It was a standard builder's grade washroom with a claustrophobic shower enclosure. We opened up half the wall, raised the shower ceiling, re-routed the plumbing to the opposite wall for the shower system. Sustainability was a concern for these home owners, so we re-used most of the plumbing fixtures and the vanity cabinetry and only changed what will provide more utility for the space.

It was a standard builder's grade washroom with a claustrophobic shower enclosure. We opened up half the wall, raised the shower ceiling, re-routed the plumbing to the opposite wall for the shower system. Sustainability was a concern for these home owners, so we re-used most of the plumbing fixtures and the vanity cabinetry and only changed what will provide more utility for the space.

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Engineered hardwood in the kitchen is becoming more and more popular. It's increased dimensional stability versus solid wood renders temperature and humidity less of a concern. Photo by Troy Ocariza

Mid-sized cottage white two-story glass gable roof idea in Atlanta with a metal roof

This light-filled modern farmhouse in Mill Spring, North Carolina serves as a relaxing refuge for its owners. The home is tucked in the countryside on a horse farm with rolling pastures and beautiful mountain landscape. Our clients wanted a home that would be cozy for them and their dogs but could also maintain a comfortable feel when hosting extended family and friends. Photography by Todd Crawford.

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA Interior design, space planning and architectural details converge thoughtfully in this transformative project. A 15-year old, 9,000 sf. home with generic interior finishes and odd layout needed bold, modern, fun and highly functional transformation for a large bustling family. To redefine the soul of this home, texture and light were given primary consideration. Elegant contemporary finishes, a warm color palette and dramatic lighting defined modern style throughout. A cascading chandelier by Stone Lighting in the entry makes a strong entry statement. Walls were removed to allow the kitchen/great/dining room to become a vibrant social center. A minimalist design approach is the perfect backdrop for the diverse art collection. Yet, the home is still highly functional for the entire family. We added windows, fireplaces, water features, and extended the home out to an expansive patio and yard. The cavernous beige basement became an entertaining mecca, with a glowing modern wine-room, full bar, media room, arcade, billiards room and professional gym. Bathrooms were all designed with personality and craftsmanship, featuring unique tiles, floating wood vanities and striking lighting. This project was a 50/50 collaboration between Rodwin Architecture and Kimball Modern

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Deborah Walker
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Wichita with recessed-panel cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, an undermount sink, gray backsplash, white cabinets and subway tile backsplash

Eat-in kitchen - country u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The primary bedroom and bathroom are the showstoppers of this phase! Unused and awkwardly located closets in both the bedroom and bathroom were removed to make way for additional square-footage in the bath and replaced with a sizable and functional reach-in closet in the bedroom. A dated and cramped shower stall was removed in favor for an expansive step in shower spanning the width of the bathroom and a new transom window washes the room in natural light. While the previous bathroom was only able to accommodate a single vanity, the new layout allowed us to create double matching vanities mirrored across from each other - a much appreciated addition for a primary bath. Floating walnut vanities boast impressive storage and are capped with tower cabinets with hidden outlets for charging and storing electronic bathroom tools. While the color palette is restrained - black, white, gray, and brown - the result is a timelessly modern and masculine space that is at once striking and warm. Modern geometric patterns play with each other throughout the material selections.

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

We used a local natural flag stone to create the seating area around the fire pit and the traffic areas to the pool from the existing patio. We also used the chilton stone to build the raised stone waterfall as a focal point for the space. We helped to settle concerns with safety and a diving board by instead installing a jump rock. To keep with the natural/ rustic feel the client craved we built a black bottomed pool.

The previous bathroom had large windows facing the front of the house, which raised privacy concerns for the clients. To address this, we replaced the existing windows with frosted glass. The frosted windows not only ensured the much-needed privacy but also allowed ample natural light to filter into the room, creating a serene and well-lit atmosphere.

Our designs keep the entire family in mind, including the dog! Tom Grimes
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped vinyl floor open concept kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

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Tedd Wood Landmark French Quarter Reverse Raised Panel door SW 6472 Composed – Sherwin Williams custom paint color Slab Drawer Fronts She was also very concerned about the placement of the microwave. She didn’t want it in the island, and since there aren’t a lot of wall cabinets she didn’t want it there either. We came up with incorporating it into one of the pantry cabinets, at counter height, to make it both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

I did quite a bit of research to get the essence of what makes a Teahouse. I designed an octagonal screened space inside a square structure so the material concerns of structure would be outside the pure space of the teahouse. All the connects are exposed as are all the materials - which are natural. The landscape company's designer had specified a gravel path but I knew that would end up a maintenance nightmare along with several of their plants picks. I switched out plants and added a raised, zig zagging walkway. Each run of walkway has a focal point associated with it and the center of the runs is associated with enjoyment of the plantings. The walk way is pressure washed every other year. Mark Clipsham