We remodeled the kitchen, bathroom, living room, and entry way. The kitchen has new set shaker cabinets, solid surface countertop, wood flooring, new set of appliances, recessed lighting, and more. The kitchen has a custom built kitchen island with a stovetop and floating hood range. The bathroom has a new glass shower enclosure with a custom niche, rainfall shower head, and white ceramic tiles. We also renovated the fireplace of the homes with a modern look with texture tile and a solid back mantle.

We remodeled the kitchen, bathroom, living room, and entry way. The kitchen has new set shaker cabinets, solid surface countertop, wood flooring, new set of appliances, recessed lighting, and more. The kitchen has a custom built kitchen island with a stovetop and floating hood range. The bathroom has a new glass shower enclosure with a custom niche, rainfall shower head, and white ceramic tiles. We also renovated the fireplace of the homes with a modern look with texture tile and a solid back mantle.

Modern master bath remodel in Elk Grove features a standalone soaking tub, custom double vanity in walnut veneer vreated by Ernest Maxing Builders, topped with Kohler vessel sinks and Grohe faucets. Grass cloth wall covering by Kravet. Double shower with curbless entry. Lighting by Lumens

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In this master bath, Waypoint Living Space shaker cabinets in Painted Harbor finish was installed with LG Hi/Macs Solid Surface countertops in Nobel Cane color accented with Top Knobs Spectrum pulls and Richelieu Eclectic Acrylic & Metal Knobs. Moen Eva collection faucets for the shower and tub in brushed nickel finish. The tiled shower is Dynamic Beige 10 x 14 wall tile glossy for the shower walls and front of tub. 4 x 16 wall tile glossy for walls above the tub. 1 ½ x 1 ½ hex mosaic matte tile for the shower floor. A Tru-Fit swing shower door and panel in brushed nickel was installed. The flooring is Homecrest Luxury Beveled Engineered Vinyl Plank in Sinclair color.

In this master bath, Waypoint Living Space shaker cabinets in Painted Harbor finish was installed with LG Hi/Macs Solid Surface countertops in Nobel Cane color accented with Top Knobs Spectrum pulls and Richelieu Eclectic Acrylic & Metal Knobs. Moen Eva collection faucets for the shower and tub in brushed nickel finish. The tiled shower is Dynamic Beige 10 x 14 wall tile glossy for the shower walls and front of tub. 4 x 16 wall tile glossy for walls above the tub. 1 ½ x 1 ½ hex mosaic matte tile for the shower floor. A Tru-Fit swing shower door and panel in brushed nickel was installed. The flooring is Homecrest Luxury Beveled Engineered Vinyl Plank in Sinclair color.

Wolf Custom Homes/photography by Steve Dutcheshen Photography Inc.
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Hexagon concrete floor tile, glazed backsplash and matching shower niche, white subway shower, glass doors, shaker style walnut double vanity, 1 piece double sink top, solid wood trim.

This Altadena home is the perfect example of modern farmhouse flair. The powder room flaunts an elegant mirror over a strapping vanity; the butcher block in the kitchen lends warmth and texture; the living room is replete with stunning details like the candle style chandelier, the plaid area rug, and the coral accents; and the master bathroom’s floor is a gorgeous floor tile. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/new-construction-altadena-rustic-modern/

Shutter Avenue
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A tile wall and floating vanity complement the modern powder room chandelier. Photo Credit: Garrett Rowland
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  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

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In this master bath, Waypoint Living Space shaker cabinets in Painted Harbor finish was installed with LG Hi/Macs Solid Surface countertops in Nobel Cane color accented with Top Knobs Spectrum pulls and Richelieu Eclectic Acrylic & Metal Knobs. Moen Eva collection faucets for the shower and tub in brushed nickel finish. The tiled shower is Dynamic Beige 10 x 14 wall tile glossy for the shower walls and front of tub. 4 x 16 wall tile glossy for walls above the tub. 1 ½ x 1 ½ hex mosaic matte tile for the shower floor. A Tru-Fit swing shower door and panel in brushed nickel was installed. The flooring is Homecrest Luxury Beveled Engineered Vinyl Plank in Sinclair color.

In this master bath, Waypoint Living Space shaker cabinets in Painted Harbor finish was installed with LG Hi/Macs Solid Surface countertops in Nobel Cane color accented with Top Knobs Spectrum pulls and Richelieu Eclectic Acrylic & Metal Knobs. Moen Eva collection faucets for the shower and tub in brushed nickel finish. The tiled shower is Dynamic Beige 10 x 14 wall tile glossy for the shower walls and front of tub. 4 x 16 wall tile glossy for walls above the tub. 1 ½ x 1 ½ hex mosaic matte tile for the shower floor. A Tru-Fit swing shower door and panel in brushed nickel was installed. The flooring is Homecrest Luxury Beveled Engineered Vinyl Plank in Sinclair color.

| DETAILS | in concrete constructed condos it's very rare that we ever want to have to core new drain locations. For the Master Ensuite more and more when we do full renovations down to studs we are removing the terrible 5' tubs and tiny itty bitty 3x3' showers. For some reason the idea of luxury meant squeeze as much as you can so you have a long list of features when you go to market. More and more we are doing oversized his and hers showers. So when you have a drain that you are repurposing from previous plumbing fixtures and the drain isn't centred, it's pretty much magic to have the team surprise you after several site meetings and evaluations - we opted for the plumbers favourite to use Schluter linear tile over drains and have the oversized tile cut to fit and provide the necessary grout lines for a flush shower threshold. This might seem like nothing but is everything when we have the perfect tile layout be inline with the what we think is a centred drain. These are the kind of details that make my OCD sister inside so happy, we call it the centre flush drain happy dance. Kudos to @caisleydevelopments @4thdimensionconstruction with the help of @stonetilevancouver for finding a perfect subtle sand toned oversized porcelain. A large format tile in a shade and same tone value as our hardwood floor and one shade darker than our Baltic Birch flush panels for ease of cleaning and hiding dirt. When you want things clean I opt for showers with minimal detailing to be in shades darker than white. Cleaning becomes less treacherous. Also gone is this idea of ugly accent tile, we opt for uniform tile one material throughout a bathroom floor to ceiling and if possible all walls. Construction geekery 101 continues

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