Gorgeous plain-sliced walnut veneered wall panels and vanity front are a stunning contrast to the water-fall white quartz countertop.

Traditional Bathroom

Transitional powder room with unique wallpapered ceiling with nailhead details. Beautifully wallpapered with hand painted floors and floating vanity with under cabinet motion lighting.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners built their traditional Colonial style home 17 years’ ago. It was in great shape but needed some updating. Over the years, their taste had drifted into a more contemporary realm, and they wanted our help to bridge the gap between traditional and modern. We decided the layout of the kitchen worked well in the space and the cabinets were in good shape, so we opted to do a refresh with the kitchen. The original kitchen had blond maple cabinets and granite countertops. This was also a great opportunity to make some updates to the functionality that they were hoping to accomplish. After re-finishing all the first floor wood floors with a gray stain, which helped to remove some of the red tones from the red oak, we painted the cabinetry Benjamin Moore “Repose Gray” a very soft light gray. The new countertops are hardworking quartz, and the waterfall countertop to the left of the sink gives a bit of the contemporary flavor. We reworked the refrigerator wall to create more pantry storage and eliminated the double oven in favor of a single oven and a steam oven. The existing cooktop was replaced with a new range paired with a Venetian plaster hood above. The glossy finish from the hood is echoed in the pendant lights. A touch of gold in the lighting and hardware adds some contrast to the gray and white. A theme we repeated down to the smallest detail illustrated by the Jason Wu faucet by Brizo with its similar touches of white and gold (the arrival of which we eagerly awaited for months due to ripples in the supply chain – but worth it!). The original breakfast room was pleasant enough with its windows looking into the backyard. Now with its colorful window treatments, new blue chairs and sculptural light fixture, this space flows seamlessly into the kitchen and gives more of a punch to the space. The original butler’s pantry was functional but was also starting to show its age. The new space was inspired by a wallpaper selection that our client had set aside as a possibility for a future project. It worked perfectly with our pallet and gave a fun eclectic vibe to this functional space. We eliminated some upper cabinets in favor of open shelving and painted the cabinetry in a high gloss finish, added a beautiful quartzite countertop and some statement lighting. The new room is anything but cookie cutter. Next the mudroom. You can see a peek of the mudroom across the way from the butler’s pantry which got a facelift with new paint, tile floor, lighting and hardware. Simple updates but a dramatic change! The first floor powder room got the glam treatment with its own update of wainscoting, wallpaper, console sink, fixtures and artwork. A great little introduction to what’s to come in the rest of the home. The whole first floor now flows together in a cohesive pallet of green and blue, reflects the homeowner’s desire for a more modern aesthetic, and feels like a thoughtful and intentional evolution. Our clients were wonderful to work with! Their style meshed perfectly with our brand aesthetic which created the opportunity for wonderful things to happen. We know they will enjoy their remodel for many years to come! Photography by Margaret Rajic Photography

A place to have fun with tile and glam accessories! Since this is a small space, the impact is large when unique approaches are taken with the finishes. The result - breathtaking!

Dark and moody pool bath is a luxurious space with pops of gold from the mirror, plumbing and striking gold-plated tiered sink. A pop of blue on the vanity adds a fun touch.

Rob Schwerdt

This compact powder bath is gorgeous but hard to photograph. Not shown is fabulous Walker Zanger white marble floor tile with dark navy and light blue accents. (Same material can be seen on backsplash wall of Butler's Pantry in kitchen photo) Quartzite countertop is same as kitchen bar and niche buffet in dining room and has a 3" flat miter edge. Aged brass modern LED wall sconces are installed in mirror. Gray blue cork wallcovering has gold metal accents for added shimmer and modern flair.

Contemporary Powder Room with vintage light fixtures and modern plumbing fixtures.

An updated powder room with contemporary accents.

Contemporary powder room with cherry wood cabinets, floating vanity, decorative mirror, designer sconces and unique wallpaper in Orange County, California.

Opulent powder room with navy and gold wallpaper and antique mirror Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography