Seated home bar - mid-sized contemporary dark wood floor seated home bar idea in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops and multicolored backsplash

Front exterior of the backyard cottage.
Small traditional beige one-story stucco exterior home idea in San Francisco with a hip roof

Photography by Anna Herbst
Example of a mid-sized transitional galley porcelain tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kyle Caldwell Photography
Beach style light wood floor dining room photo in Boston with a standard fireplace

Brushed oak paneling, cabinets and ceiling beams
Home office library - large transitional freestanding desk home office library idea in New York with a stone fireplace

A lovely rustic modern kitchen in cerused rift sawn oak cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. White Macauba quartzite countertops and backsplash by Marble America. Wolf 48” range. Refrigerator by Subzero. Dishwasher by Bosch. Garrison pendant lights by Arteriors. Schaub & Co. Italian Contemporary pulls 6” in Brushed brass finish. Photography c 2015 by Jeff McNamara.

Example of a small trendy gray tile and marble tile ceramic tile and multicolored floor bathroom design in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an integrated sink, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door

Brown bathroom with Fish Decoration Frank Oudeman
Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in New York

Grey Giraffe
Patio - transitional patio idea in Salt Lake City

CL Fry Photography
Example of an arts and crafts living room design in Austin

Example of a mountain style dark wood floor kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Mollie Vogt-Welch
Example of a small transitional master white tile and subway tile porcelain tile bathroom design in New York with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls

Our clients for this project are a professional couple with a young family. They approached us to help with extending and improving their home in London SW2 to create an enhanced space both aesthetically and functionally for their growing family. We were appointed to provide a full architectural and interior design service, including the design of some bespoke furniture too. A core element of the brief was to design a kitchen living and dining space that opened into the garden and created clear links from inside to out. This new space would provide a large family area they could enjoy all year around. We were also asked to retain the good bits of the current period living spaces while creating a more modern day area in an extension to the rear. It was also a key requirement to refurbish the upstairs bathrooms while the extension and refurbishment works were underway. The solution was a 21m2 extension to the rear of the property that mirrored the neighbouring property in shape and size. However, we added some additional features, such as the projecting glass box window seat. The new kitchen features a large island unit to create a workspace with storage, but also room for seating that is perfect for entertaining friends, or homework when the family gets to that age. The sliding folding doors, paired with floor tiling that ran from inside to out, created a clear link from the garden to the indoor living space. Exposed brick blended with clean white walls creates a very contemporary finish throughout the extension, while the period features have been retained in the original parts of the house.

Mudroom with open storage. Mike Krivit Photography Farrell and Sons Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional ceramic tile and beige floor entryway remodel in Minneapolis with blue walls and a white front door

Our clients had just recently closed on their new house in Stapleton and were excited to transform it into their perfect forever home. They wanted to remodel the entire first floor to create a more open floor plan and develop a smoother flow through the house that better fit the needs of their family. The original layout consisted of several small rooms that just weren’t very functional, so we decided to remove the walls that were breaking up the space and restructure the first floor to create a wonderfully open feel. After removing the existing walls, we rearranged their spaces to give them an office at the front of the house, a large living room, and a large dining room that connects seamlessly with the kitchen. We also wanted to center the foyer in the home and allow more light to travel through the first floor, so we replaced their existing doors with beautiful custom sliding doors to the back yard and a gorgeous walnut door with side lights to greet guests at the front of their home. Living Room Our clients wanted a living room that could accommodate an inviting sectional, a baby grand piano, and plenty of space for family game nights. So, we transformed what had been a small office and sitting room into a large open living room with custom wood columns. We wanted to avoid making the home feel too vast and monumental, so we designed custom beams and columns to define spaces and to make the house feel like a home. Aesthetically we wanted their home to be soft and inviting, so we utilized a neutral color palette with occasional accents of muted blues and greens. Dining Room Our clients were also looking for a large dining room that was open to the rest of the home and perfect for big family gatherings. So, we removed what had been a small family room and eat-in dining area to create a spacious dining room with a fireplace and bar. We added custom cabinetry to the bar area with open shelving for displaying and designed a custom surround for their fireplace that ties in with the wood work we designed for their living room. We brought in the tones and materiality from the kitchen to unite the spaces and added a mixed metal light fixture to bring the space together Kitchen We wanted the kitchen to be a real show stopper and carry through the calm muted tones we were utilizing throughout their home. We reoriented the kitchen to allow for a big beautiful custom island and to give us the opportunity for a focal wall with cooktop and range hood. Their custom island was perfectly complimented with a dramatic quartz counter top and oversized pendants making it the real center of their home. Since they enter the kitchen first when coming from their detached garage, we included a small mud-room area right by the back door to catch everyone’s coats and shoes as they come in. We also created a new walk-in pantry with plenty of open storage and a fun chalkboard door for writing notes, recipes, and grocery lists. Office We transformed the original dining room into a handsome office at the front of the house. We designed custom walnut built-ins to house all of their books, and added glass french doors to give them a bit of privacy without making the space too closed off. We painted the room a deep muted blue to create a glimpse of rich color through the french doors Powder Room The powder room is a wonderful play on textures. We used a neutral palette with contrasting tones to create dramatic moments in this little space with accents of brushed gold. Master Bathroom The existing master bathroom had an awkward layout and outdated finishes, so we redesigned the space to create a clean layout with a dream worthy shower. We continued to use neutral tones that tie in with the rest of the home, but had fun playing with tile textures and patterns to create an eye-catching vanity. The wood-look tile planks along the floor provide a soft backdrop for their new free-standing bathtub and contrast beautifully with the deep ash finish on the cabinetry.

Michele Lee Willson
Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor dining room design in San Francisco with red walls

Attached to the kitchen is a built-in family dining area. Large windows bring morning light into the space. Wood paneling on the walls and ceiling ties together the two spaces.

Mid-sized trendy light wood floor and beige floor walk-in closet photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

The plaster crown in this room is sleek with just enough ornament to connect to the classic design of this apartment. The tall mahogany cabinets were designed by Tom after similar 19th C Russian pieces. Interior Design by Ashley Whittaker.