Crisp clean lines and warm colors come alive with the stunning LED color light display up in the skylight. The colors up in the skylight are ever-changing from one soft color to another. Brookhaven custom cabinets by Wood-Mode offer an abundance of storage amenities and sleek contemporary styling. The rich stained maple cabinet doors with aluminum edge-banding offer a unique option to ordinary slab doors & drawers. LED can lights and LED under-cabinet strips illuminate the kitchen, and clean, clutter-free backsplashes are made possible with the use of angled power strips below the upper cabinets. Photos by Zac Campbell Photography

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A remote-controlled automatic skylight brightens up this bathroom space. As we age, we need up to 60% more lighting. This natural light option allows for that additional lighting while making the room look and feel beautiful.

THE SETUP Upon moving to Glen Ellyn, the homeowners were eager to infuse their new residence with a style that resonated with their modern aesthetic sensibilities. The primary bathroom, while spacious and structurally impressive with its dramatic high ceilings, presented a dated, overly traditional appearance that clashed with their vision. Design objectives: Transform the space into a serene, modern spa-like sanctuary. Integrate a palette of deep, earthy tones to create a rich, enveloping ambiance. Employ a blend of organic and natural textures to foster a connection with nature. THE REMODEL Design challenges: Take full advantage of the vaulted ceiling Source unique marble that is more grounding than fanciful Design minimal, modern cabinetry with a natural, organic finish Offer a unique lighting plan to create a sexy, Zen vibe Design solutions: To highlight the vaulted ceiling, we extended the shower tile to the ceiling and added a skylight to bathe the area in natural light. Sourced unique marble with raw, chiseled edges that provide a tactile, earthy element. Our custom-designed cabinetry in a minimal, modern style features a natural finish, complementing the organic theme. A truly creative layered lighting strategy dials in the perfect Zen-like atmosphere. The wavy protruding wall tile lights triggered our inspiration but came with an unintended harsh direct-light effect so we sourced a solution: bespoke diffusers measured and cut for the top and bottom of each tile light gap. THE RENEWED SPACE The homeowners dreamed of a tranquil, luxurious retreat that embraced natural materials and a captivating color scheme. Our collaborative effort brought this vision to life, creating a bathroom that not only meets the clients’ functional needs but also serves as a daily sanctuary. The carefully chosen materials and lighting design enable the space to shift its character with the changing light of day. “Trust the process and it will all come together,” the home owners shared. “Sometimes we just stand here and think, ‘Wow, this is lovely!'”

This two-story family home is wrapped in horizontal siding, with board and batten accents in the gables. Arches are echoed throughout the facade, from the arched windows and garage bays to the arched entryway over the front porch. The great room lives large with a vaulted ceiling and a trio of skylights while double doors open to a rear porch and patio. A breakfast nook is adjacent to the island kitchen and a formal dining room is just steps away. The garage enters the home through a mudroom with a storage closet, built-in bench, and pantry. The master suite offers large windows for rear views, skylights, and a vaulted ceiling. Dual walk-in closets are available, and one provides access to the utility room. The master bathroom is luxurious with a freestanding bathtub, double-sink vanity, and a walk-in shower. A secondary bedroom with full bathroom and a home office complete the first floor. Upstairs, find two additional bedrooms with a shared bathroom. An optional bonus room can be used for a media room or for future expansion.

Luxe Bathroom Remodel – Menlo Park, CA This serene and sophisticated master bathroom remodel in Menlo Park, California, is a stunning example of Casa Utopia Builders’ attention to modern luxury, fine detail, and seamless integration of natural textures. The space blends spa-inspired tranquility with clean architectural lines, warm materials, and thoughtful functionality. Key Features: Custom wall-mounted travertine sink vanity with integrated stone basin Curbless walk-in shower with large-format marble-effect tile and brushed gold fixtures Wall-mounted smart toilet for a sleek, minimal footprint Designer sconces paired with a floating mirror and textured vertical tile wall Built-in skylight and window to maximize natural light Custom linen cabinet and wall niche for practical storage Elegant palette of white, beige, and wood tones with modern brass accents This remodel reimagined the original layout with a bump-out for the wall-mounted toilet, custom skylight installation, and all-new plumbing and electrical. High-end details and natural textures deliver a warm, minimalist feel while retaining every ounce of everyday luxury. Project Location: Menlo Park, California Scope: Master Bathroom Remodel Value: $44,000 Timeline: ~4–5 weeks Style Tags: Warm Modern | Japandi | Organic Minimalism | Spa-Inspired

2013 NARI CAPITAL COTY, MERIT AWARD WINNER, RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN $80,001-$120,000 This homeowner knew her kitchen wasn’t living up to its full potential. Built in the mid-1980s, it had short wall cabinetry, large bulkheads, a cooktop across an aisle from the sink and a dysfunctional peninsula that separated the kitchen and the breakfast room. The proposed design promised to lighten up space by introducing white cabinets with lots of glass options and large molding. Stacked upper glass cabinets have taken over the bulkheads. A large island with glass display cabinets is now central to the design. A large professional stove with a custom range hood is the focal point of the space. Exotic white marble counters match the white cabinetry beautifully. A bay window over the sink, a skylight and French doors with a glass transom bring more natural light into the room.

The owners of this home in Mount Vernon Alexandria, converted the Lower level carport into an enclosed sunroom, with optional garage space, an unfinished attic space was turned into a game room with a ping pong table, and future study for their loved grandchildren. There is added extra space footage to the attic space, a cedar closet, new French doors, direct & indirect lighting, new skylight lights to brighten up the attic, triple triangle window, etched glass garage doors, extra garage space, and used client’s provided wooded door connecting the sunroom to the patio.

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

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In the Blackhawk neighborhood of Danville, a home’s interior changes dramatically with a modern renovation that opens up the spaces, adds natural light, and highlights the outside world. Removing walls, adding more windows including skylights, and using a white and dark brown base-palette evokes a light, airy, but grounded experience to take in the beautiful landscapes of Danville.

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