"I cannot say enough good things about the Innovative Construction team and work product. They remodeled our water-damaged, 1930s basement, and exceeded all of our expectations - before and after photos simply cannot do this project justice. The original basement included an awkward staircase in an awkward location, one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen and small living space. We had a difficult time imagining that it could be much more than that. Innovative Construction's design team was creative, and thought completely out of the box. They relocated the stairwell in a way we did not think was possible, opening up the basement to reconfigure the bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, living space, but also adding an office and finished storage room. The end result is as functional as it is beautiful. As with all construction, particularly a renovation of an old house, there will be inconveniences, it will be messy, and plenty of surprises behind the old walls. The Innovative Construction team maintained a clean and safe work site for 100% of the project, with minimal disruption to our daily lives, even when there was a large hole cut into our main living room floor to accommodate new stairs down to the basement. The team showed creativity and an eye for design when working around some of the unexpected "character" revealed when opening the walls. The team effectively uses technology to keep everyone on the same page about changes, requests, schedules, contracts, invoices, etc. Everyone is friendly, competent, helpful, and responsive. I felt heard throughout the process, and my requests were responded to quickly and thoroughly. I recommend Innovative Construction without reservation."

Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. This petite master bathroom primarily had storage and space planning challenges. Since the wife uses a larger bath down the hall, this bath is primarily the husband’s domain and was designed with his needs in mind. We started out by converting an existing alcove tub to a new shower since the tub was never used. The custom shower base and decorative tile are now visible through the glass shower door and help to visually elongate the small room. A Kohler tailored vanity provides as much storage as possible in a small space, along with a small wall niche and large medicine cabinet to supplement. “Wood” plank tile, specialty wall covering and the darker vanity and glass accents give the room a more masculine feel as was desired. Floor heating and 1 piece ceramic vanity top add a bit of luxury to this updated modern feeling space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Photos by Darby Kate Photography
Alcove bathtub - mid-sized cottage master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove bathtub idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional master black and white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and black floor corner shower design in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a one-piece toilet

Designer: Fumiko Faiman Photographer: Jeri Koegel
Trendy master walk-in shower photo in Orange County with a vessel sink

Arched valances above the window and on the island bookshelf, along with the curved custom metal hood above the stainless steel range, contrast nicely with the overall linear design of the space. The leaded glass cabinet doors not only create a spot to display the homeowner’s favorite glassware, but visually it helps prevent the white cabinets from being overbearing. By installing recessed can lights uniformly throughout the space instead of decorative pendants above the island, the kitchen appears more open and spacious.

This was a new construction project photographed for Jim Clopton of McGuire Real Estate. Construction is by Lou Vierra of Vierra Fine Homes ( http://www.vierrafinehomes.com). Photography by peterlyonsphoto.com

Large farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry photo in Richmond with white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, brown countertops, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Architect: Becker Henson Niksto General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Example of a trendy 3/4 concrete floor and gray floor powder room design in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, solid surface countertops and gray countertops

Kitchen - large country l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and quartz countertops

John Wilbanks Photography
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Seattle with beige walls and no fireplace

Sloane Square No.92 External Wall Cabinet. Archway House No.106 External Base Cabinets. Leadenhall No.118 Larder Exterior. Kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes. Smallbone’s Beaconsfield showroom.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz Design: Eddie Lee
Family room library - contemporary light wood floor family room library idea in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

Luxury owner bath with soaking tub.
Example of a huge transitional master multicolored tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, multicolored floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub design in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Raymond Bray
This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path for summer.

Example of a mountain style carpeted bedroom design in New York with beige walls

A simple modern palette encompasses the home and is evident in the dining room. Modern lighting, art and neutral tones feel contemporary, juxtaposed by rustic barn doors. ©Shoot2Sell Photography

Possibilities Paint Color Trends While Possibility is an endless term, our color stylists from around the world collaborated to form the overarching idea behind the four new palettes – setting the tone for the entire year ahead. While technology has undoubtedly become an inevitable component of daily life, each of the four themes personifies technology in its own unique way, and each trend shines with Possibility.

Eat-in kitchen - large industrial l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, brick backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and soapstone countertops