Jaime Alvarez jaimephoto.com
Inspiration for an industrial family room remodel in Philadelphia

Study room - large industrial freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room idea in Chicago with white walls and no fireplace

Jim Furhmann
Inspiration for a rustic laundry room remodel in New York

The PhotoGraphix
Example of an urban bathroom design in New York

Skylight in the Master Shower gives great light. Industrial fittings by Kohler. White Subway tile with black grout. PVC Trim into the shower, then pine wood interior walls. Rauser Design - Architecture. Casey Dunn Photographer

Just what we've been waiting for...a designer to step beyond the rustic chic and just embrace vintage. Using classic black & white, Triangle area designer, Kate Nisbet, designed the floor as a focal point gracefully grounding the space. The wide horizontal paneling comfortably draws the eye upwards while adding a coziness and warmth to the space. This lav console with metal legs, keeps the floor open and uncluttered. Brilliant, beautiful, classic.

Interior Design by Lewis Interiors Richard Mandelkorn This eat-in kitchen/dining room is made more expansive by bringing light from the outside through to the interior of the unit. A vast expanse of built-in cabinetry was added with a marble slab backsplash to add drama to a custom breakfast bar. Extra storage was added for appliances and wine, and the antiqued mirror cabinet doors add depth and light. An unmovable laundry closet was utilized to reroute building pipework, and define the two spaces.

Inspiration for a small timeless 3/4 white tile and matchstick tile vinyl floor and black floor tub/shower combo remodel in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink and granite countertops

Over 400 years old, this Grade II listed thatched Cottage sprang a series of serious, under-floor leaks on the ground level – the result of poor under-floor heating pipework. All the central living area rooms were affected, making the cottage decidedly soggy and uninhabitable until fully repaired and restored. Flooring and decorations complete. New Alcove wine rack and cupboard.

Over 400 years old, this Grade II listed thatched Cottage sprang a series of serious, under-floor leaks on the ground level – the result of poor under-floor heating pipework. All the central living area rooms were affected, making the cottage decidedly soggy and uninhabitable until fully repaired and restored. Flooring and decorations complete.

Our client asked for a contemporary fitted bathroom on a budget. The existing bath was removed and replaced with a shower tray fitted at floor level, and pipework that was once poorly boxed in behind the basin and EC is not hidden behind fitted grey gloss cabinets. Doors and handle-less Jayline design, all soft close. Services Provided: ● Design & production of 3D visuals ● Removal and disposal of old bathroom, suite and flooring ● Manufacture and install of fitted cabinets and worktop ● Supply & fit of shower tray, basin, WC ● Supply & laying of LVT flooring with acoustic underlay ● Supply & installation of grey slate effect PVC wall panelling ● Supply & installation of glass screen ● Supply & installation of 4x LED downlights

Over 400 years old, this Grade II listed thatched Cottage sprang a series of serious, under-floor leaks on the ground level – the result of poor under-floor heating pipework. All the central living area rooms were affected, making the cottage decidedly soggy and uninhabitable until fully repaired and restored. New floor insulation and under floor heating.

Open plan living with kitchen taking ceter stage. dining room on one side and lving room on other. Beautiful earthy tones make this kithcen feel so inviting. Photography by PBLoc Media

Over 400 years old, this Grade II listed thatched Cottage sprang a series of serious, under-floor leaks on the ground level – the result of poor under-floor heating pipework. All the central living area rooms were affected, making the cottage decidedly soggy and uninhabitable until fully repaired and restored.

Refurbishment and extension to a Grade II Listed house in the Cotswolds. The extension to the rear benefits from a roof lantern and glazed doors to ensure plenty of natural light is brought into the newly-created open-plan kitchen living area. The project also included works to an adjacent barn, including the installation of solar slates to provide electricity. Other renewable technologies used in the property include a pellet boiler for heating and hot water.

Pressure testing the skimmer line
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard pool landscaping remodel

Over 400 years old, this Grade II listed thatched Cottage sprang a series of serious, under-floor leaks on the ground level – the result of poor under-floor heating pipework. All the central living area rooms were affected, making the cottage decidedly soggy and uninhabitable until fully repaired and restored.

We received a request to renovate Victorian tiled hallway floor at a house in the London borough of Harlesden NW10. My client had modernised the heating system and this unfortunately required a section of the tiled flooring to be dug up so new pipework could be laid. After speaking on the phone, I arranged an initial visit to the property so I could properly assess the work required and provide a price for restoring the floor. During my visit I could see there was another section of missing tiles at one of the door thresholds which would need attention. Except for the missing sections of floor I could see that the tiles themselves were in good condition for their age and would respond well to a deep clean and fresh seal. I was confident on being able to source matching replacements for the missing tiles and reassured my client that we would be able not only repair the floor but also renovate it to a good standard. I gave them a price to do the restoration which they were happy to accept, and the work was booked. After some research I managed to source replacement tiles from the Vintage Floor Tile Company in Kent; Victorian tiles are still popular so there a few companies that keep stock so we can usually find a match. With the replacements in hand, work started by removing the cement and loose material from the missing sections of flooring and backfilling with self-levelling compound to bring the exposed base up to the right level for tiling. The tiles were then cut to shape as required to match the existing patten and fixed into place with a quick setting adhesive and then grouted. The floor was left to overnight to allow the adhesive to harden fully, and I returned the next day to deep clean the whole floor. To give the tiles are deep clean a strong dilution of Tile Doctor Remove and Go was sprayed onto the floor and left to soak in for ten minutes. It was then scrubbed into the floor using a rotary machine fitted with a with a black pad. This action lifted the dirt out of the tiles and the resulting slurry was removed with the wet vacuum. It turned out that the pores of the tiles were holding a lot of dirt, so the process was repeated until I was satisfied. Due to the age of the property, there was no damp-proof membrane installed so I do try to minimise the amount of water I use in this process as there is always a chance of exacerbating any latent efflorescence issues. Efflorescence occurs where moisture rises through the tile bringing with it salts from underneath the floor as it evaporates on the surface. This can lead to unsightly white marks appearing on the tile. To counteract this potential problem the cleaning was followed by an acid wash using Tile Doctor Acid Gel applied with a 100 then 200-grit pad, before finishing on a 400-grit burnishing pad. The floor was again rinsed with water after the application of each pad to remove the slurry and extracted with a wet vacuum. Once I was satisfied the floor was as clean as possible, we left site and the area was left to dry over the weekend ready for application of a new sealer. I returned on the Monday and started by taking a few moisture readings to check the floor was dry. The floor was in an acceptable range, so I applied the first of 4 coats of sealer. For this floor I chose Tile Doctor Seal and Go Extra which is specially formulated product that provides stain resistance with a hard wearing low-sheen finish. This product is also breathable which is an important feature for old floors, anything that blocks moisture from rising through the tile will cause it to become trapped underneath where it will pool and eventually reach out to the walls and result in rising damp. Once complete the floor looked brand new and I’m pleased to say with the deep clean and a fresh sealer applied it was impossible to tell the difference between the original and repaired sections of flooring. For the aftercare of sealed Victorian tiled floors, I recommend Tile Doctor Neutral Cleaner, it’s a mild day to day cleaner with a neutral pH that won’t damage the sealer. Many of the tile cleaning products you find in supermarkets are simply too strong. Andrew Newstead North London Tile Doctor