Dark honed granite tops the island with rustic alder cabinets. Upper cabinets float above the dual-level island that houses the stove and commercial grade ice maker. To give a clean look, the granite continues as a backsplash with outlets located only under the cabinets. The upper cabinets are suspended from the ceiling, which had to be reinforced, by steel pipes that also conceal wiring for the LED under cabinet and in cabinet lighting and under cabinet receptacle power strips. Custom glass shelves and doors in the upper cabinets help to define the dining area from the kitchen while allowing light to filter through. The opposite island contains the sink, dishwasher and an in cabinet microwave drawer. The oversize granite top extends past the cabinets, allowing for casual seating adjacent to the Great Room. Both islands are faced with pre-cast stone that repeats the natural elements of the exterior. Exposed beams with historic warehouse flooring is utilized as the kitchen/dining room ceiling and also the 2nd floor loft/bedroom/bathroom flooring. Since both sides are visible, all planks on the underside had to be individually sanded and hand finished before hidden deck fastener installation. Utilizing the same material as the ceiling, a chase was constructed to allow sub contractors to supply electric, ventilation and the sound system. Cable lighting provides a minimalist look without obstructing any views.

The Norwalk collection is no plain tone. The amber glass shades are patterned with the same curves and flourishes you see on the wrought iron bronze umber frames. Golden teak crystals add a warm sparkle to this collection. Measurements and Information: Width: 34" Height: 41.25" adjustable to 113.25" overall Includes 6' Chain Supplied with 10' electrical wire Approximate hanging weight: 42 pounds Finish: Bronze Umber 9 Lights Accommodates 9 x 60 watt (max.) medium base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed

Inspired by traditional European designs, the Regis collection combines hand-painted iron frames with pendalogue shaped crystals and beaded swags. The warm golden teak crystals bring out the gold brushstrokes in the English bronze painted finish, while clear crystals sparkle when paired with the olde silver finish. Measurements and Information: Width: 26" Height: 30" adjustable to 102" overall Includes 6' Chain Supplied with 10' electrical wire Approximate hanging weight: 22 pounds Finish: English Bronze Crystal: Golden Teak Hand Cut 6 Lights Accommodates 6 x 60 watt (max.) candelabra base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed

The gorgeous wet bar’s highlight is the imported Italian antique mirror tile backsplash. It has plenty of room for overflow storage in the beverage fridge, shelves for glassware and wine along with a concealed everyday coffee bar. The pocket doors installed at the lower half of the wall cabinets allow for easy access to a coffee system but also keeps supplies hidden with ease.

The Hampton Collection offers fashion forward designs with soft crystal accents. This stylish, modern, and minimal chandelier features a custom made translucent shade crafted from high-quality silk fabric in gold shimmer. The contemporary design has extra sparkle with amber, smooth crystal jewels draped from the antique brass finish metal frame. Measurements and Information: Width: 24" Height: 23" adjustable to 119" overall Includes 8' Chain Supplied with 10' electrical wire Shade: 24" Diameter x 9" High Approximate hanging weight: 13 pounds Finish: Antique Brass Etruscan Smooth Oysters Shade Material: Silk 5 Lights Accommodates 5 x 60 watt (max.) candelabra base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed

Design & Supply - Astro Design Centre, Ottawa Canada Photo credit: Doublespace Photography. Knowing we wanted to maximize the amount of light and keep the Scandinavian feel, lots of white and blonde woods were used. 6” wide wire-brushed white oak flooring was installed. Farrow & Ball No.2001 Strong White was used on all walls, ceiling and trim. The existing brick fireplace was painted in No.2001 as well to create subtle texture. All interior & exterior doors were then painted out in Farrow & Ball No.31 Railings for a deep inky blue black contrast. The kitchen cabinetry is a combination of natural quarter sawn white oak and matte lacquer maple all done in Astro’s House Brand cabinetry. Simple matte black square knobs complete with back-plate create a crisp graphic quality to warm bright kitchen. The counters are a combination of Caesarstone 1141 Pure White quartz created the low maintenance hardworking surface needed for a young family. Along the stove wall a subtle backsplash was installed. The marble mosaic from Montreal’s very own MUD Tile (sold exclusively via Astro), was used to create depth, elongated hexagon Rock Salt mosaic nods toward the Scandinavian arts and crafts movement. A simple drywall hood fan was used against the mosaic. The fan was painted out in Farrow & Ball’s No.269 Cabbage White to pull the pastel green out of the mosaic.

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There's undeniable magic when light meets crystal or glass. It sparks the same fire one sees when light meets precious and semi-precious stones. Great lighting often takes styling cues from jewelry as well, with its primary use of gold and silver tones. Just like an outfit isn't complete without the perfect necklace, bracelet or earrings, a room isn't complete until it has lighting that adds the WOW factor when you walk in. Measurements and Information: Width: 27" Height: 20" adjustable to 92" overall Includes 6' Chain Supplied with 12' electrical wire Approximate hanging weight: 33 pounds Crystal: Hand Polished 6 Lights Accommodates 6 x 60 watt (max.) candelabra base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed This all white room features large custom molding and all white bedding and furniture it is adorned with a crystal gold chandelier.

Is your closet busting at the seams? Or do you perhaps have no closet at all? Time to consider adding a mudroom to your house. Mudrooms are a popular interior design trend these days, and for good reason - they can house far more than a simple coat closet can. They can serve as a family command center for kids' school flyers and menus, for backpacks and shoes, for art supplies and sports equipment. Some mudrooms contain a laundry area, and some contain a mail station. Some mudrooms serve as a home base for a dog or a cat, with easy to clean, low maintenance building materials. A mudroom may consist of custom built-ins, or may simply be a corner of an existing room with pulled some clever, freestanding furniture, hooks, or shelves to house your most essential mudroom items.

The catalytic 36 Elite wood burning fireplace, heats like a furnace and always attracts admiring glances. It features high efficiency cheery flames and Posi-Pressure™ heating through a quiet, remotely located 388 CFM fan which circulates the heat throughout the home. The 36 Elite also has an optional firescreen so you can use your fireplace with the doors open when you are not using the Elite to heat. After you’ve taken one look you can see why this is the only wood fireplace line that can be called extraordinary.

From kitchens to kids rooms to dining rooms and urban lofts, our Luxo collection brings understated luxury to any room. Measurements and Information: Width: 26" Height: 22" Includes 2 x 12" + 1 x 8" Rods Supplied with 10' electrical wire Shade: 26" Diameter x 7" High Approximate hanging weight: 14 pounds Finish: Antique Brass Shade Material: Organza 5 Lights Accommodates 5 x 60 watt (max.) medium base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed

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Bring Stargazing indoors with this conversation starter. A little bit cowboy, a little bit Olde World, and a little bit modern, the Astro collection marries hallmarks of each with whimsy and out of this world styling for a variety of decors. Measurements and information: Width: 27" Height: 32" adjustable to 104" overall Includes 6' Chain Supplied with 10' electrical wire Approximate hanging weight: 18 pounds Finish: English Bronze 4 Lights Accommodates 4 x 60 watt (max.) candelabra base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed

You'll see a variety of influences reflected in the Newbury collection, notably from jewelry. Crystal spheres are very glamorous and old Hollywood. But we've made some changes to the traditional design. The most dramatic is our use of round faceted hand cut crystal beads. It reads as more contemporary, perfect for today's interiors. Measurements and Information: Width: 14" Height: 15" adjustable to 87" overall Includes 6' Chain Supplied with 10' electrical wire Approximate hanging weight: 16 pounds Finish: Antique Pewter Crystal: Hand Cut Beads 1 Light Accommodates 1 x 100 watt (max.) medium base bulb Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed

The Hampton Collection offers fashion forward designs with soft crystal accents. The Gold Silk Shimmer shade along with the antique brass finish allows this collection to fit any transitional to contemporary room. Measurements and Information: Width: 32" Height: 26" adjustable to 122" overall Includes 8' Chain Supplied with 10' electrical wire Shade: 32" Diameter x 11" High Approximate hanging weight: 18 pounds Finish: Antique Brass Etruscan Smooth Oysters Shade Material: Silk 8 Lights Accommodates 8 x 60 watt (max.) candelabra base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This charming little attic bath was an infrequently used guest bath located on the 3rd floor right above the master bath that we were also remodeling. The beautiful original leaded glass windows open to a view of the park and small lake across the street. A vintage claw foot tub sat directly below the window. This is where the charm ended though as everything was sorely in need of updating. From the pieced-together wall cladding to the exposed electrical wiring and old galvanized plumbing, it was in definite need of a gut job. Plus the hardwood flooring leaked into the bathroom below which was priority one to fix. Once we gutted the space, we got to rebuilding the room. We wanted to keep the cottage-y charm, so we started with simple white herringbone marble tile on the floor and clad all the walls with soft white shiplap paneling. A new clawfoot tub/shower under the original window was added. Next, to allow for a larger vanity with more storage, we moved the toilet over and eliminated a mish mash of storage pieces. We discovered that with separate hot/cold supplies that were the only thing available for a claw foot tub with a shower kit, building codes require a pressure balance valve to prevent scalding, so we had to install a remote valve. We learn something new on every job! There is a view to the park across the street through the home’s original custom shuttered windows. Can’t you just smell the fresh air? We found a vintage dresser and had it lacquered in high gloss black and converted it into a vanity. The clawfoot tub was also painted black. Brass lighting, plumbing and hardware details add warmth to the room, which feels right at home in the attic of this traditional home. We love how the combination of traditional and charming come together in this sweet attic guest bath. Truly a room with a view! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Mid-sized transitional master stone tile and brown tile porcelain tile bathroom photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and beige walls

Crystorama's very popular Hampton Collection offers fashion forward designs with soft crystal accents. The Silk Shimmer shade along with the English Bronze finish allows this collection to fit any transitional to contemporary room.. Measurements and Information: Width: 14" Height: 17" adjustable to 113" overall Includes 8' Chain Supplied with 10' electrical wire Shade: 14" Diameter x 6.5" High Approximate hanging weight: 7 pounds Finish: English Bronze Etruscan Smooth Oysters Shade Material: Silk 3 Lights Accommodates 3 x 60 watt (max.) candelabra base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed

This isn't your Grandmother's crystal. The Brentwood Collection from Crystorama offers a nice mix of traditional lighting designs with large tailored encompassing shades. Measurements and Information: Width: 30" Height: 27" adjustable to 99" overall Includes 6' Chain Supplied with 10' electrical wire Shade: 30" Diameter x 11" High Approximate hanging weight: 30 pounds Finish: Antique Brass Crystal: Golden Teak Hand Cut 12 Lights Accommodates 12 x 60 watt (max.) candelabra base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed