Example of a transitional dining room design in Houston with beige walls and no fireplace

Sequined Asphault Studio
Inspiration for a coastal powder room remodel in Bridgeport with blue cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Sarah Natsumi Moore
Living room - transitional formal living room idea in Austin with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Michael Moran/OTTO photography We took a predictable suburban spec house and transformed it into a unique home of enduring value and family-centered design. The existing footprint was expanded where it needed it most: in the family and kitchen area, creating a large square room with open views to a protected nature preserve abutting the property. An unexpected glass canopy and teak entry door are clues that what lies beyond is hardly commonplace. The design challenge was to infuse modern-day functionality and architectural quality into a spec house. Working in partnership with Gary Cruz Studio, we designed the pared down, art-filled interiors with the goal of creating comfortable, purposeful living environments. We also sought to integrate the existing pool and rear deck into the overall building design, extending the usable space outside as a screened-in porch, a dining terrace, and a seating area around a stone fire pit.

The key to this project was to create a kitchen fitting of a residence with strong Industrial aesthetics. The PB Kitchen Design team managed to preserve the warmth and organic feel of the home’s architecture. The sturdy materials used to enrich the integrity of the design, never take away from the fact that this space is meant for hospitality. Functionally, the kitchen works equally well for quick family meals or large gatherings. But take a closer look at the use of texture and height. The vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses bring an additional element of awe to this already stunning kitchen. Project specs: Cabinets by Quality Custom Cabinetry. 48" Wolf range. Sub Zero integrated refrigerator in stainless steel. Project Accolades: First Place honors in the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2014 Design Competition

Trendy patio photo in Los Angeles

Barbara Corsico
Transitional home bar photo in Dublin with blue cabinets

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Living room - eclectic open concept light wood floor living room idea in New York with purple walls

Example of a transitional bathroom design in Boston

Olivier Koenig
Mid-sized 1960s concrete floor and white one-story exterior home photo in Hawaii with white walls and an orange front door

Susanne Hayek Photography
Mid-sized trendy backyard concrete patio photo in Los Angeles with no cover

OBSIDIAN RETREAT Dark, dramatic and serenely spa-like. DESIGN DESCRIPTION This bathroom is a study in moody sophistication, where bold natural stone meets calm, sculptural form. A book-matched slab of black marble, swept with silver veining, rises behind a freestanding soaking tub set on a raised charcoal platform and washed in soft cove lighting. A floating double vanity in richly figured exotic wood and an illuminated mirror bring warmth and modern polish. In the powder room, a hammered nickel vessel sink sits atop a sculptural wood plinth against a shimmering mineral-textured wall. Shoji-inspired panels and a slender cone pendant add a quiet, Zen-like elegance. The result is a private sanctuary that feels both indulgent and serene.

Greg Premru
Mid-sized trendy backyard rectangular and stone home design photo in Boston

Wissel's Saguaro Lawson's false cypress - ideal for skinny spaces Le jardinet

Many of the plantings have a very lush and somewhat relaxed character. This characteristic is used to contrast and soften the strong bones connecting the garden spaces, the walkways.

What Makes an Ocean Wave, Wave? The quintessential New England ocean-front cottage poised for perfection, how could you possibly improve? What was already an amazing property on the shore in Ipswich, MA, gave way to a ‘face lift’. The ocean facing roofline with steep pitch created a blank canvas, our favorite! Constructing an eyebrow shaped dormer transformed the second floor by ‘opening the home’s eyes’, adding a master bedroom suite and reading nook…to die for. Ocean views and natural light were maximized by the strong use of glass and transparent finishes. The dramatic roofline resembles an ocean wave, befitting of the home’s coastal cottage location and style. Eric Roth

This Craftsman style kitchen displays warm earth tones between the cabinetry and various stone details. Richly stained quartersawn red oak cabinetry in a shaker door style feature simple mullion details and dark metal hardware. Slate backsplash tiles, granite countertops, and a marble sink complement each other as stunning natural elements. Mixed metals bridge the gap between the historical Craftsman style and current trends, creating a timeless look. Zachary Seib Photography

Upstate Door makes hand-crafted custom, semi-custom and standard interior and exterior doors from a full array of wood species and MDF materials. Custom white painted single 20 lite over 12 panel door with 22 lite sidelites

The stair has steel structure and laser-cut steel railings. The treads are solid oak. The railing design is based on hand-drawn ink brush lines. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider