We took a tiny outdated bathroom and doubled the width of it by taking the unused dormers on both sides that were just dead space. We completely updated it with contrasting herringbone tile and gave it a modern masculine and timeless vibe. This bathroom features a custom solid walnut cabinet designed by Buck Wimberly.

Jim Bartsch Photography
Large 1950s backyard stamped concrete and rectangular natural pool photo in Santa Barbara

This property was situated in the tiny, yet picturesque village of Grafton Underwood in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The village has only a population numbering a few hundred and, interestingly enough, is the childhood home of the famous ‘Bridget Jones’ character. I have previously worked on a number of floors in Grafton Underwood, and on this particular occasion I was called to complete the job through a recommendation – which is always welcome! This particular customer had two floors that needed re-finishing; the first was a polished Limestone tiled conservatory (which I will cover in a separate post as the process was different) and the second a Flagstone tiled living room; so on a rather dull day in November, I began my work. The sealer on the Flagstone tiled living room had failed in certain places, resulting in the floor becoming difficult to clean due to dirt becoming ingrained in the stone. The decline in the sealer is not uncommon, as they do wear down over time – especially in an area of high traffic like a living room. To resolve this issue, the old surface seal needed to be stripped back and re-sealed. To remove what was left of the old sealer, I applied a dilution of Tile Doctor Remove and Go and scrubbed it into the floor using a rotary machine fitted with black stripping pads. I then gave the floor an initial rinse, before paying special attention to scrubbing the stubborn spots, making sure all of the sealer was removed. I then gave the floor an acid wash using Tile Doctor Grout Clean-Up in order to remove grout haze and other mineral deposits which were evident. Due to its acidic properties, you have to be very careful with this product on any type of stone, so I didn’t let it dwell for too long and made sure the floor was thoroughly rinsed down afterwards, with all solutions extracted using a wet-vac machine. The floor was left to dry for more than 24 hours, before I returned to re-seal it using Tile Doctor Seal & Go. This product provides both a stain resistant surface seal and the durable low-sheen finish requested by my client. Seal & Go is suitable for use on internal unsealed, porous surfaces. I guess the photographs don’t really do the transformation justice however the freshly re-sealed Flagstone living room certainly brightened up what was a very dreary autumn day! Phil Vissian Northamptonshire Tile Doctor

Brantley Photography
Mid-sized asian master carpeted and beige floor bedroom photo in Miami with white walls and no fireplace

Note the large scale tile juxtaposed against the quilt style tile on the oven wall. This large and simple toned grey field allows the other area to stand out, yet this window wall detail also serves a purpose of showing how every area can be unique, but not glaring in contrast.

Shigeru Ban: Metal Shutter House, 2010, New York, USA Photo by Michael Moran
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in New York with white walls and no tv

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Hallway - eclectic hallway idea in New York

© Deborah Scannell Photography.
Alcove bathtub - small transitional white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor alcove bathtub idea in Charlotte with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and recessed-panel cabinets

Deck - backyard deck idea in New York with a pergola

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 black and white tile, multicolored tile and matchstick tile porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a bidet, multicolored walls, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops and white countertops

Inspiration for a coastal open concept living room remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and an island

Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary shower bench remodel in New York with an integrated sink and a niche

Country white one-story gable roof idea in San Francisco with a metal roof

Ofer Wolberger
Transitional white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor corner shower photo in New York with an undermount sink, an undermount tub and blue walls

Bedroom - bedroom idea in New Orleans

Front yard landscaping with stone border
Photo of a traditional full sun front yard landscaping in Houston for summer.

Richard Leo Johnson
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style bathroom remodel in Atlanta with a vessel sink

Photography by Paul Bardagjy
Inspiration for a small contemporary concrete floor powder room remodel in Austin with a wall-mount sink, a one-piece toilet and multicolored walls