Pop up outlets cut into Quartzite countertops
Home design - transitional galley slate floor home design idea in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Design Build Phi Builders + Architects Custom Cabinetry Phi Builders + Architects Sarah Szwajkos Photography Cabinet Paint - Benjamin Moore Spectra Blue Trim Paint - Benjamin Moore Cotton Balls Wall Paint - Benjamin Moore Winds Breath Wall Paint DR - Benjamin Moore Jamaican Aqua. The floor was a 4" yellow Birch which received a walnut stain.

Michael Lee
Inspiration for a large transitional master black tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor and black floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Boston with an integrated sink, black cabinets, multicolored walls, laminate countertops and flat-panel cabinets

This project involved converting a partially finished basement into an ultimate media room with an English pub. The family is big on entertaining and enjoys watching movies and college football. It was important to combine the media area with the pub to create options for guests within the same space. Although the home has a full sized basement the staircase was centrally located, which made it difficult for special configuration. As a result, we were able to work with the existing plan be designing a media area large enough for a sectional sofa and additional seating with the English pub at the far end of the room. The home owner had a projection screen on a bare wall with the electrical components stacked on boxes. The new plan involved installing new cabinets to accommodate components and surround the screen to give it a built-in finish. Open shelving also allows the homeowner to feature some of their collectible sports memorabilia. As if the 130 inch projection screen wasn’t large enough, the surround sound system makes you feel like you are part of the action. It is as close to the I MAX viewing experience as you are going to get in a home. Sound-deadening insulation was installed in the ceiling and walls to prevent noise from penetrating the second floor. The design of the pub was inspired by the home owner’s favorite local pub, Brazenhead. The bar countertop with lift-top entrance was custom built by our carpenters to simulate aged wood. The finish looks rough, but it is smooth enough to wipe down easily. The top encloses the bar and provides seating for guests. A TV at the bar allows guest to follow along with the game on the big screen or tune into another game. The game table provides even another option for entertainment in the media room. Stacked stone with thick mortar joints was installed on the face of the bar and to an opposite wall containing the entrance to a wine room. Hand scrapped hardwood floors were installed in the pub portion of the media room to provide yet another touch to “Brazenhead” their own pub. The wet bar is under a soffit area that continues into the media area due to existing duct work. We wanted to creatively find a way to separate the two spaces. Adding trim on the ceiling and front of soffit at the bar defined the area and made a great transition from the drywall soffit to the wet bar. A tin ceiling was installed which added to the ambience of the pub wet bar and further aided in defining the soffit as an intentional part of the design. Custom built wainscoting borders the perimeter of the media room. The end result allows the client to comfortably entertain in a space designed just for them.

Photography by davidduncanlivingston.com
Example of a small country single-wall porcelain tile dedicated laundry room design in San Francisco with blue cabinets, quartz countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and gray walls

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia and Timothy Lenz

Example of a trendy light wood floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Tampa with gray walls

Example of a classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen design in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and no island

Gadget charging drawer located in the kitchen. Black felt protects the gadgets from scratches. Photo by Tom Spanier
Elegant galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

The SW-110S is a relatively small bathtub with a modern curved oval design. All of our bathtubs are made of durable white stone resin composite and available in a matte or glossy finish. This tub combines elegance, durability, and convenience with its high quality construction and chic modern design. This cylinder shaped freestanding tub will surely be the center of attention and will add a modern feel to your new bathroom. Its height from drain to overflow will give you plenty of space and comfort to enjoy a relaxed soaking bathtub experience. Item#: SW-110S Product Size (inches): 63 L x 31.5 W x 21.3 H inches Material: Solid Surface/Stone Resin Color / Finish: Matte White (Glossy Optional) Product Weight: 396.8 lbs Water Capacity: 82 Gallons Drain to Overflow: 13.8 Inches FEATURES This bathtub comes with: A complimentary pop-up drain (Does NOT include any additional piping). All of our bathtubs come equipped with an overflow. The overflow is built integral to the body of the bathtub and leads down to the drain assembly (provided for free). There is only one rough-in waste pipe necessary to drain both the overflow and drain assembly (no visible piping). Please ensure that all of the seals are tightened properly to prevent leaks before completing installation. If you require an easier installation for our free standing bathtubs, look into purchasing the Bathtub Rough-In Drain Kit for Freestanding Bathtubs.

This freestanding covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is the perfect retreat! Just a few steps away from the home, this covered patio is about 500 square feet. The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining. The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio. The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as space for dining. The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside. The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography

Designer: Cameron Snyder & Judy Whalen; Photography: Dan Cutrona
Laundry room - huge traditional carpeted and beige floor laundry room idea in Boston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and brown countertops

I call this project a "terror" b/c a simple job of installing backsplash tiles was a nauseating rollercoaster ride - even our previous job of a whole house renovation was a prettier ride than this simple 3 day job that turned into a 2 week job! Lessons learned: 1. Always check the tile's quality by: Even if it's branded with a big-name brand, make sure you check the country in which it is created. 2. Always anticipate wait-time for "special order" tiles. 3. Always anticipate wait-time for last-minute delivery hiccups by the manufacturer/retail store. 4. Make sure a skilled tile installer install your tiles (communicate that with your prime contractor).

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a contemporary white tile and mosaic tile drop-in bathtub remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and quartz countertops

Newly constructed double vanity bath with separate soaking tub and shower for two teenage sisters. Subway tile, herringbone tile, porcelain handle lever faucets, and schoolhouse style light fixtures give a vintage twist to a contemporary bath.

Kitchen - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Chicago with white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and multicolored countertops

Vivian Johnson
Study space transitional kids' study room photo in San Francisco

bianco gioia marble with metro taupe flooring
Example of a large classic master gray tile, white tile and marble tile porcelain tile and beige floor alcove shower design in Dallas with beige cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets

Kitchen - transitional light wood floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances