When our clients purchased their Fairfax Station home at the beginning of the pandemic, the main living areas had already been updated. However, three bathrooms were still stuck in the1980s. We tackled the upstairs primary and hall bathrooms first to ensure our clients had a working bathroom while construction was underway. Once the upstairs renovations were completed, we moved on to the main level guest bathroom. Primary Bathroom Transformation: The old primary bathroom had a small dark shower stall, a basic alcove tub, and the original 40-year-old plumbing, vanities, and tile. We completely gutted the space and made some minor layout changes to maximize functionality and create a serene retreat complete with free-standing soaking tub and generous walk-in shower. Expanding the shower’s footprint and replacing the full-height walls with a glass surround opened up the space, making the entire bathroom feel larger and more airy. Marble shelves and a shaving ledge add convenience and style. A large double vanity provides ample storage and a full 7 feet of countertop space. Mixed metal finishes elevate the design, with soft gold accents and brushed nickel fixtures pairing perfectly with the classic gray vanity and muted marble tiles. We reconfigured the dressing area, added custom closet built-ins, and installed new carpet throughout to complete this tailored transformation. Hall Bathroom Update: The hall bathroom did not require any significant layout changes, but the dated fixtures and finishes all had to go. We wanted the new bathroom to feel both classic and fresh, so we opted for a polished finish palette, including sleek white subway tiles on the walls and marble-look hexagonal on the floor. A furniture-style vanity, in dark navy, was paired with a distinctive Carrara marble top and sleek chrome fixtures for a modern twist. The tub+shower combo features both a standard shower head and multi-function handheld for optimum flexibility – great for bathing children and pets alike. This renovation blended classic details with modern functionality, creating a bathroom that’s both timeless and fresh. Guest Bathroom Update: The home’s main level bathroom serves as both powder room and guest bathroom with 2 separate entrances. The in-swing door from the guest bedroom made the already narrow bathroom feel even more cramped. By installing a pocket door at the guest bedroom, we immediately improved the flow and usability of the space. The shower was upgraded with handcrafted white subway tile and contrasting grout, creating a clean, tailored look that elevates the room. Thoughtful details—like discreet grab bars and a handheld shower on a slide bar—make the space adaptable and comfortable for guests of all ages. A marble mosaic floor sets a refined backdrop for the freestanding black vanity, while the cross-bar handles offer a nod to the past on these modern-day fixtures.

Water Feature, Water Wall with Flower Box on top, in Flagstone Patio setting with Fire Pit.
Patio - traditional patio idea in St Louis

Albert Vecerka photograper This dining table with chrome and leather chairs set within bright and sunny space. Perimeter cabinets are in natural cherry (darkens when exposed to sunrays) with corian top. Vintage Calder's mobile animates the space with continuous movement.

This kitchen design in Newtown, PA offsets the more traditional white kitchen cabinets with grey and stainless steel accents throughout, to create an elegant transitional design. The kitchen is designed with zones to suit the different needs of a busy household. The island includes a round table top, perfect for dining and entertaining, and the pendant lights over the island are completed with an Edison bulb. The wine refrigerator and beverage center are complemented by a mosaic glass backsplash. The desk area provides space for work or study as well as a 32" television for entertainment. The design is filled with beautiful features including a chimney hood, Carrera backsplash, microwave drawer, under-cabinet lights, slate-like floor, and much more! Steve Whitsitt

Photographer: Steven Paul Whitsitt ALLENTOWN CHARMER - Designed by George Siwy of Artisan Kitchens and Baths This unique home located in the historical Allentown area of Buffalo, was purchased by two busy professionals who had a dream to bring back this historical mansion to its original glory and add a modernized kitchen to its design. The owners with their passion for Architecture and their love of cooking and entertaining hired George Siwy of Artisan Kitchens & Baths at Appliance Associates to make this dream a reality. The project started with the removal of a load bearing wall that structurally supported two stories above. The project called for a structural engineer to design the right size beam that can be supported by two columns that were built flush into the walls to give the space a more open feel. George Suggested in bringing in the homes architectural elements by choosing materials and details that were historic to the era of the home. Such details consist of the inset cabinet doors and its recessed panel and molding details, which relate to the quarter sawn oak stair case existing and wainscoting panel details found throughout the first floor of the home. The perimeter cabinetry in the kitchen consist of a maple wood species with a reversed raised panel door style painted white. The island and bar cabinetry consist of a wood species quarter sawn oak stained in an onyx color to relate to a historic cast iron stove inserted into a fireplace which is all original to the home. The imperfect glass seen on either side of the mullion glass windows, which are original to the home, is repeated within the design of the hutch and bar areas with a “seeded glass” material. The natural countertop materials chosen for this project were seen in the early 20th century era homes, such as Carrera marble which was used in the island and bar areas as well as the Soapstone material used for the perimeter cabinetry. The well thought out design has made the homeowners dreams a reality, with a kitchen that relates well to its existing architectural elements and brought up to date with modern conveniences of today. Designer: George Siwy Special Features: Glass hutch cabinetry with wainscoting, large bar area with beverage center and prep sink, expanded island with seating for four. Cabinetry: Medallion Gold / Door Style: Bayside Countertop: Soapstone and Carrera Marble Kohler: Stages Sink Elkay: Avado Bar Sink Wolf: Range top, Wall Oven, and Microwave Drawers Thermador: Refrigerator / Freezer

Inspiration for a rustic powder room remodel in New York with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, a one-piece toilet and multicolored walls

The comfortable elegance of this French-Country inspired home belies the challenges faced during its conception. The beautiful, wooded site was steeply sloped requiring study of the location, grading, approach, yard and views from and to the rolling Pennsylvania countryside. The client desired an old world look and feel, requiring a sensitive approach to the extensive program. Large, modern spaces could not add bulk to the interior or exterior. Furthermore, it was critical to balance voluminous spaces designed for entertainment with more intimate settings for daily living while maintaining harmonic flow throughout. The result home is wide, approached by a winding drive terminating at a prominent facade embracing the motor court. Stone walls feather grade to the front façade, beginning the masonry theme dressing the structure. A second theme of true Pennsylvania timber-framing is also introduced on the exterior and is subsequently revealed in the formal Great and Dining rooms. Timber-framing adds drama, scales down volume, and adds the warmth of natural hand-wrought materials. The Great Room is literal and figurative center of this master down home, separating casual living areas from the elaborate master suite. The lower level accommodates casual entertaining and an office suite with compelling views. The rear yard, cut from the hillside, is a composition of natural and architectural elements with timber framed porches and terraces accessed from nearly every interior space flowing to a hillside of boulders and waterfalls. The result is a naturally set, livable, truly harmonious, new home radiating old world elegance. This home is powered by a geothermal heating and cooling system and state of the art electronic controls and monitoring systems.

For modern, mid century home office furniture, the Copeland-Catalina collection is best in its class. High end, designer desks, file cabinets and credenzas. Handcrafted in Vermont, this furniture is made to order, in natural solid black walnut or maple wood. Catalina home office furniture combines clean contemporary lines with organic and geometric wood forms. This solid hardwood, handmade office furniture is suggestive of the works of America’s Mid-Century Modern designers with it's retro-modern shapes and sensibilities. Check out the Top 10 Reasons to Buy Copeland Catalina Furniture Here at Vermont Woods Studios. Then Go Natural - Go Green with Copeland!

The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview: Elm Grove Size: 2,800 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date: September 2014 Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design

Alma Bedroom Set by Huppe. Alma Bedroom is remarkable for its simple but appealing design with notes of Nordic style. Made of North American birch veneer, Alma Bedroom is created to last long. The bed features a headboard with rounded corners and an optional cushioned panel that makes it even softer and more inviting. The headboard is also tilted back slightly for optimal reading comfort. As an option, the base can be configured with four drawers, perfect for storing bedding and covers. The headboard can be ordered either standard or extended with shelves. Alma can be ordered with optional matching case-goods: nightstands, dresser, chests - all feature acid etched lacquered glass tops and matching etched glass inserts that run vertically along the sides and serve as drawer pulls. The platform bed Alma only requires a mattress that sits on Italian slats or panel and does not require a box spring. Available in a variety of finishes according to our color samples. Presented in Raw Birch #05 finish with Headboard in Fabric VE #064. Casegoods are shown with Cream #321 Lacquered Glass. The starting price is for the Queen size bed with a Standard Non-Upholstered Headboard. Dimensions: Queen Size Bed (standard headboard): W64" x D85" x H40" King Size Bed (standard headboard): W81.5" x D85" x H40" Queen Size Bed (extended headboard): W95.7" x D85" x H38.8" King Size Bed (extended headboard): W112.5" x D85" x H38.8" Night Stand: W23" x D18" x H19.5" 6-Drawer Dresser: W65" x D18" x H29.6" 3-Drawer Chest: W36" x D18" x H29.6" 5-Drawer Chest: W36" x D18" x H50" Wall Mirror: W46" x D2" x H26" Floor Mirror: W29" x D2" x H75

Working from the existing home’s deficits, we designed a bright and classic home well-suited to today’s living. Instead of a dark tunnel-like entry, we have a skylight custom curving stair that no one can believe is not original. Instead of a maze of rooms to reach the gorgeous park-like backyard, we have a clear central axis, allowing a sightline right through from the top of the stairs. Instead of three bedrooms scattered all over the house, we have zoned them to the second floor, each well-proportioned with a true master suite. Painted wood paneling, face-frame cabinets, box-beam beilings and Calacatta counters express the classic grandeur of the home.

Dimension: Upper Rack: 34" L X 11" D X 16" H Storage Box: 34" L X 18" D X 26" H Emulate a visual and functional coherence in your entryways, foyers, and corridors by furnishing with our stylish Sapinero Rustic Solid Wood Wall Hanging Hall Tree Bench with Storage! It’s absolutely stylish and has been sleekly designed to suit the architecture of all transitional spaces quite well. It has a gorgeous solid wood build and has a plethora of compartments where you can store personal items and even feature accessories. The sturdy hand craftsmanship ensures that it has a great heirloom quality! The design of this solid wood hall tree is divided into 2 distinct parts. The top half comprises a floating shelf that hangs a few feet above the bottom credenza. It has an open shelf on top with 3 open cubbies underneath where you can showcase trendy decoration pieces or neatly organize your shoes. Below the cubbies are 3 double prong stainless steel hooks, which can be used to hang coats whenever you arrive back home. The bottom half is just as simple and pragmatic with the design of a low back bench. It has a top that is framed by extended dips and cuts, and here you can place a bowl for keys and whatever else you may need for going to-and-fro from the foyer and also use to sit while putting on your shoes. There are 2 pullout filing-cabinet style drawers at the bottom for extra storage and the base is supported by simple feet. The sleek hand-rubbed finish and gorgeous wood grain of this solid Rosewood hall tree give it an interesting and visually versatile quality. You can definitely match it with any and all kinds of interior design settings. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Solid Rosewood craftsmanship • Rustic style • Floating cabinet with 3 open cubbies and open shelf • 3 double prong hooks • Bottom storage bench with a smooth top frame • 2 large pullout drawers • Stylish hand-wrought metal hardware • Sleek designing • Gorgeous wood grain • Stunning hand-rubbed finish • Heirloom quality • Visually versatile • Easy maintenance Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

Modern Bedroom Set Bridge by Huppe Made in Canada The Bridge Bedroom by Huppe is manufactured in North American birch, with accents in micro-texture lacquer. The distinctive feature of this bedroom set is the headboard of the Bridge bed that consists of the front part in wooden finish and the back longer part in a lacquered finish. Bed features a storage for a blanket or pillows between the front and back headboards. The optional slip cover headboard is available either in fabric, leatherette or leather. The bed is available with wooden slats platform or a wooden panels platform on which a mattress can be used without a box spring. Optionally, the set also offers a dresser, chest and nightstands to give the bed a comfortable storage system. The backs of the headboard and night tables are completely finished, allowing for furniture placement in the center of a room. The drawer interiors are hand stained with a silky finish that protects the contents. The drawers close softly and quietly thanks to hidden self-closing slow motion slides. Customers are ensured that this product, designed by Joel Dupras and manufactured in Canada by a passionate team, is unique, authentic and of top quality. Dimensions: Queen Size Bed: W112.5" x D93.2" x H43" King Size Bed: W130" x D93.2" x H43" California King Size Bed: W130" x D97.2" x H43" Night Stand: W30" x D19" x H18" 6-Drawer Dresser: W72" x D19" x H31" 5-Drawer Chest: W36" x D19" x H50" Horizontal Mirror: W46" x D2.3" x H26" Floor Mirror: W23" x D2.3" x H75"

Create your own storybook escape with these traditional accents and elegant details. A classic wrought iron headboard commands attention while its dark finish contrasts with milky white painted nightstands. The tufted bench at the foot of the bed can be used for both showing off accessories up top and hiding away clutter underneath. Warm, relaxing lighting sets the mood, from the linen-shaded table lamp to the grand chandelier. Shop the pieces in this sublime space.

Inspiration for a rustic medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Toys can really begin to take over the house - so figuring out an organization system will not only make you happy but it's a great way to teach those tykes the importance of organization. Clear Shoe Boxes from The Container Store also make for great containers to store by color, shape, or set.

Miami Interior Designers - Residential Interior Design Project in Aventura, FL. A classic Mediterranean home turns Transitional and Contemporary by DKOR Interiors. Photo: Alexia Fodere Interior Design by Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Interior Designers, DKOR Interiors. www.dkorinteriors.com

The client’s brief was to create a space reminiscent of their beloved downtown Chicago industrial loft, in a rural farm setting, while incorporating their unique collection of vintage and architectural salvage. The result is a custom designed space that blends life on the farm with an industrial sensibility. The new house is located on approximately the same footprint as the original farm house on the property. Barely visible from the road due to the protection of conifer trees and a long driveway, the house sits on the edge of a field with views of the neighbouring 60 acre farm and creek that runs along the length of the property. The main level open living space is conceived as a transparent social hub for viewing the landscape. Large sliding glass doors create strong visual connections with an adjacent barn on one end and a mature black walnut tree on the other. The house is situated to optimize views, while at the same time protecting occupants from blazing summer sun and stiff winter winds. The wall to wall sliding doors on the south side of the main living space provide expansive views to the creek, and allow for breezes to flow throughout. The wrap around aluminum louvered sun shade tempers the sun. The subdued exterior material palette is defined by horizontal wood siding, standing seam metal roofing and large format polished concrete blocks. The interiors were driven by the owners’ desire to have a home that would properly feature their unique vintage collection, and yet have a modern open layout. Polished concrete floors and steel beams on the main level set the industrial tone and are paired with a stainless steel island counter top, backsplash and industrial range hood in the kitchen. An old drinking fountain is built-in to the mudroom millwork, carefully restored bi-parting doors frame the library entrance, and a vibrant antique stained glass panel is set into the foyer wall allowing diffused coloured light to spill into the hallway. Upstairs, refurbished claw foot tubs are situated to view the landscape. The double height library with mezzanine serves as a prominent feature and quiet retreat for the residents. The white oak millwork exquisitely displays the homeowners’ vast collection of books and manuscripts. The material palette is complemented by steel counter tops, stainless steel ladder hardware and matte black metal mezzanine guards. The stairs carry the same language, with white oak open risers and stainless steel woven wire mesh panels set into a matte black steel frame. The overall effect is a truly sublime blend of an industrial modern aesthetic punctuated by personal elements of the owners’ storied life. Photography: James Brittain

In this kitchen renovation we installed Medallion Silverline Lancaster Cherry Cabinets with Chestnut stain accented with a Medallion Gold Potters Mill Cherry Mission arched valance 4x60 with Chestnut stain accented with Amerock caramel bronze pull. For the countertops, we installed Cambria Quartz surfacing in Bradshaw color with bullnose edge. The backsplash was created using 3x6 Durango tile with Daltile stone radiance glass and stone pieces with a pearl grout. An Elkay sink with Kohler stainless steel faucet. On the floor porcelain wood look tile in light Chocolate was installed.