Through a major remodel, the K. Rue Designs team led a fabulous design with results of a timeless look featuring black accents, a freestanding tub, and larger shower. Against a beautiful frosted window with thick white trim and wainscoting wall, a stunning black freestanding tub with wall-mount fixture creates a focal point. Neutral gray chevron wood-look tile offers interest white grounding the space. Light painted walls are complemented with elongated white subway tile throughout the shower and a hint of darker contrasting grout. For ambiance, a dark spherical chandelier adorns above the freestanding statement tub. All white cabinetry spans across the opposite wall with light quartz countertops. Black accents emphasized on the mirror frames, industrial lighting, single handle sink faucets, and cabinetry pulls. A sweet, intricate vanity chair entices this simple, yet sophisticated bathroom. - The shower floor tile are smaller geometric hexagons for added traction. Black bathroom fixtures accentuate the color scheme.

Master Bathroom
Inspiration for a 1950s master double-sink walk-in shower remodel in San Francisco with a hinged shower door

A down-to-the-studs remodel and second floor addition, we converted this former ranch house into a light-filled home designed and built to suit contemporary family life, with no more or less than needed. Craftsman details distinguish the new interior and exterior, and douglas fir wood trim offers warmth and character on the inside. Photography by Takashi Fukuda. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/contemporary-craftsman/

Bar Countertop Materials: Zinc
Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Grey barnwood flooring from Sustainable Lumber Co.

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Detroit

Danny Piassick
Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized mid-century modern master beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile freestanding bathtub idea in Dallas with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, a one-piece toilet and beige walls

Through a major remodel, the K. Rue Designs team led a fabulous design with results of a timeless look featuring black accents, a freestanding tub, and larger shower. Against a beautiful frosted window with thick white trim and wainscoting wall, a stunning black freestanding tub with wall-mount fixture creates a focal point. Neutral gray chevron wood-look tile offers interest white grounding the space. Light painted walls are complemented with elongated white subway tile throughout the shower and a hint of darker contrasting grout. For ambiance, a dark spherical chandelier adorns above the freestanding statement tub. All white cabinetry spans across the opposite wall with light quartz countertops. Black accents emphasized on the mirror frames, industrial lighting, single handle sink faucets, and cabinetry pulls. A sweet, intricate vanity chair entices this simple, yet sophisticated bathroom. - The shower floor tile are smaller geometric hexagons for added traction. Black bathroom fixtures accentuate the color scheme.

This custom backyard sport court was designed to combine recreation, functionality, and modern outdoor living in one seamless space. Featuring a professionally installed multi-sport surface with integrated basketball and pickleball court layouts, the project delivers a premium at-home athletic experience while enhancing the overall property aesthetic. The court features durable, high-performance sport tiles engineered for superior traction, comfort, and long-term weather resistance. Sleek black perimeter fencing and protective netting ensure safety while maintaining a clean, modern architectural look. Integrated LED court lighting extends usability into the evening, creating a fully functional outdoor sports environment day or night. Thoughtful landscaping, precise line work, and contemporary finishes contribute to a polished, resort-style backyard setting that blends effortlessly with the surrounding outdoor space. Built with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, this project provides homeowners with a private destination for fitness, family activities, and entertainment year-round. The result is a durable, visually striking outdoor feature that enhances both lifestyle and property value.

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This custom backyard sport court was designed to combine recreation, functionality, and modern outdoor living in one seamless space. Featuring a professionally installed multi-sport surface with integrated basketball and pickleball court layouts, the project delivers a premium at-home athletic experience while enhancing the overall property aesthetic. The court features durable, high-performance sport tiles engineered for superior traction, comfort, and long-term weather resistance. Sleek black perimeter fencing and protective netting ensure safety while maintaining a clean, modern architectural look. Integrated LED court lighting extends usability into the evening, creating a fully functional outdoor sports environment day or night. Thoughtful landscaping, precise line work, and contemporary finishes contribute to a polished, resort-style backyard setting that blends effortlessly with the surrounding outdoor space. Built with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, this project provides homeowners with a private destination for fitness, family activities, and entertainment year-round. The result is a durable, visually striking outdoor feature that enhances both lifestyle and property value.

This custom backyard sport court was designed to combine recreation, functionality, and modern outdoor living in one seamless space. Featuring a professionally installed multi-sport surface with integrated basketball and pickleball court layouts, the project delivers a premium at-home athletic experience while enhancing the overall property aesthetic. The court features durable, high-performance sport tiles engineered for superior traction, comfort, and long-term weather resistance. Sleek black perimeter fencing and protective netting ensure safety while maintaining a clean, modern architectural look. Integrated LED court lighting extends usability into the evening, creating a fully functional outdoor sports environment day or night. Thoughtful landscaping, precise line work, and contemporary finishes contribute to a polished, resort-style backyard setting that blends effortlessly with the surrounding outdoor space. Built with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, this project provides homeowners with a private destination for fitness, family activities, and entertainment year-round. The result is a durable, visually striking outdoor feature that enhances both lifestyle and property value.

This custom backyard sport court was designed to combine recreation, functionality, and modern outdoor living in one seamless space. Featuring a professionally installed multi-sport surface with integrated basketball and pickleball court layouts, the project delivers a premium at-home athletic experience while enhancing the overall property aesthetic. The court features durable, high-performance sport tiles engineered for superior traction, comfort, and long-term weather resistance. Sleek black perimeter fencing and protective netting ensure safety while maintaining a clean, modern architectural look. Integrated LED court lighting extends usability into the evening, creating a fully functional outdoor sports environment day or night. Thoughtful landscaping, precise line work, and contemporary finishes contribute to a polished, resort-style backyard setting that blends effortlessly with the surrounding outdoor space. Built with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, this project provides homeowners with a private destination for fitness, family activities, and entertainment year-round. The result is a durable, visually striking outdoor feature that enhances both lifestyle and property value.

This custom backyard sport court was designed to combine recreation, functionality, and modern outdoor living in one seamless space. Featuring a professionally installed multi-sport surface with integrated basketball and pickleball court layouts, the project delivers a premium at-home athletic experience while enhancing the overall property aesthetic. The court features durable, high-performance sport tiles engineered for superior traction, comfort, and long-term weather resistance. Sleek black perimeter fencing and protective netting ensure safety while maintaining a clean, modern architectural look. Integrated LED court lighting extends usability into the evening, creating a fully functional outdoor sports environment day or night. Thoughtful landscaping, precise line work, and contemporary finishes contribute to a polished, resort-style backyard setting that blends effortlessly with the surrounding outdoor space. Built with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, this project provides homeowners with a private destination for fitness, family activities, and entertainment year-round. The result is a durable, visually striking outdoor feature that enhances both lifestyle and property value.

This custom backyard sport court was designed to combine recreation, functionality, and modern outdoor living in one seamless space. Featuring a professionally installed multi-sport surface with integrated basketball and pickleball court layouts, the project delivers a premium at-home athletic experience while enhancing the overall property aesthetic. The court features durable, high-performance sport tiles engineered for superior traction, comfort, and long-term weather resistance. Sleek black perimeter fencing and protective netting ensure safety while maintaining a clean, modern architectural look. Integrated LED court lighting extends usability into the evening, creating a fully functional outdoor sports environment day or night. Thoughtful landscaping, precise line work, and contemporary finishes contribute to a polished, resort-style backyard setting that blends effortlessly with the surrounding outdoor space. Built with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, this project provides homeowners with a private destination for fitness, family activities, and entertainment year-round. The result is a durable, visually striking outdoor feature that enhances both lifestyle and property value.

Detail of charred wood plank. We used the ancient Japanese method of shou-sugi-ban, which rendered the reclaimed cedar (traditionally Japanese cypress) fire, rot and pest resistant while imparting a striking black, slightly iridescent finish that’s both modern and low maintenance. images | gretchen claire garnett

Some surfaces don’t just support your steps, they elevate every moment spent outdoors. Techo-Bloc’s Everest Slabs are the pinnacle of large-format outdoor surfaces. Inspired by the raw, organic texture of mountain stone, these slabs offer bold scale, naturalistic texture, and refined edges that give patios, walkways, and pool decks a contemporary yet timeless finish. What makes Everest truly exceptional is its ability to blend beauty and performance. The textured surface provides traction underfoot perfect for barefoot moments near the pool while the size and shape options allow creative layouts like the stunning diamond grid seen here with vibrant turf joints. Crafted for high-end exteriors, Everest Slabs resist salt, weathering, and fading. They maintain a like-new appearance for years with minimal maintenance, making them ideal for luxury pool decks, modern courtyards, and statement entries. This is not just stone. This is your outdoor gallery, your landscape’s canvas. Let us help you bring it to life with premium design and expert installation. Call today: 516-522-8249

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s master white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and white floor corner shower remodel in Providence with a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a pedestal sink and a hinged shower door

A truly grand pool deserves more than just a surface. It deserves a statement. Everest Slabs by Techo-Bloc bring high-end precision and natural elegance to outdoor spaces, turning your pool deck into a modern masterpiece. Inspired by the texture of natural stone, these large-format slabs combine clean lines with subtle movement. They reflect the sky and landscape beautifully, creating visual depth that enhances every detail of the pool's edge, waterline, and coping. The crisp grout lines and consistent finishes are perfect for upscale properties where quality speaks before a word is ever said. Designed for durability, Everest Slabs are built to withstand freeze-thaw cycles, resist de-icing salts, and maintain traction even when wet making them ideal for safe and stylish poolside enjoyment. And when paired with dark contrast bands or coping, the result is a timeless design with maximum impact. This isn’t just a patio. It’s a reflection of refined living. Let’s help you build a destination in your own backyard. Start your design consultation today: 516-522-8249