This basement remodeling project isn't typical. We kept the ceilings as high as possible and employed some "artful" ideas to help make this space light and fun!

A private chapel with Byzantine elements employs impost columns supporting the arches and temple of the winds capitals which are typical to the three homes in this private enclave in Dutchess County

This house uses 20% as much energy as a typical house its size. It is located in a flood zone and employs a deep wood pile foundation capped with a grade beam. It is also an "upside down" house, locating the main living spaces on the upper floor to enjoy the lovely view of the ocean. The west-facing windows of the third floor great room face out to sea.

Overlooking Bleecker Street in the heart of the West Village, this compact one bedroom apartment required a gut renovation including the replacement of the windows. This intricate project focused on providing functional flexibility and ensuring that every square inch of space is put to good use. Cabinetry, closets and shelving play a key role in shaping the spaces. The typical boundaries between living and sleeping areas are blurred by employing clear glass sliding doors and a clerestory around of the freestanding storage wall between the bedroom and lounge. The kitchen extends into the lounge seamlessly, with an island that doubles as a dining table and layout space for a concealed study/desk adjacent. The bedroom transforms into a playroom for the nursery by folding the bed into another storage wall. In order to maximize the sense of openness, most materials are white including satin lacquer cabinetry, Corian counters at the seat wall and CNC milled Corian panels enclosing the HVAC systems. White Oak flooring is stained gray with a whitewash finish. Steel elements provide contrast, with a blackened finish to the door system, column and beams. Concrete tile and slab is used throughout the Bathroom to act as a counterpoint to the predominantly white living areas. archphoto.com

For bathroom was employed Terra Chiara PDR013 travertine by Pietre di Rapolano , a natural material , typically Tuscan , with beige and brown shades.
Mid-sized elegant beige tile and stone tile travertine floor drop-in bathtub photo in Florence with an integrated sink and beige walls

For bathroom was employed Terra Chiara PDR013 travertine by Pietre di Rapolano , a natural material , typically Tuscan , with beige and brown shades.
Example of a mid-sized classic beige tile and stone tile travertine floor drop-in bathtub design in Florence with an integrated sink and beige walls

For bathroom was employed Terra Chiara PDR013 travertine by Pietre di Rapolano , a natural material , typically Tuscan , with beige and brown shades.
Example of a mid-sized classic beige tile and stone tile travertine floor drop-in bathtub design in Florence with an integrated sink and beige walls

Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in Charleston

This typical tract home bathroom was converted into a soothing home spa, inspired by the beauty of the outdoors. The metaphor of Nature (waterfall, pebbles, natural wood tone) was employed throughout to create the feel of being outside. The undermount lighting in the shower and beneath the vanity cabinet further enhance the spa-like ambience at night. Designer: Fumiko Faiman, Photographer: Jeri Koegel

This typical tract home bathroom was converted into a soothing home spa, inspired by the beauty of the outdoors. The metaphor of Nature (waterfall, pebbles, natural wood tone) was employed throughout to create the feel of being outside. The undermount lighting in the shower and beneath the vanity cabinet further enhance the spa-like ambience at night. Designer: Fumiko Faiman, Photographer: Jeri Koegel

The mahogany wood paneling in the Formal Library has been French polished by hand to create a visibly stunning finish that is also wonderful to touch. Historic New York City Townhouse | Renovation by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Richard Keith Langham

The primary cladding is corrugated aluminum with standing seam roofing, providing an exterior skin less flammable than more typical wood siding. Two colors of corrugated panels are used -- silver and pre-finished dark bronze color. The same two colors are employed in the anodized aluminum window system. Aluminum grate is used at the bedroom balcony to allow melting snow to drain. The same aluminum grate material is used in the custom dining table at the outdoor dining area. Phillip Spears Photographer

This typical tract home bathroom was converted into a soothing home spa, inspired by the beauty of the outdoors. The metaphor of Nature (waterfall, pebbles, natural wood tone) was employed throughout to create the feel of being outside. The undermount lighting in the shower and beneath the vanity cabinet further enhance the spa-like ambience at night. Designer: Fumiko Faiman, Photographer: Jeri Koegel

This imaginative and extensive main floor remodel was designed to enhance flexibility and versatility for a growing family while taking all finishes to the next level of sophistication. A-typical design solutions were employed to gain more space and utility in the kitchen, master bath, great room, laundry, pantry, and porch. The porch was converted and structurally reconfigured into a kids study off the main dining area. Design/Build Consultant—Cherie Poissant Photography—Alyssa Lee

This typical tract home bathroom was converted into a soothing home spa, inspired by the beauty of the outdoors. The metaphor of Nature (waterfall, pebbles, natural wood tone) was employed throughout to create the feel of being outside. The undermount lighting in the shower and beneath the vanity cabinet further enhance the spa-like ambience at night. Designer: Fumiko Faiman, Photographer: Jeri Koegel

Entryway - farmhouse entryway idea in Chicago

log cabin mantel wall design Integrated Wall 2255.1 The skilled custom design cabinetmaker can help a small room with a fireplace to feel larger by simplifying details, and by limiting the number of disparate elements employed in the design. A wood storage room, and a general storage area are incorporated on either side of this fireplace, in a manner that expands, rather than interrupts, the limited wall surface. Restrained design makes the most of two storage opportunities, without disrupting the focal area of the room. The mantel is clean and a strong horizontal line helping to expand the visual width of the room. The renovation of this small log cabin was accomplished in collaboration with architect, Bethany Puopolo. A log cabin’s aesthetic requirements are best addressed through simple design motifs. Different styles of log structures suggest different possibilities. The eastern seaboard tradition of dovetailed, square log construction, offers us cabin interiors with a different feel than typically western, round log structures.

This Vienna, VA home made an amazing transformation for under $18k! The master bath was dated and needed a face-lift. The renovation employed multiple finishes, including limestone, marble, glass and porcelain tile combinations to create a fresh and updated luxury bath. Replacing the builder-grade mirror with 2 framed mirrors breaks up the long 84" vanity and warms up a typically cold space. The most dramatic change was in the shower: removing the solid wall and opening up the shower with 2 full-length glass walls was a home run improvement!

This Vienna, VA home made an amazing transformation for under $18k! The master bath was dated and needed a face-lift. The renovation employed multiple finishes, including limestone, marble, glass and porcelain tile combinations to create a fresh and updated luxury bath. Replacing the builder-grade mirror with 2 framed mirrors breaks up the long 84" vanity and warms up a typically cold space. The most dramatic change was in the shower: removing the solid wall and opening up the shower with 2 full-length glass walls was a home run improvement!