Matthew Millman Photography http://www.matthewmillman.com/
Transitional blue tile and mosaic tile bathroom photo in San Francisco

A delightful bath, fitting for the rugged mountains of western Montana. Earth tones enlivened with greens, slates, and blues recall the local streams and rivers. Copper, hand hammered and free in form suggest an individuality that is central to mountain culture. Construction by Continental Construction. Photography by Kim Sargent Photography.

Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Oklahoma City

Corner shower with stone slab walls, a corner niche, bench and House of Rohl fixtures. Photos by Chris Veith
Inspiration for a large timeless master white tile and mosaic tile marble floor and white floor bathroom remodel in New York with beaded inset cabinets, an undermount tub, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

White curare marble in subway tiles surrounds the shower, with a hexagon marble floor. Floating reclaimed wood shelves have been painted white on top & bottom to brighten the space

Master bathroom remodel in Sacramento with gray herringbone tile floors, walk-in double shower, bathtub, and walnut floating vanity. Brass fixtures were used throughout the space in the shower, sink, and bath.

Erika Bierman Photography www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Elegant bathroom photo in Los Angeles

Luxury corner shower with half walls and linear drain with Rohl body sprays, custom seat, linear drain and full view ultra clear glass. We love the details in the stone walls, the large format subway on bottom separated with a chair rail then switching to a 3x6 subway tile finished with a crown molding. Design by Kitchen Intuitions & photos by Blackstock Photography

How do you expand an L shaped Eichler with the challenge of extending a long dark entry? Klopf Architecture's solution, to design a light filled atrium in the hallway to open up the bedroom expansion with green plants, sky lights and a glass wall. Not to mention the thoughtfulness of a blind door with wood siding similar to the rest of the home. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, Jeffrey Prose, and Angela Todorova Contractor: William Lowe Construction Photography ©2013 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2013

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile corner shower remodel in Cincinnati with dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and gray walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and black floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops and quartz countertops

Large transitional master marble floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub photo in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Claw-foot bathtub - country claw-foot bathtub idea in Atlanta with a vessel sink

Thomas Loof
Inspiration for a large transitional master white tile and stone slab ceramic tile alcove shower remodel in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls and marble countertops

Sleek black and white palette with unexpected blue hexagon floor. Bedrosians Cloe wall tile provides a stunning backdrop of interesting variations in hue and tone, complimented by Cal Faucets Tamalpais plumbing fixtures and Hubbardton Forge Vela light fixtures.

Ian Dawson, C&I Studios
Bathroom - small modern bathroom idea in Baltimore

Jillian Jackson
Inspiration for a contemporary gray tile alcove shower remodel in Toronto with white walls

Example of a country 3/4 black and white tile and subway tile white floor corner shower design in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount sink, wood countertops, a hinged shower door and brown countertops

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo