Blitz Bridle Trails

Design Board v1 — Kitchen, Bathrooms, Living Room — March 2026

How This Works

Three design directions. Your reactions guide the next round.

Round 1 Progress 0 of 11 sections reviewed

Vote and save feedback in each section. When you're done, Claude will analyze your preferences and create a refined Round 2.

Three Directions, Consistent Labels

Every section presents the same three directions so you can see how each flows across the whole house:

A: Modern-Leaning B: Balanced Transitional C: Warm Contemporary

For each option, vote and add notes. Your feedback saves to a file Claude reads in the next session to refine selections.

Your Fixed Design Anchors

Black Marvin fiberglass windows ordered
WinDor black multislide glass doors ordered
DuChateau engineered hardwood ordered
BOXY frameless cabinets selected
Primo II 60" linear fireplace selected
Matte black hardware decided
Toto Washlet bidet toilets decided
Sherwin-Williams paint colors TBD
Quartz countertops selection TBD
Tile (bath/laundry) selection TBD
Bathroom vanities selection TBD

Whole-House Color Palettes

Pick your palette first — everything else flows from it. All Sherwin-Williams.

A: Cool Modern

Architectural & Gallery-Like

Repose Gray 7015
Extra White 7006
Iron Ore 7069
Passive 7064
Tricorn Blk
  • Walls Repose Gray LRV 58, balanced gray
  • Trim Extra White Crisp, sharp against black frames
  • Accent Iron Ore Near-black charcoal, softer than true black
  • Cabinets Passive Cool light gray, subtle blue
  • Exterior Repose Gray body + Tricorn Black trim

DuChateau warm oak floors are the "warm layer" in an otherwise cool scheme. Black windows pop as graphic frames.

B: Warm Transitional

Welcoming & Layered

Access. Beige 7036
Alabaster 7008
Gauntlet Gray 7019
Mindful Gray 7016
Iron Ore 7069
  • Walls Accessible Beige LRV 58, warm greige — the great compromiser
  • Trim Alabaster Warm off-white, never cold
  • Accent Gauntlet Gray Warm medium-dark, sophisticated
  • Cabinets Mindful Gray Warm mid-tone, greige undertones
  • Exterior Alabaster body + Iron Ore trim

Reads gray enough for Jill, warm enough for Tyler. DuChateau floors feel native. Modern farmhouse exterior.

C: Bold Contrast

Dramatic & Editorial

Agreeable Gray 7029
Snowbound 7004
Peppercorn 7674
Lt French Gray 0055
Peppercorn ext.
  • Walls Agreeable Gray LRV 60, most popular greige
  • Trim Snowbound Clean white, faint warm cast
  • Accent Peppercorn Rich deep charcoal, bolder + warmer
  • Cabinets Light French Gray Balanced gray, subtle blue-purple
  • Exterior Peppercorn body + Snowbound trim Dark body = magazine cover

Dark exterior: Marvin frames disappear into siding, windows become glowing light boxes. Interior stays welcoming via Agreeable Gray + warm floors.

Kitchen

Large island (seats 4), 48" SubZero, 48" range, 15' glass doors, beverage center, BOXY frameless cabinets

A: Modern-Leaning

Crisp & High-Contrast

Cab: Passive
Island: Iron Ore
Calacatta Laza
Zellige
DuChateau Floor
Perimeter: Light Gray
Island: Charcoal
  • Countertop MSI Calacatta Laza Best ValueWhite + soft gray veining. ~$1,400-1,800/slab. Best budget fit.
  • Alt Counter Caesarstone 5031 Statuario Maximus PremiumBolder gray veining, more drama
  • Island Edge Waterfall Strongest modern statement
  • Backsplash Zellige vertical stack Cle Tile "Weathered White" 2.5x8" — handmade warmth
  • Hardware Long matte black bar pulls 8-10" drawers, 5" doors. No knobs. Emtek/Top Knobs.
  • Walls Repose Gray + Extra White trim
B: Balanced Transitional

The Best Compromise

Cab: Alabaster
Island: Dovetail
Swanbridge
Cloe White
DuChateau Floor
Perimeter: Warm White
Island: Dovetail Gray
  • Countertop Cambria Swanbridge Designer PickWarm white + gray veining + charcoal pinpoints. Top transitional pick.
  • Alt Counter MSI Calacatta Classique Best ValueBudget-friendly warm alternative
  • Island Edge Standard square Two-tone cabs provide enough contrast
  • Backsplash Handmade subway offset Bedrosians Cloe 2.5x8" "White" — glossy, subtle variation
  • Hardware Cup pulls (drawers) + bar pulls (doors) Amerock Mulholland cup pull in matte black
  • Walls Agreeable Gray + Pure White trim
C: Warm Contemporary

Collected & Organic

Rift-Cut Oak
Island: Urb. Bronze
Brittanicca Warm
Warm Zellige
DuChateau Floor
Perimeter: Rift-Cut Oak
Island: Urbane Bronze
  • Countertop Cambria Brittanicca Warm PremiumCreamy white + gray + warm gold veining. Premium pick.
  • Alt Counter Silestone Calacatta Gold Gold veining complements oak naturally
  • Island Edge Thick mitered (3" appearance) Furniture-like, substantial. No waterfall.
  • Backsplash White marble basketweave or warm zellige Tabarka "Linen" or full slab behind range only
  • Hardware Knobs (doors) + short pulls (drawers) J-channel integrated pulls on dark island
  • Walls Accessible Beige + Alabaster trim

Primary Bathroom

Curbless shower, dual vanity, heated floor, Toto Washlet, two shower heads, backlit mirror

A: Spa Modern

Concrete & Charcoal Drama

Dim. Graphite
Dim. Gris
Dark Mosaic
Rugged Concrete
Repose Gray
  • Shower Wall MSI Dimensions Graphite 24x48 matte Concrete look, ~$4-6/sqft (within allowance)
  • Shower Floor Dark gray penny round mosaic Slip-resistant, charcoal tone
  • Bath Floor MSI Dimensions Gris 24x24 matte One shade lighter than shower
  • Vanity O&N Merce 72" Smoke $1,786-2,095 — ultra-clean slab fronts
  • Counter Caesarstone Rugged Concrete Dark gray, matte finish — verify US availability with dealer
  • Paint Repose Gray (SW 7015)
  • Mirror Frameless LED backlit, full-width
B: Transitional Elegance

Marble-Look & Warm Wood

Eden Statuary
Perpetuo Grey
White Oak Van.
Empira White
Agreeable Gray
  • Shower Wall MSI Eden Statuary 24x48 polished Marble look, porcelain durability. ~$5-8/sqft
  • Shower Floor Daltile Perpetuo Eternal Grey 8" hex Traditional hex, modern scale
  • Bath Floor Daltile Perpetuo Eternal Grey 24x24 Colorbody porcelain, Made in USA
  • Vanity O&N Belgian II 72" White Oak $1,750-1,850 — warm wood + cool tile
  • Counter Caesarstone 5151 Empira White White quartz, echoes Eden tile
  • Paint Agreeable Gray (SW 7029)
  • Mirror Matte black frame + LED backlit
C: Warm Contemporary

Organic & Cocoon-Like

Sterlina Silver
Sterlina Gray
Henna Mosaic
Lt Walnut Van.
City Loft
  • Shower Wall Emser Sterlina II Silver 24x24 matte Warm silver-gray, marble/concrete hybrid. ~$5-7/sqft
  • Shower Floor Emser Sterlina II Dove 2x2 mosaic One shade lighter, excellent traction
  • Bath Floor Emser Sterlina II Gray 24x24 matte Warm mid-gray, natural gradient
  • Vanity O&N Monterey II 72" Light Walnut $1,795-2,200 — warm wood hero, echoes DuChateau
  • Counter Caesarstone 4044 Airy Concrete Light warm gray, echoes tile
  • Paint City Loft (SW 7631)
  • Mirror Rounded-corner matte black + warm LED

Guest Bathroom

Bath/shower combo, two sinks, floating vanity, backlit mirror

A: Spa Modern
  • Tile MSI Dimensions Graphite 12x24 stacked vertical
  • Floor MSI Dimensions Gris 24x24
  • Vanity O&N Winchburgh 60" Matte Black/White Oak $1,690
B: Transitional
  • Tile MSI Eden Statuary 12x24 matte offset
  • Floor Daltile Perpetuo Eternal Grey 12x24
  • Vanity O&N Saggia II 60" Carousel White Oak $1,190
C: Warm Contemporary
  • Tile Emser Sterlina II Silver 12x24 offset
  • Floor Emser Sterlina II Gray 12x24
  • Vanity O&N Bayford 60" Walnut + black legs $1,799 — freestanding w/ legs (not wall-mounted)

Living Room & Fireplace

Primo II 60" fireplace, 15' glass doors, seating for 7, card table, 10' ceilings

Fireplace Surround — Pick One

Recommended

Portola Roman Clay

Textured plaster finish over Level 5 drywall (already included by FTS at no extra cost). Floor-to-ceiling. Catches light from 15' glass doors beautifully. Zero-VOC.

  • Table Linen Warm off-white, universal Works with ALL palettes
  • Skipping Stone Soft warm gray Reads like weathered plaster
  • Oatmeal Warm neutral, earthy Best for Palette B
  • Maison Cement gray, more depth Best for Palette A or C

Most cost-effective option. High visual impact.

Natural Stone Slab

Honed limestone or Taj Mahal quartzite. Full-height bookmatched slabs. Monolithic, grounding. Highest budget.

Best with Palettes B or C.

Large-Format Porcelain

24x48 or 48x96 slab-format porcelain, concrete-look. Extremely durable, no sealing. Brands: Florim, Atlas Concorde.

Best with Palette A.

Built-Ins Around Fireplace

Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry flanking fireplace wall. Closed cabinets below (media equipment), open shelving above. Optional floating wood mantel (walnut or white oak) between fireplace and TV.

Compare All Directions

Side-by-side at a glance

A: ModernB: TransitionalC: Warm Contemporary
Kitchen CabsLight gray + charcoal islandWarm white + Dovetail grayRift-cut oak + Urbane Bronze
CounterMSI Calacatta LazaCambria SwanbridgeCambria Brittanicca Warm
BacksplashZellige vertical stackHandmade subway offsetMarble basketweave
Bath TileMSI Dimensions (concrete)MSI Eden Statuary (marble)Emser Sterlina (warm gray)
VanityO&N Merce (Smoke)O&N Belgian II (White Oak)O&N Monterey II (Walnut)
WallsRepose GrayAgreeable GrayAccessible Beige
TrimExtra WhitePure WhiteAlabaster
ExteriorGray body + black trimWhite body + dark trimDark body + white trim
FeelCrisp, editorialWarm, timeless, safeOrganic, collected
JillHighMedium-HighMedium
TylerMediumMedium-HighHigh

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What Happens Next

This is an iterative process. Here's how it works.

1

You're Here: Round 1

Vote on each section. Add notes about what you like, what's a no-go, elements you'd mix. Save your feedback.

2

Claude Analyzes

Claude reads your votes + notes, identifies your convergence points, and creates a refined Round 2 with narrowed options.

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Round 2: Deep Dives

Specific product comparisons, pricing, sample ordering guidance. Mix-and-match from different directions if that's where you land.

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Share with Nelly

Final selections packaged for FTS. Nelly uses them for 3D renderings. Order samples from vendors.