Mid-sized farmhouse kids' medium tone wood floor and brown floor bathroom photo in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Custom Book case with crown molding.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless dark wood floor home office library remodel in New York with white walls

Bathroom - transitional 3/4 gray tile, white tile and marble tile single-sink bathroom idea in Chicago with medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an integrated sink, white countertops, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets

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A white floating vanity, backlit mirror and open wood shelves keep this powder room simple and modern. Part of a modern whole-home remodel in Short Hills, NJ, designed and built by WA Construct.

The Currant bench brings the simple elegance of Mid-Century design into the modern home. The Currant bench is offered two sizes of benches, long and short. The tapered legs and bamboo seat showcase the beautiful color and grain of solid bamboo and are a comfortable complement to just about any room.

The Currant bench brings the simple elegance of Mid-Century design into the modern home. The Currant bench is offered two sizes of benches, long and short. The tapered legs and bamboo seat showcase the beautiful color and grain of solid bamboo and are a comfortable complement to just about any room.

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The Currant bench brings the simple elegance of Mid-Century design into the modern home. The Currant bench is offered two sizes of benches, long and short. The tapered legs and bamboo seat showcase the beautiful color and grain of solid bamboo and is a comfortable complement to just about any room.

The Currant bench brings the simple elegance of Mid-Century design into the modern home. The Currant bench is offered two sizes of benches, long and short. The tapered legs and bamboo seat showcase the beautiful color and grain of solid bamboo, and is a comfortable complement to just about any room.

The Currant bench brings the simple elegance of Mid-Century design into the modern home. The Currant bench is offered two sizes of benches, long and short. The tapered legs and bamboo seat showcase the beautiful color and grain of solid bamboo and is a comfortable complement to just about any room.

The Currant bench brings the simple elegance of Mid-Century design into the modern home. The Currant bench is offered two sizes of benches, long and short. The tapered legs and bamboo seat showcase the beautiful color and grain of solid bamboo and is a comfortable complement to just about any room.

Our clients were looking to build an income property for use as a short term rental in their backyard. In order to keep maximize the available space on a limited footprint, we designed the ADU around a spiral staircase leading up to the loft bedroom. The vaulted ceiling gives the small space a much larger appearance. To provide privacy for both the renters and the homeowners, the ADU was set apart from the house with its own private entrance. The design of the ADU was done with local Pacific Northwest aesthetics in mind, including green exterior paint and a mixture of woodgrain and metal fixtures for the interior. Durability was a major concern for the homeowners. In order to minimize potential damages from renters, we selected quartz countertops and waterproof flooring. We also used a high-quality interior paint that will stand the test of time and clean easily. The end result of this project was exactly what the client was hoping for, and the rental consistently receives 5-star reviews on Airbnb.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Small master walk in closet with his and her drawers. Oil rubbed bronze rods and hardware. Includes wall mounted coat hooks.
Walk-in closet - mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral walk-in closet idea in Seattle with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

The possibilities are endless! Established profitable Short Term Rental on AirBnB and VRBO platforms. Zoned B1 and built in 2016, these two 720sf rental units each have a their own private luxury bath and gourmet kitchen with a shared space between the two with laundry and another full bath. The real estate, furnishings, golf cart and website are all included in this turn key sale. Manage it yourself as a lifestyle business, or treat it as an investment and hire a professional host.

ur latest modern wine cellar design. The cabinet is built to maintain the proper wine storage environment, with temperature and humidity controls, led lighting and UV protected glass. This cabinet will store 600 bottles of wine. The footprint is relatively small, where the cabinet is 48" deep and 72" wide. Each door is 32" wide.Our custom wine cabinets can be built in a number of materials including aluminum, stainless, wood and acrylics. We can build to any dimension and shape, and will include a number of options for environmental controls. Cost for these cabinets? Starting at $25,000 USD and going up from there.

Master Bath Raised Panel Painted Cabinets with Granite Countertop. Bamboo Decorative Mirrors.
Bathroom - traditional master brown tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile bathroom idea in New Orleans with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops and beige walls

Simple yet elegant, these mini clear glass vases are ideal for stand-out single blooms. Display this set of 4 grouped together on a table for a more contemporary style and fill them up with vibrant short-stem flowers. Can also be used separately for a minimalist look. This set can easily adapt to your decor schemes. You can not only pair it with floral arrangements like roses, pansies, tulips, poppies but also with vase fillers like pebbles, pearls, and gems. Purchase this set of bud vases as a gift for your decor lovers on their birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings. Sold as a set of 4, each bud vase measures 3.5" Diameter & 4.5" Tall. You can count on quality, design, and manufacturing when you order from Serene Spaces Living products, where we make everything with love.