Upon entering this Birmingham, you have a magnificent view of the open floor plan layout. With the dining room to the right and the living room to the left with powder room and study (with double door) behind, family room straight ahead and gorgeous catwalk overhead, this home is extremely welcoming. With transitional accents, a mix of cool and warm colors, the home feels inviting and fresh!

Photography: Tiffany Ringwald Builder: Ekren Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, an island, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and white countertops

A Lake Minnetonka primary suite becomes a restorative retreat, honoring decades of family life while creating space for quiet mornings, meaningful work, and the next chapter ahead. This private office balances purpose and reflection, with a substantial cherry desk, brass pendant lighting, built-in shelves, personal art, and treetop views that keep ideas in motion.

Illuminated steps lead into the lowered patio, with a pergola framing the view ahead. Low walls give the gathering area definition while keeping sightlines open.

Richly colored wood doors frame a view into the pale living room, creating a pronounced change of tone at the threshold. Their large raised panels and the surrounding white moldings give the opening depth and a sense of ceremony. Dark herringbone flooring runs through the doorway toward the patterned rug, keeping the adjoining spaces visually connected. Beyond, the curved back of a settee leads the eye toward the fireplace, framed artwork, and tall cabinet. Daylight reflects from the polished floor and brightens the room ahead. The contrast between warm wood and soft gray interiors reinforces the apartment’s classical character, making the passage feel like a deliberate transition from one furnished room to the next.

A Lake Minnetonka primary suite becomes a restorative retreat, honoring decades of family life while creating space for quiet mornings, meaningful work, and the next chapter ahead. This private office balances purpose and reflection, with a substantial cherry desk, brass pendant lighting, built-in shelves, personal art, and treetop views that keep ideas in motion.

A functional walkthrough corridor featuring a galley butler's pantry on the left with rich wood lower cabinetry and a dark countertop. To the right, a custom wood barn door slides open to reveal a spacious walk-in pantry. Straight ahead, a custom arched doorway frames the view into the sunlit dining room, highlighting natural hardwood flooring, warm wood ceiling accents, and cohesive architectural details throughout the home.

View from pool deck/lounging area to pool house. Straight ahead is the outdoor dining area (with fabric shading above) and to the left of the dining is the outdoor sitting area with a wood burning fireplace.

This kitchen was part of an extension to the existing home, which includes the new family room adjacent. The new space has high ceilings with lots of windows that offer natural light and pretty views to the backyard, so it was important when designing the space to keep all that in mind. All details of the interior storage options were well thought out and planned ahead, to accommodate the client's needs, including the coffee center. Finishes: Synthia in Limes Oak (wood laminate) Bondi in Arctic (matt laminate) Glass doors with painted back frame Countertop- quartzite (natural stone)

This kitchen was part of an extension to the existing home, which includes the new family room adjacent. The new space has high ceilings with lots of windows that offer natural light and pretty views to the backyard, so it was important when designing the space to keep all that in mind. All details of the interior storage options were well thought out and planned ahead, to accommodate the client's needs, including the coffee center. Finishes: Synthia in Limes Oak (wood laminate) Bondi in Arctic (matt laminate) Glass doors with painted back frame Countertop- quartzite (natural stone)

This kitchen was part of an extension to the existing home, which includes the new family room adjacent. The new space has high ceilings with lots of windows that offer natural light and pretty views to the backyard, so it was important when designing the space to keep all that in mind. All details of the interior storage options were well thought out and planned ahead, to accommodate the client's needs, including the coffee center. Finishes: Synthia in Limes Oak (wood laminate) Bondi in Arctic (matt laminate) Glass doors with painted back frame Countertop- quartzite (natural stone)

This kitchen was part of an extension to the existing home, which includes the new family room adjacent. The new space has high ceilings with lots of windows that offer natural light and pretty views to the backyard, so it was important when designing the space to keep all that in mind. All details of the interior storage options were well thought out and planned ahead, to accommodate the client's needs, including the coffee center. Finishes: Synthia in Limes Oak (wood laminate) Bondi in Arctic (matt laminate) Glass doors with painted back frame Countertop- quartzite (natural stone)

This kitchen was part of an extension to the existing home, which includes the new family room adjacent. The new space has high ceilings with lots of windows that offer natural light and pretty views to the backyard, so it was important when designing the space to keep all that in mind. All details of the interior storage options were well thought out and planned ahead, to accommodate the client's needs, including the coffee center. Finishes: Synthia in Limes Oak (wood laminate) Bondi in Arctic (matt laminate) Glass doors with painted back frame Countertop- quartzite (natural stone)

This kitchen was part of an extension to the existing home, which includes the new family room adjacent. The new space has high ceilings with lots of windows that offer natural light and pretty views to the backyard, so it was important when designing the space to keep all that in mind. All details of the interior storage options were well thought out and planned ahead, to accommodate the client's needs, including the coffee center. Finishes: Synthia in Limes Oak (wood laminate) Bondi in Arctic (matt laminate) Glass doors with painted back frame Countertop- quartzite (natural stone)

This kitchen was part of an extension to the existing home, which includes the new family room adjacent. The new space has high ceilings with lots of windows that offer natural light and pretty views to the backyard, so it was important when designing the space to keep all that in mind. All details of the interior storage options were well thought out and planned ahead, to accommodate the client's needs, including the coffee center. Finishes: Synthia in Limes Oak (wood laminate) Bondi in Arctic (matt laminate) Glass doors with painted back frame Countertop- quartzite (natural stone)

Graceful arches accent the windows and entry porch of this spacious hillside walkout home plan. A mixture of stone and wood shake siding adds Craftsman flair to the design. Inside, the formal dining room and bedroom/study flank each side of the large foyer. The great room lies straight ahead and makes the most of rear views through a two-story wall of windows. A powder bath is tucked away in the service area off the kitchen, along with a generous pantry in this home plan.

This kitchen was part of an extension to the existing home, which includes the new family room adjacent. The new space has high ceilings with lots of windows that offer natural light and pretty views to the backyard, so it was important when designing the space to keep all that in mind. All details of the interior storage options were well thought out and planned ahead, to accommodate the client's needs, including the coffee center. Finishes: Synthia in Limes Oak (wood laminate) Bondi in Arctic (matt laminate) Glass doors with painted back frame Countertop- quartzite (natural stone)

This kitchen was part of an extension to the existing home, which includes the new family room adjacent. The new space has high ceilings with lots of windows that offer natural light and pretty views to the backyard, so it was important when designing the space to keep all that in mind. All details of the interior storage options were well thought out and planned ahead, to accommodate the client's needs, including the coffee center. Finishes: Synthia in Limes Oak (wood laminate) Bondi in Arctic (matt laminate) Glass doors with painted back frame Countertop- quartzite (natural stone)