Example of a 1960s kitchen design in Orange County with marble countertops, two islands and gray countertops

Ensuite bathroom renovation
Mid-sized minimalist master blue tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, white floor and double-sink walk-in shower photo in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a floating vanity

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Concept Design: Charlie & Co. Design | Interiors: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Landscaping: TOPO | Photography: Landmark Photography

The original kitchen was disjointed and lacked connection to the home and its history. The remodel opened the room to other areas of the home by incorporating an unused breakfast nook and enclosed porch to create a spacious new kitchen. It features stunning soapstone counters and range splash, era appropriate subway tiles, and hand crafted floating shelves. Ceasarstone on the island creates a durable, hardworking surface for prep work. A black Blue Star range anchors the space while custom inset fir cabinets wrap the walls and provide ample storage. Great care was given in restoring and recreating historic details for this charming Foursquare kitchen.

This was a complete kitchen renovation. Original, golden oak cabinets were replaced with an open, airy, pale gray Shaker style cabinet. Subway tile in carrara marble keeps the palette soft, while letting the signature Big Chill range stand out. Photo: Jennifer Hughes

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor dedicated laundry room design in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and black countertops

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Sarita Relis
Transitional white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and white floor alcove shower photo in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Incredibly versatile, this small lamp can be hung on a wall, transported easily to any room or work space and switched on in seconds. Warm, Edison style lightbulb included

This glass see-through walk-in shower makes the bathroom feel larger than it is, especially with the window allowing natural light into the room.
Eclectic bathroom photo in Los Angeles

The disposal air switch is on the back left corner of the sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Morgan Howarth Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile tub/shower combo remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and gray walls

These South Shore homeowners desired a fresh look for their kitchen that was efficient and functional with a design worthy of showing off to family and friends. They also wished for more natural light, increased floor area and better countertop work space allowing for ease of preparation and cooking. The Renovisions team began the remodel by installing a larger (5’) window over the sink area which overlooks the beautiful backyard. Additional countertop workspace was achieved by utilizing the corner and installing a GE induction cooktop and stainless steel hood. This solution was spot on spectacular! Renovisions discussed the importance of adding lighting fixtures and the homeowners agreed. Under cabinet lighting was installed under wall cabinets with switch as well as two pendants over the peninsula and one pendant over the sink. It also made good design sense to add additional recessed ceiling fixtures with LED lights and trims that blend well with the ceiling. The project came together beautifully and boasts gorgeous shaker styled cherry cabinetry with glass mullian doors. The separate desk area serves as a much needed office/organizational area for keys, mail and electronic charging. A lovely backsplash of Tuscan-clay-look porcelain tile in 4”x8” brick pattern and diagonal tile with decorative metal-look accent tiles serves an eye-catching design detail. We created interest without being overdone. A large rectangular under-mounted ‘chef’ sink in stainless steel finish was the way to go here to accommodate larger pots and pans and platters. The creamy color marble like durable yet beautiful quartz countertops created a soft tone for the kitchens overall aesthetic look. Simple, pretty details give the cherry cabinets understated elegance and the mix of textures makes the room feel welcoming. Our client can’t wait to start preparing her favorite recipes for her family.

These windows are obscure while the switch is off and turn clear while the switch is on.
Inspiration for a timeless bathroom remodel in Los Angeles

Eve Greiner

Aliza Schlabach Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Layering light is a beautiful way to design. Add LED lighting to your cove ceilings to create height and depth to any room, in addition to traditional floor lamps and ceiling lights. You can create dramatic lighting effects easily and efficiently with energy-saving LED lighting. Easy to install and available in a range of color temperatures, LED strip light is flexible and dimmable so you can have bright light when you want it and soft lighting to create any mood. Great for master bedrooms, living rooms, kitchen cabinet lighting and more.

photo credit GREGORY M. RICHARD COPYRIGHT © 2013

Pacific Northwest Cabinetry
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Portland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island