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Designer tip. “The trick to small spaces is truly that less is more,” Marzella says. “By minimizing the number of finishes and transitions from one material to the other, there are fewer visual interruptions in this space. This is both pleasing to the eye and creates the illusion of more space. The gray herringbone mosaic tile floor runs from the main floor and through the shower. This further expands the space by unifying it, as opposed to breaking it up with two finishes. The vanity is wall-mounted so the space feels more open. By having this float off the floor, the tile disappears into the shadows as opposed to stopping at the front.”
United States This kitchen by MSA Architecture + Interiors for a home built by and owned by Keith Wing of Keith Wing Custom Builders in New Braunfels, Texas, was the most popular new kitchen photo (as well as the most popular new photo overall) uploaded to Houzz in the U.S. this year. It exemplifies many of the reigning trends in American kitchens today: white Shaker-style cabinets (these are painted in Pure White by Sherwin-Williams), a colored island base (Gravel Gray by Benjamin Moore), warmly colored hardware and pendants over the island. Houzz users also loved the unique island countertop, which is Florida quartzite, a natural stone, and the floors, which are engineered, wire-brushed European oak. Glossy gray backsplash tile in a herringbone pattern dresses up the walls, and black granite in a leathered finish adds contrast on the perimeter counters.
Measurement info
stacked shelves for shoes
chandelier and ottoman
ottoman looks long and low in this picture
ottoman in bathroom
downstairs bar idea
fireplace
new layout
before picture
long vanity with side cupboards
bunks with small shelve space for water, phone plug in, etc
barstools
fireplace stone
stone/wood contrast
stone on front
tiering in wall behind banquet
vanity
dark wood vanity
Lisa Oberst wall
Stairs
Wine storage upstairs?
Idea for east side of house?
Long narrow bath
Staging of bath and shower layout
No commanding range hood
Drawer dishwasher - one set for glassware only
Dark tile - navy
Contrasting colors in cabinets
chark board on barn door
Blue accents
Blue accents
Floor. In this photo, you can see that the kitchen, while large, is relatively narrow. Because the room is above an unheated garage and was cold and drafty, the clients opted for radiant underfloor heating. (During construction, they also improved the wall and floor insulation.) The flooring is natural graphite slate, specially cut into a herringbone pattern and sealed. The reason for custom cutting was to create the right size for the scale of the room — it needed to have enough of a repeat across the width of the room without being too busy. Stephens warns that a herringbone pattern usually requires a surcharge from the tile installer because it takes more time and requires them to be rather finicky. “The result is so beautiful though,” she says. Floor tile: Wayne Tile; browse slate tile
Slate is a natural material that’s popular for flooring but sometimes gets overlooked as a countertop choice. That’s too bad. It’s affordable, nonporous and durable, and it looks dashing. I just love the green slate counters shown here. Traditional Kitchen by Century Bay Builders Century Bay Builders 5 Black is a popular color choice for slate too. Pros: Nonporous, durable, fairly inexpensive Cons: Limited color range Cost: $50 to $65 per square foot Good for you if: You want a natural, earthy countertop
Island. A ceiling-mounted range hood allows for the range to be placed in the 48-by-120-inch island, preventing the visual impediment of a bulky range hood hanging down and letting the homeowners face guests or other family members while cooking. The island also holds the microwave on the end for a cleaner look along the perimeter cabinets and countertops.
landscaping for back patio
molding above fireplace
embossed cabinets
Lighting types used: Ambient, overhead, cove, pendant, undercabinet/toe kick Why it works: The abundance of natural ambient daylight that floods this bathroom is beautiful. At night, the overhead and cove lighting (not turned on in this daylight picture) provide a soft general lighting, while the pendant lights provide an even light at the face area. The undervanity light makes the room feel more spacious and adds a luxurious feel in this modern natural spa-like master bath. Pro tip: When you are in the design and planning phase of your project, it is important to wire for the lights in just the right places. Too close to the wall and you will get a hot spot of light on the wall. Too far from the wall and you risk bumping your head. If you have a 24-inch-deep vanity and countertop, plan to hang your pendant lights 12 inches on center from the finished wall surface, accounting for drywall and tile. This location on your ceiling will put the lights roughly on center relative to the vanity.
Lighting types used: Overhead, pendant, accent Why it works: Fifty shades of gray and super sexy, this bath feels like a private spa, and the drama is created in part by the layers of lighting. The ample overhead lighting provides great general room lighting. The pendant lights reflect in the mirrors, which bounce the light back into the space and onto your face, providing even illumination. The recessed accent light in the niche brightens up the contents below. Pro tip: Adding lights in front of a mirror at face level will not only light your face evenly but will also reflect the light in the mirror, creating the added bonus of additional general room lighting. This is a great way to add light to your bath.
Lighting types used: Ambient, overhead, wall sconces Why it works: The combination of layered lighting in this bathroom features natural light from the windows, overhead lighting above the shower and wall sconces integrated into the mirrors. The ambient and recessed lighting provide great general lighting, while the wall sconces provide a nice, even light at face level to help you get that flawless look when grooming or doing your hair and makeup.
The countertops are honed Statuario Italian marble.
Drawers under cabinets to end edge
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