Tom Zikas
Large mountain style open concept and formal dark wood floor living room photo with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Photography: Lepere Studio
Trendy dark wood floor family room photo in Santa Barbara with white walls and no fireplace

This narrow galley style primary bathroom was opened up by eliminating a wall between the toilet and vanity zones, enlarging the vanity counter space, and expanding the shower into dead space between the existing shower and the exterior wall. Now the space is the relaxing haven they'd hoped for for years. The warm, modern palette features soft green cabinetry, sage green ceramic tile with a high variation glaze and a fun accent tile with gold and silver tones in the shower niche that ties together the brass and brushed nickel fixtures and accessories, and a herringbone wood-look tile flooring that anchors the space with warmth. Wood accents are repeated in the softly curved mirror frame, the unique ash wood grab bars, and the bench in the shower. Quartz counters and shower elements are easy to mantain and provide a neutral break in the palette. The sliding shower door system allows for easy access without a door swing bumping into the toilet seat. The closet across from the vanity was updated with a pocket door, eliminating the previous space stealing small swinging doors. Storage features include a pull out hamper for quick sorting of dirty laundry and a tall cabinet on the counter that provides storage at an easy to grab height.

Inspiration for a country master light wood floor bedroom remodel in Dallas with gray walls, a metal fireplace and a two-sided fireplace

The kitchen’s expanded footprint and attractive new finishes have helped it to become much more functional and enjoyable. ubtle furniture detailing on the central island provides a wonderful focal point, while also picking up on style cues from the rest of the home.

this master suite renovation represents the completion of a whole house remodel initiated several years ago. the space had been intended as a master suite but left incomplete for budgetary reasons. the pending arrival of the family’s second child prompted the move to complete. Schwartz and Architecture’s master plan had organized a strong spatial arrangement, packed with program. building Lab, along with the client, developed all of the materials and detailing. we also, of course, built it. bL picked up on prominent themes from the earlier project, developed and re-worked them with materials specific to the context. from a geometric standpoint, cleanness, simplicity and continuity drove decisions. headers were eliminated from doors allowing continuous ceiling planes interrupted only by slots for sliding doors. flush detailing of tile and sheetrock and sliding glass doors that converge to form an inside corner are but a couple examples of many challenging details dedicated to precise alignments and reveals. from a material standpoint the wood provides tactile softness, frosted glass and lighting maximize depth, while tile and Caesarstone maintain solidity and groundedness. details such as the Caesarstone wrap of the vanity and medicine cabinets offer surprise and engagement through unlikely material application. projects of such density and richness in materials and detail are somewhat rare. we are grateful to our clients for the opportunity and challenge. see rutledge st. residence for photos of entire house. master plan: schwartz & architecture photo by scott hargis

This was a complete master bath remodel
Inspiration for a large transitional master beige tile and stone tile porcelain tile double shower remodel with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, marble countertops and an undermount sink

Light blue fabrics pick up on the water tones and create a clean, crisp environment. The pergola provides privacy and a structure for the lush clematis to climb. Photo credit: Neil Landino

Our line of Custom Color Finishes provide the new opaque color trend you've been looking for. With our Lightspeed Plus® instant-cure commercial finish, the results are amazing. You can choose from hundreds of colors with a variety of finishing techniques: Glazed: Charming cottage-style look, random distressing, hang-ups in corners Antiqued: Creates an aged or worn look to your cabinets Burnished: Adds distressed details and over-sanded areas Vintage: Adds sanded edges to reveal wood grain, giving you a vintage look N-Hance Custom Color Finish is 1/3rd the cost of refacing and is 1/5th the cost of replacing your cabinets saving you money and helping to stretch your remodeling dollars.

Beach style guest carpeted and gray floor bedroom photo in Boston with gray walls

Example of a large trendy open concept dark wood floor living room design in Charleston with white walls

Locally sourced Connecticut fieldstone envelops the sprawling first floor.
Huge traditional blue three-story stone house exterior idea with a hip roof and a shingle roof

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.

Linda Hall
Example of a small classic master beige tile limestone floor powder room design in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

This Italian-made workhorse is designed to handle the most demanding cooking tasks. The 16,000 btu power burner is located in the center of the cooking surface where it can safely accommodate the largest stock pots. The high efficiency triple burner spreads the heat under the bottom of the cookware for faster cooking results. Two turbo electric convection ovens will prepare your meals faster and with better results than a conventional oven. The large oven will handle a 25-pound turkey with ease and the small oven is perfect for any day to day cooking and can be used alone for energy savings. A full width compartment provides plenty of storage. You can also customize your range to suit your kitchen decor with optional round oven handles, island trims and four designer colors to suit your style.

This South Texas ranch home utilizes the flexibility of separate building volumes and a vast, open site to create the ideal country retreat. The arrangement of the three simple volumes recalls and reinterprets the historic building forms of the Texas plains, while meeting the clients’ programmatic requests for highly efficient spaces, both public and private. The dogrun pavilion, which connects the Great Room and Master Suite beneath a delicate steel-truss roof, provides the perfect place to gather in the shade, entertain guests, and pick up the comfortable southeast breezes. With this sensitive approach, the result is not just a collection of structures, but an integrated dwelling awaiting a comfortable Texas lifestyle. Photography By: David Bowers, Constructed By: Mangum Builders

Wine barrel carvings can be custom-made. You may even pick or create your own design, and Peter Forbes will carve it for you. With is 15 years of experience, Peter Forbes has considerable skill. Not only that, your creativity is the limit. Peter Forbes is dedicated to providing wine barrel carvings, personalized to each individual. After all, a wine barrel carving is a work of art; expression is key.

Picking up additional storage for the kitchen and providing additional storage for an office or buffet counter was the goal of this custom cabinetry. There is wine storage off to the left, desk area with lighting on the shelves above, and storage on the right for extra folding chairs and supplies.

The countertop has veins of red-orange that run through to pick up the grass cloth wallpaper. Floating shelves kept the narrow space open while still providing plenty of storage space.