Classic and timeless, this soaking tub shares the same platform with a curbed walk-in shower. All DIYers, craftsmen/women, and mechanically inclined individuals! Steve White, owner of SRW Contracting, Inc. and Bathroom Remodeling Teacher, has created easy-to-follow courses that enable YOU to build your own bathroom (including how to build your own curbed walk-in shower!). He has compiled all of his industry knowledge and tips & tricks into several courses he offers online to pass his knowledge on to you. Check out his courses by visiting the Bathroom Remodeling Teacher website at: https://www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn.

A Jack and Jill bathroom is a shared full bathroom with two or more entrances. Jack and Jill bathrooms conserve space while providing direct en-suite bathroom access from one or more bedrooms. You’ll often find Jack and Jill bathrooms sandwiched between two secondary bedrooms, with access from each bedroom. Another, less common configuration provides direct access from one bedroom plus access from a hallway for guests or visitors. Want to learn more about Jack and Jill bathrooms? We’ll give an overview, examples, and tips below.

Emma Gerancher from Reico Kitchen & Bath in Charlottesville, VA, partnered with Luis Dorta of LED Construction to design a transitional kitchen featuring Masterpiece cabinetry. The kitchen includes the Barton door style in a Cottage finish for the perimeter and a custom Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna painted finish for the island. The space also features MSI W Calacatta Safyra countertops, along with a Frigidaire canopy hood and microwave. The client shared, “Gutting our old kitchen to reconfigure the space for better flow, workspace, and storage was a challenge. Emma listened to my needs and offered helpful tips and options, which made the process work. The layout followed the workflow, and my habits and style guided the final details. Reico gave me the options and confidence to trust the process, and the outcome is seamless and beautiful.” Emma explained, “This kitchen is one of my favorites. The homeowners wanted to replace the peninsula with a custom painted island in Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna, which paired well with the Cottage perimeter cabinets, Calacatta Safyra countertops, sea glass backsplash, and honey bronze hardware. It was a pleasure working with both the homeowners and the contractors throughout the remodel.” Photos courtesy of Regarday, LLC.

Emma Gerancher from Reico Kitchen & Bath in Charlottesville, VA, partnered with Luis Dorta of LED Construction to design a transitional kitchen featuring Masterpiece cabinetry. The kitchen includes the Barton door style in a Cottage finish for the perimeter and a custom Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna painted finish for the island. The space also features MSI W Calacatta Safyra countertops, along with a Frigidaire canopy hood and microwave. The client shared, “Gutting our old kitchen to reconfigure the space for better flow, workspace, and storage was a challenge. Emma listened to my needs and offered helpful tips and options, which made the process work. The layout followed the workflow, and my habits and style guided the final details. Reico gave me the options and confidence to trust the process, and the outcome is seamless and beautiful.” Emma explained, “This kitchen is one of my favorites. The homeowners wanted to replace the peninsula with a custom painted island in Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna, which paired well with the Cottage perimeter cabinets, Calacatta Safyra countertops, sea glass backsplash, and honey bronze hardware. It was a pleasure working with both the homeowners and the contractors throughout the remodel.” Photos courtesy of Regarday, LLC.

Nestled on 2.57 private acres in a highly sought-after neighborhood adjacent to Glastonbury line, this meticulously maintained custom home welcomes you through gracious double doors into a residence that emanates coastal charm. Richly toned floors contrast beautifully w/crisp neutral walls throughout, while the front-to-back living room serves as a stunning centerpiece w/its elegant gas-fireplace & French doors on either side opening to a screened porch-creating a delightful cross-breeze when open. No popcorn ceilings here! Open floor plan features a versatile home office with built-ins, flowing seamlessly into a gourmet kitchen showcasing a stylish island, custom cabinetry, & stainless-steel appliances adjacent to an expansive dining area w/stylish twin chandeliers. Practical luxury continues with a generous walk-in pantry & custom drop zone with shiplap detailing and shoe cubbies near the three-car garage with soaring ceilings. Upstairs, discover a sumptuous primary suite featuring a stylishly remodeled bathroom w/walk-in shower. Also complemented by a spacious walk-in closet & window flanked by custom built-ins, while two additional bedrooms share another beautifully updated bathroom & convenient 2nd-floor laundry. Additional space w/an unfinished walk-up attic & 880sf of finished extra living space in the walk-out lower level, complete with built in sauna, laminate flooring and ample storage-all crowned by the property's signature wrap-around porch. Roof '17

Emma Gerancher from Reico Kitchen & Bath in Charlottesville, VA, partnered with Luis Dorta of LED Construction to design a transitional kitchen featuring Masterpiece cabinetry. The kitchen includes the Barton door style in a Cottage finish for the perimeter and a custom Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna painted finish for the island. The space also features MSI W Calacatta Safyra countertops, along with a Frigidaire canopy hood and microwave. The client shared, “Gutting our old kitchen to reconfigure the space for better flow, workspace, and storage was a challenge. Emma listened to my needs and offered helpful tips and options, which made the process work. The layout followed the workflow, and my habits and style guided the final details. Reico gave me the options and confidence to trust the process, and the outcome is seamless and beautiful.” Emma explained, “This kitchen is one of my favorites. The homeowners wanted to replace the peninsula with a custom painted island in Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna, which paired well with the Cottage perimeter cabinets, Calacatta Safyra countertops, sea glass backsplash, and honey bronze hardware. It was a pleasure working with both the homeowners and the contractors throughout the remodel.” Photos courtesy of Regarday, LLC.

Nestled on 2.57 private acres in a highly sought-after neighborhood adjacent to Glastonbury line, this meticulously maintained custom home welcomes you through gracious double doors into a residence that emanates coastal charm. Richly toned floors contrast beautifully w/crisp neutral walls throughout, while the front-to-back living room serves as a stunning centerpiece w/its elegant gas-fireplace & French doors on either side opening to a screened porch-creating a delightful cross-breeze when open. No popcorn ceilings here! Open floor plan features a versatile home office with built-ins, flowing seamlessly into a gourmet kitchen showcasing a stylish island, custom cabinetry, & stainless-steel appliances adjacent to an expansive dining area w/stylish twin chandeliers. Practical luxury continues with a generous walk-in pantry & custom drop zone with shiplap detailing and shoe cubbies near the three-car garage with soaring ceilings. Upstairs, discover a sumptuous primary suite featuring a stylishly remodeled bathroom w/walk-in shower. Also complemented by a spacious walk-in closet & window flanked by custom built-ins, while two additional bedrooms share another beautifully updated bathroom & convenient 2nd-floor laundry. Additional space w/an unfinished walk-up attic & 880sf of finished extra living space in the walk-out lower level, complete with built in sauna, laminate flooring and ample storage-all crowned by the property's signature wrap-around porch. Roof '17

A Jack and Jill bathroom is a shared full bathroom with two or more entrances. Jack and Jill bathrooms conserve space while providing direct en-suite bathroom access from one or more bedrooms. You’ll often find Jack and Jill bathrooms sandwiched between two secondary bedrooms, with access from each bedroom. Another, less common configuration provides direct access from one bedroom plus access from a hallway for guests or visitors. Want to learn more about Jack and Jill bathrooms? We’ll give an overview, examples, and tips below.

This vanity has six drawers, each with it’s own organizer inside to keep things neat and easy to find. Here’s a tip: when sharing a bathroom with someone, designate drawers for specific items or divide them into his and hers if you prefer. We designed this vanity with open space under the drawers. Open shelving is all the rage now in bathrooms and allows flexible use of the space as your needs change. Some folks choose to use baskets and bins on their shelves to store items such as towels or toilet paper. Other homeowners may fold or display extra towels for easy access. We designed a floor to ceiling built-in cabinet and placed it behind the vanity for convenience. Anything that won’t fit into the vanity drawers can be stored here. We combined open shelving with adjustable shelves and 3 deep drawers to provide a variety of options.

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After: Serene and clean! White subway tile on the walls with a sea foam glass mosaic as the border. The tub platform is shared with the walk-in shower. The main flooring was a hex marble tile. Learn how to build this bathroom yourself by visiting www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn. These are the before and after pictures of a large master bathroom remodel that was done by Steve White (owner of Bathroom Remodeling Teacher and SRW Contracting, Inc). Steve has been a bathroom remodeling contractor in the Pittsburgh area since 2008. Steve has created easy-to-follow courses that enable YOU to build your own bathroom. He has compiled all of his industry knowledge and tips & tricks into several courses he offers online to pass his knowledge on to you. He makes it possible for you to BUILD a bathroom just like this traditional style master bathroom. Check out his courses by visiting the Bathroom Remodeling Teacher website at: https://www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn.

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Nestled on 2.57 private acres in a highly sought-after neighborhood adjacent to Glastonbury line, this meticulously maintained custom home welcomes you through gracious double doors into a residence that emanates coastal charm. Richly toned floors contrast beautifully w/crisp neutral walls throughout, while the front-to-back living room serves as a stunning centerpiece w/its elegant gas-fireplace & French doors on either side opening to a screened porch-creating a delightful cross-breeze when open. No popcorn ceilings here! Open floor plan features a versatile home office with built-ins, flowing seamlessly into a gourmet kitchen showcasing a stylish island, custom cabinetry, & stainless-steel appliances adjacent to an expansive dining area w/stylish twin chandeliers. Practical luxury continues with a generous walk-in pantry & custom drop zone with shiplap detailing and shoe cubbies near the three-car garage with soaring ceilings. Upstairs, discover a sumptuous primary suite featuring a stylishly remodeled bathroom w/walk-in shower. Also complemented by a spacious walk-in closet & window flanked by custom built-ins, while two additional bedrooms share another beautifully updated bathroom & convenient 2nd-floor laundry. Additional space w/an unfinished walk-up attic & 880sf of finished extra living space in the walk-out lower level, complete with built in sauna, laminate flooring and ample storage-all crowned by the property's signature wrap-around porch. Roof '17

A Jack and Jill bathroom is a shared full bathroom with two or more entrances. Jack and Jill bathrooms conserve space while providing direct en-suite bathroom access from one or more bedrooms. You’ll often find Jack and Jill bathrooms sandwiched between two secondary bedrooms, with access from each bedroom. Another, less common configuration provides direct access from one bedroom plus access from a hallway for guests or visitors. Want to learn more about Jack and Jill bathrooms? We’ll give an overview, examples, and tips below.

Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Orange County

I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to bring this vision to life, and I hope this project inspires you to reimagine your own pool area. Whether you are looking to create a serene retreat or a stylish entertaining space, a well-constructed pool deck can elevate your outdoor experience to new heights. Stay tuned for more updates on my Houzz profile, where I will be sharing additional details, tips, and insights on pool deck construction and design. Get inspired and start envisioning the pool area of your dreams.

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Nestled on 2.57 private acres in a highly sought-after neighborhood adjacent to Glastonbury line, this meticulously maintained custom home welcomes you through gracious double doors into a residence that emanates coastal charm. Richly toned floors contrast beautifully w/crisp neutral walls throughout, while the front-to-back living room serves as a stunning centerpiece w/its elegant gas-fireplace & French doors on either side opening to a screened porch-creating a delightful cross-breeze when open. No popcorn ceilings here! Open floor plan features a versatile home office with built-ins, flowing seamlessly into a gourmet kitchen showcasing a stylish island, custom cabinetry, & stainless-steel appliances adjacent to an expansive dining area w/stylish twin chandeliers. Practical luxury continues with a generous walk-in pantry & custom drop zone with shiplap detailing and shoe cubbies near the three-car garage with soaring ceilings. Upstairs, discover a sumptuous primary suite featuring a stylishly remodeled bathroom w/walk-in shower. Also complemented by a spacious walk-in closet & window flanked by custom built-ins, while two additional bedrooms share another beautifully updated bathroom & convenient 2nd-floor laundry. Additional space w/an unfinished walk-up attic & 880sf of finished extra living space in the walk-out lower level, complete with built in sauna, laminate flooring and ample storage-all crowned by the property's signature wrap-around porch. Roof '17

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