These clients have a high sense of design and have always built their own homes. They just downsized into a typical town home and needed this new space to stand out but also be accommodating of aging in place. The client, Jim, has a handful of challenges ahead of him with dealing with Parkinson and all of it symptoms. We optimized the shower, enlarging it by eliminating the tub and not using a shower door. We were able to do a curbless shower, reducing the likelihood of falling. We used larger tiles in the bathroom and shower but added the anti slip porcelain. I included a built-in seat in the shower and a stand-alone bench on the other side. We used a separate hand shower and easy to grab handles. A natural palette peppered with some aqua and green breathes fresh, new life into a re-imagined UTC town home. Choosing materials and finishes that have higher contrast helps make the change from flooring to wall, as well as cabinet to counter, more obvious. Large glass wall tiles make the bathroom seem much larger. A flush installation of drywall to tile is easy on the eye while showing the attention to detail. A modern custom floating vanity allows for walker wheels if needed. Personal touches like adding a filter faucet at the sink makes his trips to take medicine a bit easier. One of my favorite things in design for any project is lighting. Not only can lighting add to the look and feel of the space, but it can also create a safer environment. Installing different types of lighting, including scones on either side of the mirror, recessed can lights both inside and outside of the shower, and LED strip lighting under the floating vanity, keep this modern bathroom current and very functional. Because of the skylight and the round window, light is allowed in to play with the different colors in the glass and the shapes around the room, which created a bright and playful bathroom. It is not often that I get to play with stain-glass, but this existing circular window, that we could NOT change, needed some love. We used a local craftsman that allowed us to design a playful stain-glass piece for the inside of the bathroom window, reminding them of their front door in their custom home years ago.

Pella Designer Series snap-in, between-the-glass window fashions coordinate with virtually any dining room décor. You’ll enjoy a cleaner, healthier and safer home and the removable between-the-glass grilles, shades or blinds can be changed in a snap.

The restoration of a c.1850's plantation house with a compatible addition, pool, pool house, and outdoor kitchen pavilion; project includes historic finishes, refurbished vintage light and plumbing fixtures, antique furniture, custom cabinetry and millwork, encaustic tile, new and vintage reproduction appliances, and historic reproduction carpets and drapes. © Copyright 2011, Rick Patrick Photography

Felix Sanchez
Inspiration for a large transitional master white tile marble floor, white floor and double-sink bathroom remodel in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Doug Sturgess Photography taken in the West End Atlanta, Barbara English Interior Design, Cool Chairz - orange contemporary bar stools, Granite Transformations - recycled milk glass counter tops, The Tile Shop - backsplash, Craft-Art - wood countertop, IKEA - picture light and under cabinet lighting, Home Depot - flower pot & faucet, Paris on Ponce - "hello" sign cabinets, windows and floors all custom and original to the house

Example of an arts and crafts galley enclosed kitchen design in Portland with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, wood countertops, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Jason Schmidt
Mid-sized trendy 3/4 gray tile and marble tile bathroom photo in New York with an integrated sink, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Jason Schmidt
Inspiration for a contemporary drop-in bathtub remodel in New York with a wall-mount sink and white walls

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   My husband and I had the opportunity to completely gut and remodel a very tired 1950’s Garrison colonial. We knew that the idea of a semi-open floor plan would be ideal for our family. Space saving solutions started with the design of a banquet in the kitchen. The banquet’s focal point is the two stained glass windows on either end that help to capture daylight from the adjoining spaces. Material selections for the kitchen were driven by the desire for a bright, casual and uncomplicated look. The plan began with 3 large windows centered over a white farmhouse sink and overlooking the backyard. A large island acts as the kitchen’s work center and rounds out seating options in the room. White inset cabinetry is offset with a mix of materials including soapstone, cherry butcher block, stainless appliances, oak flooring and rustic white tiles that rise to the ceiling creating a dramatic backdrop for an arched range hood. Multiple mullioned glass doors keep the kitchen open, bright and airy. A palette of grayish greens and blues throughout the house helps to meld the white kitchen and trim detail with existing furnishings. In-cabinet lighting as well as task and undercabinet lighting complements the recessed can lights and help to complete the light and airy look of the space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This window is one of a pair in the upper clerestory of a residence in Los Gatos. This piece was designed with German hand blown streaky glass and is a little more colorful than a lot of windows I build for residences. Part of our objective was to block the roof line while adding an artistic touch and color to the upper reaches of the living room.

Front Elevation
Mid-sized ornate green two-story wood exterior home photo in Houston

Originally designed by J. Merrill Brown in 1887, this Queen Anne style home sits proudly in Cambridge's Avon Hill Historic District. Past was blended with present in the restoration of this property to its original 19th century elegance. The design satisfied historical requirements with its attention to authentic detailsand materials; it also satisfied the wishes of the family who has been connected to the house through several generations. Photo Credit: Peter Vanderwarker

Originally designed by J. Merrill Brown in 1887, this Queen Anne style home sits proudly in Cambridge's Avon Hill Historic District. Past was blended with present in the restoration of this property to its original 19th century elegance. The design satisfied historical requirements with its attention to authentic detailsand materials; it also satisfied the wishes of the family who has been connected to the house through several generations. Photo Credit: Peter Vanderwarker

Elegant Living room, Detailed window arching.
Elegant living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls

A Philippe Starck tub occupies an over-scaled window box above the entry.
Small minimalist master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub photo in Los Angeles with white walls and quartz countertops

Inspiration for a modern family room remodel in San Francisco with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Modern Living Room
Inspiration for a transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a brick fireplace and a standard fireplace

Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Powder room - mid-sized craftsman slate floor, green floor and wall paneling powder room idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green countertops, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, granite countertops and a freestanding vanity

Named for its enduring beauty and timeless architecture – Magnolia is an East Coast Hampton Traditional design. Boasting a main foyer that offers a stunning custom built wall paneled system that wraps into the framed openings of the formal dining and living spaces. Attention is drawn to the fine tile and granite selections with open faced nailed wood flooring, and beautiful furnishings. This Magnolia, a Markay Johnson crafted masterpiece, is inviting in its qualities, comfort of living, and finest of details. Builder: Markay Johnson Construction Architect: John Stewart Architects Designer: KFR Design