A 1950's mid-century bungalow required an update from it's original, with a colorful, modern interpretation wanted by the owners. The terrazzo is original and since difficult to match color, the tile wall curves to meet the floor.

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, marble countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, white cabinets and white backsplash

Transitional laundry room photo in San Francisco

For the interiors, Matthew wanted to create a look appropriate for a remote Southern getaway, but nothing too sleepy. He started with a traditional foundation composed of classic American and English wood antiques, mellowed Oriental rugs, grids of framed prints, and Colonial portraits crowned with museum-style brass picture lamps. Photo by Jonny Valiant for Southern Living

Home office - country home office idea in San Francisco

Large trendy light wood floor wine cellar photo in Atlanta

Example of a trendy open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in Los Angeles with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Large transitional 3/4 porcelain tile, beige floor and single-sink bathroom photo in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, beige countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

1950s living room library photo in San Francisco with blue walls, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace and no tv

Lauren Rubinstein
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Atlanta with a bar and white walls

Donald Pell Farm. Designed by Donald Pell. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in Philadelphia.

“We could never have envisioned what could be” – Steiner Ranch Homeowner and Client It is an especially fulfilling Project for an Interior Designer when the outcome exceeds Client expectations, and imagination. This remodeling project required instilling modern sensibilities, openness, styles and textures into a dated house that was past its prime. Strategically, the goal was to tear down where it made sense without doing a complete teardown. Starting with the soul of the home, the kitchen, we expanded out room by room to create a cohesiveness and flow that invites, supports and provides the warmth and relaxation that only a home can. In the Kitchen, we started by removing the wooden beams and adding bright recessed lighting. We removed the old limestone accent wall and moved the sink and cooktop from the island on to the countertop – the key goal was to create room for the family to gather around the kitchen. We replaced all appliances with modern Energy Star ones, along with adding a wine rack. The first order of business for the Living Room was to brighten it up by adding more lighting and replacing an unused section with a glass door to the backyard. Multi-section windows were replaced with large no-split glass overlooking the backyard. Once more, the limestone accent was removed to create a clean, modern look. Replacing the dated wooden staircase with the clean lines of a metal, wire and wooded staircase added interest and freshness. An odd bend in the staircase was removed to clean things up. The Master Bedroom went from what looked like a motel room with green carpet and cheap blinds to an oasis of luxury and charm. A section of the wraparound doors were closed off to increase privacy, accentuate the best view from the bedroom and to add usable space. Artwork, rug, contemporary bed and other accent pieces brought together the seamless look across the home. The Master Bathroom remodel started by replacing the standard windows with a single glass pane that enhanced the view of the outdoors. The dated shower was replaced by a walk-in shower and soaking tub to create the ultimate at-home spa experience. Lighted LED mirrors frame His & Hers sinks and bathe them in a soft light. The flooring was upgraded throughout the house to reflect the contemporary color scheme. Each of the smaller bedrooms were similarly upgraded to match the clean and modern décor of the rest of the house. After such a transformation inside, it was only appropriate that the exterior needed an upgrade as well. All of the legacy limestone accents were replaced by stucco and the color scheme extended from the interior of the house to the gorgeous wrap around balconies, trim, garage doors etc. to complete the inside outside transformation.

William Short
Family room - large modern open concept concrete floor family room idea in Los Angeles with a tv stand

Inspiration for a timeless brick patio remodel in New Orleans

Cottage porch idea in Boston

The Ranch Pass Project consisted of architectural design services for a new home of around 3,400 square feet. The design of the new house includes four bedrooms, one office, a living room, dining room, kitchen, scullery, laundry/mud room, upstairs children’s playroom and a three-car garage, including the design of built-in cabinets throughout. The design style is traditional with Northeast turn-of-the-century architectural elements and a white brick exterior. Design challenges encountered with this project included working with a flood plain encroachment in the property as well as situating the house appropriately in relation to the street and everyday use of the site. The design solution was to site the home to the east of the property, to allow easy vehicle access, views of the site and minimal tree disturbance while accommodating the flood plain accordingly.

Sleeping nook Photograph © John Linden
Inspiration for a coastal bedroom remodel in Los Angeles

Mud room with black cabinetry, timber feature hooks, terrazzo floor tile, black steel framed rear door.
Example of a mid-sized trendy terrazzo floor mudroom design in Melbourne with white walls and a black front door

Example of a small transitional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula