Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This unit, located in a 4-flat owned by TKS Owners Jeff and Susan Klimala, was remodeled as their personal pied-à-terre, and doubles as an Airbnb property when they are not using it. Jeff and Susan were drawn to the location of the building, a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, 4 blocks from Wrigley Field, as well as to the vintage charm of the 1890’s building. The entire 2 bed, 2 bath unit was renovated and furnished, including the kitchen, with a specific Parisian vibe in mind. Although the location and vintage charm were all there, the building was not in ideal shape -- the mechanicals -- from HVAC, to electrical, plumbing, to needed structural updates, peeling plaster, out of level floors, the list was long. Susan and Jeff drew on their expertise to update the issues behind the walls while also preserving much of the original charm that attracted them to the building in the first place -- heart pine floors, vintage mouldings, pocket doors and transoms. Because this unit was going to be primarily used as an Airbnb, the Klimalas wanted to make it beautiful, maintain the character of the building, while also specifying materials that would last and wouldn’t break the budget. Susan enjoyed the hunt of specifying these items and still coming up with a cohesive creative space that feels a bit French in flavor. Parisian style décor is all about casual elegance and an eclectic mix of old and new. Susan had fun sourcing some more personal pieces of artwork for the space, creating a dramatic black, white and moody green color scheme for the kitchen and highlighting the living room with pieces to showcase the vintage fireplace and pocket doors. Photographer: @MargaretRajic Photo stylist: @Brandidevers Do you have a new home that has great bones but just doesn’t feel comfortable and you can’t quite figure out why? Contact us here to see how we can help!

Transitional powder room in Dallas with black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

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Design ideas for a beach style powder room in Miami with open cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity, panelled walls and wallpaper.

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Orlando with wallpaper, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, mirror tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Oklahoma City with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

This is an example of a large master bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Jewel-box powder room in the Marina District of San Francisco. Contemporary and vintage design details combine for a charming look.
Photo of a small transitional powder room in San Francisco with panelled walls, wallpaper, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Garden florals and colors were the inspiration for the total renovation and refurnishing of this project. The client wished for a bright and cheerful home to enjoy each day. Each room received fresh appointments and waves of colorful touches in furnishings, art, and window treatments- with plenty of nods to the client’s love for gardening. The bathrooms are the most fun botanical interpretations! The owner’s bath features a Carrera marble shower wall treatment, reminiscent of a sweet flower, along with a foliage-inspired chandelier and wallpaper. The secondary bath is like walking through a colorful rainforest with bold hues extending throughout the room. The plum vanity and Caribbean blue shower accent tile complement the wallpaper perfectly. The entire home flows from room to room with colors that inspire joyful energy. Painted furniture pieces, a multicolored striped settee, and powerful pillow fabrics are just some of the fun items that bring this once understated home into a whole new light!

Design ideas for a transitional powder room in London with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

This 4,500 sq ft basement in Long Island is high on luxe, style, and fun. It has a full gym, golf simulator, arcade room, home theater, bar, full bath, storage, and an entry mud area. The palette is tight with a wood tile pattern to define areas and keep the space integrated. We used an open floor plan but still kept each space defined. The golf simulator ceiling is deep blue to simulate the night sky. It works with the room/doors that are integrated into the paneling — on shiplap and blue. We also added lights on the shuffleboard and integrated inset gym mirrors into the shiplap. We integrated ductwork and HVAC into the columns and ceiling, a brass foot rail at the bar, and pop-up chargers and a USB in the theater and the bar. The center arm of the theater seats can be raised for cuddling. LED lights have been added to the stone at the threshold of the arcade, and the games in the arcade are turned on with a light switch. --- Project designed by Long Island interior design studio Annette Jaffe Interiors. They serve Long Island including the Hamptons, as well as NYC, the tri-state area, and Boca Raton, FL. For more about Annette Jaffe Interiors, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/basement-entertainment-renovation-long-island/

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Photo of a contemporary powder room in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Design ideas for a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Strasbourg with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, a curbless shower, marble, multi-coloured walls, wood-look tile, a console sink, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.