Master bath shower tiled with United Tile's Emil Anthology "Marble Velvet" 12 x 24 Rectified Matte tile.

Modern kitchen design by Benning Design Construction. Photos by Matt Rosendahl at Premier Visuals.

Vanity: Fairmont Designs Charlottesville Freestanding Vanity and Mirror to Match Cabinet hardware: Tops Knobs Clear Octagon Crystal Knob Tops: Calcutta Gold Marble Remnant Top with Ogee Edge Tile: Mosaic Tile 12” x 12” Arabescato Polished Marble with Polished Basket weave with Athens Gray Dot “Rug” / 3” x 6” Arabescato Polished Marble in subway pattern on walls Lights: George Kovacs Saber Wall Sconce and Semi-Flush Fixture in Chrome Fixtures: Moen Voss faucets in Chrome, Kohler Devonshire Undermount Sink in White, American Standard Cadet Tub in White with Rohe Wall Mount Tub Filler in Chrome + Moen Via Accessories in Chrome

Helen Bankers

Bathroom 2 Anne Molnar Photography

New guest bathroom in existing attic space Michael S. Koryta

The objective was to create a warm neutral space to later customize to a specific colour palate/preference of the end user for this new construction home being built to sell. A high-end contemporary feel was requested to attract buyers in the area. An impressive kitchen that exuded high class and made an impact on guests as they entered the home, without being overbearing. The space offers an appealing open floorplan conducive to entertaining with indoor-outdoor flow. Due to the spec nature of this house, the home had to remain appealing to the builder, while keeping a broad audience of potential buyers in mind. The challenge lay in creating a unique look, with visually interesting materials and finishes, while not being so unique that potential owners couldn’t envision making it their own. The focus on key elements elevates the look, while other features blend and offer support to these striking components. As the home was built for sale, profitability was important; materials were sourced at best value, while retaining high-end appeal. Adaptations to the home’s original design plan improve flow and usability within the kitchen-greatroom. The client desired a rich dark finish. The chosen colours tie the kitchen to the rest of the home (creating unity as combination, colours and materials, is repeated throughout). Photos- Paul Grdina

Paul Dyer

Master shower with 3 shower heads, gorgeous glass and stone mosaic tiled niches and banding around shower walls.

Counter-standing cabinet features finished interior to match the Matte Twilight finish. All adjustable shelves with additional storage on each door. The cabinet is finished off with a one piece crown moulding to match the mirror frames and take the design to the ceiling. Cabinets by Brookhaven featuring the Westchester door style on Quarter Sawn Red oak with a Matte Twilight finish. Photography by Marcio Dufranc

This design / build project in Los Angeles, CA. focused on a couple’s master bathroom. There were multiple reasons that the homeowners decided to start this project. The existing skylight had begun leaking and there were function and style concerns to be addressed. Previously this dated-spacious master bathroom had a large Jacuzzi tub, sauna, bidet (in a water closet) and a shower. Although the space was large and offered many amenities they were not what the homeowners valued and the space was very compartmentalized. The project also included closing off a door which previously allowed guests access to the master bathroom. The homeowners wanted to create a space that was not accessible to guests. Painted tiles featuring lilies and gold finishes were not the style the homeowners were looking for. Desiring something more elegant, a place where they could pamper themselves, we were tasked with recreating the space. Chief among the homeowners requests were a wet room with free standing tub, floor-mounted waterfall tub filler, and stacked stone. Specifically they wanted the stacked stone to create a central visual feature between the shower and tub. The stacked stone is Limestone in Honed Birch. The open shower contrasts the neighboring stacked stone with sleek smooth large format tiles. A double walnut vanity featuring crystal knobs and waterfall faucets set below a clearstory window allowed for adding a new makeup vanity with chandelier which the homeowners love. The walnut vanity was selected to contrast the light, white tile. The bathroom features Brizo and DXV.

Jeff Roberts

Susan Gilmore