Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. The layout in the kitchen was functional for them, so we kept that pretty much as is. Our client wanted a contemporary-leaning transitional look — nice clean lines with a gray and white palette. Light gray cabinets with a slightly darker gray subway tile keep the northern exposure light and airy. They also purchased some new furniture for their breakfast room and adjoining family room, so the whole space looks completely styled and new. The light fixtures are staggered and give a nice rhythm to the otherwise serene feel. The homeowners were not 100% sold on the flooring choice for little powder room off the kitchen when I first showed it, but now they think it is one of the most interesting features of the design. I always try to “push” my clients a little bit because that’s when things can get really fun and this is what you are paying for after all, ideas that you may not come up with on your own. We also worked on the two upstairs bathrooms. We started first on the hall bath which was basically just in need of a face lift. The floor is porcelain tile made to look like carrera marble. The vanity is white Shaker doors fitted with a white quartz top. We re-glazed the cast iron tub. The master bath was a tub to shower conversion. We used a wood look porcelain plank on the main floor along with a Kohler Tailored vanity. The custom shower has a barn door shower door, and vinyl wallpaper in the sink area gives a rich textured look to the space. Overall, it’s a pretty sophisticated look for its smaller fooprint. 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

Inspiration for a coastal bathroom remodel in Orange County

Transitional living room with contemporary influences. Photography: Michael Alan Kaskel
Living room - large transitional formal dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Chicago with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Freestanding bathtub - large transitional master white tile white floor and marble floor freestanding bathtub idea in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, a pedestal sink, dark wood cabinets and marble countertops

Inspiration for a contemporary bedroom remodel in Boston

Ariana Miller with ANM Photography. www.anmphoto.com
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and a farmhouse sink

Island style master brown tile and gray tile freestanding bathtub photo with beige walls

Jeffrey Allen
Example of a trendy light wood floor bedroom design in Providence with gray walls and no fireplace

This beautiful farmhouse kitchen in soft grey tones bridge the gap between old and new. Thermador appliances work hard for the avid cooks who live here. Design by Jarrett Design, LLC. Cabinetry by Plain & Fancy Cabinetry. Counters by Bucks County Soapstone. Matt Villano Photography

David Papazian
Inspiration for a mid-century modern master doorless shower remodel in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls and an undermount sink

This was a tub removal and shower build for a client that is handicapped. We made it so he could set on the outside then slide into the shower. We had the mixer installed by the seat and the ability the switch shower heads if standing.

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Troy Thies, Photography
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Minneapolis

Casey Dunn Photography
Example of a classic claw-foot bathtub design in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Open plan living space combining living, dining and kitchen. Use of neutral palette of grey and white allows for fun pops of your favorite colors. Here we used three shades of green with small pops of orange. You can do this with any of your favorite colors as well.

Bedroom - mid-sized coastal master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Miami with beige walls and no fireplace

Photography: Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a large transitional light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, multicolored backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Contemporary townhouse centrally situated on one of Hoboken’s finest blocks. Meticulously renovated 2 years ago, this circa 1889 brick row house has been thoughtfully designed for today’s urban family. Currently configured as a 2 family home, the owner’s triplex features 3 bedrooms, den and 2½ bathrooms. Keeping future expansion in mind, the oversized 1 bedroom garden apartment can easily be recaptured to integrate with the main residence for a total of 3,000+ square feet of living space across 4 floors. The bright open parlor level features contemporary clean lines, working gas fireplace, half bath and a designer Scavolini kitchen with a Wolf and SubZero appliance suite, waterfall island and LaCantina doors opening the rear of the home to a stunning Ipe deck and private yard below – perfect for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. The second floor master suite features a step out balcony, large walk in closet and stunning bath with dual vanity, free standing soaking tub and steam shower. Completing the 2nd level is the den with working gas fireplace – perfect for a home office, nursery or fourth bedroom. The top floor features 2 bedrooms, a central family/playroom and bath. New EPDM rubber roof, Marvin windows, hardwood floors, central HVAC system and pre-wiring for sound and cable. Centrally located near NYC transportation, parks, schools and dining/nightlife. Sophisticated urban living at its best!

Cedar Cove Modern benefits from its integration into the landscape. The house is set back from Lake Webster to preserve an existing stand of broadleaf trees that filter the low western sun that sets over the lake. Its split-level design follows the gentle grade of the surrounding slope. The L-shape of the house forms a protected garden entryway in the area of the house facing away from the lake while a two-story stone wall marks the entry and continues through the width of the house, leading the eye to a rear terrace. This terrace has a spectacular view aided by the structure’s smart positioning in relationship to Lake Webster. The interior spaces are also organized to prioritize views of the lake. The living room looks out over the stone terrace at the rear of the house. The bisecting stone wall forms the fireplace in the living room and visually separates the two-story bedroom wing from the active spaces of the house. The screen porch, a staple of our modern house designs, flanks the terrace. Viewed from the lake, the house accentuates the contours of the land, while the clerestory window above the living room emits a soft glow through the canopy of preserved trees.

Jacob Williamson Photography
Open concept kitchen - contemporary l-shaped open concept kitchen idea with flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops and ceramic backsplash