Photo Credit: Ted James

Impluvium Architecture Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA This was a direct referral from a friend. I was the Architect and helped coordinate with various sub-contractors. I also co-designed the project with various consultants including Interior and Landscape Design Almost always and in this case I do my best to draw out the creativity of my clients, even when they think that they are not creative. I also really enjoyed working with Tricia the Interior Designer (see Credits) Photographed by: Shawn Johnson

Deirdre Doherty’s Loz Feliz Californian Retreat is a showcase of Beverly Hills’ definitive style. The striking black and white colour scheme pays homage to the drama of Film Noir, however she also cleverly integrates bright, colourful accents in her choice of bathroom accessories and precise, bold shapes in her decor that recreate the style and glamour of the Art Deco era. Drummonds’ largest bath, the Spey, exudes style, luxury and glamour as the centre piece to Doherty’s interior, the classic bath mixer and H stand draw the eye with their bold, chrome shapes. The Syre vanity basin with pop up mixer fits with the industrial accents, such as the wall tiles and metal cabinet. The patterned tiles are the perfect finishing touch; what better way to start a glamorous night on the tiles than with the glamour, style and influence of Beverly Hills beneath your feet?

We remodeled the shower and replaced the cabinets and flooring in this bathroom. Frank Baptie Photography

Reminiscent of a villa in south of France, this Old World yet still sophisticated home are what the client had dreamed of. The home was newly built to the client’s specifications. The wood tone kitchen cabinets are made of butternut wood, instantly warming the atmosphere. The perimeter and island cabinets are painted and captivating against the limestone counter tops. A custom steel hammered hood and Apex wood flooring (Downers Grove, IL) bring this room to an artful balance.

Sophisticated design on a budget - incorporate chic accents with classic travertine tile work to maximize the space. Peter Christiansen Valli

This guest bathroom was designed for Vicki Gunvalson of the Real Housewives of Orange County. All new marble and glass shower surround, new mirror vanity and mirror above the vanity. Interior Design by Leanne Michael Photography by Gail Owens

Taryn Meeks

For the bathroom tile, the clients chose our Barcelona La Merced Quarter 6"x6" tiles to create a bright Mediterranean shower. The coordinating blue trim ties in the tiles from the bathroom into the shower. Also used in the bathroom were our Barcelona La Merced 6"x6" tiles for the entire lower half of this bathroom wall. Smaller La Merced 3"x3" tiles create a lovely border along the top. Coordinating blue cornice and liner tiles add a nice contrast along the edges of the decorative tiles. Our Yucatan Ceramic Field Tile collection, and its extensive molding and trim options, were used for this bathroom’s backsplash.

Marc Boisclair

The client wanted to renovate the 2nd floor/attic to become a private master suite with ample closets, sauna, office space, workout room and master bath. The challenge was to add those spaces in an organized way that worked within the constraints of the attic space with sloping ceiling. We added a large arched window in the master bedroom to take advantage of the view and south exposure. Photography by Karen Palmer

Werner Segarra Photography