Alise O'Brien Photography
Large transitional master gray tile marble floor corner shower photo in St Louis with beige walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, dark wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets and an undermount tub

Michael Baxley
Inspiration for a large timeless medium tone wood floor great room remodel in Little Rock with white walls and no fireplace

Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a coastal light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Orange County with white walls

Annie Wiegers Photography
Living room - coastal brown floor living room idea in Minneapolis with gray walls and a tile fireplace

custom rectangle pool
Hot tub - backyard rectangular hot tub idea in Oklahoma City with decking

custom rectangle pool
Inspiration for a backyard stamped concrete and rectangular hot tub remodel in Oklahoma City

Inspiration for a transitional shower bench remodel in Philadelphia with a hinged shower door

Photo by Ryan Bent
Example of a mid-sized beach style master white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom design in Burlington with medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount sink, gray walls, white countertops and shaker cabinets

Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz Design: Mindi Kim
Example of a beach style gray floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Large tuscan backyard stone and rectangular infinity pool photo in Orlando

Wall Color: Gray Wool MQ6-4 Ceiling & Trim Color: Quiet on the Set MQ3-4
Example of a minimalist bathroom design in Orange County

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Freestanding bathtub - huge contemporary master porcelain tile freestanding bathtub idea in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an integrated sink and quartz countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 gray tile, white tile and porcelain tile travertine floor alcove shower remodel in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and quartzite countertops

Chantal Vu
Small trendy 3/4 beige tile and porcelain tile marble floor and white floor alcove shower photo in San Diego with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, solid surface countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Photography Lynn Donaldson * Full sized mirror on back of sliding door * Knotty Alder custom cabinet * Quartz countertops * Undermount sinks * Danze faucets and fixtures * Jacuzzi rectangle tub (Lowes) * Grasscloth II tile in smoke from the Venetian Architectural collection * Pottery Barn Medicine Cabinets * Sconce light fixtures

Example of a large farmhouse master marble tile and white tile medium tone wood floor, brown floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub design in Philadelphia with gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, gray cabinets, gray countertops, beaded inset cabinets and a freestanding vanity

Small space, outdoor living in West Hollywood, CA
Inspiration for a small modern backyard concrete paver and rectangular lap hot tub remodel in Los Angeles

The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

Kitchen Addition Photo By: Erik Kvalsvik
Enclosed kitchen - large traditional brown floor and medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops