When my parents purchased a home in Arizona, the hall powder room became an insufficient use of space for the many out of town visitors frequenting the house. Our goal was to turn the half bath, which was adjacent to a guest bedroom, into a 3/4 bath, by removing a privacy wall, repositioning the toilet and sink, and adding a corner shower to accommodate guests. We incorporated the Santa Fe style and colors into the decor by installing slate floors, a slate stack stone shower surround, and a travertine countertop with a glass sin

Example of a trendy slate floor hallway design in Philadelphia with white walls

Beach style u-shaped slate floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Other with an undermount sink, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard tile and rectangular lap pool fountain remodel in DC Metro

Landscape Artisan's
Example of a transitional home design design in San Francisco

Jeremy Swanson
Mid-sized mountain style master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor corner shower photo in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

A reclaimed wood rolling door leads to a surprising element of contemporary. A Custom vanity and trough sink, soaking tub and modern shower are nestled before a custom textured wall. Photo credit: Christi Nielsen

Austin Outdoor Living Group, Noelalee Ragle
Inspiration for a large rustic backyard stone patio remodel in Austin with a fire pit and a roof extension

Example of a mid-sized classic 3/4 gray tile and slate tile slate floor and gray floor alcove shower design in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, an integrated sink and a hinged shower door

Mid-sized elegant single-wall slate floor dedicated laundry room photo in Portland Maine with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Large mountain style slate floor wine cellar photo in Dallas

Contemporary Mudroom with Narrow Reed Glass Accents
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless slate floor mudroom remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Large elegant u-shaped slate floor eat-in kitchen photo in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This was no straight-forward facelift! This bathroom required a complete overhaul to satisfy the owner's need for a zen atmosphere. Mike kept the design simple and open to create a nice sense of flow. By incorporating natural products, Mike created a relaxing, peaceful place for this homeowner to detox after a long day. Take a look at the before shots of this out-dated bathroom!

Inspiration for a traditional stone landscaping in DC Metro.

Red Hog Media
Inspiration for a large eclectic slate floor and multicolored floor great room remodel in Seattle with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized mountain style master gray tile slate floor bathroom design in Seattle with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, a one-piece toilet and gray walls

Our design for the expansion and gut renovation of a small 1200 square foot house in a residential neighborhood triples is size, and reworks the living arrangement. The rear addition takes advantage of southern exposure with a "greenhouse" room that provides solar heat gain in winter, shading in summer, and a vast connection to the rear yard. Architecturally, we used an approach we call "willful practicality." The new soaring ceiling ties together first and second floors in a dramatic volumetric expansion of space, while providing increased ventilation and daylighting from greenhouse to operable windows and skylights at the peak. Exterior pockets of space are created from curved forces pushing in from outside to form cedar clad porch and stoop. Sustainable design is employed throughout all materials, energy systems and insulation. Masonry exterior walls and concrete floors provide thermal mass for the interior by insulating the exterior. An ERV system facilitates increased air changes and minimizes changes to the interior air temperature. Energy and water saving features and renewable, non-toxic materal selections are important aspects of the house design. Environmental community issues are addressed with a drywell in the side yard to mitigate rain runoff into the town sewer system. The long sloping south facing roof is in anticipation of future solar panels, with the standing seam metal roof providing anchoring opportunities for the panels. The exterior walls are clad in stucco, cedar, and cement-fiber panels defining different areas of the house. Closed cell spray insulation is applied to exterior walls and roof, giving the house an "air-tight" seal against air infiltration and a high R-value. The ERV system provides the ventilation needed with this tight envelope. The interior comfort level and economizing are the beneficial results of the building methods and systems employed in the house. Photographer: Peter Kubilus

Solomon Home Photos: Christiana Gianzanti, Arley Wholesale
Small transitional beige tile, brown tile and stone tile dark wood floor and brown floor powder room photo in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, a vessel sink, granite countertops and black countertops