Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2017 Houzz
Transitional open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Los Angeles with gray walls

Example of a large trendy master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and beige floor drop-in bathtub design in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls and quartz countertops

Corner shower - traditional gray tile corner shower idea in Chicago with gray walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Photo: Camille Simmons © 2014 Houzz
Example of an eclectic bedroom design in San Francisco

This living room is calming with the neutral colors but eye-catching with the use of dark woods in the shutters and chairs. The painted white fireplace gives it a modern-updated look. The stained shutters come in a variety stains and are a perfect solution for specialty shaped windows. Our shutters are flexible in design and let you decide how you want your shutters to operate and allows you to enjoy more view than ever before with louvers as large as 4.5” (plantation shutters). Our wood shutters have a satin coating, protecting them from common spills and making cleanup as simple as dusting with a soft, dry cloth. We have several types of shutters to match your needs and budget. We have FREE in-home consultation and FREE showroom appointments. You can also stop in our showroom anytime during our normal business hours. Our professional Design Specialists are never pushy and believe in putting the client’s needs first. Give us a call today to get started on your shutter project today. 317-273-8343 Showroom: 1159 Country Club Road Indianapolis, In 46234 M-F 9am-5pm *Evenings & Saturdays by Appointments

Photo: Camille Simmons © 2014 Houzz
Small eclectic white tile mosaic tile floor and blue floor bathroom photo in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and white countertops

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

Trendy women's brown floor walk-in closet photo in Providence with white cabinets

Designed by Barbara Tabak, Decorating Den Interiors in Harrisburg, PA. Won First Place in the Outdoor/Patio Category and Second Runner Up Decorator of the Year in our 2014 Dream Room Contest.

Open concept kitchen - huge modern single-wall marble floor open concept kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Haris Kenjar
Example of a farmhouse white two-story metal gable roof design in Seattle

Exterior complete! Siding not decided on yet by owners! Fun build.....
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary one-story gable roof remodel in Toronto

Bathroom - contemporary white tile and mosaic tile gray floor bathroom idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and black countertops

A remodeled modern and eclectic living room designed with Lisa Rubenstein. This room was featured on Houzz in a "Room of the Day" editorial piece: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54584369/list/room-of-the-day-dramatic-redesign-brings-intimacy-to-a-large-room

Modern Kitchen in open floor plan arrangement with Dining and Living Areas. All spaces united by large vault and clear story lighting.
Farmhouse u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Audrey Hall
Kitchen - rustic l-shaped kitchen idea with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Troy Thies
Large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with granite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a double-bowl sink, open cabinets and subway tile backsplash

Perfectly embedded on an acre of land overlooking a pond, in the heart of Willow Bend of Plano, this dated, traditional home got more than a complete facelift. The wife is a “farmer’s daughter” and could have never imagined having a home like this to call her own one day. Finding a 15’ dining table was a tall task… especially for a family of four. Using a local craftsman, the most gorgeous white oak table was created to host everyone in the neighborhood! The clients told a lot of stories about their past and children. The designer realized that the stories were actually treasures as she incorporated their memories and symbols in every room. She brought these memories to life in a custom artwork collage above the family room mantel. From a tractor representing the grandfather, to the Russian alphabet portraying the roots of their adopted sons and some Cambodian script, there were meanings behind each piece. In order to bring nature indoors, the designer decided to demo the exterior wall to the patio to add a large folding door and blew out the wall dividing the formal dining room and breakfast room so there would be a clear sight through to the outdoors. Throughout the home, each family member was thought of. The fabrics and finishes had to withstand small boys, who were extremely active. The use of outdoor fabrics and beautiful scratch proof finishes were incorporated in every space – bring on the hotwheels.

Design Build by Sullivan Building & Design Group. Custom Cabinetry by Cider Press Woodworks. Photographer: Todd Mason / Halkin Mason Photography
Kitchen/dining room combo - large farmhouse medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Philadelphia with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace