Variations of materials implemented compose a pure color palette by their varying degrees of white and gray, while luminescent Italian Calacutta marble provides the narrative in this sleek master bathroom that is reminiscent of a hi-end spa, where the minimal distractions of modern lines create a haven for relaxation. Dan Piassick

Photography by Doug Holt

Guest Bath / Powder

Mosaic tiles Carrara Marble shower tiles Alcove shower #buildboswell

This Powell, Ohio Bathroom design was created by Senior Bathroom Designer Jim Deen of Dream Baths by Kitchen Kraft. Pictures by John Evans

One Amp Studios

Lind & Cummings

Tarsus Beige Polished Porcelain Tile 12in. x 24in. Gold Pebble Marble Mosaic 12in. x 12in. Golden Harvest Slate Panel Ledger 6in. x 24in. Antique Parma Brushed Travertine Tile 8in. x 8in. Antique Parma Travertine Tile 8in. x 16in.

Photo by Mary Costa

Jonathan Edwards

Elegant Master Bath with Durasupreme White Cabinets, Statuary Marble Counter tops, Stacked Marble Wall with Niche. Artistic Tile in Niche, Wall Mounted TV, Crystal Chandelier, Coffered Lighted Ceiling, Glass Block Vinyl Window, Wall Mounted Tub Filler,

This unique city-home is designed with a center entry, flanked by formal living and dining rooms on either side. An expansive gourmet kitchen / great room spans the rear of the main floor, opening onto a terraced outdoor space comprised of more than 700SF. The home also boasts an open, four-story staircase flooded with natural, southern light, as well as a lower level family room, four bedrooms (including two en-suite) on the second floor, and an additional two bedrooms and study on the third floor. A spacious, 500SF roof deck is accessible from the top of the staircase, providing additional outdoor space for play and entertainment. Due to the location and shape of the site, there is a 2-car, heated garage under the house, providing direct entry from the garage into the lower level mudroom. Two additional off-street parking spots are also provided in the covered driveway leading to the garage. Designed with family living in mind, the home has also been designed for entertaining and to embrace life's creature comforts. Pre-wired with HD Video, Audio and comprehensive low-voltage services, the home is able to accommodate and distribute any low voltage services requested by the homeowner. This home was pre-sold during construction. Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing

Luxury corner shower with half walls and linear drain with Rohl body sprays, custom seat, linear drain and full view ultra clear glass. We love the details in the stone walls, the large format subway on bottom separated with a chair rail then switching to a 3x6 subway tile finished with a crown molding. Design by Kitchen Intuitions & photos by Blackstock Photography

Overview Extension and complete refurbishment. The Brief The existing house had very shallow rooms with a need for more depth throughout the property by extending into the rear garden which is large and south facing. We were to look at extending to the rear and to the end of the property, where we had redundant garden space, to maximise the footprint and yield a series of WOW factor spaces maximising the value of the house. The brief requested 4 bedrooms plus a luxurious guest space with separate access; large, open plan living spaces with large kitchen/entertaining area, utility and larder; family bathroom space and a high specification ensuite to two bedrooms. In addition, we were to create balconies overlooking a beautiful garden and design a ‘kerb appeal’ frontage facing the sought-after street location. Buildings of this age lend themselves to use of natural materials like handmade tiles, good quality bricks and external insulation/render systems with timber windows. We specified high quality materials to achieve a highly desirable look which has become a hit on Houzz. Our Solution One of our specialisms is the refurbishment and extension of detached 1930’s properties. Taking the existing small rooms and lack of relationship to a large garden we added a double height rear extension to both ends of the plan and a new garage annex with guest suite. We wanted to create a view of, and route to the garden from the front door and a series of living spaces to meet our client’s needs. The front of the building needed a fresh approach to the ordinary palette of materials and we re-glazed throughout working closely with a great build team.

Jodi Hoelsken, Paula Kamin

Leathered Saturnia Granite shower seat to match the granite on the bathroom counters, tub surround, and the rest of the counters throughout the home. This rustic lodge sits on 80 acres of beautiful Southern Maryland woods and farmland. The homeowners wanted to use one spectacular stone throughout the entire home, so we helped them choose a Brazilian Saturnia Granite with a leathered finish. For this project, we used eleven slabs of this unique granite with flecks of silver mica and cosmic swirls of translucent quartz.

Wade Blissard

Aaron Dougherty Photo

Janine Dowling Design, Inc. www.janinedowling.com Michael J. Lee Photography Bathroom Design by Jodi L. Swartz