Photography by Christopher Sturnam
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional black floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with medium tone wood cabinets, no island, white countertops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, multicolored backsplash and black appliances

Complete renovation of an original-condition 1960’s side-split.
Mid-sized trendy galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige countertops

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

Methodical and innovative structural and design decisions were necessary to add the shower in place of the bathtub. In addition, the plumbing lines needed significant reconfiguration to allow for the tub-to-shower transition.

Home office to be proud of. This room was deemed the living on the architectural plans but this client would never use it for sitting so we decided to make the room useful as a home office especially during the COVID disaster. The desk and credenza were custom designed in two finishes to show off the angled shape and provide a large desk area to spread out on. The two guest chairs are open framed allowing visual view of the dramatic office from the entry foyer. The walls are padded and upholstered to contain the acoustics within the spectacular room and the art is the perfect focal point as one sees the room from the foyer along with the interesting Orb light fixture. Working from home is not only comfortable and functional, it is beautiful.

Example of a large trendy master white tile porcelain tile and white floor freestanding bathtub design in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and quartz countertops

Project involved total demo of a condo in Boca and redesigning the space to an open look for entertaining. Wood laminate flooring adds warmth and durability without fear of warping. Ceiling customized with stepping outlines the spaces and provides for lighting where concrete ceilings would not allow lighting. Woven custom shades and sheer panels create a light air look to the space with views out to the intercoastal. Kitchen is all white, counter top for island is Calacutta white, back splash is white glass installed as three horizontal continuous rows. All doors are customized in espresso wood finish and opague glass centers. Master Bedroom wall is expanded by sliding wood and Lumicor panels of reeds to create a beautiful back drop to the bed. Design by Karla Trincanello. Photo by Jason Juliano

A beach house getaway. Jodi Fleming Design scope: Architectural Drawings, Interior Design, Custom Furnishings, & Landscape Design. Photography by Billy Collopy

Complete renovation of an original-condition 1960’s side-split.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige countertops

David Agnello

Project involved total demo of a condo in Boca and redesigning the space to an open look for entertaining. Wood laminate flooring adds warmth and durability without fear of warping. Ceiling customized with stepping outlines the spaces and provides for lighting where concrete ceilings would not allow lighting. Woven custom shades and sheer panels create a light air look to the space with views out to the intercoastal. Kitchen is all white, counter top for island is Calacutta white, back splash is white glass installed as three horizontal continuous rows. All doors are customized in espresso wood finish and opague glass centers. Master Bedroom wall is expanded by sliding wood and Lumicor panels of reeds to create a beautiful back drop to the bed. Design by Karla Trincanello. Photo by Jason Juliano

Architect: Murphy & Co. Builder: John Kraemer & Sons. Photographer: Karen Melvin Photography.
Example of a transitional blue floor kids' room design in Minneapolis with white walls

Soft gray tones accented with tones of navy blue. motorized woven shades
Bedroom - transitional master carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

"Floating theater" because there are only two walls. other two walls are open to the rest of the recreation area basement. Sheer drapery provide good acoustics as well as dramatic appeal for a themed area for fun. Behind the last row is a bar counter with bar stools for those who want a bite to eat while watching the screen or just for added seating. The tufted walls add to the warmth and theater theme and the pilasters as well as raised ceiling add the extra touch for this cinema themed space.

Photo by Amanda Kirkpatrick
Living room - industrial living room idea in Austin

Example of a large transitional l-shaped brown floor, tray ceiling and light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, quartz countertops and quartz backsplash

This private residence at Sunday River in Maine has embraced reclaimed oak with almost every design decision. White oak was reclaimed for the flooring and paneling material. Reclaimed wire-brushed oak paneling was used for the ceiling. The large oak beams were surfaced by hand. Builder: Clearwater Builders Design: Rob Bramhall Architects Photography: Irvin Serrano

Project involved total demo of a condo in Boca and redesigning the space to an open look for entertaining. Wood laminate flooring adds warmth and durability without fear of warping. Ceiling customized with stepping outlines the spaces and provides for lighting where concrete ceilings would not allow lighting. Woven custom shades and sheer panels create a light air look to the space with views out to the intercoastal. Kitchen is all white, counter top for island is Calacutta white, back splash is white glass installed as three horizontal continuous rows. All doors are customized in espresso wood finish and opague glass centers. Master Bedroom wall is expanded by sliding wood and Lumicor panels of reeds to create a beautiful back drop to the bed. Design by Karla Trincanello. Photo by Jason Juliano

Project involved total demo of a condo in Boca and redesigning the space to an open look for entertaining. Wood laminate flooring adds warmth and durability without fear of warping. Ceiling customized with stepping outlines the spaces and provides for lighting where concrete ceilings would not allow lighting. Woven custom shades and sheer panels create a light air look to the space with views out to the intercoastal. Kitchen is all white, counter top for island is Calacutta white, back splash is white glass installed as three horizontal continuous rows. All doors are customized in espresso wood finish and opague glass centers. Master Bedroom wall is expanded by sliding wood and Lumicor panels of reeds to create a beautiful back drop to the bed. Design by Karla Trincanello. Photo by Jason Juliano