Craig Thompson Photography The client was looking for a contemporary but comfortable space as a gathering place for themselves, their family and friends in the city. They wanted color, which was right up my alley. The specific color requests were orange, aqua and purple. We used the orange and aqua in the main living space adding a rich chocolate to the mix to provide a bold color palette. One theme that was consistent in the design was the use of circles, ellipses, and flowing curves. This was evidenced in the fabrics, furniture, wall sconces, bar design, artwork, TV area wall covering, and artwork. Often times contemporary design is very angular, straight lined and rigid. This was not the desired look for this client. They desired an open layout in the main living space to accentuate the breathtaking view. With these units there are always structural issues to be worked through. There is a structural column in an inopportune place in the main Living area. To make sense of this, it was incorporated into a bar that goes right up to the full height window. When sitting at the bar, it almost feels like you are floating in mid air, looking down on the hustle and bustle of the city. The bar is faced with dimensional glass tile with quartz countertops. An elliptical shaped floating bulkhead is intersected by the bold orange column. The bulkhead was finished in the dark chocolate with a silver deco molding around the face like a bracelet, architectural jewelry as I like to refer to it as. The bar creates an interesting architectural focal point, but also provides function for entertaining. We did a softer version of the aqua, combined with gray and cream for the color palette in the Master suite. I was able to give the client her request for purple which we did in the Guest Bedroom (not photographed) as the accent wall behind the bed and combined it with gold to complete the scheme.

Craig Thompson Photography The client was looking for a contemporary but comfortable space as a gathering place for themselves, their family and friends in the city. They wanted color, which was right up my alley. The specific color requests were orange, aqua and purple. We used the orange and aqua in the main living space adding a rich chocolate to the mix to provide a bold color palette. One theme that was consistent in the design was the use of circles, ellipses, and flowing curves. This was evidenced in the fabrics, furniture, wall sconces, bar design, artwork, TV area wall covering, and artwork. Often times contemporary design is very angular, straight lined and rigid. This was not the desired look for this client. They desired an open layout in the main living space to accentuate the breathtaking view. With these units there are always structural issues to be worked through. There is a structural column in an inopportune place in the main Living area. To make sense of this, it was incorporated into a bar that goes right up to the full height window. When sitting at the bar, it almost feels like you are floating in mid air, looking down on the hustle and bustle of the city. The bar is faced with dimensional glass tile with quartz countertops. An elliptical shaped floating bulkhead is intersected by the bold orange column. The bulkhead was finished in the dark chocolate with a silver deco molding around the face like a bracelet, architectural jewelry as I like to refer to it as. The bar creates an interesting architectural focal point, but also provides function for entertaining. We did a softer version of the aqua, combined with gray and cream for the color palette in the Master suite. I was able to give the client her request for purple which we did in the Guest Bedroom (not photographed) as the accent wall behind the bed and combined it with gold to complete the scheme.

Remodeled existing kitchen
Mid-sized trendy kitchen photo in San Luis Obispo

Hardwood lovers, cover your ears. Amanda loves this wood-look Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) so much that she is thinking about floating it over hardwood in other areas of her home, which need refinishing. No doubt, these days, LVT is virtually indestructible. Carpetland Carpet One Floor & Home

Hardwood lovers, cover your ears. Amanda loves this wood-look Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) so much that she is thinking about floating it over hardwood in other areas of her home, which need refinishing. No doubt, these days, LVT is virtually indestructible. Carpetland Carpet One Floor & Home

Rigid Core luxury vinyl was used in place of tile. It clicks together and creates a waterproof floor at a much lower cost that ceramic or porcelin tile.

The monumental kitchen island commands the room, highlighting the organic movement of the Calacatta Green marble slab. Aligned with Salt + Willow Design’s 'Organic Modern' vision, tactile woven rattan counter stools soften the rigidity of the stone, injecting a deeply welcoming warmth. Grounding the entire scheme are artisanal terracotta hexagon floor tiles, which establish an earthy, foundational base for the space. Design: Salt + Willow Design - Photography: Pixels and Pigment

this transition room is located off of the kitchen and rear living room but does not have any walls to define it as a separate space. we centered the table on the new, custom designed tropical artwork, allowing for better flow around the table and throughout the house. we used a swag fixture in natural materials to keep the room from feeling too rigid and brought in similar textures with the straw hats and live plants. the artwork and mirror are the highlight of this space as you enter the home through the newly installed 12 ft sliding rear door.

This prefabbed shower kit is called a Laurel. Our first time installing this. The flooring is called LifeProof. It is waterproof Rigid Core vinyl tile flooring. A new product and our first time using. Looking good!

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Chicago

The monumental kitchen island commands the room, highlighting the organic movement of the Calacatta Green marble slab. Aligned with Salt + Willow Design’s 'Organic Modern' vision, tactile woven rattan counter stools soften the rigidity of the stone, injecting a deeply welcoming warmth. Grounding the entire scheme are artisanal terracotta hexagon floor tiles, which establish an earthy, foundational base for the space. Design: Salt + Willow Design - Photography: Pixels and Pigment

Luxury Vinyl Tile in a remodeled home gym by Village Home Stores.

The mHouse features ASPECTA FIVE in Washed Concrete. Carbon provides a smooth, neutral, yet striking foundation. It is also warm and comfortable under foot. ASPECTA FIVE is a no-wax floor that is easy to clean. Tiles can be replaced if need be. 100 percent virgin vinyl; 28 Mil wear layer and 3.2 mm gauge thickness; Ceramic Bead finish. Commercial 25-year non-prorated wear warranty and 10-year labor warranty. ASPECTA FIVE uses non-phthalate plasticizers and is the first resilient flooring to achieve NSF/ANSI 332 Platinum certi cation. The ASPECTA REVISE program takes back jobsite scraps for recycling into other vinyl products. Get the look here: http://bit.ly/2hBqMwA Photo Credit: Ryan Hainey Photography

For this kitchen remodeling project, our homeowners were wanting to make some major changes to their outdated kitchen. They were looking to remove the cabinets above the peninsula to help open the space up. For the cabinets, they went with our Proximity door style in a Spruce color from our Kitchen Solvers Legacy Collection. We then installed a new Bianco Texas granite countertop and a silver diamond tile backsplash. To finish this stunning transformation, we added a new Santa Ana Walk Rigid Core luxury vinyl plank floor. Now our clients have the kitchen of their dreams!

Here is an after photo of the transformation! We went with Dewy Meadow Oak Waterproof Rigid Vinyl Plank Flooring from LL Flooring, stainless cabinet pulls and faucet from HOUZZ, Topus Concrete Caesarstone countertops, shaker cabinets, stainless appliances and Chance Decor White 2x10 Polished Ceramic Wall Tile from Tile Bar for the backsplash.

Here is an after photo of the transformation! We went with Dewy Meadow Oak Waterproof Rigid Vinyl Plank Flooring from LL Flooring, stainless cabinet pulls and faucet from HOUZZ, Topus Concrete Caesarstone countertops, shaker cabinets, stainless appliances and Chance Decor White 2x10 Polished Ceramic Wall Tile from Tile Bar for the backsplash.

Bathroom in Wabi Sabi Retreat | Room Type: 3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry. Project Name: Wabi Sabi Retreat. Key Feature: A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture. Challenge: The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic. Solution: Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time. Materials: Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV. Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting. Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi. Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy. Budget: $100k- $300k | Timeline: 6 months, completed March 2025