Sarah McGovern
Mid-sized trendy light wood floor entryway photo in Seattle with brown walls and a dark wood front door

Minimalistic and modern, this custom floating vanity, featuring our newly-released Sharer Cabinetry door style, the Camden, offers chic functionality in a smaller space, featuring clean lines, neutral wood tones and convenient storage. Design: Sharer Design Group Cabinetry: Sharer Cabinetry featuring the Camden door style in plain sliced white oak with a pearl matte finish

Minimalistic and modern, this custom floating vanity, featuring our newly-released Sharer Cabinetry door style, the Camden, offers chic functionality in a smaller space, featuring clean lines, neutral wood tones and convenient storage. Design: Sharer Design Group Cabinetry: Sharer Cabinetry featuring the Camden door style in plain sliced white oak with a pearl matte finish

Eichler X-100 Entry: A Threshold Between Architecture and Experience The entry to the Eichler X-100 is not a conventional front door—it’s an intentional transition, a carefully choreographed sequence that shifts you from the outside world into a fully immersive architectural environment. Designed by A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons for Joseph Eichler, the entry reflects a core principle of Eichler design: arrival should be felt, not just seen. A Garden Before the Door Rather than approaching a traditional façade, visitors are guided into an entry courtyard—a private, inward-facing space that immediately softens the transition from street to home. This space acts as a buffer, both visually and emotionally, creating a sense of calm and separation. The path is often defined by concrete stepping pads set within planted areas, reinforcing the home’s circular and geometric design language. Movement becomes deliberate—slowed, grounded, and connected to the landscape. Light as a Guide Above, translucent skylights filter natural light into the entry sequence, creating shifting patterns of brightness and shadow throughout the day. This interplay of light transforms the entry into something dynamic—never static, always evolving. Rather than a single moment, the entry unfolds over time. Blurring Interior and Exterior The X-100’s entry challenges the idea of where the home actually begins. With interior gardens visible from the moment you arrive, the boundary between outside and inside becomes intentionally ambiguous. Glass, open sightlines, and planted spaces work together so that by the time you reach the front door, you are already inside the architectural experience. A Compressed-to-Open Reveal True to mid-century modern design principles, the entry creates a subtle sense of compression before release. The approach is quiet and modest—almost understated—before opening into the expansive, light-filled interior beyond. This contrast heightens the impact of arrival, making the interior feel even more dramatic. A Philosophy of Arrival The Eichler X-100 entry is not about grandeur—it’s about intention. It invites you to slow down, to notice light, material, and landscape, and to engage with the home on a deeper level. It’s a reminder that in great architecture, even the act of entering becomes part of the design itself.

Project Description Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Precision Home Installation This project features the professional installation of the next-generation Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 system. Known for their upgraded brightness and enhanced color rendering, these lights require a precise, calculated layout—especially since the manufacturer guidelines restrict cutting into the main line, presenting a unique installation challenge. Key Features of This Installation: Next-Gen Exterior Illumination: Outfitted with the newly released Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2, delivering brilliant architectural down-lighting, incredible holiday presets, and daily accent lighting. Creative Technical Problem Solving: Because these specialized strands could not be cut without voiding the integrity of the system, we meticulously engineered the run layout. To achieve a perfectly flush finish at the roofline edge, we successfully executed a custom shortening and capping technique on the final strands. Flawless Eave Integration: The lights were mounted at the optimal distance from the fascia to ensure a perfectly uniform, triangular cone wash down the home's exterior walls, eliminating hot spots and dark gaps. Smart Ecosystem Control: Fully integrated into the homeowner's smart ecosystem, allowing for voice control, scheduled automation, and endless customization through the native app interface. Our Specialized Lighting Expertise Smart lighting systems require more than just hanging a strand—they require precision planning. We specialize in handling high-end retail and commercial systems, providing: Advanced Layout Mapping: Ensuring your runs look symmetrical and perfectly tailored to your roofline before a single clip is mounted. Out-of-the-Box Troubleshooting: Finding safe, manufacturer-approved technical workarounds for complex roof lines where standard plug-and-play methods fall short. Clean Wire Management: Tucking and hiding all jump wires and power supplies for a seamless daytime appearance.

Valerie Wilcox & Charlie Coull
Alcove shower - mid-sized transitional 3/4 gray tile and marble tile marble floor and gray floor alcove shower idea in Toronto with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Finally, in an effort to keep the space clean but also provide additional storage, the panel between the Sub-Zeros features a touch release door that seamlessly conceals a large walk-in pantry.

Minimalistic and modern, this custom floating vanity, featuring our newly-released Sharer Cabinetry door style, the Camden, offers chic functionality in a smaller space, featuring clean lines, neutral wood tones and convenient storage. Design: Sharer Design Group Cabinetry: Sharer Cabinetry featuring the Camden door style in plain sliced white oak with a pearl matte finish

Mid-sized trendy l-shaped light wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling kitchen photo in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

We removed a freshly installed builder's Kitchen in a brand new house to install something that the homeowners could be proud of. We installed Cabinetry painted with Custom Benjamin Moore paint colours, and an amazing, just released to the public, design of Cambria Countertops. The addition of a custom hood and sparkly backsplash tiles give this kitchen a truly unique look! All we can say is "Wow.....just.......Wow!" Photo courtesy of Chris Johnson: chris@classickitchens.ca. Photos may not be used in any way without prior written consent from Classic Kitchens.

K Studio
Alcove shower - small scandinavian master beige tile and ceramic tile alcove shower idea in Singapore with light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops and a two-piece toilet

Rococo Homes Inc.
Powder room - small contemporary gray tile ceramic tile powder room idea in Edmonton with a pedestal sink, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

CS Cavity Sliders Pocket Door System installed in Richmond hill by Cavity Sliders Canada. The CS Cavity Sliders Pocket Door Systems are for sliding wood doors weighing up to 500 lb (227 kg) each with options for SofStop soft-close mechanisms of up to 264 lb (120 kg) per door. Made for standard 2 x 4 wood and metal wall stud construction. Features: - Choose from a selection of pocket frames for door widths from 24 in (610 mm) to 48 in (1219 mm) and for door heights of up to 80 in (2030 mm) and 96 in (2438 mm) - Pocket frames are made of sturdy double wall aluminum including the upper running track, which can be cut to size to suit custom size doors - The frames are supplied knocked down for low-cost shipping and ease of installation - Choose from a wide variety of carriage hardware sets with or without SofStop soft-close mechanism - CarriSnap mounting suspension plate for the top of the door for mounting and releasing the upper trolley without tools - SoftStop soft-close mechanisms come in single or twin action for doors weighing up to 176 lb (80 kg), and single action for doors weighing up to 264 lb (120 kg) - Trim clips are included in the pocket frame sets for easy press-on mounting for door jamb trim - Pivoting bottom guide to ease loading the door into the pocket frame during installation - Large wheel trolleys with precision ground bearings for smooth running

CS Cavity Sliders Pocket Door System installed in Toronto by Cavity Sliders Canada. The CS Cavity Sliders Pocket Door Systems are for sliding wood doors weighing up to 500 lb (227 kg) each with options for SofStop soft-close mechanisms of up to 264 lb (120 kg) per door. Made for standard 2 x 4 wood and metal wall stud construction. Features: - Choose from a selection of pocket frames for door widths from 24 in (610 mm) to 48 in (1219 mm) and for door heights of up to 80 in (2030 mm) and 96 in (2438 mm) - Pocket frames are made of sturdy double wall aluminum including the upper running track, which can be cut to size to suit custom size doors - The frames are supplied knocked down for low-cost shipping and ease of installation - Choose from a wide variety of carriage hardware sets with or without SofStop soft-close mechanism - CarriSnap mounting suspension plate for the top of the door for mounting and releasing the upper trolley without tools - SoftStop soft-close mechanisms come in single or twin action for doors weighing up to 176 lb (80 kg), and single action for doors weighing up to 264 lb (120 kg) - Trim clips are included in the pocket frame sets for easy press-on mounting for door jamb trim - Pivoting bottom guide to ease loading the door into the pocket frame during installation - Large wheel trolleys with precision ground bearings for smooth running For basic pocket door kits without soft-close, see the Suggested Products section below for a direct link to CS Cavity Slider Pocket Door Kit. Ideal for residential, commercial, and institutional projects for a wide variety of applications.

I was recently contacted by a client who had just moved into a large Victorian property in the West Cheshire village of Tarvin about renovating their Victorian tiled hallway. Apparently, the floor was in good condition, and it would just be a case of removing what was left of the old sealer, deep cleaning the tiles and then applying a fresh seal. Unless the floor has been regularly maintained with the same sealer it’s important to remove all traces of old sealers before applying fresh. Victorian Hallway Before Cleaning Tarvin Cheshire A lot of the work we do at Tile Doctor can be a lot more involved, often requiring the sourcing of matching replacement tiles and rebuilding large sections of tiled flooring so straight forward clean and seal job is always welcome. To remove what was left of the sealer and the ingrained dirt from the pores of the Victorian tile I dressed the floor with a strong dilution of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean. On this occasion I used a 1:3 dilution with water and applied it to the floor with a mop. I left it to soak into the tile for fifteen minutes before scrubbing so it could get to work breaking down the old sealer. During this time, I set up a weighted floor buffer and fitted a black buffing pad, these pads are designed for scrubbing hard floors and lifting out the dirt. I applied a little water as required during this process to ensure the pad was lubricated. Shortly the cleaning solution darkened as the old sealer and dirt was released from the tile. The soil was rinsed away with water and then removed using a wet vacuum. Once clear the floor was inspected and the process repeated until I was satisfied it was as clean as it could be and free of sealer. I left the floor to dry off overnight and returned the next day to apply a new sealer. Before doing so however I like to use a damp meter to take moisture readings from the floor. This is needed to ensure it is dry enough to seal which is important as any moisture in the tile can affect the sealer and lead to an inconsistent finish. To seal I started with the application of a single coat of Tile Doctor Colour Grow which is a colour intensifying breathable impregnator that soaks into the tile improving appearance and adding protection from within. Any excess sealant was removed by wiping the floor with a microfibre cloth and then it was left to dry for an hour. This was followed with four coats of Tile Doctor Seal and Go Extra which is an acrylic breathable sealer which adds a pleasing subtle shine to the tile. This is an important feature when choosing a sealer for old floors where moisture needs to be allowed to rise through the tile, otherwise it can become trapped under the floor and reach out to the walls causing rising damp. The customer was very happy with the revamped hallway which made the house a lot brighter and welcoming. Before closing I should mention that for aftercare cleaning I recommend Tile Doctor Neutral cleaner which is designed for the daily cleaning for sealed tiles, this is important as most domestic supermarket cleaners are simply too strong and can prematurely erode the sealer. Alastair Robb West Cheshire Tile Doctor

Cavity Sliders Richelieu KN Crowder Type C Pocket Door Kit The KN Crowder Type C Pocket Door Kit is designed for a single sliding wood door weighing up to 150 lb (68 kg). Features: – For 2 x 4 wood construction – 2 kits to choose from for different door sizes: – KN400 for door 18 in (457.2 mm) to 36 in (914.4 mm) wide x 80 in (2032 mm) to 84 in (2133 mm) tall – KN400C4896 for door 36 in (914.4 mm) to 48 in (1219 mm) wide x 96 in (2438 mm) tall – Quick-release spin wheel device – Included roll form steel uprights to build pocket area – Self-supporting upper running track mounted end to end – Width and height can be cut down – Cycle tested 150 000 cycles – Simple and flexible installation – Optional joiner plate for biparting applications Ideal for residential and commercial door applications for bathroom, bedroom, office, kitchen, and standard access doors.

AWARD WINNING DUPLEX DESIGN Bob-a-day Park Little Bay duplex in historical precinct This Little Bay duplex is the winner of the HIA Housing Awards 2019 for category: – Townhouse/Villa Development 2-10 dwellings ‘HIA NSW Region’ and a finalist for category: – Residential Interior Design ‘HIA NSW Region’ Judges said, “A functional design with a light and bright living area that has excellent cross flow ventilation and innovative design with sustainable features.” Congratulating SSRB Developments with Edifice Design, Architects on such an outstanding achievement, HIA Executive Director – NSW, David Bare, said “The awards recognise excellence in residential construction and these awards provide a tremendous opportunity for HIA members to showcase their projects and highlight building and design excellence.” [HIA Media Release 19 October 2019] Set in Little Bay’s old Prince Henry Hospital precinct, this dual occupancy is designed to complement its rare historic and coastal location. The two dwelling requirement and contextual fit make the building unique, shaped and functioning as follows: Design Subtly distinguished separate dwellings — while still appearing as a single residence. Contemporary but synergistic with heritage setting — contemporary detailing with a scale (height, setbacks) in keeping with the historic “Flower’s Building” and materials/colour selections (face brick, boarded cladding, stone) that complements, not competes with, its heritage, seaside setting. Streetscape and contextual fit: The Ewing Avenue frontage and northern neighbour are addressed by a darker, quieter core element, clad in metal and light coloured, boarded features that extend from the ground to its flat parapeted roof. The darker, northern side anchors the lighter and more open, glazed southern side that overlooks Bob A Day Park and sits beneath a flat planar roof. External walls are layered horizontally with boarded cladding to the first floor, flat rendered wall at the ground floor and a face brick basement. Balconies, views and privacy — generous floor to ceiling horizontal louvred windows fill rooms with sunlight and views to the park and ocean. The linear effect is further accentuated by both dwellings having projected outdoor balconies with the southern balcony having a continuum of louvres to either open or close for sunlight, stargazing or privacy. Façade finishes and an entry of stone, copper and wood — texture and colour, accentuated by a copper panelled front door, timber louvres above and a feature stone blade wall, clearly defines the entry. Slender metal awnings and sliding panels also provide further articulation to the facades as well as privacy. An entry of stone, copper and wood reflect façade finishes — texture and colour, accentuated by a copper panelled front door, timber louvres above and a feature stone blade wall, clearly define the entry. Slender metal awnings and sliding panels also provide further articulation to the façades as well as privacy. A welcoming sky lit void foyer — a large atrium with skylight window brightens the entryway and provides main circulation to the hall and stair. Linear stair and lift amenity — a streamlined timber stairway with vertically lined balustrade is a focal point of the entry hall. A lift with ceramic tiles to floor and steel finishes services the main dwelling. A handcrafted bespoke artisan sandstone wall with fireplace — is a centrepiece dividing the main living room from the eating and kitchen areas. An unusual partially sunken roof terrace — which provides an entertainment area of spectacular district and ocean views while remaining relatively private, quiet and sheltered. An exterior ‘living green wall’ — which is also viewable from the living room. A sunny, north east plunge pool — which is overlooked by two semi enclosed entertainment balconies. Large water tanks totalling 7000 litres — which services toilets, laundry and gardens. An extensive solar panel system — totalling over 10 KWs. Client brief Dual occupancy required for accommodating two separate dwellings, the primary dwelling for parents long term and the secondary dwelling for extended family. 1. Quantitative requirements Each dwelling with: 2 residential levels + roof terrace + basement carpark main external balcony off the main living area private garden setting full ducted air conditioning separation by a vertical, fire and acoustically rated, common wall. Primary dwelling (southside) — for main family: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, laundry, open planned living, kitchen and dining areas, a separate TV room, roof terrace and serviced by a lift (basement to level 1) 5,000 litre rainwater tank servicing the toilets and laundry 5.4 KW solar panel system 2 car basement car park. Secondary dwelling (northside) — for extended family: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, open planned living, kitchen, dining, a separate TV room Plunge pool 2,000 litre rainwater tank servicing the toilets and laundry 4.8 kW solar panel system 1 car basement car park + 1 car hardstand. 2. Qualitative requirements: Generally: Maximise sun, light and outlook to all rooms. Extensive glazing and use of skylights. Rooms to be designed as contemporary spaces with seamless, clean lines. Colour selections to be light, non jarring, using colours from whites to neutrals. Use of natural materials such as timber and stone. Open planned living areas — kitchen, dining and living with a strong spatial connection to encourage family together time. Main dwelling to have a separate TV room so that living areas remain unaffected by media intrusions. Bedrooms grouped together on the ground floor to ensure district and ocean views are prioritised for the living areas. Maximise louvred glazing to southern side of primary residence to overlook Bob A Day Park. Ocean views maximised where possible, most likely achieved across to the north east. Multi-layered complex approval process From the outset, there were numerous multi-layered approval stages through which to navigate. This ensured a vigorous, disciplined design approach. Stages included: The Prince Henry Design Review Panel (PHDRP) — appointed by Landcom to monitor the historic Prince Henry development site Randwick City Council — Development Application NSW State Heritage Department — approval required given the project’s proximity to the historic “Flowers” building. Randwick Council — the Construction Certificate was particularly involved with difficulties around strict adherence to; setbacks, height and floor space ratios and alignments with the southern setback of the “Flowers” Building, a flat roof geometry and guides around the use of external colour and materials. Randwick Council jurisdiction Photographer: Aimee Crouch

Finally, in an effort to keep the space clean but also provide additional storage, the panel between the Sub-Zeros features a touch release door that seamlessly conceals a large walk-in pantry.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling kitchen remodel in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops