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Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a transitional underground carpeted basement design in Indianapolis with gray walls and no fireplace

Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Example of a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Arts and crafts garage photo in Los Angeles

Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Inspiration for a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower remodel in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz Design: Eddie Lee
Example of an eclectic kitchen design in New York

Clear mountain streams, bright blue skies, and lush forests are visible from the floor to ceiling glass. The railing by Keuka Studios ensures the visibility of the view.

Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Example of a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Eat-in kitchen - large transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, brown backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

Cory Holland
Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen remodel in Seattle

The cottage is snug against tandem parking and the cedar grove to the west, leaving a generous yard. Careful consideration of window openings between the two houses maintains privacy for each. Weathering steel panels will patina to rich oranges and browns.

These stairs have open risers and careful consideration went into determining the height of treads in the open-riser staircase. Taking into consideration the importance of flow, the owner decided to go with a simple, consistent option for floor treatment on the stairs and used the same wood for the stairs as the hardwood on the entire lower level.

An expansive bar allows for gracious entertaining of large groups.
Large mountain style u-shaped gray floor seated home bar photo in Milwaukee with wood countertops, stone tile backsplash and gray backsplash

Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Inspiration for a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower remodel in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Example of a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Mid-sized cottage front porch photo with a roof extension

Beach style kitchen photo in Chicago