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This dream bathroom has everything one can wish for an ideal bathroom escape. It doesn’t just look fabulous – it works well and it is built to stand the test of time.
This bathroom was designed as a private oasis, a place to relax and unwind. Spa-like environment is created by expansive double-sink custom vanity, an elegant free standing tub, and a spacious two-person barrier-free shower with a floating bench. Toilet is concealed within a separate nook behind a pocket door.
Main bathroom area is outlined by a tray ceiling perimeter. The room looks open, airy and spacious. Nothing interferes with the ceiling design and overall space configuration. It hasn’t always been that way. Former layout had serious pitfalls that made the room look much smaller. The shower concealed behind solid walls protruded into the main area clashing with the tray ceiling geometry. Massive shower stall took up significant amount of the room leaving no continuous wall space for a double sink vanity. There were two separate vanities with a dead corner space between them. At the same time, the toilet room was quite spacious with just one fixture in the far end.
New layout not only looks better, it allows for a better functionality and fully reveals the space potential. The toilet was relocated to occupy the former linen closet space slightly expanded into adjacent walk-in closet. Shower was moved into the bigger alcove, away from the tray ceiling area. It opened up the room while giving space for a gorgeous wall-to-wall vanity. Having a full glass wall, the shower extends the space even further. Sparkling glass creates no barrier to the eyesight. The room feels clean, breezy and extra spacious. Gorgeous frameless shower enclosure with glass-to-glass clamps and hinges shows off premium tile designs of the accent shower wall.
Free standing tub remained in its original place in front of the window. With no solid shower walls nearby, it became a focal point adorned with the new crystal chandelier above it. This two-tier gorgeous chandelier makes the bathroom feel incredibly grand. A touch of luxury is showing up in timeless polished chrome faucet finish selections as well.
New expansive custom vanity has his and her full height linen towers, his and her sink cabinets with two individual banks of drawers on the sides and one shared drawer cabinet in the middle containing a charging station in the upper drawer.
Vanity counter tops and floating shower seat top are made of high-end quartz.
Vessel sinks resemble the shape and style of the free-standing tub.
To make the room feel even more spacious and to showcase the shower area in the reflection, a full size mirror is installed over the vanity. Crystal sconces are installed directly into the mirror.
Crisp classic white tile gives the room a timeless sense of polish and luxury. Walls around the perimeter of the entire bathroom are tiled half way. Three rows of 12”x 24” porcelain tile resembling white marble are crowned with a thin row of intricate glass tiles with marble accents, and a chair rail tile.
Tile design flows into a spacious barrier-free two-person walk-in shower. Two more tile patterns of the same tile collection are brought into play. Rear wall is adorned with a picture frame made out of 12”x12” tiles laid at 45 degree angle within the same chair rail and glass tile border. Shower floor is made of small hexagon tiles for proper drainage.
Shower area has two hidden from plain sight niches to contain shampoo bottles and toiletries. The rear side of the niches is made of glass mosaics for a waterfall effect.
To showcase the picture frame inside the shower, the accent shower wall is washed with cascading light from a discrete LED strip tucked in a cove behind “floating” shower ceiling platform.
Multiple shower heads (two ceiling-mount rain heads, one multi-functional wall mount shower head, and a handheld shower) are able to provide a fully customizable shower experience.
Despite of many hard surfaces and shiny finishes, which can sometimes lead to a cold impersonal feeling, this bathroom is cozy and truly welcoming. This sense of warms is maintained by exclusive multi-functional layered lighting. Carefully designed groups of lights (all having a dimmer control) can be used simultaneously, in various combinations, or separately to create numerous different effects and perfect atmosphere for every mood and occasion. Some lights have smart controls and can be operated remotely.
Amazing effect can be achieved by dimmable toe kick perimeter lighting. With the ceiling lights turned off, the vanity looks as if it is floating in the air. Multifaceted crystal fixtures produce cascades of sparkling rainbow reflections dancing around the room and creating an illusion of a starry sky.
Programmable radiant heating floor offers additional warmth and comfort to the room.
This bathroom is well suited for either a quick morning shower or a night in for ultimate relaxation with a champagne toast and a long soak in the freestanding tub.

Custom aluminum fence over bolder retaining wall. Designed & installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Design ideas for a rustic backyard retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.
Design ideas for a rustic backyard retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.
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The curvilinear drive is intended to be functional, and artful, while providing uninterrupted access over the ravine, where water levels can rise as much as 8’ in intense rains. Adjacent trees were preserved by minimizing site grading. Photo Credit :Chipper Hatter

Goals
While their home provided them with enough square footage, the original layout caused for many rooms to be underutilized. The closed off kitchen and dining room were disconnected from the other common spaces of the home causing problems with circulation and limited sight-lines. A tucked-away powder room was also inaccessible from the entryway and main living spaces in the house.
Our Design Solution
We sought out to improve the functionality of this home by opening up walls, relocating rooms, and connecting the entryway to the mudroom. By moving the kitchen into the formerly over-sized family room, it was able to really become the heart of the home with access from all of the other rooms in the house. Meanwhile, the adjacent family room was made into a cozy, comfortable space with updated fireplace and new cathedral style ceiling with skylights. The powder room was relocated to be off of the entry, making it more accessible for guests.
A transitional style with rustic accents was used throughout the remodel for a cohesive first floor design. White and black cabinets were complimented with brass hardware and custom wood features, including a hood top and accent wall over the fireplace. Between each room, walls were thickened and archway were put in place, providing the home with even more character.

Location: New York, NY, United States
This Loft was tastefully renovated back in the '90s, but was due for an update and an expansion of the kitchen and dining areas to accommodate the client's cooking skills and entertaining needs. EnlargIing the island and adding cabinetry to delineate the office, bar and dining areas was a priority. The bathroom was updated to feel like a tranquil spa with beautiful new tile, plumbing fixtures and cabinets. Our biggest challenge was coordinating the entire renovation while our client was out of town for the Summer!
Photographed by: James Salomon

The client had us remove an existing, poorly installed water feature. Had to cut into paver patio and create new shape for new water feature. Waterfall cascades over rocks into fish pond with plantings. Amazing before and after!
www.SharperCut.com

Volcanic rock waterfall in Manalapan, Florida by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian front yard stone water fountain landscape in Miami.
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian front yard stone water fountain landscape in Miami.

Entry path suggests flowing water, with a quote engraved on a flat river rock. Four quadrants represent the Four Elements. An intimate place for meditation, yoga and retreat
Custom medallion designed by Lisa Kagan www.FamilyHeirloomArts.com
Stonework and Installation by J Walter Landscape & Irrigation www.jwlic.com

A waterfall streams into the cold plunge spa, integrating quartzite, mixed Sierra boulders. Low maintenance plantings providing color spill around the pool edge; Catherine L Kauer

This is an example of a small traditional full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Orange County.

Steve Lambert
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in San Francisco for spring.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in San Francisco for spring.

Decorative Pool Tiles at Waterline, for historic home built in 1920's in Los Angeles.
Pattern: Molino 6" x 6"
Pool - mediterranean pool idea in Los Angeles
Pool - mediterranean pool idea in Los Angeles

Closeup of a portion of the Stream along the side yard as it comes Above Ground for a Moment before it Dives back Underground. Check out the Autumn Fern, The Cinnamon Fern, and the Astilbe Nestled Between the Stones.
Erik Jones

Waterfall
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Chicago for summer.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Chicago for summer.

Reclaimed Wood & Railroad Spike Coat and Hat Rack - 2 Twisted Hooks
Enrich any space with this handcrafted rack. The base is built of thick planks of reclaimed wood and each piece of lumber is marked with hints of its past life. A series of railroad spikes are hand forged into square or twisted hooks, and firmly mounted to the board base. Place it by your front door to unload your gear, in the bathroom to hang up your towels, in the tack room or any other space to make a statement.
Handmade in the fresh mountain air of Cañon City Colorado
Reclaimed wood base
The wood used will vary
Each rack will have a unique personality
Spikes forged from the historic Tennessee Pass in Colorado
Includes letter of permission and authenticity from the railroad who supplied the spikes
Keyholes on back for hanging
Rack measures 22” x 3.5”
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