Tucked neatly into an existing bay of the barn, the open kitchen is a comfortable hub of the home. Rather than create a solid division between the kitchen and the children's TV area, Franklin finished only the lower portion of the post-and-beam supports. The ladder is one of the original features of the barn that Franklin could not imagine ever removing. Cleverly integrated into the support post, its original function allowed workers to climb above large haystacks and pick and toss hay down a chute to the feeding area below. Franklin's children, 10 and 14, also enjoy this aspect of their home. "The kids and their friends run, slide, climb up the ladder and have a ton of fun," he explains, "It’s a barn! It is a place to share with friends and family." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

A tiny waterfront house in Kennebunkport, Maine. Photos by James R. Salomon
Small beach style open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Portland Maine with white walls

Transitional bathroom photo in Orange County

Brian McCloud Photography
Open concept kitchen - rustic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white appliances

We transformed this room from an outdated southwest style space to this elegant Spanish style living room. The fireplace was redesigned and an arched passage to the dining was added to better define the spaces. The balance of materials that help create this space are the old world terra cotta tiles, smooth plaster walls, hand carved stone fireplace and rough wood stained ceiling. Furniture, decorative lighting and accessories by Irma Shaw Designs.

Photo: Alexandra Crafton © 2017 Houzz
Elegant living room photo in Boston

Warm and inviting. Elegant.
Large tuscan u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Elegant freestanding desk study room photo in Chicago with gray walls

Kate Russell
Example of a huge mountain style terra-cotta tile wine cellar design in Other

Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Jacksonville with blue cabinets, mosaic tile backsplash and gray backsplash

Endearing Rose and Clematis combination enhance the old world charm of this home. Classics such as Magnolia, Boxwood, Allium, and Redbud add to the beautiful cottage style design.

Concealed toe-kick step stool. Photo by Rob Karosis.
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Boston

Large kitchen with a breakfast bar, a coffered ceiling, and a wolf range; also all the appliances are paneled as well
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional u-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. Architectural drawings by Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC John W. Hession, photographer Turtle rug purchased at Little River Oriental Rugs in Concord, NH.

Inspiration for a timeless mosaic tile floor, gray floor and wall paneling powder room remodel in Minneapolis with black walls and an undermount sink

A growing family, a rambling Georgian estate. The question: how to imbue tradition with a fresh spirit? The charge was to maintain the idea of old school charm without the interior feeling just… old. An illustration could be found in picture molding (which we added, then painted to disappear into the walls) or a modern plaster sculpture teetering upon an old barrister bookcase. Charm, with a wink. Photography by John Bessler

A tiny waterfront house in Kennebunkport, Maine. Photos by James R. Salomon
Example of a small beach style blue one-story wood tiny house design in Portland Maine with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 beige tile and ceramic tile marble floor, multicolored floor, single-sink and wainscoting bathroom design in Seattle with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Photographer- Lisa Gotwals http://www.lissagotwals.com/ Designer- Alys Protzman http://www.houzz.com/pro/alysdesign/alys-design Aug/Sept 2015 Renewing Old World Charm http://urbanhomemagazine.com/feature/1405