Christina Wedge Photography
Transitional laundry room photo with a farmhouse sink and soapstone countertops

Walk-in shower - small transitional multicolored tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile walk-in shower idea in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink and recycled glass countertops

Kimberley Bryan © Houzz 2014
Living room - eclectic living room idea in Seattle

Transitional home design photo in Providence

Transitional garage photo in San Francisco

Small trendy medium tone wood floor entry hall photo in Boise with white walls and a white front door

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Made from the strongest steel available and easy to install, this organization system is completely adjustable and re-adjustable giving you unlimited storage options for the ultimate in versatility and freedom. So when you’re ready to get out the bikes and store away the sleds, Organized Living Activity Organizers can help you do it quickly and easily.

They key to gorgeous spaces... Less stuff. When everything fits neatly out of sight, the clutter is gone. How to get there? Start with less and then subtract.

Catch-all baskets add efficient storage to your closet and keep clutter off the floor.

Multipurpose room Office space Storage for home items, and office items It was completely cluttered when I got here and was able to clear the floor space and give them optimal space to work

A collection of unique coffee table ideas. Break free from the traditional bulk in the middle of the room to a clutter free functional movable set of tables designed to allow a sense of enlarged space.

We removed all family photos and un-neccessary clutter in this space. The room is clean and potential buyers can easily view the space. homestoryimages.com

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

We hung three 36 pair shoe racks from the wall to organize the client's extensive shoe collection. We used shoe racks from Lynk. We like how they are all one piece when put together, and how the brackets can be used for either over the door mounting or wall mounting. Clutter Cutters

Staged dining room AFTER
Example of a trendy dining room design in Toronto

L. Vanderkolk
Example of a transitional basement design in Toronto

Coloured base: In white or pastels? Just the way you like it! You like both – not a problem with our tesa® Masking Tape PRECISION SENSITIVE. HERE’S WHAT WE NEED: Various candlesticks in wood, white spray paint, deco paint in pastel colours, paint brush, tesa® Masking Tape PRECISON SENSITIVE 25 mm AND THIS IS HOW IT’S DONE: › Base coat the candlesticks with white spray paint and mask with tesa® Masking Tape PRECISON SENSITIVE 25 mm when dry. › Paint the candlesticks below the masking tape in a pastel colour of your choice and peel off the tape once the paint has dries. schöne kerzen in pastelltönen als deko — Aline