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Inspiration for a 1950s dining room remodel in Los Angeles

Transitional wooden curved metal railing staircase photo in Portland with painted risers

Trendy dressing room photo in Austin

Cozy seating area in this small San Francisco backyard. John Merkl Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical backyard concrete paver patio remodel in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Example of a 1960s open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

An intimate understanding of the clients led to the immaculate renovation of this Baltimore County project by Penza Bailey Architects. After conducting a feasibility study to assist the clients in selecting the right home, the firm got to work, removing traditional trim and dated finishes to craft a contemporary retreat. In addition to cosmetic upgrades, the home received a four-foot addition to expand the living and dining rooms, now with expansive windows overlooking the new resort style pool, cabana, and complementing pool house perfect for summer gatherings or solo swims. Inside, a four-foot expansion enhances the open-concept floor plan. Contemporary finishes, like the wide plank flooring, outfit the more casual office located in the pool house and complement the main home’s aesthetic.

Inspiration for a large transitional master gray tile and glass tile ceramic tile, white floor, double-sink and wainscoting bathroom remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Kitchen - 1950s kitchen idea in Los Angeles

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Inspiration for a transitional backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Burlington with a roof extension and a bbq area

Inspiration for a transitional home bar remodel in New York

Mountain style formal medium tone wood floor living room photo in Other with brown walls

Kitchen - traditional dark wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Mid-sized ornate l-shaped brown floor and cork floor enclosed kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, recessed-panel cabinets, colored appliances and no island

Try adding wallpaper to the exposed back wall of an entertainment unit , or media center, which gives a great 'pop' of pattern, and is a cost effective way to get a designer look.

Transitional living room photo in New York

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Bathroom - country dark wood floor and brown floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, wood countertops and brown countertops

Open concept kitchen - transitional light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This 1914 family farmhouse was passed down from the original owners to their grandson and his young family. The original goal was to restore the old home to its former glory. However, when we started planning the remodel, we discovered the foundation needed to be replaced, the roof framing didn’t meet code, all the electrical, plumbing and mechanical would have to be removed, siding replaced, and much more. We quickly realized that instead of restoring the home, it would be more cost effective to deconstruct the home, recycle the materials, and build a replica of the old house using as much of the salvaged materials as we could. The design of the new construction is greatly influenced by the old home with traditional craftsman design interiors. We worked with a deconstruction specialist to salvage the old-growth timber and reused or re-purposed many of the original materials. We moved the house back on the property, connecting it to the existing garage, and lowered the elevation of the home which made it more accessible to the existing grades. The new home includes 5-panel doors, columned archways, tall baseboards, reused wood for architectural highlights in the kitchen, a food-preservation room, exercise room, playful wallpaper in the guest bath and fun era-specific fixtures throughout.

Thermofoil cabinet doors in the color "Gold Cherry". These cabinet doors were paired with Thermofoil cabinets in a solid color, which is what is usually done when a wood grain is used in the design.