The homeowners wanted a simple, clean, modern bathroom. Sounds straightforward enough. But with a tight budget, a funky layout and a requirement not to move any plumbing, it was more of a puzzle than expected. Good thing we like puzzles! We added a wall to separate the bathroom from the master, installed a ‘tub with a view,’ and put in a free-standing vanity and glass shower to provide a sense of openness. The before pictures don’t begin to showcase the craziness that existed at the start, but we’re thrilled with the finish!

This mountain modern cabin outside of Asheville serves as a simple retreat for our clients. They are passionate about fly-fishing, so when they found property with a designated trout stream, it was a natural fit. We developed a design that allows them to experience both views and sounds of the creek and a relaxed style for the cabin - a counterpoint to their full-time residence.

Photo illustrates how an outdoor escape can be loaded with great sound and technology without having to see the technology. System features hidden Sonance Landscape speakers in the planting areas, 55” TV, 2 video cameras for security and a high-power outdoor wi-fi hot spot to ensure great connectivity to the world; even while relaxing in the pool. Operation of the system is done with ease via a simple to use handheld remote control or from a Smart-Phone using the custom built app that StereoTypes created for this homeowner.

Complete master bedroom remodel with stacked stone fireplace, sliding barn door, swing arm wall sconces and rustic faux ceiling beams. New wall-wall carpet, transitional area rug, custom draperies, bedding and simple accessories help create a true master bedroom oasis.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients came to us looking to do some updates to their new condo unit primarily in the kitchen and living room. The couple has a lifelong love of Arts and Crafts and Modernism, and are the co-founders of PrairieMod, an online retailer that offers timeless modern lifestyle through American made, handcrafted, and exclusively designed products. So, having such a design savvy client was super exciting for us, especially since the couple had many unique pieces of pottery and furniture to provide inspiration for the design. The condo is a large, sunny top floor unit, with a large open feel. The existing kitchen was a peninsula which housed the sink, and they wanted to change that out to an island, relocating the new sink there as well. This can sometimes be tricky with all the plumbing for the building potentially running up through one stack. After consulting with our contractor team, it was determined that our plan would likely work and after confirmation at demo, we pushed on. The new kitchen is a simple L-shaped space, featuring several storage devices for trash, trays dividers and roll out shelving. To keep the budget in check, we used semi-custom cabinetry, but added custom details including a shiplap hood with white oak detail that plays off the oak “X” endcaps at the island, as well as some of the couple’s existing white oak furniture. We also mixed metals with gold hardware and plumbing and matte black lighting that plays well with the unique black herringbone backsplash and metal barstools. New weathered oak flooring throughout the unit provides a nice soft backdrop for all the updates. We wanted to take the cabinets to the ceiling to obtain as much storage as possible, but an angled soffit on two of the walls provided a bit of a challenge. We asked our carpenter to field modify a few of the wall cabinets where necessary and now the space is truly custom. Part of the project also included a new fireplace design including a custom mantle that houses a built-in sound bar and a Panasonic Frame TV, that doubles as hanging artwork when not in use. The TV is mounted flush to the wall, and there are different finishes for the frame available. The TV can display works of art or family photos while not in use. We repeated the black herringbone tile for the fireplace surround here and installed bookshelves on either side for storage and media components. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Fatti+inlà (Move over a bit!) is a creation by Andrea Grattaroli of Studio Kuadra and is an example of his fertile creativity. The design represents an imaginary row of birds on the ledge of a building. One of the birds, the cuckoo, pushes its way out of its house taking its place in the row. The inspiring concept is quite simple but the final result is very elegant. This clock can be hung on a wall or placed on a surface. The twenty-two wooden birds are all handmade and are aligned on two perfectly balanced wooden blocks. The twenty-third bird chirps every hour moving forward and bowing. Two very fine hands tell the time. The clock comes in two versions: black with white hands or white with black hands. It is made of wood and is varnished with non-toxic paint. The back of the clock is in metal which facilities hanging and gives a stylish finish to the whole item. The battery run cuckoo mechanism has a photosensitive sensor that automatically turns off the cuckoo sound in the absence of light. It also has a switch to regulate the volume of the cuckoo sound or to switch it off completely.

Reminisce about your favorite beachfront destination and your mind’s eye evokes a serene, comfortable cottage with windows thrown open to catch the air, and the relaxing sound of waves nearby. In the shade of the porch, a hammock sways invitingly in the breeze. The color palette is simple and clean, with hues of white, like sunlight reflecting off sand, and blue-grays, the color of sky and water. Wood surfaces have soft painted finishes or a scrubbed-clean, natural wood look. “Cottage” styling is carefree living, where every element conspires to create a casual environment for comfort and relaxation. This cottage kitchen features Antique White and Mineral painted cabinetry. These soft hues bring in the clean and simplicity of Cottage Style. As for hardware, bin pulls are a popular choice and make working in the kitchen much easier. Request a FREE Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a dealer near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Mid-sized transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Philadelphia with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

The Hale pool features an innovative bridge over the pool for a lagoon-type feel in the backyard, as well as a variety of water features including sheer waterfalls on the side of the bridge, a spillover spa, sundeck and scuppers. The assortment of water features provide a relaxing sound-effect in the backyard. The travertine coping around the pool and spa give the backyard a high-end look, along with the stamped concrete for an eye-catching decorative touch.

Beautiful seating in a custom designed theater with projector overhead, in wall speakers, and lighting, all with sound absorbent detail.
Example of a small minimalist enclosed home theater design in Chicago

All dressed up for a wedding. We took a lovely entry and updated it with a landscape full of color and the soothing sounds of water. The first photo shown in the project is the design created in Photoshop. This gives the client an idea of how the finished project should look once the landscape matures. We used a simple color scheme of red, orange, yellow and white to compliment the house and walkway. The containers are Vietnamese pottery converted or plumbed into water vessels. The are positioned over an underground reservoir where the water spills through a rock bed and is recirculated through the pottery.

A beach-inspired home office design that boasts light woods, oceanic blues, and distressed casegoods! To optimize storage, we installed floor-to-ceiling shelves and integrated a large filing cabinet so the space can stay clean and organized. For more about Angela Todd Studios, click here: https://www.angelatoddstudios.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.angelatoddstudios.com/portfolio/1932-hoyt-street-tudor/

This multi-purpose room called the “Kid’s Retreat” incorporates a TV wall with a single 85” 4k UHD TV and two 55” HD TVs. This allows the family to watch up to 3 games at the same time or even give Dad the option to watch two game while the kids play their Xbox. All equipment is remotely located in an adjacent closet out of sight. Simple room control is made possible with the Control4 home automation system via a hard button remote, iPad/Android or the use of a smart phone. Of course, we incorporated full surround sound and put every speaker (including the dual monster subwoofers) out of view.

Stepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.

photo: Mark Pinkerton, VI360
Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in San Francisco

This 1,100 square foot house is located in York, ME, on a long-held family plot historically used as farmland. The home is extremely quiet inside, owing to the ample thermal and sound insulation used. There was a conscious effort to limit square footage, both as a control on cost and on future energy use, without compromising the quality of the first floor public spaces (Living, Dining, Kitchen). A simple footprint was chosen to limit costs.

This is part of a whole home remodel we completed and featured in the Home Builder's Association Showcase of Remodeled Homes. The front entry was altered by taking the closet that was facing into the living room and reversing it into the master bedroom, giving that room more closet space. The wall was filled with sound deafening insulation to help keep the sounds from the living room out of the bedroom. The tile in the entry was removed and replaced in a smaller area with the same Galvano Charcoal porcelain tile that was cut into 4"x12" pieces and laid in a brick pattern, to match other tiled areas in the laundry area, fireplace hearth area and the new mudroom entry in the lower level. Existing Brazilian Cherry wood flooring was tied into to shrink the tiled area at the entry and allow for more furniture room in the space. Finally the shelving in the front cubby area was removed and tigerwood boards were installed with simple hooks for guests coats. Photo by Laura Cavendish

A built-in niche in the shower is designed as a custom seat for the homeowner. The shower is walled with 2x4 porcelain tiles to give a modern spa feel ... referencing the iconic white subway tile common to the period of the home.

Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City