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Living room - huge contemporary open concept and formal porcelain tile living room idea in Austin with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

This Brookline remodel took a very compartmentalized floor plan with hallway, separate living room, dining room, kitchen, and 3-season porch, and transformed it into one open living space with cathedral ceilings and lots of light. photos: Abby Woodman

FIRST PLACE 2018 ASID DESIGN OVATION AWARD / MASTER BATH OVER $50,000. In addition to a much-needed update, the clients desired a spa-like environment for their Master Bath. Sea Pearl Quartzite slabs were used on an entire wall and around the vanity and served as this ethereal palette inspiration. Luxuries include a soaking tub, decorative lighting, heated floor, towel warmers and bidet. Michael Hunter

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows a master bathroom remodel with porcelain 12 x 24 white and gray veined marble on walls and floors, custom multi-shelf shower niche with marble shelves. and gray hexagon penny tile shower floor.

Our clients came to us because they were tired of looking at the side of their neighbor’s house from their master bedroom window! Their 1959 Dallas home had worked great for them for years, but it was time for an update and reconfiguration to make it more functional for their family. They were looking to open up their dark and choppy space to bring in as much natural light as possible in both the bedroom and bathroom. They knew they would need to reconfigure the master bathroom and bedroom to make this happen. They were thinking the current bedroom would become the bathroom, but they weren’t sure where everything else would go. This is where we came in! Our designers were able to create their new floorplan and show them a 3D rendering of exactly what the new spaces would look like. The space that used to be the master bedroom now consists of the hallway into their new master suite, which includes a new large walk-in closet where the washer and dryer are now located. From there, the space flows into their new beautiful, contemporary bathroom. They decided that a bathtub wasn’t important to them but a large double shower was! So, the new shower became the focal point of the bathroom. The new shower has contemporary Marine Bone Electra cement hexagon tiles and brushed bronze hardware. A large bench, hidden storage, and a rain shower head were must-have features. Pure Snow glass tile was installed on the two side walls while Carrara Marble Bianco hexagon mosaic tile was installed for the shower floor. For the main bathroom floor, we installed a simple Yosemite tile in matte silver. The new Bellmont cabinets, painted naval, are complemented by the Greylac marble countertop and the Brainerd champagne bronze arched cabinet pulls. The rest of the hardware, including the faucet, towel rods, towel rings, and robe hooks, are Delta Faucet Trinsic, in a classic champagne bronze finish. To finish it off, three 14” Classic Possini Euro Ludlow wall sconces in burnished brass were installed between each sheet mirror above the vanity. In the space that used to be the master bathroom, all of the furr downs were removed. We replaced the existing window with three large windows, opening up the view to the backyard. We also added a new door opening up into the main living room, which was totally closed off before. Our clients absolutely love their cool, bright, contemporary bathroom, as well as the new wall of windows in their master bedroom, where they are now able to enjoy their beautiful backyard!

• American Olean “Color Appeal” 4” x 12” glass tile in “Fountain Blue” • Interceramic 10” x 24” “Spa” white glazed tile • Daltile “Color Wave” mosaic tile “Ice White Block Random Mosaic” • Stonepeak 12” x 24 “Infinite Brown” ceramic tile, Land series • glass by Anchor Ventana at shower • Slik Mode acrylic freestanding tub • Grohe Concetto tub spout • photography by Paul Finkel

The 1,750-square foot Manhattan Beach bungalow is home to two humans and three dogs. Originally built in 1929, the bungalow had undergone various renovations that convoluted its original Moorish style. We gutted the home and completely updated both the interior and exterior. We opened the floor plan, rebuilt the ceiling with reclaimed hand-hewn oak beams and created hand-troweled plaster walls that mimicked the construction and look of the original walls. We also rebuilt the living room fireplace by hand, brick-by-brick, and replaced the generic roof tiles with antique handmade clay tiles. We returned much of this 3-bed, 2-bath home to a more authentic aesthetic, while adding modern touches of luxury, like radiant-heated floors, bi-fold doors that open from the kitchen/dining area to a large deck, and a custom steam shower, with Moroccan-inspired tile and an antique mirror. The end result is evocative luxury in a compact space.

Photo by: Christopher Stark Photography
Example of a small mountain style 3/4 gray tile and stone tile gray floor bathroom design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray walls, marble countertops, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Example of a country white tile and subway tile corner shower design in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets

This modern primary bath is a study in texture and contrast. The textured porcelain walls behind the vanity and freestanding tub add interest and contrast with the window wall's dark charcoal cork wallpaper. Large format limestone floors contrast beautifully against the light wood vanity. The porcelain countertop waterfalls over the vanity front to add a touch of modern drama and the geometric light fixtures add a visual punch. The 70" tall, angled frame mirrors add height and draw the eye up to the 10' ceiling. The textural tile is repeated again in the horizontal shower niche to tie all areas of the bathroom together. The shower features dual shower heads and a rain shower, along with body sprays to ease tired muscles. The modern angled soaking tub and bidet toilet round of the luxury features in this showstopping primary bath.

Sucuri Granite Countertop sourced from Shenoy or Midwest Tile in Austin, TX; Kent Moore Cabinets (Painted Nebulous Grey-Low-Mocha-Hilite), Island painted Misty Bayou-Low; Backsplash - Marazzi (AMT), Studio M (Brick), Flamenco, 13 x 13 Mesh 1-1/4" x 5/8"; Flooring - Earth Werks, "5" Prestige, Handsculpted Maple, Graphite Maple Finish; Pendant Lights - Savoy House - Structure 4 Light Foyer, SKU: 3-4302-4-242; Barstools - New Pacific Direct - item # 108627-2050; The wall color is PPG Ashen 516-4.

Jaime Alvarez jaimephoto.com
Example of an urban black and white tile mosaic tile floor and black floor bathroom design in Philadelphia with a wall-mount sink and white walls

The custom height single ovens were placed side by side to allow for easy use and the large island provided plenty of work space. The combination of clean sleek lines with a variety of finishes and textures keeps this “beach house cottage look” current and comfortable.

The most significant change of the Bridlemile Midcentury project took place here in the kitchen. We united what were previously three separate spaces (laundry/mudroom, kitchen, and nook) into one grand cooking and entertainment space. As much as we love and respect the original 1954 vision, times have changed- especially when it comes to household activities such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry. In addition to knocking down the mudroom/laundry walls, we expanded the opening between kitchen and dining spaces to showcase the southern view and maximize daylight. Incorporating a large island enabled us to centralize the sink to face the dining area, yard, and view beyond. And [as a reflection of our era] we achieved a more proportional balance between the kitchen, dining, and living room volumes.

Master bedroom renovation by La/Con Builders in San Jose, CA. Designed by Paladin Design in San Jose, CA. Shower wall tiles are Leonardo Cermica 12x24 Shower accent tile is Island Stone Breeze Waveline. Shower pan tiles are Island Stone Level Pebble French Tan. Fixtures are Hans Grohe HG Metris C with AX shower hose. Photo by homeowner.

Ceramic and Terracotta Vibe offers a fresh direction in wall tile, inviting you to cover entire walls with intricate patterns and saturated color. The collection Usage: Residential: Bathroom walls / floors, shower walls / floors, vanity tops, kitchen backsplashes and light traffic flooring. Commercial: Interior walls and light traffic floors. See Tools | Usage Guide for more details. For more information on this product, visit http://walkerzanger.com/collections/products.php?view=mat&mat=Vibe&coll=Vibe

Moonwallstickers.com Traditional Spanish Tile Stickers This set consists of 16 wall tile stickers which you can attach easily. Designed to makeover your kitchen tiles , backsplash tiles or bathroom tiles , each sticker perfectly matches your tile-size (please select a size above) since we deliver pre-cut parts. These wall tile covers can be added to liven up your tiles without any real work or commitment, Traditional Spanish Tiles are the perfect choice. Just peel them off when you get tired of them. Transform your bathroom or kitchen wall tiles, quick and mess free with Traditional Spanish Tiles . All our self adhesive stickers for wall tiles are: Very easy to install on any sleek and clean surface. Ideal for renters to improve a kitchen backsplash Ideal for both Kitchen and Bathroom tiling. Made from solid, durable material. Heat and water resistant. Can be applied over existing tiles, directly onto the wall or onto any smooth non-porous surface. Will cover existing tiles without showing the tile underneath. Complete instructions included with each set. Instalation Instructions: Clean the tiles you wish to cover using a non-abrasive cleaner. Align Tile with the top of the tile. Adjust as needed then press firmly with a straight edge tool (a credit card works perfectly) from top to bottom, carefully pushing out any air bubbles. The tiles can be installed by anyone without making any mess. Note: Your tiles should be clean, smooth and free of irregularities. Materials & Characteristics for your sticker .Made of Antibacterial PVC, high quality and resistant to abrasion or washing. .This wall tile stickers are water-resistant and can bear temperature up to 70°C / 158ºF. .For cleaning just use a cloth and normal bathroom cleanser. .They’re fully waterproof. .Fitting instructions are supplied with all our tile stickers and installation is as easy as peeling from the backing sheet and applying the design to the tile smoothing down with your finger. .Printed on a white background .

Empire Contracting Inc 707.884.9789 Photos By: Sea Ranch Images www.searanchimages.com 707.653.6866
Example of a 1960s u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, open cabinets, wood countertops and multicolored backsplash

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter