Example of a transitional home design design in San Francisco

Pierre Brun polished marble slab surround the tub. Waterworks Henry fittings in unlacquered brass are affixed to a canvas of Waterworks Architectonics subway tile flanking the walls. Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

Random flagstone cascades through this rustic master leading into the curbless shower. Waterworks Henry faucets in unlacquered brass sit atop the polished Pierre Brun marble slab. A trio of brass sconces are affixed to the mirrored wall above the vanity. Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

We completed a full kitchen, dining, and living room remodel for this home and re-arranged the entire space to include a large island, appliance garage and hidden butler's pantry that houses the "mess" of life. The client chose these amazing wine barrel pendants (from Houzz) that compliment the industrial feeling of the barn door and appliance garage. Kate Falconer Photography

An overdyed rug in tones of charcoal grey and violet covers a walnut stained hardwood floor, setting the stage for the inventive use of purples and mixed metals found in this traditional living room. Elegant gold accents abound. Sapphire blue and white striped silk draperies hang from silver rods affixed with gold rings that echo the gold frame of the sofa and marble cocktail table. The gold thread continues onto the side tables, whose mahogany stain adds depth and coordinates with the espresso frames of the lounge chairs, which have been upholstered in a lavender tone-on-tone floral. Resting on the dark grey crushed velvet of the sofa are a pair of floral pillows in shades of white, grey, purple, and blue. These pillows partner with two flame stitched navy and turquoise pillows that are accented with a turquoise striped velvet. Adding additional watery blue are a pair of aqua porcelain lamps topped with crisp white shades. Light gray walls and ceiling are trimmed in white and provide the quiet canvas required to allow the room’s regal colors to reign supreme. Carter Tippins Photography

Our Vanderbilt kitchen remodel takes our client's kitchen from the 2000s to today's trends with a sophisticated contemporary design. A wall of cabinets plus the addition of an affixed kitchen table adds functionality and storage to our client's kitchen. Sleek elements and a muted color palette help transform this space.

Our Vanderbilt kitchen remodel takes our client's kitchen from the 2000s to today's trends with a sophisticated contemporary design. A wall of cabinets plus the addition of an affixed kitchen table adds functionality and storage to our client's kitchen. Sleek elements and a muted color palette help transform this space.

Alcove shower - large contemporary master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor alcove shower idea in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Make a grand entrance into the mudroom with Porcelain, Parquet Floor tile. The look of wood without the maintenance.
Staircase - mid-sized traditional wooden straight porcelain tile, gray floor and wood railing staircase idea in New York with white walls and painted risers

The wall on the right (with the Control 4 home automation LED screen affixed) was originally about 4' to the left (the old, oversized powder room). Shrinking the size of that powder room afforded more useful space inside the kitchen. The large, center island offers plenty of storage space, houses the wine chiller and the microwave drawer, and provides plenty of seating with an ocean view.

Living room - mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Orange County with white walls

These hand made wall panels are constructed from individual slices of various woods and individually affixed to a backer board in whatever color desired. Can be made up to 3.5 foot by 3.5 foot square. These decorative panels are a perfect fit for any space! They offer a very balanced, yet deeply charactered feel to any room that needs a little more of a natural touch.

These hand made wall panels are constructed from individual slices of various woods and individually affixed to a backer board in whatever color desired. Can be made up to 3.5 foot by 3.5 foot square. These decorative panels are a perfect fit for any space! They offer a very balanced, yet deeply charactered feel to any room that needs a little more of a natural touch.

Inspiration for a large modern kitchen remodel in Vancouver

Our Vanderbilt kitchen remodel takes our client's kitchen from the 2000s to today's trends with a sophisticated contemporary design. A wall of cabinets plus the addition of an affixed kitchen table adds functionality and storage to our client's kitchen. Sleek elements and a muted color palette help transform this space.

This project was such an incredible design opportunity, and instilled inspiration and excitement at every turn! Our amazing clients came to us with the challenge of converting their beloved family home into a welcoming haven for all members of the family. At the time that we met our clients, they were struggling with the difficult personal decision of the fate of the home. Their father/father-in-law had passed away and their mother/mother-in-law had recently been admitted into a nursing facility and was fighting Alzheimer’s. Resistant to loss of the home now that both parents were out of it, our clients purchased the home to keep in in the family. Despite their permanent home currently being in New Jersey, these clients dedicated themselves to keeping and revitalizing the house. We were moved by the story and became immediately passionate about bringing this dream to life. The home was built by the parents of our clients and was only ever owned by them, making this a truly special space to the family. Our goal was to revitalize the home and to bring new energy into every room without losing the special characteristics that were original to the home when it was built. In this way, we were able to develop a house that maintains its own unique personality while offering a space of welcoming neutrality for all members of the family to enjoy over time. The renovation touched every part of the home: the exterior, foyer, kitchen, living room, sun room, garage, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the laundry room, and everything in between. The focus was to develop a style that carried consistently from space to space, but allowed for unique expression in the small details in every room. Starting at the entry, we renovated the front door and entry point to offer more presence and to bring more of the mid-century vibe to the home’s exterior. We integrated a new modern front door, cedar shingle accents, new exterior paint, and gorgeous contemporary house numbers that really allow the home to stand out. Just inside the entry, we renovated the foyer to create a playful entry point worthy of attention. Cement look tile adorns the foyer floor, and we’ve added new lighting and upgraded the entry coat storage. Upon entering the home, one will immediately be captivated by the stunning kitchen just off the entry. We transformed this space in just about every way. While the footprint of the home ultimately remained almost identical, the aesthetics were completely turned on their head. We re-worked the kitchen to maximize storage and to create an informal dining area that is great for casual hosting or morning coffee. We removed the entry to the garage that was once in the informal dining, and created a peninsula in its place that offers a unique division between the kitchen/informal dining and the formal dining and living areas. The simple light warm light gray cabinetry offers a bit of traditional elegance, along with the marble backsplash and quartz countertops. We extended the original wood flooring into the kitchen and stained all floors to match for a warmth that truly resonates through all spaces. We upgraded appliances, added lighting everywhere, and finished the space with some gorgeous mid century furniture pieces. In the formal dining and living room, we really focused on maintaining the original marble fireplace as a focal point. We cleaned the marble, repaired the mortar, and refinished the original fireplace screen to give a new sleek look in black. We then integrated a new gas insert for modern heating and painted the upper portion in a rich navy blue; an accent that is carried through the home consistently as a nod to our client’s love of the color. The former entry into the old covered porch is now an elegant glass door leading to a stunning finished sunroom. This room was completely upgraded as well. We wrapped the entire space in cozy white shiplap to keep a casual feel with brightness. We tiled the floor with large format concrete look tile, and painted the old brick fireplace a bright white. We installed a new gas burning unit, and integrated transitional style lighting to bring warmth and elegance into the space. The new black-frame windows are adorned with decorative shades that feature hand-sketched bird prints, and we’ve created a dedicated garden-ware “nook” for our client who loves to work in the yard. The far end of this space is completed with two oversized chaise loungers and overhead lights…the most perfect little reading nook! Just off the dining room, we created an entirely new space to the home: a mudroom. The clients lacked this space and desperately needed a landing spot upon entering the home from the garage. We uniquely planned existing space in the garage to utilize for this purpose, and were able to create a small but functional entry point without losing the ability to park cars in the garage. This new space features cement-look tile, gorgeous deep brown cabinetry, and plenty of storage for all the small items one might need to store while moving in and out of the home. The remainder of the upstairs level includes massive renovations to the guest hall bathroom and guest bedroom, upstairs master bed/bath suite, and a third bedroom that we converted into a home office for the client. Some of the largest transformations were made in the basement, where unfinished space and lack of light were converted into gloriously lit, cozy, finished spaces. Our first task was to convert the massive basement living room into the new master bedroom for our clients. We removed existing built-ins, created an entirely new walk-in closet, painted the old brick fireplace, installed a new gas unit, added carpet, introduced new lighting, replaced windows, and upgraded every part of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most incredible features of this space is the custom double sliding barn door made by a Denver artisan. This space is truly a retreat for our clients! We also completely transformed the laundry room, back storage room, basement master bathroom, and two bedrooms. This home’s massive scope and ever-evolving challenges were thrilling and exciting to work with, and the result is absolutely amazing. At the end of the day, this home offers a look and feel that the clients love. Above all, though, the clients feel the spirit of their family home and have a welcoming environment for all members of the family to enjoy for years to come.

Cottage family room photo in DC Metro

Photography by Daniela Goncalves
Laundry room - small transitional galley ceramic tile laundry room idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Our Vanderbilt kitchen remodel takes our client's kitchen from the 2000s to today's trends with a sophisticated contemporary design. A wall of cabinets plus the addition of an affixed kitchen table adds functionality and storage to our client's kitchen. Sleek elements and a muted color palette help transform this space.