Designed more than 115 years ago, this classic Shaws Original apron-front sink (rohlhome.com) is simple without being boring, and it's extra deep for washing pots and pans. Photo by Erica George Dines for Southern Living

Tamara Alvarez
Design ideas for a small tropical partial sun side yard landscaping in Miami with decking.

Huge victorian gray three-story wood exterior home idea in New York with a gambrel roof

Northeast Portland is full of great old neighborhoods and houses bursting with character. The owners of this particular home had enjoyed their pink and blue bathroom’s quirky charm for years, but had finally outgrown its awkward layout and lack of functionality. The Goal: Create a fresh, bright look for this bathroom that is both functional and fits the style of the home. Step one was to establish the color scheme and style for our clients’ new bathroom. Bright whites and classic elements like marble, subway tile and penny-rounds helped establish a transitional style that didn’t feel “too modern” for the home. When it comes to creating a more functional space, storage is key. The original bathroom featured a pedestal sink with no practical storage options. We designed a custom-built vanity with plenty of storage and useable counter space. And by opting for a durable, low-maintenance quartz countertop, we were able to create a beautiful marble-look without the hefty price-tag. Next, we got rid of the old tub (and awkward shower outlet), and moved the entire shower-area to the back wall. This created a far more practical layout for this bathroom, providing more space for the large new vanity and the open, walk-in shower our clients were looking for.

Inspiration for a scandinavian carpeted mudroom remodel in London with white walls

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction updated a classic Eichler open, indoor-outdoor home. Expanding on the original walls of glass and connection to nature that is common in mid-century modern homes. The completely openable walls allow the homeowners to truly open up the living space of the house, transforming it into an open air pavilion, extending the living area outdoors to the private side yards, and taking maximum advantage of indoor-outdoor living opportunities. Taking the concept of borrowed landscape from traditional Japanese architecture, the fountain, concrete bench wall, and natural landscaping bound the indoor-outdoor space. The Truly Open Eichler is a remodeled single-family house in Palo Alto. This 1,712 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, and Angela Todorova Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Flegels Construction Photography ©2014 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2014

Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Playroom - contemporary girl carpeted and beige floor playroom idea in Denver with multicolored walls

SRQ Magazine's Home of the Year 2015 Platinum Award for Best Bathroom, Best Kitchen, and Best Overall Renovation Photo: Raif Fluker
Example of a 1950s green tile and mosaic tile concrete floor drop-in bathtub design in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, an integrated sink, white walls and medium tone wood cabinets

WA designer Tina Dixon created this faux-adobe facade to disguise a tool shed and in doing so created a fun and colorful focal point Le jardinet

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia

Edmund Studios Photography. A pass-through window makes serving from the kitchen to the deck easy.
Outdoor kitchen deck - coastal outdoor kitchen deck idea in Milwaukee with a roof extension

Scott Amundson Photography
Eat-in kitchen - rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Paul Johnson
Example of a cottage family room design in New York

Eric Roth Photography
Example of a mid-sized cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash and black countertops

Photography by Anthony Crisafulli
Inspiration for a small eclectic shade backyard brick retaining wall landscape in New York.

Deborah Wecselman Design, Inc
Large trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and solid surface countertops

Ed Ritger
Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor entry hall design in San Francisco

We have years of experience working in houses, high-rise residential condominium buildings, restaurants, offices and build-outs of all commercial spaces in the Chicago-land area.