Photography: Stephani Buchman Floral: Bluebird Event Design
Large trendy medium tone wood floor great room photo in Toronto with blue walls

Example of a large trendy single-wall porcelain tile, gray floor and tray ceiling open concept kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, paneled appliances, an island and black countertops

Duck Crossing is a mini compound built over time for our family in Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC. We began with the small one story guest cottage, added the carriage house for our daughters and then, as we determined we needed one gathering space for friends and family, the main house. The challenge was to build a light and bright home that would take full advantage of the lake and preserve views and have enough room for everyone to congregate. We decided to build an upside down/reverse floorplan home, where the main living areas are on the 2nd floor. We built one great room, encompassing kitchen, dining, living, deck and design studio - added tons of windows and an open staircase, vaulted the ceilings, painted everything white and did whatever else we could to make the small space feel open and welcoming - we think we accomplished this, and then some. The kitchen appliances are behind doors, the island is great for serving and gathering, the tv is hidden - all attention is to the view. When everyone needs their separate space, there are 2 bedrooms below and then additional sleeping, bathing and eating spaces in the cottage and carriage house - it is all just perfect!

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Miami

This dream bathroom has everything one can wish for an ideal bathroom escape. It doesn’t just look fabulous – it works well and it is built to stand the test of time. This bathroom was designed as a private oasis, a place to relax and unwind. Spa-like environment is created by expansive double-sink custom vanity, an elegant free standing tub, and a spacious two-person barrier-free shower with a floating bench. Toilet is concealed within a separate nook behind a pocket door. Main bathroom area is outlined by a tray ceiling perimeter. The room looks open, airy and spacious. Nothing interferes with the ceiling design and overall space configuration. It hasn’t always been that way. Former layout had serious pitfalls that made the room look much smaller. The shower concealed behind solid walls protruded into the main area clashing with the tray ceiling geometry. Massive shower stall took up significant amount of the room leaving no continuous wall space for a double sink vanity. There were two separate vanities with a dead corner space between them. At the same time, the toilet room was quite spacious with just one fixture in the far end. New layout not only looks better, it allows for a better functionality and fully reveals the space potential. The toilet was relocated to occupy the former linen closet space slightly expanded into adjacent walk-in closet. Shower was moved into the bigger alcove, away from the tray ceiling area. It opened up the room while giving space for a gorgeous wall-to-wall vanity. Having a full glass wall, the shower extends the space even further. Sparkling glass creates no barrier to the eyesight. The room feels clean, breezy and extra spacious. Gorgeous frame-less shower enclosure with glass-to-glass clamps and hinges shows off premium tile designs of the accent shower wall. Free standing tub remained in its original place in front of the window. With no solid shower walls nearby, it became a focal point adorned with the new crystal chandelier above it. This two-tier gorgeous chandelier makes the bathroom feel incredibly grand. A touch of luxury is showing up in timeless polished chrome faucet finish selections as well. New expansive custom vanity has his and her full height linen towers, his and her sink cabinets with two individual banks of drawers on the sides and one shared drawer cabinet in the middle containing a charging station in the upper drawer. Vanity counter tops and floating shower seat top are made of high-end quartz. Vessel sinks resemble the shape and style of the free-standing tub. To make the room feel even more spacious and to showcase the shower area in the reflection, a full size mirror is installed over the vanity. Crystal sconces are installed directly into the mirror. Crisp classic white tile gives the room a timeless sense of polish and luxury. Walls around the perimeter of the entire bathroom are tiled half way. Three rows of 12”x 24” porcelain tile resembling white marble are crowned with a thin row of intricate glass tiles with marble accents, and a chair rail tile. Tile design flows into a spacious barrier-free two-person walk-in shower. Two more tile patterns of the same tile collection are brought into play. Rear wall is adorned with a picture frame made out of 12”x12” tiles laid at 45 degree angle within the same chair rail and glass tile border. Shower floor is made of small hexagon tiles for proper drainage. Shower area has two hidden from plain sight niches to contain shampoo bottles and toiletries. The rear side of the niches is made of glass mosaics for a waterfall effect. To showcase the picture frame inside the shower, the accent shower wall is washed with cascading light from a discrete LED strip tucked in a cove behind “floating” shower ceiling platform. Multiple shower heads (two ceiling-mount rain heads, one multi-functional wall mount shower head, and a handheld shower) are able to provide a fully customizable shower experience. Despite of many hard surfaces and shiny finishes, which can sometimes lead to a cold impersonal feeling, this bathroom is cozy and truly welcoming. This sense of warms is maintained by exclusive multi-functional layered lighting. Carefully designed groups of lights (all having a dimmer control) can be used simultaneously, in various combinations, or separately to create numerous different effects and perfect atmosphere for every mood and occasion. Some lights have smart controls and can be operated remotely. Amazing effect can be achieved by dimmable toe kick perimeter lighting. With the ceiling lights turned off, the vanity looks as if it is floating in the air. Multifaceted crystal fixtures produce cascades of sparkling rainbow reflections dancing around the room and creating an illusion of a starry sky. Programmable radiant heating floor offers additional warmth and comfort to the room. This bathroom is well suited for either a quick morning shower or a night in for ultimate relaxation with a champagne toast and a long soak in the freestanding tub.

Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and glass tile porcelain tile and brown floor tub/shower combo remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and a hinged shower door

A rejuvenation project of the entire first floor of approx. 1700sq. The kitchen was completely redone and redesigned with relocation of all major appliances, construction of a new functioning island and creating a more open and airy feeling in the space. A "window" was opened from the kitchen to the living space to create a connection and practical work area between the kitchen and the new home bar lounge that was constructed in the living space. New dramatic color scheme was used to create a "grandness" felling when you walk in through the front door and accent wall to be designated as the TV wall. The stairs were completely redesigned from wood banisters and carpeted steps to a minimalistic iron design combining the mid-century idea with a bit of a modern Scandinavian look. The old family room was repurposed to be the new official dinning area with a grand buffet cabinet line, dramatic light fixture and a new minimalistic look for the fireplace with 3d white tiles.

Hulet Photography

Grand view of the entire kitchen showcasing the decorative valance toe kick throughout. All wall cabinets, hood and island feature the egg and dart moulding to enhance the antique furniture feel of the kitchen. Columns with burl inserts are featured throughout the kitchen to finish off ends and separate the kitchen sections. The island has decorative panels on either end and fluted turned posts on each corner with acanthus leaves and bun feet. A beautiful granite countertop enhances the Candlelight finish by Brookhaven. Ceiling puck and mini-chandelier pendant lighting illuminates the grand room. Cabinet Innovations Copyright 2013 Don A. Hoffman

Mark Pinkerton
Example of a large minimalist master multicolored tile and glass tile ceramic tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, a two-piece toilet, white walls and a hinged shower door

Example of a large trendy l-shaped travertine floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and quartzite countertops

workman photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy look-out light wood floor basement design in Toronto with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Amaron Folkestad Steamboat Springs Builder, Tim Murphy Photography, MJ Olsen Architects
Example of a cottage stone tile freestanding bathtub design in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and granite countertops

This small home represents the homeowner’s philosophy that small can be beautiful, functional, and a place for guests to gather. Upon entering the home through the large glass door, guests are greeted by the crisp modern kitchen open to the main living area. The large kitchen island draws guests in to be a part of the action taking place in the kitchen and to dine as well removing the need for a separate dining area. Baxter Imaging LLC

Example of a large farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway design in San Francisco with white walls

When my parents purchased a home in Arizona, the hall powder room became an insufficient use of space for the many out of town visitors frequenting the house. Our goal was to turn the half bath, which was adjacent to a guest bedroom, into a 3/4 bath, by removing a privacy wall, repositioning the toilet and sink, and adding a corner shower to accommodate guests. We incorporated the Santa Fe style and colors into the decor by installing slate floors, a slate stack stone shower surround, and a travertine countertop with a glass sin

Ric Johnson, http://www.RicJPhotography.com
Inspiration for a timeless bathroom remodel in Austin