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Inspiration for a small contemporary side yard concrete paver formal garden.

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Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen remodel in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances and an island

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

Joe Schmzler
Dining room - transitional light wood floor dining room idea in Los Angeles with green walls and no fireplace

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Kitchen/dining room combo - traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Boston with white walls

Michael Hsu Photography
Transitional l-shaped porcelain tile kitchen photo in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a transitional l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and glass tile backsplash

Bruce Damonte
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor kitchen pantry remodel in San Francisco with open cabinets and light wood cabinets

A timeless traditional family home. The perfect blend of functionality and elegance. Jodi Fleming Design scope: Architectural Drawings, Interior Design, Custom Furnishings. Photography by Billy Collopy

Andrew Sherman
Example of a farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Jason Hulet Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, beige walls and an island

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Trendy kitchen photo in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile marble floor and gray floor alcove shower remodel in San Diego with blue cabinets, an integrated sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, white walls and flat-panel cabinets

Photo credit: Melissa Preston
Pool fountain - traditional rectangular pool fountain idea in Dallas

Outdoor Elements maximized the available space in this beautiful yard with a contemporary, rectangular pool complete with a large tanning deck and swim jet system. Mosaic glass-tile accents the spa and a shell stone deck and coping add to the contemporary feel. Behind the tanning deck, a large, up-lit, sheer-descent waterfall adds variety and elegance to the design. A lighted gazebo makes a comfortable seating area protected from the sun while a functional outdoor kitchen is nestled near the backdoor of the residence. Raised planters and screening trees add the right amount of greenery to the space.

Example of a small transitional 3/4 gray tile and subway tile marble floor and gray floor alcove bathtub design in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, marble countertops and white countertops

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped brown floor and concrete floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Photos by John Woodcock
Bedroom trendy gender-neutral carpeted nursery photo in Phoenix with gray walls

Photo by Ethan Pines
Patio - modern courtyard patio idea in Los Angeles