The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

The master bath was part of the additions added to the house in the late 1960s by noted Arizona architect Bennie Gonzales during his period of ownership of the house. Originally lit only by skylights, additional windows were added to balance the light and brighten the space, A wet room concept with undermount tub, dual showers and door/window unit (fabricated from aluminum) complete with ventilating transom, transformed the narrow space. A heated floor, dual copper farmhouse sinks, heated towel rack, and illuminated spa mirrors are among the comforting touches that compliment the space.

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media

The Fall City Renovation began with a farmhouse on a hillside overlooking the Snoqualmie River valley, about 30 miles east of Seattle. On the main floor, the walls between the kitchen and dining room were removed, and a 25-ft. long addition to the kitchen provided a continuous glass ribbon around the limestone kitchen counter. The resulting interior has a feeling similar to a fire look-out tower in the national forest. Adding to the open feeling, a custom island table was created using reclaimed elm planks and a blackened steel base, with inlaid limestone around the sink area. Sensuous custom blown-glass light fixtures were hung over the existing dining table. The completed kitchen-dining space is serene, light-filled and dominated by the sweeping view of the Snoqualmie Valley. The second part of the renovation focused on the master bathroom. Similar to the design approach in the kitchen, a new addition created a continuous glass wall, with wonderful views of the valley. The blackened steel-frame vanity mirrors were custom-designed, and they hang suspended in front of the window wall. LED lighting has been integrated into the steel frames. The tub is perched in front of floor-to-ceiling glass, next to a curvilinear custom bench in Sapele wood and steel. Limestone counters and floors provide material continuity in the space. Sustainable design practice included extensive use of natural light to reduce electrical demand, low VOC paints, LED lighting, reclaimed elm planks at the kitchen island, sustainably harvested hardwoods, and natural stone counters. New exterior walls using 2x8 construction achieved 40% greater insulation value than standard wall construction. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Warm wood tones, honed limestone, and dark bronze finishes create a tranquil area to get ready for the day. The cabinet door style is a nod to the craftsman architecture of the home. Design by Rejoy Interiors, Inc. Photographed by Barbara White Photography

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23.5″ W x 19.75″ D x 36″ H • 3 drawers and 2 shelves • Aluminum alloy frame • MDF cabinet • Reinforced acrylic sink top • Fully assembled for easy installation • Scratch, stain, and bacteria resistant surface • Integrated European soft-closing hardware • Multi stage finish to ensure durability and quality

Stanford Wood Cottage extension and conversion project by Absolute Architecture. Photos by Jaw Designs, Kitchens and joinery by Ben Heath.

Urban style master bathroom remodel, faucets and lighting mounted on mirrors, heated towel bar, mosaic tile, sink vessels

Free standing tub perfectly centered in the corner window. Finished the walls with wainscoting to mimic the cabinets to provide a consistent seamless flow around the bathroom.

His side features medicine cabinet recessed in wall. Sconces in mirrors are a popular design feature. Notice over sized back splash on left and right side of counter top, with tile back splash spanning the length of the counter top. Schluter metal edging separates the mirror from the tile, and matches the Chrome metal finish of the surrounding fixtures and hardware. Pendent light hanging over tub is another popular design feature.