This condo's open living area incorporates the themes of water, earth, and sky, all in sight through expansive windows overlooking an urban riverfront. The setting inspired the design of the rooms, a juxtaposition of natural and industrial shapes and materials. Photos: Susan Gilmore

Our client’s charming cottage was no longer meeting the needs of their family. We needed to give them more space but not lose the quaint characteristics that make this little historic home so unique. So we didn’t go up, and we didn’t go wide, instead we took this master suite addition straight out into the backyard and maintained 100% of the original historic façade. Master Suite This master suite is truly a private retreat. We were able to create a variety of zones in this suite to allow room for a good night’s sleep, reading by a roaring fire, or catching up on correspondence. The fireplace became the real focal point in this suite. Wrapped in herringbone whitewashed wood planks and accented with a dark stone hearth and wood mantle, we can’t take our eyes off this beauty. With its own private deck and access to the backyard, there is really no reason to ever leave this little sanctuary. Master Bathroom The master bathroom meets all the homeowner’s modern needs but has plenty of cozy accents that make it feel right at home in the rest of the space. A natural wood vanity with a mixture of brass and bronze metals gives us the right amount of warmth, and contrasts beautifully with the off-white floor tile and its vintage hex shape. Now the shower is where we had a little fun, we introduced the soft matte blue/green tile with satin brass accents, and solid quartz floor (do you see those veins?!). And the commode room is where we had a lot fun, the leopard print wallpaper gives us all lux vibes (rawr!) and pairs just perfectly with the hex floor tile and vintage door hardware. Hall Bathroom We wanted the hall bathroom to drip with vintage charm as well but opted to play with a simpler color palette in this space. We utilized black and white tile with fun patterns (like the little boarder on the floor) and kept this room feeling crisp and bright.

We were thrilled to take on this whole home remodel for a growing family in Santa Monica. The home is a multi-level condominium. They were looking for a contemporary update. The living room offers a custom built mantel with entertainment center. The kitchen and bathrooms all have custom made cabinetry. Unique in this kitchen is the down draft. The border floor tile in the kid’s bathroom ties all of the green mosaic marble together. However, our favorite feature may be the fire pit which allows the homeowners to enjoy their patio all year long.

This Master Bathroom had a lot of angles and dated materials and lacked storage. The drawers under the vanity allow for maximum storage, the wall recess houses the glass tile as an architectural and decorative feature. Photos by Matt Kocourek

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Redwood paneling is also seen in the master bathroom, complimenting the cool-toned mosaic tiles. Photo: Jim Bartsch

Another view into the large walk in shower from the centre of the room. Once again providing the perfect backdrop for our client's love of plant life. The simple impact of the raw, tactile finish of micro-cement.

Dark Maple Cabinet, Slab Door Cabinets, Quartz Counter top, Square Sink, Glass Mosaic Backsplash, Porcelain Tile Floors, Glass Tile Shower, Bench Seat, Steam Shower, Pebble Shower Floor, Built-in Tub with Quartz Surrounds, Framed Mirror, Glass ball Pendants, Chrome Bath Fixtures, Soap Niches, Handheld Shower, Deck Mount Tub Filler, Frameless Shower Enclosure, Tile Boarder in Shower

Dramatic bathroom highlighted by dark walls and cabinetry. The backlit mirror brings additional flair. The white countertop, free standing tub, vessel sink and black and white hexagon tiles provide a nice contrast to the dark colors and prevent the space from feeling cavelike.

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