Architect: Murphy & Co. Builder: John Kraemer & Sons. Photographer: Chelsie Lopez.

This hall bath was the perfect spot to make a fun statement. The new bath features heated flooring, new chandelier, new soaking tub with tile surround and wallpaper. Because the homeowner is a bath lover, they opted to not install a shower here, but instead use the space to create a fun, spa-like feel.

this cozy powder room received a modern makeover with clean cabinets & fixtures in front of a geometric wallpaper backdrop

BeachHaus is built on a previously developed site on Siesta Key. It sits directly on the bay but has Gulf views from the upper floor and roof deck. The client loved the old Florida cracker beach houses that are harder and harder to find these days. They loved the exposed roof joists, ship lap ceilings, light colored surfaces and inviting and durable materials. Given the risk of hurricanes, building those homes in these areas is not only disingenuous it is impossible. Instead, we focused on building the new era of beach houses; fully elevated to comfy with FEMA requirements, exposed concrete beams, long eaves to shade windows, coralina stone cladding, ship lap ceilings, and white oak and terrazzo flooring. The home is Net Zero Energy with a HERS index of -25 making it one of the most energy efficient homes in the US. It is also certified NGBS Emerald. Photos by Ryan Gamma Photography

Ensuite Shower - with black marble tiles

This sleek and contemporary family home was designed by Derk Garlick — the natural light is abundant and the apartment offers views of lower Manhattan across the Hudson River: Tasked to create a family friendly atmosphere with modern highlights for a family of four in Hoboken, New Jersey. The apartment features a "V" shaped circulation plan that funnels natural light into the heart of the space. Glass transoms and oversized sliding glass doors provide additional assistance in transferring light from room to room. At the heart of the space is the open kitchen with a vibrant red countertop to energize the space and to play off the stark white lacquer cabinets. Strategically located around the apartment are built-in audiovisual cabinets, cabinets for game centers, concealed hingeless doors, and custom storage spaces for daily items such as a vacuum, cleaning supplies and toys. Ping Lin

Photo: Becki Peckham © 2013 Houzz

Add a modern twist to a classic bathroom design element by using a dark subway tile at wainscot height with wallpaper above it. DESIGN Shavonda Gardner PHOTOS Shavonda Gardner Tile Shown: 1x6, 3x9, 3x12 in Basalt; 1x4 in Caspian Sea

Gast Architects / Bruce Damonte Photography