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In this kitchen we installed Waypoint Livingspaces cabinets on the perimeter is 702F doorstyle in Painted Hazelnut Glaze and on the island is 650F doorstyle in Cherry Java accented with Amerock Revitilize pulls and Chandler knobs in oil rubbed bronze. On the countertops is Giallo Ornamental 3cm Granite with a 4” backsplash below the microwave area. On the wall behind the range is 2 x 8 Brickwork tile in Terrace color. Kichler Avery 3 pendant lights were installed over the island. A Blanco single bowl sink in Biscotti color with a Moen Waterhill single handle faucet with the side spray was installed. Three 18” time weathered Faux wood beams in walnut color were installed on the ceiling to accent the kitchen.

Tradition Kitchen with Mobile Island photo credit: Sacha Griffin

This back yard was designed to include multi-level sitting areas. Patio constructed with stamped concrete, Gold-Ore Boulders used for retaining lower area. Gas Fire pit makes for focal point of lower area. Littleton, Colorado. Photo: Ron Ruscio Browne and Associates Custom Landscapes.

large open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stained wood cabinets, granite countertops with glass tile backsplash and large format tile floor. large granite countertop island with seating.

Lori Hethmon is the founder, owner of, and lead designer at Granite Grannies. Her home is a historic house in rural Prince George's County, MD. The core of the home (the kitchen and two other rooms) were built in 1809, and the rest of the home was added in 1870. The home was restored by its previous owners in the 1980's. They were faithful to the history of the home. The kitchen floors are the original heart pine. The granite countertops are Macusha Granite, an extremely exotic stone. A couple slabs showed up on the market, and we've never seen anything exactly like it since. The counter are bookmatched so that the large quartz formation above the sink runs down onto the sink counter, hops across the galley kitchen, and runs back up the wall on the other side. The antique kitchen table is also covered in a piece of the Macusha Granite. The cabinets were probably added to the home sometime in the mid 20th century, but every other improvement and decorating aspect was done by Lori personally (including stripping the painted wainscoting, staining it, and then distressing it.) The sink is copper with black patina.

This kitchen features Brown Fantasy granite countertops.

Designer: Jackie Friberg, Photos by Jackie Friberg

Normandy Designer Vince Weber worked closely with the homeowners throughout the design and construction process to ensure that their goals were being met. To achieve the results they desired they ultimately decided on a small addition to their kitchen, one that was well worth the options it created for their new kitchen. Learn more about Designer and Architect Vince Weber: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/designers/vince-weber/ To learn more about this award-winning Normandy Remodeling Kitchen, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/blog/2-time-award-winning-kitchen-in-wilmette

A bold pattern brings excitement to this chic bedroom by acclaimed designer Robert Brown.

What an incredible bath! Spacious, modern, clean lines yet so warm and inviting. There’s more than enough room for two, with lots of counter space and elbow room. A little nook for privacy, an open shower with multiple showerheads and a bench. What a great space.Now the old bath wasn’t too shabby either. It had good bones. It was good-sized, with vanities for two and a decent sized shower. But, despite its great beginnings, from there it fell short. To start with, the toilet was the first thing you saw when you opened the door. Rather than a shower door, the shower was curtained, which blocked the room’s limited lighting. The floor was light but didn’t have any wow factor. And although the vanities were very pretty, they lacked sufficient counter top or storage.Welcome to the new shower. What a difference a glass door can make. Not only does the bath’s light stream in, but we added recess lights and a window. The shower is bright and energizing. We borrowed space from an adjoining room and created this large shower, with all the bells and whistles our homeowner was looking for.Our super sized shower got super sized glass panels. The frameless door features chrome hinges and handle to compliment the fixtures. For ultimate relaxation, a large rainshower head was installed in the ceiling for a gentle spray. The 12” Rain Shower Head and Arm, Kohler K13694-CPA, is one of the largest showerheads available for the full effect of a rain shower. A long bench lines the rear wall, to sit or to truly lounge. The walls received a lighter tile in a sweeping stone, to keep that open feel but we added contrast on the shower floor with a coco brown mosaic. For a touch of drama, we brought an even darker mosaic up to the walls and installed another decorative mosaic between the rows for a decorative accent border,The shower features lots of storage with a recessed niche encased in the rich creme brulee mosaic, as well as two corner shelves that match the walls. The mosaics are made of small brick shaped glass tiles installed with a staggered joint, a perfect accent to our large rectangular stone tiles, also installed with a staggered joint. We keep the grouting light so the pattern wasn’t overwhelming.We installed our second showerhead on a slide bar for multiple positioning. This handheld functions on the flipside. The Flipside handheld from Kohler offers function with different sprays in one unique showerhead. From a wide spray, a waterfall, pulsing and a mix of many, this handheld spray changes with a simple flip. We installed a diverter for flexibility and separate hot and cold levers for better temperature control.Although lovely, these two vanities were simply not working in this master bath. The small individual vanities had little storage and the vessel bowls took up most of the counter tops. A single outlet was shared and the lighting was minimal. The best thing about this configuration was the space for the trash can.We traded in those two for this one, this very long one. This large vanity from Bertech Bath of made of birch wood with Sable stain, adds depth to the colors of our bath. A light stone mosaic in our favorite brick pattern made for a beautiful backsplash, with Sable mirrors above. To bring all our colors together, we chose Misty Brown granite with a clean pencil edge. Although beautiful in their design, this functional task lighting, Linen Americana from WAC, keeps this half of the bath as light and bright as the shower area.We wanted this vanity to be as custom as the ones we replaced. The raised panel detail of the Villager door and gentle beading on the drawers gave our vanity a furniture feel, especially with the added “feet”. The vanity is full of storage, from the two double door cabinets to the his and hers drawers on each side. Our pulls have a subtle design in chrome, as do our knobs.For ease of cleaning and a lighter contrast, we installed undermount Ladena white sinks from Kolher. The brilliant chrome faucets, also from Kohler, are from the Bancroft series as are the towel bars and other accessories in the bath. We centered multiple outlets in our backsplash wall for easy use by both and look at all that elbow room.We added a half wall for a little privacy. Behind it, the Kohler Cimarron toilet in white with a Cachet seat also from Kohler. We capped that half wall with a piece of the beautiful Misty Brown granite and added storage above with a wall cabinet, also from Bertech, in Sable.What once had good bones, now has great bones. Golden stone tiles, the creme brulee mosaics, the Sable brown vanity and the misty brown granite, throw a warm latte color on the walls and it’s the perfect bath, with a showerhead on the flipside and a one vanity perfect for two. Photo Credit to RJK Construction, Inc.

Kitchen collaboration with Marvel Cabinetry, photos by Marvel Cabinetry

A true granite pattern that cannot be imitated by man, this consistent stone sings with colors of its Indian origin. Looking very attentively you can spot some gray quartzite elements playing together with a symphony of vibrant clay brown to muted black. People looking for a beautiful, traditional, and dark melody of stone for their kitchen should choose Tan Brown Granite.

Granite and New Tile were an excellent update for this bathroom. India Copper Brown Granite top with undermount porcelain sink and Azuliber Madison Silver 12x24" tiles look great on the floor and walls.

Granite and New Tile were an excellent update for this bathroom. India Copper Brown Granite top with undermount porcelain sink and Azuliber Madison Silver 12x24" tiles look great on the floor and walls.

Elegant white kitchen with cocoa glaze and GE Monogram stainless steel appliances Steve Martin Photos