Category: Bathrooms
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A Reimagined Ranch House inLos Altos
When the homeowner approached us about remodeling his 1960s ranch home, he loved the location and the home’s underlying character, but the layout no longer supported his lifestyle. His goal was to modernize the house while preserving the warmth and simplicity that make ranch homes so appealing throughout the Peninsula. The project was completed in…
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Elegant Bathroom Transformations in a Historic Atherton Estate
SEE PHOTOS AND PROJECT DETAILS Historic estates often possess extraordinary architectural character, yet their interior layouts don’t always reflect the comfort and spaciousness homeowners expect today. That was precisely the opportunity presented in this turn-of-the-century Atherton estate, where we were asked to reimagine three bathrooms while preserving the home’s traditional charm. Our objective was to…
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Emerging Home Design Trends for 2026
Thinking about giving your home a fresh new look? We’ve been looking ahead to 2026, considering the current trends and the preferences we hear from homeowners, and here’s what we’ve found. Several trends are currently shaping the interior design landscape, including a focus on sustainability and biophilic design, which incorporates natural elements to bring nature…
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Rest Assured
Whether you are planning a full bathroom renovation or making small improvements to an existing bath, shower seating can increase the safety and comfort of your room. Installing a shower bench decreases the amount of time you stand in the shower which eases the strain on your body but most importantly, as part of aging-in-place…
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Playing It Safe
We all want our homes to be safe havens—places where we can relax in comfort and security. But every year, home-related accidents result in medical visits and sometimes death to thousands of people in the United States. The top three causes of these injuries are: 1) falls, 2) poisonings, and 3) fires and burns. Many…
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Choosing the Right Quartz with Confidence
Article courtesy of Plamar USA, Inc. So you’re remodeling your kitchen or bathroom and have decided you want engineered quartz for your countertop. What now? With the many quartz products available today, how do you choose the best one for your countertop? As countertop experts, we have been asked this question many times and can…
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Transcend the Ordinary with Concrete
By Mark Lesnick Founder, Mark Concrete When I dream about remodeling my bathroom, I think about the new tub, maybe a steam shower, and certainly a gleaming new showpiece-of-a-vanity. I start the planning in my head – the textures, colors and styles. And then the demolition, the chaos, the mess! You may ask yourself, “How…
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Art to Warm Homes and Hearts
Whether you have a traditional home yearning for classic impressionism, a contemporary home with a large wall needing a dramatic focal point, or a minimalist home seeking “the one perfect piece,” art can be the finishing touch that transforms your home into a reflection of your personal style. While some may consider selecting art an…
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Ventilation in the Bathroom
Your bathroom is a wet environment, where moisture is constantly pumped into the air. This is made evident by the condensation covering mirrors and windows after someone takes a shower. Less obvious is the additional moisture infused every time a toilet is flushed or a faucet is turned on. If this moisture is not completely…
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Spa Experience in Your Master Bathroom
Homeowners have very individual tastes and preferences when it comes to describing their favorite bathroom environment. It is important to realize that if you desire a relaxing, spa-inspired master bathroom in your home, there is no one standard look and feel for that room. The most important requirement is that it be a place where…