Entry - Mud room
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After New shower with subway tile and industrial hanging light
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage master gray tile and cement tile ceramic tile claw-foot bathtub remodel in New York with a wall-mount sink, beaded inset cabinets, a two-piece toilet and white walls

I always encourage my homeowners to reduce all contents on the countertops so that the bathroom feels clean and spacious. After all no potential buyer wants to look at your used toothbrush or razor! Trust me! Chris Humphrey's edited by Spotlight Home Tours

The idea for this kitchen was rustic country and the recycled beams and knotted alder cabinets complete the look. We expanded the counter and designed it with two tiers to give a seating area without taking space away from the kitchen. -Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens

The owners love the open plan and large glazed areas of house. Organizational improvements support school-aged children and a growing home-based consulting business. These insertions reduce clutter throughout the home. Kitchen, pantry, dining and family room renovations improve the open space qualities within the core of the home. Photographs by Linda McManus Images

Soft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer.
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The clients for this small bathroom project are passionate art enthusiasts and asked the architects to create a space based on the work of one of their favorite abstract painters, Piet Mondrian. Mondrian was a Dutch artist associated with the De Stijl movement which reduced designs down to basic rectilinear forms and primary colors within a grid. Alloy used floor to ceiling recycled glass tiles to re-interpret Mondrian's compositions, using blocks of color in a white grid of tile to delineate space and the functions within the small room. A red block of color is recessed and becomes a niche, a blue block is a shower seat, a yellow rectangle connects shower fixtures with the drain. The bathroom also has many aging-in-place design components which were a priority for the clients. There is a zero clearance entrance to the shower. We widened the doorway for greater accessibility and installed a pocket door to save space. ADA compliant grab bars were located to compliment the tile composition. Andrea Hubbell Photography

The generous island is the perfect place for an after school snack.
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The above-the-fridge cabinet after Blisshaus. We dedicated this space to the 6'2' 16-year old son of the house. Jerky, protein powders, crackers, cookies and chips. Pure bliss for a hungry High School Junior

As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

AFTER SECOND FLOOR ADDED
Mid-sized arts and crafts gray two-story wood house exterior photo in New York with a shingle roof

Blending a modern sensibility with traditional architecture, this garden features a front yard meadow with native grasses (Carex praecracilis) and wildflowers. Poured-in-place concrete pavers in a meandering pattern slow the approach from the sidewalk to the entry. The modestly-sized backyard has been maximized for entertaining with outdoor dining and lounging areas and subtle landscape lighting. Native plants, herbs, and edibles share the back garden beds, and a raised pond brings the garden to life. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.

We created a private backyard for walking and relaxing after our client's busy day at the office. Water feature creates a great background noise to of the local high school traffic. Photo by Paul Bardagjy

Andrew Latreille
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“An increasing body of research is beginning to show that being surrounded by wood at home, work or school has positive effects on the body, the brain and the environment and can even shorten hospital stays through reduced recovery times,” said Chris Philpot, Make it Wood Campaign Manager at Planet Ark. www.timberfloors.com.au ph:97564242 #spottedgum #timberstairs #hardwood #timberfloors #timberflooring #timber #stairs #staircase #staircasedesign #interiorinspo #interiordesign

The owners love the open plan and large glazed areas of house. Organizational improvements support school-aged children and a growing home-based consulting business. These insertions reduce clutter throughout the home. Kitchen, pantry, dining and family room renovations improve the open space qualities within the core of the home. Photographs by Linda McManus Images

Functional mudroom off the garage and side entrance is the perfect room for the kids' to unload after school or when coming home. Plenty of storage and bench to sit on to put on or off shoes.

A cozy movie or game space on the second level that is the perfect after school hang out spot! The two chevron bags are a great way to add a pop of color and add a few extra seats for an intense game night!

After Jack and Jill bathroom. radiant heated tile floor. Walls beaded wood painted white. And a old cast Iron tub
Mid-sized cottage master gray tile ceramic tile claw-foot bathtub photo in New York with a wall-mount sink, beaded inset cabinets, a two-piece toilet and white walls