| DETAILS | in concrete constructed condos it's very rare that we ever want to have to core new drain locations. For the Master Ensuite more and more when we do full renovations down to studs we are removing the terrible 5' tubs and tiny itty bitty 3x3' showers. For some reason the idea of luxury meant squeeze as much as you can so you have a long list of features when you go to market. More and more we are doing oversized his and hers showers. So when you have a drain that you are repurposing from previous plumbing fixtures and the drain isn't centred, it's pretty much magic to have the team surprise you after several site meetings and evaluations - we opted for the plumbers favourite to use Schluter linear tile over drains and have the oversized tile cut to fit and provide the necessary grout lines for a flush shower threshold. This might seem like nothing but is everything when we have the perfect tile layout be inline with the what we think is a centred drain. These are the kind of details that make my OCD sister inside so happy, we call it the centre flush drain happy dance. Kudos to @caisleydevelopments @4thdimensionconstruction with the help of @stonetilevancouver for finding a perfect subtle sand toned oversized porcelain. A large format tile in a shade and same tone value as our hardwood floor and one shade darker than our Baltic Birch flush panels for ease of cleaning and hiding dirt. When you want things clean I opt for showers with minimal detailing to be in shades darker than white. Cleaning becomes less treacherous. Also gone is this idea of ugly accent tile, we opt for uniform tile one material throughout a bathroom floor to ceiling and if possible all walls. Construction geekery 101 continues

Mountain style staircase photo in San Diego

Elegant nursery photo in Calgary

Jeri Koegel Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary wine cellar remodel in Orange County

Hand painted ceiling distressed into a glazed textured finish. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped terra-cotta tile eat-in kitchen idea in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, granite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Paul North Photogrophy
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Baltimore.

Bedroom - eclectic bedroom idea

Photo by Jay Sifford.
Photo of an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stone and custom-shaped natural hot tub remodel in Austin

Spa with water spillover feature. Lightstreams glass tiles around the waterline of pool, sides, seat and spillover of SPA. PebbleTec Ocean Blue Pebblesheen with extra Abalone.

Located in Marin County this forest haven is nestled among towering Redwood and Douglas Fir trees and is just minutes from the restaurants and shopping of Fairfax. This delightful 2 level home invites you into the warmth of country style furnishings in the redwood forest – but still close enough to the city not to feel isolated.

Clean and simple 1" penny round tile with a contrasting grey grout. Looks Great and easy to clean
Example of a mid-sized classic ceramic tile home design design in Boston

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard gravel gate in Los Angeles.

This waterfall photo is a section of a rock lined creek-stream water feature, that we built, which is over 200' long. It is located underneath a grove of oaks that provides plenty of shade and partial sun for the ferns and other shade loving plants. The landscape was designed by the homeowners and is meticulously maintained.

Gary Rohmans
Inspiration for a large transitional staircase remodel in Kansas City

Solid stone steps along another pathway made of flagstone. Photo by Acanthus Design-Denise Woolery
Inspiration for a huge tropical full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Santa Barbara.

This natural stone waterfall brings the sound and beauty of a water to the garden. This beautiful feature serves an important function for the water pond by aerating the water and hiding the pond filters. Photography by Katherine Palmer

Jeff Rumans
Alcove bathtub - small contemporary 3/4 blue tile and glass tile alcove bathtub idea in San Francisco