New remodeling for the front of the house, stone on walls, new stairs made of cement, new deck made of composite wood - Trex, New railing, entrance of the house, new front of the house

Nita Turnage
Family room - contemporary family room idea in St Louis

Before photo of old outdated tacky tarnished gold rim on glass fireplace doors. Instead of spending thousands on new fireplace doors or enclosure, spend $250 for a custom update (see after photo)

Mountain style backyard deck photo with a roof extension

Transformed an existing bathroom basement into a large space that you can enjoy for simple relaxing after a workout in the spa space
Inspiration for a mid-sized french country master white tile and subway tile ceramic tile, multicolored floor, single-sink and wallpaper freestanding bathtub remodel in Chicago with a one-piece toilet, pink walls, solid surface countertops, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

This is an example of a small contemporary full sun backyard formal garden in Santa Barbara for fall.

Staircase - staircase idea in Boston

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in Boston

Detail of custom wallcovering. Underlay by Donald Alter. Paper lace by Rebecca Darlington. Photo by Meredith Heuer
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic painted wood floor enclosed dining room remodel in New York with multicolored walls

Kelly Vorves and Diana Barbatti
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Brian Wetzel
Minimalist bathroom photo in Philadelphia

This house is a 60’s era 3-level with a rancher style main floor that once had walls dividing it into 3 separate spaces. We opened the space up into one large area, moved the kitchen to one end, added a wet bar in the center dining area and completely rearranged the two fireplaces on each end of the new great room. Flat panel textured laminate and natural walnut cabinetry was complimented by stunning quartz countertops and grey tinted oak floors

Natural and irregular, this path leads visitors to explore the gardens beyond. (Photo by RStarovich)
Inspiration for a traditional shade stone garden path in Chicago for spring.

A luxurious en suite bath was created within this classic 1925 Portland bungalow by reconfiguring the second story’s original small bedrooms and tiny half bath. In this welcoming new urban boho space, eclectic finishes mingle harmoniously, integrated through subtle repetition of shapes and materials. A furniture-style vanity sets the tone for this luxurious space, introducing materials, colors, shapes, and textures that repeat throughout. Individual walnut hexagons join to create distinctive vanity doors, offset beautifully by horizontal-grain drawers. Topping the cabinetry is a simple concrete countertop with integral sinks. An expansive framed mirror above enlarges and brightens the room. Within the mirror, sconces float, their globes a nod to the hexagons below. Champagne bronze fixtures reflect the warm walnut glow. Nestled into the back corner, a stunning shower features waterjet tiles in a double herringbone pattern, each precisely cut and laid to maintain design integrity at every surface transition. Teak floor tiles and a pebbled niche hint at the classic spa experience. Across from the shower, a large hexagonal window provides a treetop view from the free-standing tub below. The gentle oval of the tub and the beaded chandelier above provide a pleasing contrast to the strong lines surrounding it, as do the softly-shaded pebbles in the full-length niche. Shiplap wainscotting wraps the room, creating an illusion of height in the compact space. Subtle flooring and soft green walls create an understated backdrop for the bold mix of materials, unifying them into a serene oasis. Asking a century-old home to accommodate a modern luxury bath is a tall order. Asbestos-laden plaster and flooring had to be abated. The subfloor had to be leveled and reinforced to increase strength and prevent deflection. Water lines and multiple electrical circuits had to be brought across and up without disturbing a beautifully-paneled ceiling, something we accomplished by firring out stair walls to hide the chases. Our client had visions of a leafy view from her tub, but the new layout eliminated existing windows. Placing a new window was complicated by deep eaves and flat soffits. By pushing the header into the roofline, however, we were able to accommodate a picture window. The flat soffit was replaced by an inverse hip lined with stained tongue and groove cedar, tying it to the bathroom finishes. Bringing materials up a narrow staircase became truly challenging when it was time to install the big items. However, strategic removal of drywall around the landing got the job done. Our attention to detail is showcased in the shower tile, where precise cuts were required at surface transitions to maintain the integrity of a complex double herringbone lay. The project was delivered on time. Savvy layout choices minimized spending on structural changes. Because we were dealing with dormer space, head height was an issue. Raising the ceiling would have been complex and expensive so our design accommodated the constraints – tub on the low outside wall, shower on the full-height interior wall. The vanity spanned the spread, accommodating our petite client on the exterior side and her taller husband on the interior side. An under-eave closet was closed off to create room for both a freestanding tub and a separate shower. Rather than building replacement storage elsewhere, we simply added a new door into the closet from the primary bedroom. This was made possible by absorbing the short hallway separating the existing bed and bathroom into the primary bedroom. This new layout also created an en suite relationship between the primary bedroom and the new bath. We saved additional dollars by selecting a furniture-style vanity rather than using custom cabinetry, and the countertop with integral sinks provided a cost savings over a more traditional quartz countertop with undermount sinks. Affordable shower tiles allowed us to put more money into a dynamic tile layout. The project was delivered within budget.

This piece can either be an end table next to a couch or side tables for a bed. Elegant custom turned legs with floating shelf midway and table top. Custom two toned finish, espresso stain with hand burnished red paint. Close up of leg detail. photos by Kimball Ungerman