It is sometimes a surprise what beauty can lurk under the surface of a room. A client with a 1970s kitchen and eat-in area cut up by an unwieldy peninsula was desperate for it to reflect her love of all things English-and-French-Manor-Home. Working closely with my client, we removed the peninsula in favor of a lovely free-standing island that we painted a shade of French Blue. This is topped with Old World sink hardware (note the ceramic HOT and COLD medallions on the faucets!) and a gorgeous marble counter with a very special edge profile that evokes an antique French Boulangerie counter from the 1910s. Pendants with patinaed metal shades over the island further the charming Old World feel. Handmade white and blue tiles laid in a quilted diamond pattern cover the backsplash, and the remainder of the cabinetry at the perimeter is in a warm cream tone. The eat-in near the fireplace got a cozy treatment with custom seat cushions and window seat bench cushions in a classic blue-and-white Toile de Jouy matching the island stools. The nearby living room got a similar treatment. We removed dark wood paneling and dark carpeting in favor of a light sky blue wall and lighter wood flooring. A new rug with the appearance of an heirloom, a new grand-scaled sofa, and some of my client’s precious antiques helped take the room from 70s rec room to English Sitting Room. Photo: Bernardo Grijalva

After completing their kitchen several years prior, this client came back to update their bath shared by their twin girls in this 1930's home. The bath boasts a large custom vanity with an antique mirror detail. Handmade blue glass tile is a contrast to the light coral wall. A small area in front of the toilet features a vanity and storage area with plenty of space to accommodate toiletries for two pre-teen girls. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Freestanding bathtub - large transitional master freestanding bathtub idea in Los Angeles with gray walls

Our client had been living in her beautiful lakeside retreat for about 3 years. All around were stunning views of the lake and mountains, but the view from inside was minimal. It felt dark and closed off from the gorgeous waterfront mere feet away. She desired a bigger kitchen, natural light, and a contemporary look. Referred to JRP by a subcontractor our client walked into the showroom one day, took one look at the modern kitchen in our design center, and was inspired! After talking about the frustrations of dark spaces and limitations when entertaining groups of friends, the homeowner and the JRP design team emerged with a new vision. Two walls between the living room and kitchen would be eliminated and structural revisions were needed for a common wall shared a wall with a neighbor. With the wall removals and the addition of multiple slider doors, the main level now has an open layout. Everything in the home went from dark to luminous as sunlight could now bounce off white walls to illuminate both spaces. Our aim was to create a beautiful modern kitchen which fused the necessities of a functional space with the elegant form of the contemporary aesthetic. The kitchen playfully mixes frameless white upper with horizontal grain oak lower cabinets and a fun diagonal white tile backsplash. Gorgeous grey Cambria quartz with white veining meets them both in the middle. The large island with integrated barstool area makes it functional and a great entertaining space. The master bedroom received a mini facelift as well. White never fails to give your bedroom a timeless look. The beautiful, bright marble shower shows what's possible when mixing tile shape, size, and color. The marble mosaic tiles in the shower pan are especially bold paired with black matte plumbing fixtures and gives the shower a striking visual. Layers, light, consistent intention, and fun! - paired with beautiful, unique designs and a personal touch created this beautiful home that does not go unnoticed.   PROJECT DETAILS: • Style: Contemporary • Colors: Neutrals • Countertops: Cambria Quartz, Luxury Series, Queen Anne • Kitchen Cabinets: Slab, Overlay Frameless Uppers: Blanco Base: Horizontal Grain Oak • Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Kitchen – Stainless Steel • Lighting Fixtures: • Flooring: Hardwood: Siberian Oak with Fossil Stone finish • Tile/Backsplash: Kitchen Backsplash: White/Clear Glass Master Bath Floor: Ann Sacks Benton Mosaics Marble Master Bath Surround: Ann Sacks White Thassos Marble Photographer: Andrew – Open House VC

Another kid's bathroom showing a walk-in shower, a built-in vanity with blue painted wooden cabinets and a single toilet.
Alcove shower - mid-sized mediterranean kids' white tile and porcelain tile terra-cotta tile, orange floor and single-sink alcove shower idea in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Richard Leo Johnson Wallpaper: Shagreen Caribbean - Schumacher Trim Color: Super White - Oil, Semi Gloss (Benjamin Moore) Chandelier: Antique Vanity: Custom Wood Vanity Design with Marble Counter Top and Backsplash (Rethink Design Studio, AWD Savannah) Vanity Hardware: Medium 3" Ring - Liz's Antiques and Hardware Faucet: Rubinet Hexis w/ Aqua Cross Towel Ring: Dillon Towel Ring - Restoration Hardware Mirror: Ximon - Made Goods Wall Sconce: Robert Abbey Floor Tile: White Porcelain Penny Round Shower Tile: 3x6 Porcelain Subway Tile Shower System: Rubinet (polished nickel)

Large master bath with custom floating cabinets, double undermount sinks, wall mounted faucets, recessed mirrors, limestone floors, large walk-in shower with glass doors opening into private patio. Photo by Robinette Architects, Inc.

VISION AND NEEDS: Our client came to us with a vision for their family dream house that offered adequate space and a lot of character. They were drawn to the traditional form and contemporary feel of a Modern Farmhouse. MCHUGH SOLUTION: In showing multiple options at the schematic stage, the client approved a traditional L shaped porch with simple barn-like columns. The entry foyer is simple in it's two-story volume and it's mono-chromatic (white & black) finishes. The living space which includes a kitchen & dining area - is an open floor plan, allowing natural light to fill the space.VISION AND NEEDS: Our client came to us with a vision for their family dream house that offered adequate space and a lot of character. They were drawn to the traditional form and contemporary feel of a Modern Farmhouse. MCHUGH SOLUTION: In showing multiple options at the schematic stage, the client approved a traditional L shaped porch with simple barn-like columns. The entry foyer is simple in it's two-story volume and it's mono-chromatic (white & black) finishes. The living space which includes a kitchen & dining area - is an open floor plan, allowing natural light to fill the space.

Small transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, shaker cabinets and gray cabinets

This labor of love turned out to be a mid-century masterpiece, thanks to Robert Maurer's expert eye for color and interior design
Inspiration for a 1960s kitchen remodel in Sacramento with dark wood cabinets, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an island

Small transitional master gray tile and glass tile porcelain tile and gray floor corner shower photo in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Inspiration for a timeless white tile bathroom remodel in Chicago with a pedestal sink and white cabinets

Complete Bathroom Remodel with suspended Vanity, one-piece toilet, walk-in shower, frameless shower door, LED lights, 12x24 porcelain tile installed in staggered pattern. Photos by Erika Bierman Photography

Example vintage meets Modern in this small to mid size trendy full bath with hexagon tile laced into the wood floor. Smaller hexagon tile on shower floor, single-sink, free form hexagon wall bathroom design in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, 2 stained floating shelves, s drop in vessel sink, exposed P-trap, stained floating vanity , 1 fixed piece glass used as shower wall.

Bathroom - traditional beige tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile and brown floor bathroom idea in Toronto with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door

This white kitchen was artfully crafted using; main countertops: Bianco Real and island: Venus Grey
Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Taj Mahal Quartzite kitchen countertops, Cabinet is a Shaker style in Pure White color, Floor stain is Natural mixed with country white. Backsplash is a 3X6 Crackled Ceramic Tile, by Sonoma Tile, Set in Herington Pattern. http://galerisablog.com/category/architectural-photography/

After renovating their neutrally styled master bath Gardner/Fox helped their clients create this farmhouse-inspired master bathroom, with subtle modern undertones. The original room was dominated by a seldom-used soaking tub and shower stall. Now, the master bathroom includes a glass-enclosed shower, custom walnut double vanity, make-up vanity, linen storage, and a private toilet room.

Example of a trendy black and white tile dark wood floor and brown floor powder room design in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink and green countertops