We transformed a Georgian brick two-story built in 1998 into an elegant, yet comfortable home for an active family that includes children and dogs. Although this Dallas home’s traditional bones were intact, the interior dark stained molding, paint, and distressed cabinetry, along with dated bathrooms and kitchen were in desperate need of an overhaul. We honored the client’s European background by using time-tested marble mosaics, slabs and countertops, and vintage style plumbing fixtures throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. We balanced these traditional elements with metallic and unique patterned wallpapers, transitional light fixtures and clean-lined furniture frames to give the home excitement while maintaining a graceful and inviting presence. We used nickel lighting and plumbing finishes throughout the home to give regal punctuation to each room. The intentional, detailed styling in this home is evident in that each room boasts its own character while remaining cohesive overall.

Master shower with Walker Zanger rain glass wall tile, pebble stone shower floor, Sunshine clawfoot tub, crema marfil shower curb, clean lined shower enclosure and red oak flooring. Spa vibe with plenty of room for two people.

photography by Rob Karosis
Photo of a beach style bathroom in Portland Maine with a claw-foot tub, a vessel sink and green walls.

This bathroom earned a Design Excellence award from San Diego Association of Interior Designers (ASID)
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in San Diego with a claw-foot tub, a console sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, beige tile, ceramic tile and green walls.

Removing the tired, old angled shower in the middle of the room allowed us to open up the space. We added a toilet room, Double Vanity sinks and straightened the free standing tub.

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Raleigh with a claw-foot tub and green walls.

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, porcelain floors, grey floor, grey benchtops, an alcove shower, grey walls, an undermount sink and a sliding shower screen.

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Edinburgh with a claw-foot tub, white walls, a console sink, grey floor, a single vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Santa Barbara with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, grey benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Beach style bathroom in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Virtual Studio Innovations
Bathroom in Atlanta with a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white tile and subway tile.

This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in Moscow with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white tile, multi-coloured walls, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

These homeowners came to us with an outdated and non functional bathroom space – the tub/shower was a badly installed handicapped tub in a very small bathroom. An adjacent room was so small, they couldn’t even use it for a bedroom, so they asked to take some space from that room to make a walk in shower, and then convert the remaining space to a walk in closet down the line. With a love for the age, history and character of the home, and a sharp eye for detail, the homeowners requested a strictly traditional style for their 1902 home’s new space.Beveled subway tiles, traditional bordered hexagon tile, chrome and porcelain fixtures, and oak millwork were used in order to create the feel that this bathroom has always been there. A boxed window was created to let more light into the space and sits over the new clawfoot tub. The walk-in shower is decked out with chrome fixtures, and a bench for comfort, and was designed with the intention to age gracefully in place. In the end, the black, white and emerald green color scheme are complemented by the warm oak wood and create a traditional oasis for the homeowners to enjoy for years to come.

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Other with a console sink, a claw-foot tub, green tile and beige walls.

Traditional bathroom in Austin with a claw-foot tub.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Cincinnati with grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

John Bishop
Photo of a traditional master bathroom in Austin with dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

The client’s coastal New England roots inspired this Shingle style design for a lakefront lot. With a background in interior design, her ideas strongly influenced the process, presenting both challenge and reward in executing her exact vision. Vintage coastal style grounds a thoroughly modern open floor plan, designed to house a busy family with three active children. A primary focus was the kitchen, and more importantly, the butler’s pantry tucked behind it. Flowing logically from the garage entry and mudroom, and with two access points from the main kitchen, it fulfills the utilitarian functions of storage and prep, leaving the main kitchen free to shine as an integral part of the open living area. An ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Royal Oaks Design Designer: Kieran Liebl From: Oakdale, Minnesota

The Johnson-Thompson House, built c. 1750, has the distinct title as being the oldest structure in Winchester. Many alterations were made over the years to keep up with the times, but most recently it had the great fortune to get just the right family who appreciated and capitalized on its legacy. From the newly installed pine floors with cut, hand driven nails to the authentic rustic plaster walls, to the original timber frame, this 300 year old Georgian farmhouse is a masterpiece of old and new. Together with the homeowners and Cummings Architects, Windhill Builders embarked on a journey to salvage all of the best from this home and recreate what had been lost over time. To celebrate its history and the stories within, rooms and details were preserved where possible, woodwork and paint colors painstakingly matched and blended; the hall and parlor refurbished; the three run open string staircase lovingly restored; and details like an authentic front door with period hinges masterfully created. To accommodate its modern day family an addition was constructed to house a brand new, farmhouse style kitchen with an oversized island topped with reclaimed oak and a unique backsplash fashioned out of brick that was sourced from the home itself. Bathrooms were added and upgraded, including a spa-like retreat in the master bath, but include features like a claw foot tub, a niche with exposed brick and a magnificent barn door, as nods to the past. This renovation is one for the history books! Eric Roth