Design Objectives: - Create a restful getaway - Create updated contemporary feel - Provide a large soaking tub - Take advantage of soaring vaulted ceiling to create drama Special Features - Ceiling mounted pendant lighting on angled vaulted ceiling - Wall hung vanities with lighted toe kick - Custom plinth block provides deck for roman faucet - Easy to maintain porcelain tile floor & quartz countertops - Rainhead & personal body sprays in bath Cabinetry: Jay Rambo, Door style - Torino, Finish - Canadian Oak. Tile: Main floor - Exedra Calacatta Silk, Shower floor - Exedra Calacatta, Shower walls, plinth & ceiling - Exedra Callacatta Silk Plumbing: Tub - MTI, Faucets - Danze, Sinks - Kohler, Toilet - Toto Countertops: Material - Silestone Hanstone Bianco Canvas, Edge profile - Square Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photo by: Dawn Jackman For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Todd Pierson

Photo credit: Robert Benson Photography

Guest bedroom. Looking out to the marina. Photography by Ben Benschneider.

Architect: Brandon Architects Inc. Contractor/Interior Designer: Patterson Construction, Newport Beach, CA. Photos by: Jeri Keogel

"Ordinary to Extraordinary" The client's desire was a fancy bathroom for daughter to express her personality and interest. She enjoys French design and delights in beautiful materials. Bathroom finishes include an exquisite counter top made out of semi-precious quartz stones with a translucent quality; shimmery crystal vanity fixture; beautiful glass tile used as a dominant accent in the vanity area. Feng Shui elements were used to enhance daughter's personality. Water element (inward, deep thinking) found in the movement in the faux finishes,, the crystals, fish is artwork. Metal element (detail-oriented energy) found in the metal accents throughout and the white painted cabinets.

This highly customized kitchen was designed to be not only beautiful, but functional as well. The custom cabinetry offers plentiful storage and the built in appliances create a seamless functionality within the space. The choice of caesar stone countertops, mosaic backsplash, and wood cabinetry all work together to create a beautiful kitchen.

LEED Certified renovation of existing house.

Custom Teak vanity and step with poured concrete counter top.

It’s an oft-heard design objective among folks building or renovating a home these days: “We want to bring the outdoors in!” Indeed, visually or spatially connecting the interior of a home with its surroundings is a great way to make spaces feel larger, improve daylight levels and, best of all, embrace Nature. Most of us enjoy being outside, and when we get a sense of that while inside it has a profoundly positive effect on the experience of being at home.

Karyn Millet Photography

Photos by Bob Greenspan

Remodel of a two-story residence in the heart of South Austin. The entire first floor was opened up and the kitchen enlarged and upgraded to meet the demands of the homeowners who love to cook and entertain. The upstairs master bathroom was also completely renovated and features a large, luxurious walk-in shower. Jennifer Ott Design • http://jenottdesign.com/ Photography by Atelier Wong

This project aims to be the first residence in San Francisco that is completely self-powering and carbon neutral. The architecture has been developed in conjunction with the mechanical systems and landscape design, each influencing the other to arrive at an integrated solution. Working from the historic façade, the design preserves the traditional formal parlors transitioning to an open plan at the central stairwell which defines the distinction between eras. The new floor plates act as passive solar collectors and radiant tubing redistributes collected warmth to the original, North facing portions of the house. Careful consideration has been given to the envelope design in order to reduce the overall space conditioning needs, retrofitting the old and maximizing insulation in the new. Photographer Ken Gutmaker

Photo By Whit Preston

Photograph by Art Gray