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More clerestory windows flood the master bedroom with daylight. “The shadows and the light play that comes in in the afternoon are just beautiful,” Reardon says. Farris, the cabinetmaker, worked with architect Susannah Devine to design and build the American walnut custom bed, which has an operable mattress that tilts up and down at the head and foot. Motion-controlled lights on each side light up softly at night if Susan or Charles gets up to use the bathroom, which has another motion-controlled light beneath the floating vanity.
On the opposite wall, cabinets open to reveal all kinds of pullouts and storage compartments. In the cabinet on the right you can see a pass-through that connects to the utility room, where there’s a washer and dryer, storage cabinets and an extra refrigerator. The Elders added the pass-through to make it easier for them to transfer heavy groceries or pots of soup between the two rooms.
The countertop is Neolith, a porcelain material from Spain, in a basalt color. “It’s very thin, very strong and really beautiful,” Susan says. “It comes in large pieces. Our island is 10 feet by 52 inches, and there’s not a single seam in it.” Cabinetmaker Jim Farris installed a half-inch metal plate beneath the island slab to cantilever the material out. “We didn’t want a leg,” Charles says. “Our cabinetmaker said you can get up and dance on this, and our youngest daughter actually did.” “It’s not moving anywhere,” Susan adds.
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put these mirrors in guest suite and bunk rooms; Show-Stopping Mirrors The striking narrow vanity mirrors in this Illinois bathroom not only draw eyes to the soaring ceilings, they also echo the crisp lines seen above the bathtub and in other corners of the room. The project by Timber Trails Development Co. also features a custom vanity and a dramatic black chandelier.
Polished Nickel If you like a smooth, shiny finish but are tired of chrome, try polished nickel. It’s darker than chrome, and with different levels of lighting, it can appear to change in color. Advantages: Easy to clean. A durable finish. A great alternative to brushed nickel. Disadvantages: More expensive. It’s hard to find matching accessories or fixtures for it. Styles it works with: Like chrome, it looks great in a variety of settings: modern, contemporary, traditional and eclectic. Design your dream bathroom
Sink: Ove by Wetstyle. Vessel sinks change up the height of the vanity. “The overall height of the sink should sit between 34 to 36 inches [from the floor], and if you’re working with a vessel sink, the top of the sink should sit at that height and the countertop height would be subtracted,” Rosen explains. “So a 4-inch-high vessel sink would be at 36-inches high and the countertop would sit at 32 inches high.” Faucets: Open-top tall fixture Counter: Statuario marble Floor: Statuario herringbone mosaic Backsplash: 7-inch Statuario slab Mirror: This is a custom mirror. Its sharp lines add a modern touch to the room.
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6. Quartzite Is on the Rise Among natural stone surfaces, quartzite is gaining in popularity. It’s good for countertops, says Amy Oakley of the National Stone Institute. “The great thing about quartzite is it comes in so many colors, so a lot of it looks like marble, but it’s much stronger.” Silverwater quartzite was used for the island countertop in this room designed by The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn.
Photo from Daltile 5. Large-Format Everything Whether it’s tile size or wood-plank width and length, bigger is becoming better, especially for flooring. “Twenty-four by 24 [inches] is now almost too small” for tiles, says Kyle Torosian of Bedrosians Tile and Stone. For wood flooring, plank width is growing, with 7½ inches being the sweet spot, according to an Eagle Creek Floors representative.
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Window Frames A window's frame can be made out of aluminum or another metal, composite, fiberglass, vinyl or wood. All have their advantages and disadvantages, but the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recommends vinyl, wood, fiberglass or composite. (Aluminum is easily heated, so it isn't a great insulator.) Wood has efficiency problems due to expansion and contraction, so consider aluminum- or vinyl-clad windows. But if you choose vinyl, consider an insulated version, depending on your climate and house requirements, for better thermal insulation.
tempered glass 4 windows: 2. Ventilation. If you want a view but don't need ventilation in the area, a fixed window can be a good choice. Fixed windows can be combined with operable windows to save money. If your window, fixed or otherwise, is within 18 inches of the floor or near a window seat, you'll need to order tempered glass for safety.
windows... 1. Placement. With a casement window, the entire one-piece sash rotates out by twisting a handle. It can be difficult to open a double-hung window when leaning over cabinets in a kitchen, so the casement can be a good choice there. Think about the exterior implications, though. Will the open sash obstruct a path when people walk by? Do you plan to have window boxes? You don't want the window to mow down your pansies.
27. Compact laundry stations. Don’t think you need a full-on dedicated room for doing laundry. Many designers have created super-efficient laundry areas in spaces the size of a hallway closet. Here, designer Janie Hungerford tucked a laundry station into a closet-size nook of custom millwork in a light oak stain. It includes dog-print wallpaper (Best in Show by Osborne & Little), graphite-colored appliances, a hanging rod and an ironing board on the door.
sectionals and door Elegant steel-and-glass doors on the left separate this living room by Christine Kimberlee Designs from an adjoining room.
Easy-reach shower controls. Reaching in to turn on the shower in the morning and getting hit with a cold blast of water is no way to start the day. Relocating the shower controls to an opposite wall during a remodel solves that problem. You can see in this shower by designer Bronwyn Poole how the controls are on the wall opposite where you enter, far from the shower spray to the left.
Natural wood vanities. Bathrooms can often look and feel cold with all that tile, glass and metal. Wood vanities help bring a large dose of warmth. And while wooden vanities aren’t new, what’s catching on is a turn away from dark stained and lacquered vanities — which hide things like grain pattern and knots — toward reclaimed wood or light wood with clear stains that celebrate the details of the grain.
Countertop cabinets. A designer’s kitchen is always a good place to spot great design ideas. Going back to Robertson’s personal kitchen, you’ll see two countertop cabinets in each corner flanking the sink.
Cream-colored cabinets. White is still the top choice for cabinet color, according to the Houzz kitchen report, but no two whites are created equal. Some paint companies offer more than 150 white paints — how do you choose? Many homeowners are moving away from the bright, stark whites and embracing off-whites that feel warmer and cozier, like Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball, shown here in a Boston kitchen by Lisa Tharp Design.
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FANS: BEDROOMS You can go beyond hardware when coordinating a fan to the rest of the room. The light wood of this fan coordinates with the larger pieces of furniture.
FANS: EXTERIORS A fan with a light serves two functions on a porch. There’s a fan for every style. This one recalls barn lights and thus is an appropriate choice for a farmhouse.
FANS: FITNESS ROOM If you have an aversion to the usual fan-blade shape, consider the sleek industrial look provided by caged ceiling fans.
FANS; EXTERIORS Ceiling fans do not need to hang from the middle of the ceiling. Here, lanterns occupy the center line of this outdoor room's ceiling, while Old Havana fans circulate the air from the sidelines.
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note the clean look for hood!Over the entryway. Mark the entrance to your kitchen with two-sided glass cabinets to make a good first impression and set the tone for lighthearted cooking and socializing.
Islands. You can put glass doors on base cabinets as well, and there isn’t a better place than the hub of the kitchen. They make this favorite gathering spot even more inviting.
Cabinets next to a special feature. Glass doors can draw the eye to a window with a view, a stunning farmhouse sink or a glam backsplash above your range.
Don’t forget to add lights to enhance the display and ensure that guests get a clear picture of your decor.
Cabinets above uppers. If you have two rows of uppers, install glass across the top row to insert a visual break into the expanse of cabinetry.
Mullion fronts. Mullions divide two units of glass, creating a window pane effect. They can be a nod to tradition or life on the farm (or, in this kitchen’s case, coastal living).
Reeded glass. This design is formed when a roller is applied to a glass surface. It has a shutter-like appearance with lines imprinted in the glass. As with frosted glass, the view into your cabinetry is obscured. Reeded glass can work in both contemporary and traditional spaces, depending on the design.
Frosted glass. This style is a staple in contemporary and modern designs. The frosted effect is created when clear glass is sandblasted; the resulting rough surface scatters light, producing a translucent, blurred look, similar to a matte finish. Frosted glass allows a sneak peek into the inside of your cabinetry but conceals most of the details. In other words, you can get away with having a dish or three out of place.
In white and gray kitchens, clear glass is an avenue to add color with vibrant dishware. That said, it shouldn’t be your first choice if you have a knack for cluttered cabinets.
Hardwood floors can also sport contemporary color palettes. This Miami kitchen uses gray oak to ground the ethereal white cabinetry.
Mix the sizes of your hardwood planks to add dimension to your kitchen. This traditional kitchen has planks with varied widths, but you can also choose planks with different lengths.
Add a stain or glaze to one of your cabinet colors. While an antique finish or charcoal glaze can add extra oomph to your accent color, it can also soften your main cabinet color. This rustic kitchen’s antique white cabinets allow the dark island stain to command its fair share of attention in a space full of visual intrigue.
Choose a different color for your uppers and lowers. Designating one color tone for your upper cabinets and another for your lowers is a way to inject color into your kitchen and maintain an organized design. Choose a darker color for your lower cabinets to ground the design, then experiment with lighter shades like whites and grays on the upper. This prevents the design from feeling too top-heavy.
Use three complementary colors instead of two. If you’re not satisfied with just two hues for your kitchen cabinet design, keep flipping through the color swatches to find a third color. Not only do three shades give your kitchen more of a designer feel, they also evenly distribute color throughout the space. White is a good starting point because it pairs well with other neutrals as well as bold primary colors. Mark English Architects chose to balance this modern kitchen’s white cabinets with both tall black cabinets and a smack of high-gloss orange cabinets.
It’s evolving. Quartz hasn’t always looked like the real deal. In fact, it used to be easy to spot the difference between quartz and natural stone. But manufacturers have changed that. They’re perfecting how to re-create the movements and patterns of stone, and it’s getting harder to tell the two apart. They’re even engineering patterns that mimic natural landscapes. This allows homeowners to opt for lower maintenance but still get the beauty of natural finishes.
wood floor: 5½-inch-wide white oak planks finished in DuraSeal in Special Walnut and Chestnut;
Like a chandelier in master closet Upscale boutique style. The Roman shades, animal-print carpeting, fringe chandelier and accessories island that doubles as a dresser make this closet look like a Beverly Hills store straight out of Pretty Woman. Takeaway: Consider backing the closet in something reflective like metal or mirrored glass, as was done here.
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1. Hidden storage. This pullout shoe cabinet keeps those beautiful high heels easily accessible and dust-free.
Invest in garment bags for off-season and rarely worn items. Instead of hanging those fancy party clothes on hangers at the back of the closet, place them in garment bags designed for the job. Unlike plastic bags from the dry cleaner, cloth garment bags protect clothes from dust while allowing the fabric to breathe.
Less Frequently Worn Items Keep special pieces dust-free behind closed doors. The pieces you wear less frequently will stay fresher behind closed doors (or in drawers) that keep dust out. The same goes for those fancy shoes. Stash them in shoe storage boxes where they will stay fresh and clean.
Rustic Refinement This new kitchen in Asheville, North Carolina, is an ideal blend of rustic and refined elements. The space, designed by Laura Sullivan of IDology Interiors & Design, features leathered-granite countertops and a shiplap backsplash. The large island is painted in Peppercorn by Sherwin-Williams and hosts four molded walnut stools. Note the stylish banquette alcove in the corner of the room.
The stairway was carefully constructed of painted steel supports and laminated maple treads. Its construction was a team effort with the general contractor, Giulietti says. “We worked closely with the on-site superintendent and the metal fabricator to get the steel tread-riser supports dialed in, especially at the floor and landing transitions.”
Fold in Place For this Chicago laundry room, Designstorms made sure that no unfolded T-shirt gets left behind. The homeowners can simply pull out the folding shelf and then fold the clothing as they pull it out of the dryer.
Some epoxy grouts are designed just for glass tile. Many brands have a regular epoxy and a special glass tile epoxy, too. The difference is in the filler part of the grout. The filler for glass tiles is finer, so it won't scratch delicate tiles. Tip: Matching the grout to your tile color (or to the lightest-colored tile, like in this shower) makes for a seamless installation. There's less forgiveness with contrasting grout colors; unless the tile installation is perfect, a contrasting grout will highlight the changes in grout width.
haker. The Shaker-style cabinet door is the most common door style in kitchens today. This five-piece flat-panel style has a frame made from four pieces and a single flat center panel for the fifth piece. Shaker cabinetry gets its name from the distinctive Shaker furniture style, which uses simple, clean lines and emphasizes utility. Shaker-style doors became popular because their simple style lends itself to just about any decor — from contemporary to traditional — with variations in wood species, stains, paint colors and hardware. This classic style can work with a variety of budgets, depending on the wood used. Some manufacturers can even replace the center door panel with a more cost-effective material. Using a natural finish rather than a painted one could save you up to 20 percent on your purchase, too.
Custom. Can’t find any door style on the market that really complements your unique design intention? Design your own! Contact a local designer or craftsperson to help you create a personalized design. This Shaker-style cabinet door has a center panel of corrugated metal instead of wood for an industrial and utilitarian look that can stand up to years of abuse.
Flat. Simple but stylish, the flat-panel cabinet door is void of any expensive details. Its hard lines and minimalist form make it a great fit for contemporary and modern interiors. Many flat doors come in decorative laminate or wood. Laminate tends to be more budget friendly and offers a greater variety of colors and sheens.
Modern Faucets A modern farmhouse sink with a metal front will look great with a faucet like this that blends a traditional tall arch shape with a modern streamlined form like the simple stick control.
Built-in benches are a natural fit below windows, especially higher windows. Include a drawer to add a little extra storage space.
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