Cynthia Lynn Photography
Example of a transitional family room design in Chicago

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh... Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn. Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!). From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas! - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Eat-in kitchen - large transitional l-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen idea in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The Imperial floor plan was a custom created floor plan to incorporate an open floor plan that would be great for entertaining. This home was constructed as the model home for the community of Prairie Pass in Apison. The home quickly became a community favorite, and several homes were custom built with similar designs, but yet still maintain the custom feel for the client. Connie McCoy

Study room - large mediterranean freestanding desk and 16 x 16 medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room idea in Phoenix with brown walls, a stone fireplace and a corner fireplace

Design Amanda Watson and Connie Lombardi, photos by Uli Rankin
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Connie Anderson
Trendy home office photo in Houston

Connie Anderson
Large transitional beige two-story exterior home photo in Houston

Connie Anderson
Example of a trendy dining room design in Houston

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Entry hall - small victorian brown floor and dark wood floor entry hall idea in New York with green walls

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Bedroom - mid-sized transitional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Chicago with blue walls

Connie Anderson
Inspiration for a large transitional gender-neutral dark wood floor walk-in closet remodel in Houston with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Eat-in kitchen - large transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Design by Amanda Watson and Connie Lombardi Photos by Uli Rankin
Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall porcelain tile eat-in kitchen design in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Connie Anderson
Example of a classic entryway design in Houston

Design by Amanda Watson and Connie Lombardi Photos by Uli Rankin
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Design Amanda Watson and Connie Lombardi, photos by Uli Rankin
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island