Set within a wooded landscape, the Millwick Pool House and Guest House expand upon the original courtyard residence with a series of carefully scaled accessory structures. A new pool and pavilion extend daily life outdoors, strengthening the dialogue between architecture and trees. Nearby, the guest house introduces a pop-up dormer and clerestory windows that bring generous light into a compact footprint, creating a lofted retreat that feels both intimate and expansive. Together, the additions deepen the home’s connection to its forested setting while reinforcing the clarity and sculptural character of the original design.

Mid-sized eclectic carpeted straight wood railing staircase photo in New York with carpeted risers

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Although the Kids Bathroom was reduced in size by a few feet to add additional space in the Master Bathroom, you would never suspect it! Because of the new layout and design selections, it now feels even larger than before. We chose light colors for the walls, flooring, cabinetry, and tiles, as well as a large mirror to reflect more light. A custom linen closet with pull-out drawers and frosted glass elevates the design while remaining functional for this family. For a space created to work for a teenage boy, teen girl, and pre-teen girl, we showcase that you don’t need to sacrifice great design for functionality!

1900 meets 2023 in this historic Brooklyn brownstone overlooking a private backyard oasis. Honoring the home’s legacy is the black and white ¾” mosaic tile floor in an intricate border pattern around the cabinetry and balcony door. Fast-forward to the present with the cutting edge stainless steel waterfall island. Nostalgic touches abound. Cabinetry is white painted traditional inset construction with a graceful ogee inner profile. Double stacked wall cabinets take full advantage of the tall ceiling height, with triple panels and a shallow display cabinet at the hood elevation for added interest. A rolling library ladder provides convenient access to the upper storage. Polished nickel hinges, decorative hardware, faucets, and ladder rails get an updated twist with their pared-down shapes. Perennially popular marble countertops and white subway backsplash tiles further reinforce the period-correct theme. Then flipping the script are contemporary, black-trimmed windows, matte black metal dome pendants, and acrylic island stools. To supply some respite for the sea of white, walnut highlights the interiors of the mullion glass cabinets and the two open tray bases flanking the microwave drawer. The wood accent is repeated in the library ladder, which hangs at the ready and functions as a piece of art.

Beach style gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile walk-in shower photo in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet and green walls

This was a full-gut kitchen renovation that included removing a load bearing wall to expand into an adjacent room.
Small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Architectural design by Bonin Architects & Associates www.boninarchitects.com Photography by John W. Hession

View of kitchen from living space into hallway. Photo by Olga Soboleva
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

With the Outclass Sectional by Gamma International, it is easy to see what true Italian craftsmanship looks like. This model is handcrafted with the best bullhide leathers in the world to your specifications. Hardwood frame with seat suspension in reinforced and crossed Pirelli webbing. Seat depth 22". Seat height 17". Back cushions in foam 1.12 lbs./cubic foot density. Seat cushions in foam 1.86 lbs./cubic foot density. Standard leg is rectangular wood, 2" high (PLB50/B). Made in Italy. Manufactured By Gamma Arredamenti.

This custom home built within a gorgeous setting had many obstacles impeding a maximization of the ocean view. We started by removing the posts to open up the space and the outdoor vista. Moving the cooking off the island allowed for a cozy reconfiguration with seating. The laundry facilities, located behind the original louvered doors were relocated to another part of the home, creating space for a new 48″ Wolf range and a dramatically expanded counter. A backsplash of handmade ceramic tiles gives an organic yet clean accent to the entire stove wall. Set into a contrasting background of natural looking wenge wood, a built-in Thermador refrigerator sits next to a large, walk-in pantry space. At the end of the short counter, an appliance garage doubles as a coffee station. The palette of pure white mixed with several wood tones reinforces the natural theme while allowing the natural light to expand within the space.

A pump provides pressure via reinforced hoses to the interior water jets, while at the same time, suction systems retrieves the water and recycles it. Note: The Bullfrog Spas we specialize in (shown here) actually utilize about 90% less plumbing than other designs for a much more efficient system. (Photo: Bullfrog Spas) www.longislandhottub.com

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Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Phoenix

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This ski-in, ski-out condo features a strong Arts and Crafts influence. The interiors feature reclaimed oak floors, mortise-and-tenon carpentry, stone, and custom period details.

Coastal Modern Farmhouse Flavin Architects designed a structure that inherits its silhouette from the New England farmhouse and orients itself to the adjacent wetlands. The elegance of its shape is an effect of an austere geometry. The cedar shingle cladding underneath the lines of the metal roof reinforces this sense of confident understatement. A screened porch looks over a gentle downslope and a stretch of verdant wetlands into Kettle Cove. The interior extends the sense of local inheritance with a cadence of heavy timber beams that cross a tongue-and-groove ceiling to meet exposed steel beams. This set up echoes the simple framing of local colonial homes. A wood-burning fireplace also evokes this history, and with its mantle of reclaimed railroad ties, and the raw edged monolithic hearth, creates a sense of organic relation to the surrounding landscape. The interior symmetry of our Kettle Cove Farmhouse is illuminated by a generous sweep of windows that face east toward the rising sun. Flavin Architects has created a sense of flow from the interior to the exterior of the house.

t may be hard to tell from the photos but this custom round dining table is huge! We created this for our client to be 8.5 feet in diameter. The lazy Susan that sits on top of it is actually 5 feet in diameter. But in the space, it was absolutely perfect. The groove around the perimeter is a subtle but nice detail that draws your eye in. The base is reinforced with floating mortise and tenon joinery and the underside of the table is laced with large steel c channels to keep the large table top flat over time. The dark and rich finish goes beautifully with the classic paneled bright interior of the home. This dining table was hand made in San Diego, California.

Original tile with pinstripe detail and original sink. Mosaic hex porcelain floor tile. Vintage-style mirror. Art deco wallpaper. Crystal globe light fixture. Marble threshold.

Picture-perfect, this nearly new waterfront estate gives a fresh take on classic island style that epitomizes casually elegant South Florida living. Extremely well built inside and out, this custom residence opens to a relaxing waterside oasis where swaying palms line the saltwater pool and spa. The marble lounge terrace stretches to the 95+/--foot shoreline outfitted with a reinforced seawall and dock for the yachter's 80+/--foot vessel. Tropical gardens beautify the zoysia grass front lawns. This estate is offered at $3.660 Million USD.