During the renovation a hollow space was discovered in the wall which allowed for a generous niche with shelves for storage in the shower. Every inch counts in city living! Photo by Heidi Solander

Tuscan blue tile alcove shower photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This renovation of a one bedroom apartment in New York’s East Village creates a sense of openness within a small space. A change in floor material delineates the kitchen from the living room while allowing the space to remain open. The kitchen flooring is a cast patterned concrete tile set within the refinished oak floor. The wood cabinets are birds eye maple, contrasting the stainless steel bank of appliances. photo by Reverse Architecture

Open concept kitchen - small modern l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Quince- Jason Liske
Living room photo in San Francisco

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

A Scandinavian modern home in Shorewood, Minnesota with simple gable roof forms, a glass link, and black exterior.
Large scandinavian black two-story wood and board and batten exterior home idea in Minneapolis with a shingle roof and a black roof

Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Wool Skein - SW 6148 Flex Suite Color - Universal Khaki - SW 6150 Downstairs Guest Suite Color - Silvermist - SW 7621 Downstairs Media Room Color - Quiver Tan - SW 6151 Exposed Beams & Banister Stain - Northwood Cabinets - Custom Truffle Stain Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Flooring & Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Shaw Floors Hardwood Product Kingston Oak in Tapestry Carpet Products by Dream Weaver Carpet Main Level Carpet Cosmopolitan in Iron Frost Downstairs Carpet Santa Monica in White Orchid Kitchen Backsplash by Z Tile & Stone Tile Product - Textile in Ivory Kitchen Backsplash Mosaic Accent by Glazzio Tiles Tile Product - Versailles Series in Dusty Trail Arabesque Mosaic Sinks by Decolav Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Corp Main Level Granite Product Colonial Cream Downstairs Quartz Product True North Silver Shimmer Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Window Treatments by Budget Blinds Lighting by Destination Lighting Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates

The long kitchen leads you into the apartment where the dramatic new backsplash is juxtaposed against the restored brick of an old chimney. An overhanging counter provides an eating area for 2. Photography and styling by Heidi Solander

This pool has four different levels with the spa being the high point of the project 30" above finish floor of the house, level two is the glass tile wet deck just below spa spillway, level 3 is the main pool, level four is the lower trough which is at rear patio level. Homes that do not have the proper slopes for vanishing edges, can reverse the topo and create the negative edge that faces the house for a dramatic view, and create wonderful flows of water running towards the house and create incredible views

Hot tub - contemporary backyard stone and custom-shaped infinity hot tub idea in Las Vegas

2 images showing the maple butcher block table moving in and out of the island. Also there is a hidden counter behind folding pocketing doors for storing countertop appliances.

Chipper Hatter Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary light wood floor kitchen remodel in San Diego

Zen Master Bath
Example of a mid-sized master green tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and brown floor bathroom design in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

A quilters dream room
Example of a transitional home office design in Baltimore

Finished Lower Level with Bar Area
Large transitional underground light wood floor and beige floor basement photo in Milwaukee with gray walls