A favorite family gathering space, this cozy room provides a warm red brick fireplace surround, bead board bookcases and beam ceiling detail.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Minneapolis with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped porcelain tile dedicated laundry room remodel in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, purple walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and shaker cabinets

This week’s post of the Updated Spec Home features the Guest Bedroom. A Guest Bedroom is a space where you can feel free to experiment with color and pattern. Check out this room that embraces both! For our Updated Spec Home, we reused furniture from a previous home which included a twin daybed, a vanity and stool, and my Nana’s wedding chest. However, we updated it by popping a blue accent color in the artwork, fabrics and accessories. Updated Spec Home Guest Bedroom - Robin's Nest Interiors This oversized landscape artwork was the inspiration for our new accent color. We used that blue to selected fabric for the daybed pillows, cushions for the chest and panels for the palladium window. We added blue ceramic flowers as additional wall decor. The wool rug has various shades of blues in it as well. Updated Spec Home Guest Bedroom - Robin's Nest Interiors The focal point for the Updated Spec Home Guest Bedroom is the oversized palladium window. The perfect application for this style of window is panels installed on medallions which highlight the curve. My sister was skeptical of the design because she was concerned the panel would look sloppy. Our workroom did a fabulous job of finishing the top for a very tailored look. I do so hate to tell my sister “I told you so.” This is a beautiful room that homeowner or guest would love to stay in. Enjoy! Photo by Tim Furlong Jr.

Client Bathroom Remodel 104 includes a tub surround completed in a master bath. With beautiful tile surround. As well as a kids bathroom updated with granite countertops. The garden spa tub is updated with a 12×24 half wall accent. Includes Adella collection in Gris and a mocha grout. As well as 3×6 subway tile used for an accent. Tops the large tiles. The accent tile is chosen from the Handwritten collection in Post Card. A neutral mocha grout is also used. This garden spa tub is delightful in their master bath renovation. Kids bath is no exception. With wanting to update the countertops along with the kitchen countertop renovation. The color chosen is from our in-stock special buy granite selection. A wonderful choice in Blue Galaxy.

Kitchen extension renovation, custom white inset cabinetry, marble mosaic backsplash, marble subway tiles, quartz countertop, walnut island countertop (Helen Norman photographer credit)

Client Bathroom Remodel 104 includes a tub surround completed in a master bath. With beautiful tile surround. As well as a kids bathroom updated with granite countertops. The garden spa tub is updated with a 12×24 half wall accent. Includes Adella collection in Gris and a mocha grout. As well as 3×6 subway tile used for an accent. Tops the large tiles. The accent tile is chosen from the Handwritten collection in Post Card. A neutral mocha grout is also used. This garden spa tub is delightful in their master bath renovation. Kids bath is no exception. With wanting to update the countertops along with the kitchen countertop renovation. The color chosen is from our in-stock special buy granite selection. A wonderful choice in Blue Galaxy.

Client Bathroom Remodel 104 includes a tub surround completed in a master bath. With beautiful tile surround. As well as a kids bathroom updated with granite countertops. The garden spa tub is updated with a 12×24 half wall accent. Includes Adella collection in Gris and a mocha grout. As well as 3×6 subway tile used for an accent. Tops the large tiles. The accent tile is chosen from the Handwritten collection in Post Card. A neutral mocha grout is also used. This garden spa tub is delightful in their master bath renovation. Kids bath is no exception. With wanting to update the countertops along with the kitchen countertop renovation. The color chosen is from our in-stock special buy granite selection. A wonderful choice in Blue Galaxy.

Client Bathroom Remodel 104 includes a tub surround completed in a master bath. With beautiful tile surround. As well as a kids bathroom updated with granite countertops. The garden spa tub is updated with a 12×24 half wall accent. Includes Adella collection in Gris and a mocha grout. As well as 3×6 subway tile used for an accent. Tops the large tiles. The accent tile is chosen from the Handwritten collection in Post Card. A neutral mocha grout is also used. This garden spa tub is delightful in their master bath renovation. Kids bath is no exception. With wanting to update the countertops along with the kitchen countertop renovation. The color chosen is from our in-stock special buy granite selection. A wonderful choice in Blue Galaxy.

Photography by Ryan Gavin
Large transitional white two-story vinyl house exterior photo in Orange County with a hip roof

Client Bathroom Remodel 104 includes a tub surround completed in a master bath. With beautiful tile surround. As well as a kids bathroom updated with granite countertops. The garden spa tub is updated with a 12×24 half wall accent. Includes Adella collection in Gris and a mocha grout. As well as 3×6 subway tile used for an accent. Tops the large tiles. The accent tile is chosen from the Handwritten collection in Post Card. A neutral mocha grout is also used. This garden spa tub is delightful in their master bath renovation. Kids bath is no exception. With wanting to update the countertops along with the kitchen countertop renovation. The color chosen is from our in-stock special buy granite selection. A wonderful choice in Blue Galaxy.

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Minimalist home design photo in Austin

The owners of this mid-century post-and-beam Pasadena house overlooking the Arroyo Seco asked us to add onto and adapt the house to meet their current needs. The renovation infused the home with a contemporary aesthetic while retaining the home's original character (reminiscent of Cliff May's Ranch-style houses) the project includes and extension to the master bedroom, a new outdoor living room, and updates to the pool, pool house, landscape, and hardscape. we were also asked to design and fabricate custom cabinetry for the home office and an aluminum and glass table for the dining room. PROJECT TEAM: Peter Tolkin,Angela Uriu, Dan Parks, Anthony Denzer, Leigh Jerrard,Ted Rubenstein, Christopher Girt ENGINEERS: Charles Tan + Associates (Structural) LANDSCAPE: Elysian Landscapes GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Western Installations PHOTOGRAPHER:Peter Tolkin

Cozy yet Open. Traditional yet Modern. That is what our clients were looking for in their updated finished basement. In addition to the ample room for playing games such as foosball and Ping-Pong, there is a comfortable living room area with a recessed flat screen TV and cozy stone fireplace – all again smartly separated from the rest of the space by a half-wall.

Inspiration for a transitional open concept kitchen remodel in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This client came to me with a vision after moving into their new home- they wanted cozy, warm, and livable. At heart, they still love the classic and traditional design of European styled furniture, but knew they needed an update. The crisp white coverlet, and herringbone linen duvet and Euros are fresh, clean, and elegant. This bright monochromatic custom bedding is the perfect balance to the rich dark mahogany woods and deep taupe paint on the walls. This Master Bedroom is a breath of fresh air; the perfect retreat.

This family was growing and needed to make more room. Rather than move to a new location, they decided to do a gut renovation and addition to their existing home. Part of what the client was looking for was to open up the house quite a bit more, which can be seen below in the flow from the kitchen into the living areas. We really like using timber framing when completing structural updates and we were able to implement that in this project for both practical and aesthetic purposes. In the kitchen we used walnut and birch and pine wide-plank flooring to further this look.

Bridget Morrissey Photo The Acorn Home is inspired by traditional New England architecture, but with a contemporary twist. Its unique Post and Beam interior enables an open plan because the interior partitions are not required for support. The interior geometry of walls and sloped ceilings create a dynamic space infused with natural light from expansive Pella Windows. Acorn Home exteriors draw on the best of American architectural traditions, updated with superb contemporary detailing.

Alcove shower - mid-sized transitional master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops and green walls