TILE TRIFECTA-2

This second guest bath in the series was also a custom tile mix. The daughter selected the small mosaic pattern and the accenting frosted glass tan tile was selected to coordinate with the limestone and the plaster walls.

Throughout the home certain details at the countertops maintain the continuity of design as well. Each limestone counter has a six inch built up edge to aid in the appearance of a solid slab top. The vertical grain rift cut white oak cabinets are suspended off the floor, allowing the limestone floor to flow visually underneath.

Frameless glass shower enclosures allow the color of the tile to play a strong role with the calm neutral tones of the rest of the room. The tile with hints of blue and green also reflects the landscape viewed through the window.

TILE TRIFECTA-3

The master suite, third in the series, accentuates the texture and pattern of the limestone in tile and slab. The large format 9x18 tiles are slightly textured on the floor and honed to a smooth finish on the walls. The tub deck and vanity are smooth slabs of the same material. The limestone selected has enough variation in color to provide variety and texture.

The tile is detailed to be flush with the adjacent plaster walls and the plaster tone pulls its color from the limestone. This aids in the seamless transition between tile and wall and ceiling.

See more of this home the architect's web site www.leongarch.com

Visualization - Explaination

Simple sketches help layout notes to cabinet makers and open discussion for ideas on details

ARTIST SERIES - SUMMER IRIS

This residential remodel for a local artist had a palette based on her oil paintings.

Guest suite palette with pistachio harlequin tile inspired by the work Summer Iris.

A small shower that was more like a closet with grey 4x4 tile was removed and shower was added to the existing tub. This opened the small bathroom quite a bit and allowed for a furniture style free standing sink vanity.

The bathroom sits at the end of a narrow hallway. Adding a frosted glass pocket door allowed natural light to cast into the hall. White oak plank flooring runs down the hall into the bathroom, adding the feeling of a larger space.

See more of Artists's work at Iusi-images.blogspot.com

ARTISTS SERIES SUITE - NEW BLUE SUITE

The master suite remodel for the local artist was inspired by the cheerful work Just Daisies.

The master bedroom included the sink vanity so we added this beautiful free standing Duravit sink to the adjacent bathroom.

Fiberglass surround was exchanged for subway tile with blue band and recessed shelf. Tying the window trim details to a continuous wood shelf around the small bathroom added storage and fit with the themes of the cottage style home.

See more of the artists' work at Iusi-images.blogspot.com

Visualization

In a high tech world, sometimes a simple pencil sketch is all you need to get a feel for the space and volumes.. this was a visualiztion for new home in Milwaulkie Oregon

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