Our clients were looking to erase the 90s from their master bathroom and create a space that blended their contemporary tastes with natural elements. This bathroom had wonderful bones with a high ceiling and plenty of space, but we were able to work with our clients to create a design that better met their needs and utilized the space to its full potential. We wanted to create a sense of warmth in this large master bathroom and adding a fireplace to the space did the trick. By moving the tub location, we were able to create a stunning accent wall of stacked stone that provided a home for the fireplace and a perfectly dramatic backdrop for the new freestanding bathtub. The sculptural copper light fixture helps to soften the stone wall and allowed us to emphasize those vaulted ceiling. Playing with metal finishes is one of our favorite pastimes, and this bathroom was the perfect opportunity to blend sleek matte black plumbing fixtures with a mirrored copper finish on the light fixtures. We tied the vanity wall sconces in with a dramatic sculptural chandelier above the bath tub by using copper finishes on both and allowing the light fixtures to be the shining stars of this space. We selected a clean white finish for the custom vanity cabinets and lit them from below to accentuate their floating design. We then completed the look with a waterfall quartz counter to add an elegant texture to the area and extended the stone onto the shower bench to bring the two elements together. The existing shower had been on the small side, so we expanded it into the room and gave them a more spacious shower complete with a built-in bench and recessed niche. Hard surfaces play an important role in any bathroom design, and we wanted to use this opportunity to create an interesting layer of texture through our tile selections. The bathroom floor utilizes a large-scale plank tile installed in a herringbone pattern, while the shower and walls are tiled in a polished white tile to add a bit of reflectivity. The newly transformed bathroom is now a sophisticated space the brings together sleek contemporary finishes with textured natural elements and provides the perfect retreat from the outside world.

In this "black and white" garden, 'Festiva Maxima' peonies and 'Before the Storm' irises are stars of the perennial show in May. Supporting players include Dusty Miller, globe allium, 'Snow Hill' salvia, 'Dark Towers' penstemon, and 'Black Velvet' petunias. Design by Mary Kirk Menefee; installation by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee

Clay coaches his son's AAU Flexx All-Stars basketball team. When his teammates come over, they are always in awe of their outdoor backyard basketball half court. The playing area of their suspended minimal half court is 26 feet wide and 26 feet deep. Their residence in Ashburn, Virginia is the one with the patio attached. This is a Pro Dunk Diamond Basketball System that was purchased in May of 2011. It was installed on a 26 ft wide by a 26 ft deep playing area in Ashburn, VA. Browse all of Clay A's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/clay-26x26-pro-dunk-diamond-basketball-system-515/

This 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

Invite guests to pure relaxation in these serene modern-farmhouse bedrooms. Soft gray palettes, crisp shiplap walls, black-grid windows, and warm hardwood floors create instant calm, while custom overhead lofts with library ladders and suspended swing daybeds add playful luxury. Thoughtful lighting, plush bedding, and cozy reading corners make every stay feel like a five-star escape. Timeless style meets ultimate comfort – the perfect guest suites they’ll never want to leave. #ModernFarmhouseGuestBedroom #GuestSuite #LoftBedroom #ShiplapBedroom #LuxuryGuestRoom

Modern White and Grey Kitchen Photo by: Sacha Griffin
Example of a large transitional l-shaped brown floor and porcelain tile eat-in kitchen design in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and marble countertops

The star of this great room is the fireplace wall. In keeping with the European Country style of this home but thoughtfully updating the look by introducing the built in shelves within the wall. The walnut shelves and mantle create a warmth in this space. The shelves have integrated led light strips to add ambiance. Behind the shelves a beautiful, slightly metallic wallpaper was applied to create depth and interest, especially when lights are on. The tapered upper where the tv resides mimics the kitchen hood vent at the opposite end of the open room. The gas fireplace has glassrocks within to update the look. The stone work is Arizona Tile 3d stacked stone. This space was created with the owner in mind. Creating spaces where character shines through and personal items can be playfully displayed.

This 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

This house was only 1,100 SF with 2 bedrooms and one bath. In this project we added 600SF making it 4+3 and remodeled the entire house. The house now has amazing polished concrete floors, modern kitchen with a huge island and many contemporary features all throughout.

Invite guests to pure relaxation in these serene modern-farmhouse bedrooms. Soft gray palettes, crisp shiplap walls, black-grid windows, and warm hardwood floors create instant calm, while custom overhead lofts with library ladders and suspended swing daybeds add playful luxury. Thoughtful lighting, plush bedding, and cozy reading corners make every stay feel like a five-star escape. Timeless style meets ultimate comfort – the perfect guest suites they’ll never want to leave. #ModernFarmhouseGuestBedroom #GuestSuite #LoftBedroom #ShiplapBedroom #LuxuryGuestRoom

Deck - contemporary deck idea in Vancouver with a fire pit, decking and no cover

THEME There are two priorities in this room: Hockey (in this case, Washington Capitals hockey) and FUN. FOCUS The room is broken into two main sections (one for kids and one for adults); and divided by authentic hockey boards, complete with yellow kickplates and half-inch plexiglass. Like a true hockey arena, the room pays homage to star players with two fully autographed team jerseys preserved in cases, as well as team logos positioned throughout the room on custom-made pillows, accessories and the floor. The back half of the room is made just for kids. Swings, a dart board, a ball pit, a stage and a hidden playhouse under the stairs ensure fun for all. STORAGE A large storage unit at the rear of the room makes use of an odd-shaped nook, adds support and accommodates large shelves, toys and boxes. Storage space is cleverly placed near the ballpit, and will eventually transition into a full storage area once the pit is no longer needed. The back side of the hockey boards hold two small refrigerators (one for adults and one for kids), as well as the base for the audio system. GROWTH The front half of the room lasts as long as the family’s love for the team. The back half of the room grows with the children, and eventually will provide a useable, wide open space as well as storage. SAFETY A plexiglass wall separates the two main areas of the room, minimizing the noise created by kids playing and hockey fans cheering. It also protects the big screen TV from balls, pucks and other play objects that occasionally fly by. The ballpit door has a double safety lock to ensure supervised use.

Invite guests to pure relaxation in these serene modern-farmhouse bedrooms. Soft gray palettes, crisp shiplap walls, black-grid windows, and warm hardwood floors create instant calm, while custom overhead lofts with library ladders and suspended swing daybeds add playful luxury. Thoughtful lighting, plush bedding, and cozy reading corners make every stay feel like a five-star escape. Timeless style meets ultimate comfort – the perfect guest suites they’ll never want to leave. #ModernFarmhouseGuestBedroom #GuestSuite #LoftBedroom #ShiplapBedroom #LuxuryGuestRoom

Following the launch of our True Ofuro bathtub, many of our customers kept requested an even smaller version of Japanese tub that would be practical and useful in applications where no other bathtub would fit. This, in a nutshell, is how this small and tall version of ‘sit and soak’, solid surface Japanese bathtub was conceived. True Ofuro Mini Japanese style bathtub features a deeper design for a comfortable, full-body immersion. Designed in Italy, this immaculately sculpted model is also available with an optional inline water heater and digital control panel which includes a temperature display. Aquatica’s international industrial design team, used advanced CAD tools, modeling and repeated testing with real size prototype units so that we could reach the optimal balance between ergonomic comfort and visual appeal. Our AquateX™ material is the star in this Japanese soaking tub as it retains heat much longer and also has a silky and velvety surface. This bathtub is currently one of our most space conscious bathtubs at a size of 43" x 43" (1090x1090mm), making the freestanding and petite construction of this Japanese style bathtub easy to be installed in any sized bathroom.

The Eclipse E-24 vinyl swing set from Star Swing Sets will provide hours of backyard fun for your children. Everyday will be a new adventure atop the 5’ x 5’ play deck. The three position swing beam contains a belt swing, trapeze and safety glider with single beam adapter. Your children will love to climb the ladder and slide down on the included 10’ Wonder Wave slide. Learn more now!

An ADU that will be mostly used as a pool house. Large French doors with a good-sized awning window to act as a serving point from the interior kitchenette to the pool side. A slick modern concrete floor finish interior is ready to withstand the heavy traffic of kids playing and dragging in water from the pool. Vaulted ceilings with whitewashed cross beams provide a sensation of space. An oversized shower with a good size vanity will make sure any guest staying over will be able to enjoy a comfort of a 5-star hotel.

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Example of a mid-sized country open concept light wood floor living room design in Boston with white walls and no tv

The Black Walnut custom cabinetry makes a bold and beautiful statement. The French door allows a great view of the Kingsoowd Oxford playing fields with Blue Back Square in the background. Nathan Spotts- Photographer

An ADU that will be mostly used as a pool house. Large French doors with a good-sized awning window to act as a serving point from the interior kitchenette to the pool side. A slick modern concrete floor finish interior is ready to withstand the heavy traffic of kids playing and dragging in water from the pool. Vaulted ceilings with whitewashed cross beams provide a sensation of space. An oversized shower with a good size vanity will make sure any guest staying over will be able to enjoy a comfort of a 5-star hotel.