This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum

Master Bathroom. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Tuscan home plan "Fiorentino" (Plan #6910). saterdesign.com

Salle de bain chambre d'ami. Sol et faïence effet pierre grise. Miroir rétro éclairé. Meuble vasque suspendu sur mesure en chêne et vasque à poser.

The Kitchen Source, Master Bathroom- Matrix Photography

Tile surround at guest bath Photo by Mike Wiseman

We love this stunning master bathroom with its dome ceiling, curved vanity, and marble floors.

This bathroom needed to be totally wheelchair accessible for the client, who has very limited mobility. The sink is at the correct level for her to roll underneath and not hit her knees on the pipes. The custom terrazzo countertop has an integrated zero-entry sink for easy access. Sara Hanna Photography

Looking to infuse a bit of European modernity & beauty into their everyday lives, these homeowners wanted their redesigned master bath modeled after the ones found in European hotels. Calling on the design expertise of Barry Miller of Simply Baths, Inc. the couple effectively re-imagined & transformed its uninspired 80s facade into a luxurious retreat.

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Jim Bartsch

Master Bathroom with white marble tile, hex tile in the shower, frameless glass enclosure, chrome fixtures, pivot mirrors, mti bathtub, custom vanities and towers, chandelier over tub, curbless shower with hidden shower drain. Atlanta Bathroom

Et si on rêvait de vivre en bord de mer? Qui plus est, sur une belle île : la Guadeloupe, par exemple! Maureen et Nico l'ont fait! Ils ont décidé de faire construire cette belle villa sur l'île aux belles eaux et de se faire aider par WherDeco! Une réalisation totale qui ne manque pas de charme. Qu'en pensez-vous?

Carriage House Renovation