Thomas Leclerc
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Paris with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, blue tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Ryan Hainey
Traditional bathroom in Milwaukee with blue tile, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Blending knotty alder cabinets with classic quartz countertops, subway tile and rich oak flooring makes this open plan kitchen a warm retreat. Wrapped posts now replace previous structural walls and flank the extra-large island. Pro appliances, an apron sink and heavy hardware completes the rustic look. The adjacent bathroom features the same materials along with trendy encaustic floor tile for fun.

This project was such an incredible design opportunity, and instilled inspiration and excitement at every turn! Our amazing clients came to us with the challenge of converting their beloved family home into a welcoming haven for all members of the family. At the time that we met our clients, they were struggling with the difficult personal decision of the fate of the home. Their father/father-in-law had passed away and their mother/mother-in-law had recently been admitted into a nursing facility and was fighting Alzheimer’s. Resistant to loss of the home now that both parents were out of it, our clients purchased the home to keep in in the family. Despite their permanent home currently being in New Jersey, these clients dedicated themselves to keeping and revitalizing the house. We were moved by the story and became immediately passionate about bringing this dream to life. The home was built by the parents of our clients and was only ever owned by them, making this a truly special space to the family. Our goal was to revitalize the home and to bring new energy into every room without losing the special characteristics that were original to the home when it was built. In this way, we were able to develop a house that maintains its own unique personality while offering a space of welcoming neutrality for all members of the family to enjoy over time. The renovation touched every part of the home: the exterior, foyer, kitchen, living room, sun room, garage, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the laundry room, and everything in between. The focus was to develop a style that carried consistently from space to space, but allowed for unique expression in the small details in every room. Starting at the entry, we renovated the front door and entry point to offer more presence and to bring more of the mid-century vibe to the home’s exterior. We integrated a new modern front door, cedar shingle accents, new exterior paint, and gorgeous contemporary house numbers that really allow the home to stand out. Just inside the entry, we renovated the foyer to create a playful entry point worthy of attention. Cement look tile adorns the foyer floor, and we’ve added new lighting and upgraded the entry coat storage. Upon entering the home, one will immediately be captivated by the stunning kitchen just off the entry. We transformed this space in just about every way. While the footprint of the home ultimately remained almost identical, the aesthetics were completely turned on their head. We re-worked the kitchen to maximize storage and to create an informal dining area that is great for casual hosting or morning coffee. We removed the entry to the garage that was once in the informal dining, and created a peninsula in its place that offers a unique division between the kitchen/informal dining and the formal dining and living areas. The simple light warm light gray cabinetry offers a bit of traditional elegance, along with the marble backsplash and quartz countertops. We extended the original wood flooring into the kitchen and stained all floors to match for a warmth that truly resonates through all spaces. We upgraded appliances, added lighting everywhere, and finished the space with some gorgeous mid century furniture pieces. In the formal dining and living room, we really focused on maintaining the original marble fireplace as a focal point. We cleaned the marble, repaired the mortar, and refinished the original fireplace screen to give a new sleek look in black. We then integrated a new gas insert for modern heating and painted the upper portion in a rich navy blue; an accent that is carried through the home consistently as a nod to our client’s love of the color. The former entry into the old covered porch is now an elegant glass door leading to a stunning finished sunroom. This room was completely upgraded as well. We wrapped the entire space in cozy white shiplap to keep a casual feel with brightness. We tiled the floor with large format concrete look tile, and painted the old brick fireplace a bright white. We installed a new gas burning unit, and integrated transitional style lighting to bring warmth and elegance into the space. The new black-frame windows are adorned with decorative shades that feature hand-sketched bird prints, and we’ve created a dedicated garden-ware “nook” for our client who loves to work in the yard. The far end of this space is completed with two oversized chaise loungers and overhead lights…the most perfect little reading nook! Just off the dining room, we created an entirely new space to the home: a mudroom. The clients lacked this space and desperately needed a landing spot upon entering the home from the garage. We uniquely planned existing space in the garage to utilize for this purpose, and were able to create a small but functional entry point without losing the ability to park cars in the garage. This new space features cement-look tile, gorgeous deep brown cabinetry, and plenty of storage for all the small items one might need to store while moving in and out of the home. The remainder of the upstairs level includes massive renovations to the guest hall bathroom and guest bedroom, upstairs master bed/bath suite, and a third bedroom that we converted into a home office for the client. Some of the largest transformations were made in the basement, where unfinished space and lack of light were converted into gloriously lit, cozy, finished spaces. Our first task was to convert the massive basement living room into the new master bedroom for our clients. We removed existing built-ins, created an entirely new walk-in closet, painted the old brick fireplace, installed a new gas unit, added carpet, introduced new lighting, replaced windows, and upgraded every part of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most incredible features of this space is the custom double sliding barn door made by a Denver artisan. This space is truly a retreat for our clients! We also completely transformed the laundry room, back storage room, basement master bathroom, and two bedrooms. This home’s massive scope and ever-evolving challenges were thrilling and exciting to work with, and the result is absolutely amazing. At the end of the day, this home offers a look and feel that the clients love. Above all, though, the clients feel the spirit of their family home and have a welcoming environment for all members of the family to enjoy for years to come.

The transition from the Powder Bath to the entryway. That floral tile next to the hardwood is such a good transition. Photo Cred: Old Adobe Studios
Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in San Luis Obispo with a two-piece toilet, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Wing Wong/ Memories TTL
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in New York with medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a corner shower, mosaic tile floors and glass-front cabinets.

Beautfiul cabinets and finishes. Shiplap, champagne faucet, updated lighting, tiled shower.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Minneapolis with grey cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, mosaic tile floors and shaker cabinets.

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Philadelphia with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, white floor and a shower curtain.

Modern Bathroom
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Design ideas for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, subway tile, marble benchtops and a freestanding tub.

Rachael Smith
Contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Peter Clarke Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, glass tile, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, light wood cabinets, white walls and white floor.

The kids bath has a generous window to allow views of the large street lot below.
Mid-sized country bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, planked wall panelling and a built-in vanity.

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, white floor, a shower curtain, quartzite benchtops and white benchtops.

Photography by: Mark Lohman Styled by: Sunday Hendrickson
Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Little Rock with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, black tile, mosaic tile, orange walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

Bethany Nauert
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Photo of a country 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with green cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, white floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Photo by Michael Kelley https://www.houzz.com/pro/mpkelley/michael-kelley-photography