This 3200 square foot home features a maintenance free exterior of LP Smartside, corrugated aluminum roofing, and native prairie landscaping. The design of the structure is intended to mimic the architectural lines of classic farm buildings. The outdoor living areas are as important to this home as the interior spaces; covered and exposed porches, field stone patios and an enclosed screen porch all offer expansive views of the surrounding meadow and tree line. The home’s interior combines rustic timbers and soaring spaces which would have traditionally been reserved for the barn and outbuildings, with classic finishes customarily found in the family homestead. Walls of windows and cathedral ceilings invite the outdoors in. Locally sourced reclaimed posts and beams, wide plank white oak flooring and a Door County fieldstone fireplace juxtapose with classic white cabinetry and millwork, tongue and groove wainscoting and a color palate of softened paint hues, tiles and fabrics to create a completely unique Door County homestead. Mitch Wise Design, Inc. Richard Steinberger Photography

PALO ALTO ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM Designed for accessibility, the hall bathroom has a curbless shower, floating cast concrete countertop and a wide door. The same stone tile is used in the shower and above the sink, but grout colors were changed for accent. Single handle lavatory faucet. Not seen in this photo is the tiled seat in the shower (opposite the shower bar) and the toilet across from the vanity. The grab bars, both in the shower and next to the toilet, also serve as towel bars. Erlenmeyer mini pendants from Hubbarton Forge flank a mirror set in flush with the stone tile. Concrete ramped sink from Sonoma Cast Stone Photo: Mark Pinkerton, vi360

This award winning master bath update features a floating vanity with concrete top and a full wet room.
Inspiration for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and concrete benchtops.

Trent Teigen
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, beige floor, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink and concrete benchtops.

Embarking on the design journey of Wabi Sabi Refuge, I immersed myself in the profound quest for tranquility and harmony. This project became a testament to the pursuit of a tranquil haven that stirs a deep sense of calm within. Guided by the essence of wabi-sabi, my intention was to curate Wabi Sabi Refuge as a sacred space that nurtures an ethereal atmosphere, summoning a sincere connection with the surrounding world. Deliberate choices of muted hues and minimalist elements foster an environment of uncluttered serenity, encouraging introspection and contemplation. Embracing the innate imperfections and distinctive qualities of the carefully selected materials and objects added an exquisite touch of organic allure, instilling an authentic reverence for the beauty inherent in nature's creations. Wabi Sabi Refuge serves as a sanctuary, an evocative invitation for visitors to embrace the sublime simplicity, find solace in the imperfect, and uncover the profound and tranquil beauty that wabi-sabi unveils.

Adding double faucets in a wall mounted sink to this guest bathroom is such a fun way for the kids to brush their teeth. Keeping the walls white and adding neutral tile and finishes makes the room feel fresh and clean.

The aluminium screen, coupled with bifold doors, allows you to relax into this bathtub in complete privacy, but without the confines of walls. Photography by Asher King

Fun guest bathroom with custom designed tile from Fireclay, concrete sink and cypress wood floating vanity
This is an example of a small scandinavian 3/4 wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Denver with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, pebble tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, cement tiles, with a sauna, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, concrete floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, beige tile, pebble tile and beige walls.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige tile, brown tile, stone tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, white walls, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and concrete benchtops.

Sumptuous spaces are created throughout the house with the use of dark, moody colors, elegant upholstery with bespoke trim details, unique wall coverings, and natural stone with lots of movement. The mix of print, pattern, and artwork creates a modern twist on traditional design.

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige tile, white tile, brown tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, grey benchtops, a freestanding tub, concrete floors and grey floor.

Fun guest bathroom with custom designed tile from Fireclay, concrete sink and cypress wood floating vanity
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

photos by Pedro Marti This large light-filled open loft in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City was purchased by a growing family to make into their family home. The loft, previously a lighting showroom, had been converted for residential use with the standard amenities but was entirely open and therefore needed to be reconfigured. One of the best attributes of this particular loft is its extremely large windows situated on all four sides due to the locations of neighboring buildings. This unusual condition allowed much of the rear of the space to be divided into 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, all of which had ample windows. The kitchen and the utilities were moved to the center of the space as they did not require as much natural lighting, leaving the entire front of the loft as an open dining/living area. The overall space was given a more modern feel while emphasizing it’s industrial character. The original tin ceiling was preserved throughout the loft with all new lighting run in orderly conduit beneath it, much of which is exposed light bulbs. In a play on the ceiling material the main wall opposite the kitchen was clad in unfinished, distressed tin panels creating a focal point in the home. Traditional baseboards and door casings were thrown out in lieu of blackened steel angle throughout the loft. Blackened steel was also used in combination with glass panels to create an enclosure for the office at the end of the main corridor; this allowed the light from the large window in the office to pass though while creating a private yet open space to work. The master suite features a large open bath with a sculptural freestanding tub all clad in a serene beige tile that has the feel of concrete. The kids bath is a fun play of large cobalt blue hexagon tile on the floor and rear wall of the tub juxtaposed with a bright white subway tile on the remaining walls. The kitchen features a long wall of floor to ceiling white and navy cabinetry with an adjacent 15 foot island of which half is a table for casual dining. Other interesting features of the loft are the industrial ladder up to the small elevated play area in the living room, the navy cabinetry and antique mirror clad dining niche, and the wallpapered powder room with antique mirror and blackened steel accessories.