Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Other

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Other

Felix Sanchez (www.felixsanchez.com)
Inspiration for a huge timeless master mosaic tile, beige tile and gray tile dark wood floor, brown floor and double-sink claw-foot bathtub remodel in Houston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, blue walls, marble countertops, white countertops, recessed-panel cabinets and a built-in vanity

Transitional style is often described as a balanced blend of traditional and contemporary furnishings and décor. A neutral color palette, simple focus, and textured materials were used to create the transitional style that everyone wants in their homes. The clean lines and crisp edges are what define this foyer. Wellborn Cabinet’s Aspire full access frameless line of cabinetry makes this transitional design come to life. The door style used in this foyer is Winslow in Maple, finished in the newly launched Shale stain.

Photographer: Benjamin Hill
Huge country u-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Benjamin Hill Photography
Large mountain style open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam living room photo in Houston with no fireplace, a media wall and beige walls

Inspiration for a transitional powder room remodel in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and gray countertops

THE SETUP Client Background: Our clients, a couple who have transitioned into the empty nest phase, have cherished their home for over three decades without undergoing any significant renovations. With a newfound desire to adapt their living space to better suit their current lifestyle, they’ve embarked on a journey to reimagine their kitchen — the heart of their home. Their aspiration is to cultivate a serene, neutral-toned sanctuary on the first floor that seamlessly merges with their family room, ensuring a harmonious and inviting environment. Design Inspiration: The renovation is inspired by the couple’s penchant for soft, calming neutrals, using their cherished family room and the kitchen’s existing tile flooring as the cornerstone for the color scheme. This approach aims to foster a sense of warmth and tranquility throughout. Design Objectives: Harmonize the kitchen with the family room by adopting a soothing, neutral color scheme, ensuring a seamless flow across the first floor. Enhance kitchen functionality with thoughtfully designed cabinetry, providing a designated place for every item and maximizing storage efficiency. Cultivate an inviting and comfortable atmosphere that reflects the homeowners’ desire for a calm and relaxing space. Design Challenges: The homeowners wish to retain the existing kitchen tile flooring and integrate it into a refreshed, modern design. Accommodating a dining area spacious enough for family visits without compromising the kitchen’s open feel or functional layout. Despite liking the current placement of plumbing and appliances, the homeowners aspire for a more open floor plan to facilitate better movement and interaction. The need to amplify natural light in the kitchen, especially around the sink area, where existing lighting is insufficient. Preserving the half-wall between the kitchen and family room, a feature the homeowners want to keep, while ensuring it complements the new design. THE RENEWED SPACE Design Solutions: By choosing a neutral color palette that complements the existing tile, the design unifies the kitchen with the adjacent spaces. The tile’s grout was cleaned and restored, enhancing the floor’s appearance and integrating it seamlessly with the new kitchen aesthetic. The inclusion of a larger island with seating for two, alongside maintaining a substantial dining table, was achieved by optimizing the spatial layout. This allowed for a sociable yet functional kitchen, accommodating large family gatherings without feeling crowded. Minor adjustments to the kitchen’s layout maintained the preferred locations for plumbing and appliances while introducing an ‘open’ design concept. Strategic modifications, such as angling the pantry wall, improved the flow and accessibility within the space. Replacing the garden window with a broader, standard window significantly increased natural light, transforming the sink area into a bright, welcoming space with enhanced views of the outdoors. The decision to keep the half-wall was ingeniously leveraged to define the dining area while maintaining an open connection to the family room. This feature not only serves as a visual separator but also ties the two spaces together through the shared color scheme and design elements. The homeowners are thrilled with their newly remodeled kitchen, which has become a hub of warmth and hospitality. Hosting a wedding shower and a birthday party, they have shared their renewed space with friends and family, who have been equally enamored. This remodel has not only met their functional and aesthetic desires but has also enriched their home with a fresh sense of serenity and joy. The upstairs part of the home is shaping up nicely. Here’s their newly remodeled primary bathroom.

Benjamin Hill Photography
Living room - huge contemporary formal and open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam living room idea in Houston with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Benjamin Hill Photography
Huge elegant wooden u-shaped wood railing and wall paneling staircase photo in Houston with painted risers

Example of a large transitional master white tile ceramic tile, gray floor and double-sink bathroom design in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, gray countertops, white walls, a built-in vanity and a niche

Benjamin Hill Photography
Huge elegant medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wall paneling hallway photo in Houston with white walls

Benjamin Hill Photography
Dining room - huge transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room idea in Houston with no fireplace and gray walls

Kitchen pantry - huge transitional u-shaped cement tile floor and gray floor kitchen pantry idea in Houston with open cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Dedicated laundry room - mid-sized transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor dedicated laundry room idea in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Benjamin Hill Photography
This is an example of a huge country wood railing front porch design in Houston with a roof extension.

John Merkl
Inspiration for a 1960s blue floor bathroom remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink and beige countertops

John Merkl
Inspiration for a 1950s brown floor hallway remodel in San Francisco with white walls

John Merkl
Mid-century modern terra-cotta tile and brown floor dining room photo in San Francisco with white walls