The Platform
Eclectic home design photo in Chicago

The Platform
Eclectic home design photo in Chicago

Double shower - large contemporary master gray tile gray floor and concrete floor double shower idea with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, black countertops and concrete countertops

Rebecca McAlpin
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in New York with a standard fireplace

Bedroom - mid-sized coastal guest medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Freestanding bathtub - cottage master gray tile dark wood floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub idea in New York with gray walls and a niche

David Lauer
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master white tile and marble tile porcelain tile and white floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Denver with white walls

Our client’s intension was to make this bathroom suite a very specialized spa retreat. She envisioned exquisite, highly crafted components and loved the colors gold and purple. We were challenged to mix contemporary, traditional and rustic features. Also on the wish-list were a sizeable wardrobe room and a meditative loft-like retreat. Hydronic heated flooring was installed throughout. The numerous features in this project required replacement of the home’s plumbing and electrical systems. The cedar ceiling and other places in the room replicate what is found in the rest of the home. The project encompassed 400 sq. feet. Features found at one end of the suite are new stained glass windows – designed to match to existing, a Giallo Rio slab granite platform and a Carlton clawfoot tub. The platform is banded at the floor by a mosaic of 1″ x 1″ glass tile. Near the tub platform area is a large walnut stained vanity with Contemporary slab door fronts and shaker drawers. This is the larger of two separate vanities. Each are enhanced with hand blown artisan pendant lighting. A custom fireplace is centrally placed as a dominant design feature. The hammered copper that surrounds the fireplace and vent pipe were crafted by a talented local tradesman. It is topped with a Café Imperial marble. A lavishly appointed shower is the centerpiece of the bathroom suite. The many slabs of granite used on this project were chosen for the beautiful veins of quartz, purple and gold that our client adores. Two distinct spaces flank a small vanity; the wardrobe and the loft-like Magic Room. Both precisely fulfill their intended practical and meditative purposes. A floor to ceiling wardrobe and oversized built-in dresser keep clothing, shoes and accessories organized. The dresser is topped with the same marble used atop the fireplace and inset into the wardrobe flooring. The Magic Room is a space for resting, reading or just gazing out on the serene setting. The reading lights are Oil Rubbed Bronze. A drawer within the step up to the loft keeps reading and writing materials neatly tucked away. Within the highly customized space, marble, granite, copper and art glass come together in a harmonious design that is organized for maximum rejuvenation that pleases our client to not end! Photo, Matt Hesselgrave

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This is an example of a traditional retaining wall landscape in London.

Daniel Shea
Large urban open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room photo in New York with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Mark Lohman
Example of a large beach style single-wall porcelain tile and white floor dedicated laundry room design in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Photo: Chad Mellon
Design ideas for a mediterranean shade stone landscaping in Orange County.

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

Inspiration for a mid-sized and bedroom transitional guest and girl brown floor and dark wood floor kids' bedroom remodel in Louisville with white walls

Marcel Page Photography
Inspiration for a coastal open concept living room remodel in Milwaukee

The platform bed sits directly on the floor with the platform edge extending slightly beyond the frame. The headboard highlights the dark and light wood grain that is unique to Solid Wood. The bedroom set also includes two end table mini cabinets with an open bottom shelf and a handy top drawer. The sleek nightstands are perched on an interior base. The top is flush to frame. Special Features: • Hand rubbed stain and finish • Solid Wood back on end tables • Textured iron knob on drawers Dimension Full: Mattress Dimensions: 54" W X 75" L Overall: 70" W X 86" L X 44" H Headboard: 44" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 12" High X 3" Thick Queen: Mattress Dimensions: 60" W X 80" L Overall: 76" W X 91" L X 44" H Headboard: 44" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 12" High X 3" Thick King: Mattress Dimensions: 76" W X 80" L Overall: 92" W X 91" L X 44" H Headboard: 44" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 12" High X 3" Thick California King: Mattress Dimensions: 72" W X 84" L Overall: 88" W X 95" L X 44" H Headboard: 44" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 12" High X 3" Thick Nightstands (Set of 2): 22" L X 18" D X 24" H

We have years of experience working in houses, high-rise residential condominium buildings, restaurants, offices and build-outs of all commercial spaces in the Chicago-land area.

1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style. Photography ©Ciro Coelho/ArchitecturalPhoto.com