A highlight of the main floor is a cylindrical fireplace in the formal living area. Franklin chose this form for the fireplace as an alternative to conventional box-style fireplaces. Its form, coupled with its grand scale complement the proportions of the barn making it a statement, yet integrated in a natural way. Like most of the home's primary furniture pieces, Franklin designed the barrel chairs for the living room. White and graphic in their presence, the chairs play off of the design of the fireplace and imbue the space with sophisticated formality. Adrienne DeRosa Photography

4 Car garage partially converted to a pool house with full bath, kitchen and living space.
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Franklin utilized as much of the barn's original layout as possible, which not only saved in construction costs, but also helped to maintain the integrity of the two-hundred-year-old structure. Rather than completely reconfigure the interior spaces, the designer worked within them and chose materials, such as this steel railing, that highlight and define each area.

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Wakefield captures the true spirit of Cottage style, with its soft pilasters and bun feet. Can be converted to a day bed by leaving off the front, can be converted to a toddler bed by purchasing additional toddler kit and can be converted to a full bed with the purchase of optional bed rails.

Classic front porch idea in Charleston with decking and a roof extension

Antique Barn frame resized and converted into a guest and pool house in upstate New York.
Mountain style exterior home photo in New York

We used the timber frame of a century old barn to build this rustic modern house. The barn was dismantled, and reassembled on site. Inside, we designed the home to showcase as much of the original timber frame as possible. Photography by Todd Crawford

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Nursery - small rustic gender-neutral nursery idea in New York with gray walls

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In choosing modular cooktop units over a full range, Franklin was able to keep the open galley kitchen streamlined in appearance and gain storage space to boot. The commercial grade components sport strong down draft units beneath the burners to eliminate cooking odors, which is a major consideration when designing an open concept space. One of the highlights of the work area is the gleaming stainless backsplash that Franklin designed. "I simply had a large piece of stainless steel bent into shape and attached with industrial grade adhesive," he explains. "Big look, inexpensive price!" The integrated shelf keeps necessities close at hand for easy access during cooking. Cooktop Units: GE Monogram (commercial) Adrienne DeRosa Photography

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Nursery - transitional gender-neutral nursery idea in San Francisco with gray walls

Example of a transitional home design design in New York

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Old garage converted to a guesthouse

Interior Photos by: Dylan Chandler www.dylanchandler.com
Inspiration for a bedroom contemporary gender-neutral dark wood floor nursery remodel in New York with gray walls

This home study room for parents and children is located in this renovated garage, several steps down from the kitchen. The new detached garage is visible through the window. Makeover of the entire exterior of this Wilmette Home. Addition of a Foyer and front porch / portico. Converted Garage into a family study / office. Remodeled mudroom. Patsy McEnroe Photography Cabinetry by Counterpoint-cabinetry-inc

Home design - transitional home design idea in New York

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Kitchen - transitional u-shaped kitchen idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and paneled appliances