Perched high above the Islington Golf course, on a quiet cul-de-sac, this contemporary residential home is all about bringing the outdoor surroundings in. In keeping with the French style, a metal and slate mansard roofline dominates the façade, while inside, an open concept main floor split across three elevations, is punctuated by reclaimed rough hewn fir beams and a herringbone dark walnut floor. The elegant kitchen includes Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf range, SubZero glass paned refrigerator, open walnut shelving, blue/black cabinetry with hand forged bronze hardware and a larder with a SubZero freezer, wine fridge and even a dog bed. The emphasis on wood detailing continues with Pella fir windows framing a full view of the canopy of trees that hang over the golf course and back of the house. This project included a full reimagining of the backyard landscaping and features the use of Thermory decking and a refurbished in-ground pool surrounded by dark Eramosa limestone. Design elements include the use of three species of wood, warm metals, various marbles, bespoke lighting fixtures and Canadian art as a focal point within each space. The main walnut waterfall staircase features a custom hand forged metal railing with tuning fork spindles. The end result is a nod to the elegance of French Country, mixed with the modern day requirements of a family of four and two dogs!

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern powder room in Tel Aviv with black cabinets, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, marble benchtops and black benchtops.

This is an example of a transitional powder room in New York with green walls, a console sink, multi-coloured floor and black benchtops.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black walls, a vessel sink, brown floor, black benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Our clients had just recently closed on their new house in Stapleton and were excited to transform it into their perfect forever home. They wanted to remodel the entire first floor to create a more open floor plan and develop a smoother flow through the house that better fit the needs of their family. The original layout consisted of several small rooms that just weren’t very functional, so we decided to remove the walls that were breaking up the space and restructure the first floor to create a wonderfully open feel. After removing the existing walls, we rearranged their spaces to give them an office at the front of the house, a large living room, and a large dining room that connects seamlessly with the kitchen. We also wanted to center the foyer in the home and allow more light to travel through the first floor, so we replaced their existing doors with beautiful custom sliding doors to the back yard and a gorgeous walnut door with side lights to greet guests at the front of their home. Living Room Our clients wanted a living room that could accommodate an inviting sectional, a baby grand piano, and plenty of space for family game nights. So, we transformed what had been a small office and sitting room into a large open living room with custom wood columns. We wanted to avoid making the home feel too vast and monumental, so we designed custom beams and columns to define spaces and to make the house feel like a home. Aesthetically we wanted their home to be soft and inviting, so we utilized a neutral color palette with occasional accents of muted blues and greens. Dining Room Our clients were also looking for a large dining room that was open to the rest of the home and perfect for big family gatherings. So, we removed what had been a small family room and eat-in dining area to create a spacious dining room with a fireplace and bar. We added custom cabinetry to the bar area with open shelving for displaying and designed a custom surround for their fireplace that ties in with the wood work we designed for their living room. We brought in the tones and materiality from the kitchen to unite the spaces and added a mixed metal light fixture to bring the space together Kitchen We wanted the kitchen to be a real show stopper and carry through the calm muted tones we were utilizing throughout their home. We reoriented the kitchen to allow for a big beautiful custom island and to give us the opportunity for a focal wall with cooktop and range hood. Their custom island was perfectly complimented with a dramatic quartz counter top and oversized pendants making it the real center of their home. Since they enter the kitchen first when coming from their detached garage, we included a small mud-room area right by the back door to catch everyone’s coats and shoes as they come in. We also created a new walk-in pantry with plenty of open storage and a fun chalkboard door for writing notes, recipes, and grocery lists. Office We transformed the original dining room into a handsome office at the front of the house. We designed custom walnut built-ins to house all of their books, and added glass french doors to give them a bit of privacy without making the space too closed off. We painted the room a deep muted blue to create a glimpse of rich color through the french doors Powder Room The powder room is a wonderful play on textures. We used a neutral palette with contrasting tones to create dramatic moments in this little space with accents of brushed gold. Master Bathroom The existing master bathroom had an awkward layout and outdated finishes, so we redesigned the space to create a clean layout with a dream worthy shower. We continued to use neutral tones that tie in with the rest of the home, but had fun playing with tile textures and patterns to create an eye-catching vanity. The wood-look tile planks along the floor provide a soft backdrop for their new free-standing bathtub and contrast beautifully with the deep ash finish on the cabinetry.

Country powder room in Denver with open cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops, a floating vanity and wood.

Powder room in black and white color scheme with large scale pattern wallpaper, Chinese tea table turned into a vanity, carved marble vessel sink and black plumbing fixtures by Jason Wu for Brizo.

Midcentury powder room in Dallas with black cabinets, black tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Powder room. Amazing black and grey finishes. led lighting and custom wall tile.
Inspiration for a large contemporary powder room in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

This contemporary powder room has just the right sparkle and color to create an exciting space. Free standing black marble vanity and gold accents add glamour. The large format porcelain wall tile treatment provides the distinctive design element.

Main Floor Powder Room Modern Farmhouse Calgary, Alberta
Mid-sized country powder room in Calgary with open cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, pink tile, subway tile, white walls, painted wood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Гостевой туалет очень скромных размеров. Стены и дверь-неведимка покрыты декоративной штукатуркой под бетон. На полу - геометричный рисунок, выложенных из трех видов керамогранита. Зеркало представляет из себя шкафчик для хранения.

Inspiration for a mid-sized powder room in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and black benchtops.

This guest powder room feautures a strking black and white vanity with recessed handles. The soft grey marble floor tiles prevent the room looking cold.

Toilet and doors added. The floating vanity leaves room for more gorgeous tile!
This is an example of a modern powder room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and black benchtops.

Custom floor-to-ceiling mirror, wall-mounted custom granite vanity, custom side-slope integrated sink.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Denver with a one-piece toilet, mirror tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Los Angeles with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black tile, marble, black walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Toronto with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Inspiration for a mediterranean powder room in Dallas with an undermount sink, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and black benchtops.