Finishing Touches
Living room - transitional living room idea in Denver

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Enclosed kitchen - large eclectic u-shaped linoleum floor enclosed kitchen idea in Ottawa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash and an island

Powder room - cottage wallpaper powder room idea in New York

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Home theater - victorian home theater idea

Powder room - small eclectic wallpaper powder room idea in Denver with black walls and a pedestal sink

Hancock and Moore reclining media chairs
Inspiration for a timeless family room remodel in Austin

Inspiration for a modern exterior home remodel in San Diego

Finishing Touches
Example of a transitional home design design in Denver

Close up of floor medallion. Santos Mahogany, Zebrawood, Curly White Maple and Walnut.

Inspiration for a small timeless 3/4 bathroom remodel in Cincinnati with gray walls

A Mudroom laundry room combination that keeps with the rustic mountain feeling - details everywhere.
Example of a mountain style home design design in Denver

A wet bar/entertainment area became the centerpiece of the design. Cherry wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances complement the counter tops, which are made with a special composite material and designed for bar glassware - softer to the touch than granite. Tile Floor detail.

Brazilian Teak, from the Chattered Delfino Collection, features a neutral color display coupled with an inherently durable Brazilian Teak engineered hardwood construction. Brazilian Teak delivers a contemporary beauty, stability and appeal that brings off all room decor.

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Home design - contemporary home design idea in New York

End grain construction Rails run perpendicular to the surface of the countertop. Countertop underside has an unfinished appearance. Available in a variety of widths. Standard oil finish brings out the natural beauty of the wood.

Layered faux finish made this home office cozy and rich.
Example of a small transitional home office design in Chicago with brown walls

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.