Inspiration for a large farmhouse full sun backyard gravel outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in San Francisco.

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Oklahoma City

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Great room - large farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor great room idea in Seattle with a standard fireplace, blue walls and a brick fireplace

Douglas Knight Construction and Springgate Photography
Living room - huge transitional open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Salt Lake City with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Modern Cottage Style Kitchen built with eco materials and finishes. Photo by SoYoung Mack
Dining room - transitional dining room idea in San Francisco

Bedroom - small transitional master brown floor and dark wood floor bedroom idea in New York with gray walls

Julia Staples Photography
Example of a mid-sized cottage u-shaped ceramic tile and multicolored floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances and a peninsula

12 x 24 white and gray tile with veining in matte finish. Gold hardware and gold plumbing fixtures. Shagreen gray cabinet.
Example of a mid-sized transitional master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, white floor and double-sink drop-in bathtub design in Charlotte with gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets

David Livingston (Photography)
Bathroom - contemporary white tile white floor and single-sink bathroom idea in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a console sink, white countertops and a floating vanity

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Emily Minton Redfield
Example of a large trendy master green tile and ceramic tile travertine floor bathroom design in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, a wall-mount toilet and white walls

A young family moving from Brooklyn to their first house spied this classic 1920s colonial and decided to call it their new home. The elderly former owner hadn’t updated the home in decades, and a cramped, dated kitchen begged for a refresh. Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped her client design a new kitchen layout, while Virginia Picciolo of Marsella Knoetgren designed the enlarged kitchen space by stealing a little room from the adjacent dining room. A palette of warm gray and nearly black cabinets mix with marble countertops and zellige clay tiles to make a welcoming, warm space that is in perfect harmony with the rest of the home. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Nat Rea
Small cottage built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office photo in Providence with gray walls

Photo: Jessica Cain © 2018 Houzz
Inspiration for a small eclectic powder room remodel in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet and multicolored walls

A fun, hip kitchen with a mid-century modern vibe. The homeowners wanted a kitchen to make them happy. We think you can't help but smile! NEXT Project Studio Jerry Voloski

photo: Morgan Howarth Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in DC Metro with white walls

Example of a mid-sized transitional guest carpeted and blue floor bedroom design in Dallas with blue walls and no fireplace

Working with an architect the couple drew up plans to maintain the large open room and to build in a separate bedroom. The large bank of shelves adds to the drama of the room. Architect: Marc di Giacomo Photo: Margot Hartford © 2014 Houzz