photography by Rob Karosis
Bathroom - mid-sized traditional slate floor and gray floor bathroom idea in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and gray walls

Bathroom - contemporary master black tile gray floor bathroom idea in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, brown walls, a vessel sink and white countertops

Eric Piaseki
Transitional gray tile alcove bathtub photo in New York with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets and a niche

This laundry sink has a custom wood work surface where the sink can become a flush folding zone, by the simple lift of the center board. The hole serves as both a way to lift the board and as a drain in case the water mistakenly gets turned on. The wall mounted spout on the faucet also swivels out of the way when the area serves as a work space.

Gibeon Photography
Example of a mountain style utility room design with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern brown one-story wood flat roof remodel in Boston

When we drove out to Mukilteo for our initial consultation, we immediately fell in love with this house. With its tall ceilings, eclectic mix of wood, glass and steel, and gorgeous view of the Puget Sound, we quickly nicknamed this project "The Mukilteo Gem". Our client, a cook and baker, did not like her existing kitchen. The main points of issue were short runs of available counter tops, lack of storage and shortage of light. So, we were called in to implement some big, bold ideas into a small footprint kitchen with big potential. We completely changed the layout of the room by creating a tall, built-in storage wall and a continuous u-shape counter top. Early in the project, we took inventory of every item our clients wanted to store in the kitchen and ensured that every spoon, gadget, or bowl would have a dedicated "home" in their new kitchen. The finishes were meticulously selected to ensure continuity throughout the house. We also played with the color scheme to achieve a bold yet natural feel.This kitchen is a prime example of how color can be used to both make a statement and project peace and balance simultaneously. While busy at work on our client's kitchen improvement, we also updated the entry and gave the homeowner a modern laundry room with triple the storage space they originally had. End result: ecstatic clients and a very happy design team. That's what we call a big success! ohn Granen.

Regis Vogt
Alcove shower - contemporary white tile multicolored floor alcove shower idea with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Crystal Cabinets
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Minneapolis

Philippe Clairo
Family room - small cottage family room idea in Calgary

Shower detailing
Small beach style kids' white tile light wood floor and beige floor bathroom photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Lissa Gotwals
Country brick floor mudroom photo in Raleigh with white walls

Bamboo floors' popularity has increased over the past few years as people have become more aware of the fragile state of the environment. Because it is a grass rather than a wood, it grows far more quickly than a tree. The plant's extensive root system continually grows underground and it replenishes itself naturally, as grass does. New growth, which springs out of the ground and can mature up to 24" in 24 hours and unlike trees, bamboo will regenerate quickly, making it a renewable resource.

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master gray tile, white tile and porcelain tile marble floor claw-foot bathtub design in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

A 1927 colonial home in Shaker Heights, Ohio, received a breathtaking renovation that required extensive work, transforming it from a tucked away, utilitarian space, to an all-purpose gathering room, a role that most kitchens embrace in a home today. The scope of work changed over the course of the project, starting more minimalistically and then quickly becoming the main focus of the house's remodeling, resulting in a staircase being relocated and walls being torn down to create an inviting focal point to the home where family and friends could connect. The focus of the functionality was to allow for multiple prep areas with the inclusion of two islands and sinks, two eating areas (one for impromptu snacking and small meals of younger family members and friends on island no. two and a built-in bench seat for everyday meals in the immediate family). The kitchen was equipped with all Subzero and Wolf appliances, including a 48" range top with a 12" griddle, two double ovens, a 42" built-in side by side refrigerator and freezer, a microwave drawer on island no. one and a beverage center and icemaker in island no. two. The aesthetic feeling embraces the architectural feel of the home while adding a modern sensibility with the revamped layout and graphic elements that tie the color palette of whites, chocolate and charcoal. The cabinets were custom made and outfitted with beaded inset doors with a Shaker panel frame and finished in Benjamin Moore's OC-17 White Dove, a soft white that allowed for the kitchen to feel warm while still maintaining its brightness. Accents of walnut were added to create a sense of warmth, including a custom premium grade walnut countertop on island no. one from Brooks Custom and a TV cabinet with a doggie feeding station beneath. Bringing the cabinet line to the 8'6" ceiling height helps the room feel taller and bold light fixtures at the islands and eating area add detail to an otherwise simpler ceiling detail. The 1 1/4" countertops feature Calacatta Gold Marble with an ogee edge detail. Special touches on the interiors include secret storage panels, an appliance garage, breadbox, pull-out drawers behind the cabinet doors and all soft-close hinges and drawer glides. A kneading area was made as a part of island no. one for the homeowners' love of baking, complete with a stone top allowing for dough to stay cool. Baskets beneath store kitchen essentials that need air circulation. The room adjacent to the kitchen was converted to a hearth room (from a formal dining room) to extend the kitchen's living space and allow for a natural spillover for family and guests to spill into. Jason Miller, Pixelate

The overall view of this Cedarburg pool project shows the relationship of the pool space to the house along with the fire pit and pergola. Quick Fire hydrangea form a privacy screen at the bottom left while rudbeckia, echinacea and agastache add color at both ends. Edmunds Studios Photography

Small elegant gray one-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Charleston

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2017 Houzz

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Example of a mid-sized farmhouse white one-story exterior home design in Austin