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The new bedroom is a bright, open space with views to mature trees and distant views to Lake Ontario. "T

Bathroom tiles continue the visual theme of warm terra-cotta-like tones, embellished by gold-finished faucets.

"In the bathrooms, original casework was restored and showers and sink areas were refreshed with new tile, plumbing, and surfaces."

The entry leads into a central corridor that directs visitors into the public, common, spaces.

Review the number of sinks you need. While two sinks can help ease morning traffic, they also reduce countertop space. Ask yourself: would a double sink with little countertop space be more useful than a single sink with more surface space?

After: "We don't believe in the hierarchy of materials,

Horizontality and waterfall marble connect the kitchen, living room and dining room.

The walls of glazing seamlessly connect the indoors to the outdoors where the Southern California weather allows for year-round enjoyment of the open concept.

The dinging room and interior atrium float above the reflection pond.

3 specimen bonsai trees exist on the property as command attention. This breeze block was newly installed to match an existing adjacent wall.

The interior atrium comes alive at night.

A cantilevered deck made of ipe extends the sundeck over the deep end of the pool.

From the rear of the yard, a sauna is tucked behind a wall of hedges.

Pam and Frank recently tasked Light and Air Architecture with remodeling this loft in New York City to get better natural light. “That’s exactly what we were looking for, is light and air,” says Frank.

The vibrant tiles in one of the showers were left as is, an homage to their predecessor, the ceramics studio J.Schatz.

Colorful tiles and the same walnut cabinetry highlight two children's bedrooms.

Spanish firm Gon Architects and designer Ana Torres renovated this 69-foot-long Madrid flat to include a yellow-tiled bathroom, salmon-hued bedroom reading nook, and bright-blue kitchen stand. The home’s colorful corners are tied together by white passages and subtle wood floors.