units. A new coffered ceiling, a custom desk to match - what more could you ask for in a study?

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Inspiration for an exterior home remodel in Philadelphia

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Philadelphia.

Example of a classic home design design in Philadelphia

Bluestone walkway butted joint
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Philadelphia.

Irregular flagstone walkway creating a natural look connecting two sets of deck steps.
Example of an exterior home design in Philadelphia

Restored outdoor gazebo
Inspiration for an exterior home remodel in Philadelphia

Flagstone front entrance
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Philadelphia.

Classic porch idea in Philadelphia