This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, brown floor, brown benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

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Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country balcony in Los Angeles with a fire feature, a roof extension and metal railing.

Josh Thornton
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic dining room in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and multi-coloured walls.

The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

This unique balustrade system was cut to the exact specifications provided by project’s builder/owner and it is now featured in his large and gorgeous living area. These ornamental structure create stylish spatial boundaries and provide structural support; it amplifies the look of the space and elevate the décor of this custom home. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.

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Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and no island.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary separate dining room in Los Angeles with a two-sided fireplace, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a tile fireplace surround.

In 2014, we were approached by a couple to achieve a dream space within their existing home. They wanted to expand their existing bar, wine, and cigar storage into a new one-of-a-kind room. Proud of their Italian heritage, they also wanted to bring an “old-world” feel into this project to be reminded of the unique character they experienced in Italian cellars. The dramatic tone of the space revolves around the signature piece of the project; a custom milled stone spiral stair that provides access from the first floor to the entry of the room. This stair tower features stone walls, custom iron handrails and spindles, and dry-laid milled stone treads and riser blocks. Once down the staircase, the entry to the cellar is through a French door assembly. The interior of the room is clad with stone veneer on the walls and a brick barrel vault ceiling. The natural stone and brick color bring in the cellar feel the client was looking for, while the rustic alder beams, flooring, and cabinetry help provide warmth. The entry door sequence is repeated along both walls in the room to provide rhythm in each ceiling barrel vault. These French doors also act as wine and cigar storage. To allow for ample cigar storage, a fully custom walk-in humidor was designed opposite the entry doors. The room is controlled by a fully concealed, state-of-the-art HVAC smoke eater system that allows for cigar enjoyment without any odor.

Tom Zikas
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Sacramento with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, a trough sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, porcelain floors, an open shower and brown benchtops.

John Martorano
Mid-sized asian master bedroom in Las Vegas.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional sloped full sun driveway for summer in Charlotte with concrete pavers.

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Boston with a corner shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount tub, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, ceramic tile and blue floor.

Bathroom remodel with furniture style custom cabinets. Notice the tile niche and accent tiles. Ceramiche Supergres Abienti http://www.supergres.com/ purchased at http://www.tileshop.com/ Bathroom with furniture style custom cabinets. Notice the tile niche and accent tiles. Part of whole house remodel. Notice vertical subway tile.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country guest bedroom in San Francisco with beige walls, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

The gorgeous modern primary bath is everything the homeowners had hoped for, including heated floors, a glass enclosed walk in shower, marble flooring and wainscot and a freestanding soaking tub. The double vanity is custom designed for the homeowners storage needs and the new windows bring lots of natural light into this new space.

Interior Design by designer and broker Jessica Koltun Home | Selling Dallas | Kitchen island, white and gold light fixture, gold hardware, custom cabinets, oversized window, tile backplash, gold plumbing fixture, vaulted ceiling, custom range hood

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.