ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

Small beach style 3/4 blue tile and mosaic tile ceramic tile and blue floor alcove bathtub photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, medium tone wood cabinets and white walls

photos by Trina Roberts 949.395.8341 trina@grinphotography.com www.grinphotography.com
Inspiration for a coastal exterior home remodel in Orange County

A closer view of the completed entertainment wall highlights the marble-look centerpiece with two integrated vertical LED light strips. The surrounding wood-tone slat panels, illuminated wall accents, and floating storage console create a warm and contemporary design.

Kitchen looking towards Dining Room and Living Room beyond. Photo by Clark Dugger
Small trendy galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, paneled appliances, brown backsplash, wood backsplash and no island

Installation by Century Custom Hardwood Floor in Los Angeles, CA
Inspiration for a large contemporary master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace

Nursery - small transitional boy medium tone wood floor nursery idea in Chicago with gray walls

Photo by George Dzahristos
Design ideas for a transitional shade concrete landscaping in Detroit.

Toby Ponnay
Inspiration for a coastal backyard tile patio remodel in Orange County with a roof extension

Architect: Mary Brewster, Brewster Thornton Group
Mid-sized country master marble floor and white floor freestanding bathtub photo in Providence with a pedestal sink and white walls

Family Room in the Brentano Model at Quail West. Built by Diamond Custom Homes.
Example of a classic family room design in Miami with beige walls

A full Corian shower in bright white ensures that this small bathroom will never feel cramped. A recessed niche with back-lighting is a fun way to add an accent detail within the shower. The niche lighting can also act as a night light for guests that are sleeping in the main basement space. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile doorless shower remodel in Dallas with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, limestone countertops, a one-piece toilet and gray walls

Custom Surface Solutions - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows a remodeled master bathroom with 12" x 24" tile on a vertical offset pattern used on the walls and floors. Includes glass mosaic accent band and shower box, and Fantasy Brown marble knee wall top and seat surface.

This butler's pantry lends itself perfectly to the dining room and making sure you have everything you need at arms length but still a stylish well crafted space you would be happy to show off!

This bachelor client of ours first contacted us to outfit his "rental" with finishes only for his Las Vegas strip view condo.. He asked for paint colors, flooring, backslashes and lighting.. A year and a half later, he decided to use it for himself and his fiancee as a second home. Of course we were happy to oblige!

Surprise!!! This is no ordinary Laundry Closet. The Valejo's laundry space features a granite counter for sorting and folding, built in cabinetry for ample storage, and exciting glass tile design for an extra "wow" factor!

Guest bath remodel Santa Monica, CA
Example of a small minimalist 3/4 multicolored tile light wood floor doorless shower design in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink and quartzite countertops

Photo of a large traditional partial sun front yard stone formal garden in Chicago.