Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This unit, located in a 4-flat owned by TKS Owners Jeff and Susan Klimala, was remodeled as their personal pied-à-terre, and doubles as an Airbnb property when they are not using it. Jeff and Susan were drawn to the location of the building, a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, 4 blocks from Wrigley Field, as well as to the vintage charm of the 1890’s building. The entire 2 bed, 2 bath unit was renovated and furnished, including the kitchen, with a specific Parisian vibe in mind. Although the location and vintage charm were all there, the building was not in ideal shape -- the mechanicals -- from HVAC, to electrical, plumbing, to needed structural updates, peeling plaster, out of level floors, the list was long. Susan and Jeff drew on their expertise to update the issues behind the walls while also preserving much of the original charm that attracted them to the building in the first place -- heart pine floors, vintage mouldings, pocket doors and transoms. Because this unit was going to be primarily used as an Airbnb, the Klimalas wanted to make it beautiful, maintain the character of the building, while also specifying materials that would last and wouldn’t break the budget. Susan enjoyed the hunt of specifying these items and still coming up with a cohesive creative space that feels a bit French in flavor. Parisian style décor is all about casual elegance and an eclectic mix of old and new. Susan had fun sourcing some more personal pieces of artwork for the space, creating a dramatic black, white and moody green color scheme for the kitchen and highlighting the living room with pieces to showcase the vintage fireplace and pocket doors. Photographer: @MargaretRajic Photo stylist: @Brandidevers Do you have a new home that has great bones but just doesn’t feel comfortable and you can’t quite figure out why? Contact us here to see how we can help!

Outdoor front patio In some nice wood looking porceilin tile
Small minimalist front yard tile patio photo in Phoenix with a roof extension

This garage in Vero Beach, Florida had our epoxy and polyaspartic flake floor coating installed along with garage cabinets. Now the customer's Vero Beach garage has functional garage storage and a durable floor coating that replaced his old peeling garage floor paint.

Reclaimed weathered barn siding wall paneling perfectly terminates into the grey limestone floor without the need of baseboards.
Small tuscan 3/4 gray tile and stone tile limestone floor bathroom photo with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Guest bathroom features bold, geometric tile work. Photo by Maggie Matela
Alcove bathtub - mid-sized industrial green tile and cement tile ceramic tile and multicolored floor alcove bathtub idea with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink, a one-piece toilet, concrete countertops and beige countertops

Midcentury modern kitchen backsplash by Motawi Tileworks featuring Outie Circle relief tiles
Inspiration for a small mid-century modern kitchen remodel in Detroit with beige cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Home design - transitional home design idea in Cleveland

This basket weave marble floor was in the entry way of the house in Chatham NJ. First we leveled and flattened the marble so all the little tiles were perfectly flat and level. This is called grinding to produce a grind in place floor. This means that all the tiles are level and there are no lips and dips from uneven tile edges. Afterward we diamond honed the marble to remove all scratches and marks. Finally we powder polished the marble to a beautiful shine with clarity and clear reflection. You can see the reflection of the trees from outside. What a tremendous difference from the marble beforehand.

This Northbrook, IL Home was remodeled by Siding & Windows Group in James HardiePanel Vertical Sierra8 Siding in ColorPlus Technology Color Khaki Brown on Front and Monterey Taupe on Side, HardieTrim Smooth Boards in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White.

This gorgeous wide plank antique Oak is our most requested floor! With dramatic widths ranging from 6 to 12 inches (14 inches in some cases), you can easily bring an old-world charm into your home. This product comes to you completely pre-finished and ready to install. We start by hand sanding the surface, beveling the edges ever so slightly, and being careful to preserve the historical integrity of the planks. Typically, about 80% of your flooring will be "Smooth" with the remaining 20% having a slight texture from the original saw kerfs. This material will also have nail holes, knots, and checks which only adds to the unique character. Next, we apply Waterlox, a tung oil based sealant with or without stain added. Finally, 3 coats of Vermont Polywhey finish are added with a hand buffing between coats. The result is a luxurious satiny finish that you can only get from Historic Flooring! Photos by Steven Dolinsky

A two-bed, two-bath condo located in the Historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC was reimagined with the clean lined sensibilities and celebration of beautiful materials found in Mid-Century Modern designs. A soothing gray-green color palette sets the backdrop for cherry cabinetry and white oak floors. Specialty lighting, handmade tile, and a slate clad corner fireplace further elevate the space. A new Trex deck with cable railing system connects the home to the outdoors.

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Elegant exterior home photo in Denver

Home design - huge contemporary master beige tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor home design idea in San Francisco with a pedestal sink, furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops and beige walls

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Example of a small 1960s white tile and ceramic tile marble floor drop-in bathtub design in Indianapolis with a pedestal sink, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

maple floor

Fireplace mosaic detail.
Inspiration for a mediterranean terra-cotta tile living room remodel in San Diego with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Useful under-the-stairs storage: this broom closet houses swifter mops and stick vacuum (an outlet is inside). Cabinet doors are painted the same color as the wall and are open by a touch latch. Michelle Turner, UDCP