Home design - transitional home design idea in Austin

Mid-sized country light wood floor and beige floor foyer photo in Boise with white walls and a white front door

The kitchen takes advantage of abundant natural light, allowing the owners to fully enjoy urban living. Pendant lighting helps delineate the kitchen area within the open plan great room.

The river pebbles give a natural feeling and the glass tile bordering the stone pebbles are the perfect touch on this beautiful shower. Rain shower head with LED lights and a beautiful and functional shapoo shower. Design by Luz Marina Selles. Photos by Mike Small Photography.

Building Design Services by Lars W. Young Inc. Built by D Roth Construction Inc.
Family room - transitional medium tone wood floor family room idea in Miami with beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

photos by Steve Chenn
Mid-sized elegant enclosed carpeted family room photo in Houston with beige walls, a media wall and no fireplace

JE Evans Photography (Columbus, OH)
Example of a transitional guest dark wood floor bedroom design in Columbus with blue walls

Example of a tuscan white one-story gable roof design in San Francisco

Bedroom - mid-sized transitional master dark wood floor bedroom idea in Chicago with beige walls

Inspiration for a huge timeless u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, an island, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and granite countertops

Photography: Mike Kaskel, Kaskel Photo
Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a farmhouse master light wood floor bedroom remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Inspiration for a country l-shaped multicolored floor laundry room remodel in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Kitchen - scandinavian kitchen idea in New York

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Chicago

This modern Farm House Kitchen was one of our favorite designs this season.
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, granite countertops, gray countertops and window backsplash

Inspiration for a transitional white floor enclosed dining room remodel in Austin with white walls

Ann Parris
Transitional galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Challenge This 2001 riverfront home was purchased by the owners in 2015 and immediately renovated. Progressive Design Build was hired at that time to remodel the interior, with tentative plans to remodel their outdoor living space as a second phase design/build remodel. True to their word, after completing the interior remodel, this young family turned to Progressive Design Build in 2017 to address known zoning regulations and restrictions in their backyard and build an outdoor living space that was fit for entertaining and everyday use. The homeowners wanted a pool and spa, outdoor living room, kitchen, fireplace and covered patio. They also wanted to stay true to their home’s Old Florida style architecture while also adding a Jamaican influence to the ceiling detail, which held sentimental value to the homeowners who honeymooned in Jamaica. Solution To tackle the known zoning regulations and restrictions in the backyard, the homeowners researched and applied for a variance. With the variance in hand, Progressive Design Build sat down with the homeowners to review several design options. These options included: Option 1) Modifications to the original pool design, changing it to be longer and narrower and comply with an existing drainage easement Option 2) Two different layouts of the outdoor living area Option 3) Two different height elevations and options for the fire pit area Option 4) A proposed breezeway connecting the new area with the existing home After reviewing the options, the homeowners chose the design that placed the pool on the backside of the house and the outdoor living area on the west side of the home (Option 1). It was important to build a patio structure that could sustain a hurricane (a Southwest Florida necessity), and provide substantial sun protection. The new covered area was supported by structural columns and designed as an open-air porch (with no screens) to allow for an unimpeded view of the Caloosahatchee River. The open porch design also made the area feel larger, and the roof extension was built with substantial strength to survive severe weather conditions. The pool and spa were connected to the adjoining patio area, designed to flow seamlessly into the next. The pool deck was designed intentionally in a 3-color blend of concrete brick with freeform edge detail to mimic the natural river setting. Bringing the outdoors inside, the pool and fire pit were slightly elevated to create a small separation of space. Result All of the desirable amenities of a screened porch were built into an open porch, including electrical outlets, a ceiling fan/light kit, TV, audio speakers, and a fireplace. The outdoor living area was finished off with additional storage for cushions, ample lighting, an outdoor dining area, a smoker, a grill, a double-side burner, an under cabinet refrigerator, a major ventilation system, and water supply plumbing that delivers hot and cold water to the sinks. Because the porch is under a roof, we had the option to use classy woods that would give the structure a natural look and feel. We chose a dark cypress ceiling with a gloss finish, replicating the same detail that the homeowners experienced in Jamaica. This created a deep visceral and emotional reaction from the homeowners to their new backyard. The family now spends more time outdoors enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Their professional lives allow them to take a trip to paradise right in their backyard—stealing moments that reflect on the past, but are also enjoyed in the present.