Inspiration for a transitional dining room remodel in New York

Vanity was updated for better leg room. Handles were added to diminish the risk of falling.
Transitional bathroom photo in Austin

For this project in Chadds Ford, the homeowners were ready to replace their aging exterior garage doors with a cleaner, more reliable solution. The original doors had become dated and worn over time, diminishing the appearance of the detached two-car garage and the property as a whole. We installed the Bridgeport Narrow Panel series in white with steel doors from Clopay, a durable and timeless option designed to complement a wide range of styles. The crisp white finish brightened the structure instantly, while the subtle short-panel design provided a traditional look without feeling outdated.

Clean, crisp lines and warm earth tones blended with natural materials are the perfect balance for this Urban Classic. It sets beautifully nestled into the hillside in Northern Michigan overlooking the bay. Very refreshing! Jason Hulet Photography

A flowering dogwood branch decorates the arch of this lovely guest bathroom. The clear glass background is crackled and creates an illusion of texture, and provided a level of privacy, without diminishing the amount of light that comes through. The floral motif is opalescent glass, and retains its color during the day as well as the night time. Using stained glass in the arch panel provides a year round floral to cheer up this vintage inspired room. Photo by Owner.

Enclosed dining room - transitional enclosed dining room idea in Chicago with white walls

This is another example of using a cable rail system to make a small space seem bigger. Because of square footage restrictions and & site conditions the front entry was limited to a small set of steps and overhang. The cable rail provided visual interest without diminishing the view of the house from the street.

Inspiration for a contemporary family room remodel in Toronto

This is another example of using a cable rail system to make a small space seem bigger. Because of square footage restrictions and & site conditions the front entry was limited to a small set of steps and overhang. The cable rail provided visual interest without diminishing the view of the house from the street.

Mid-Century Remodel on Tabor Hill This sensitively sited house was designed by Robert Coolidge, a renowned architect and grandson of President Calvin Coolidge. The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating. Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room. This lower level opens to a New England exterior. Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces. Our design team worked to envision what Coolidge himself might have designed if he'd had access to modern materials and fixtures. With the aim of creating a signature space that ties together the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we designed a variation on the 1950's "floating kitchen." In this inviting assembly, the kitchen is located away from exterior walls, which allows views from the floor-to-ceiling glass to remain uninterrupted by cabinetry. We updated rooms throughout the house; installing modern features that pay homage to the fine, sleek lines of the original design. Finally, we opened the family room to a terrace featuring a fire pit. Since a hallmark of our design is the diminishment of the hard line between interior and exterior, we were especially pleased for the opportunity to update this classic work.

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Our solution was the bring the bed out away from the house and create mass plantings of perennials and shrubs that, when mature, would break up the white wall without blocking the windows. The Pear tree in the front adds an intermediate height (now between home and perennials, eventually between spruce and home). The perennials in front of the fire hydrant do not block access and can handle abuse; and the diminished sod area means less maintenance. The pathway remained as-is because the client had a recycled rubber driveway installed after we left.

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

Mud room and kids entrance This project is a new 5,900 sf. primary residence for a couple with three children. The site is slightly elevated above the residential street and enjoys winter views of the Potomac River. The family’s requirements included five bedrooms, five full baths, a powder room, family room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, walk-in pantry, mudroom, lower level recreation room, exercise room, media room and numerous storage spaces. Also included was the request for an outdoor terrace and adequate outdoor storage, including provision for the storage of bikes and kayaks. The family needed a home that would have two entrances, the primary entrance, and a mudroom entry that would provide generous storage spaces for the family’s active lifestyle. Due to the small lot size, the challenge was to accommodate the family’s requirements, while remaining sympathetic to the scale of neighboring homes. The residence employs a “T” shaped plan to aid in minimizing the massing visible from the street, while organizing interior spaces around a private outdoor terrace space accessible from the living and dining spaces. A generous front porch and a gambrel roof diminish the home’s scale, providing a welcoming view along the street front. A path along the right side of the residence leads to the family entrance and a small outbuilding that provides ready access to the bikes and kayaks while shielding the rear terrace from view of neighboring homes. The two entrances join a central stair hall that leads to the eat-in kitchen overlooking the great room. Window seats and a custom built banquette provide gathering spaces, while the French doors connect the great room to the terrace where the arbor transitions to the garden. A first floor guest suite, separate from the family areas of the home, affords privacy for both guests and hosts alike. The second floor Master Suite enjoys views of the Potomac River through a second floor arched balcony visible from the front. The exterior is composed of a board and batten first floor with a cedar shingled second floor and gambrel roof. These two contrasting materials and the inclusion of a partially recessed front porch contribute to the perceived diminution of the home’s scale relative to its smaller neighbors. The overall intention was to create a close fit between the residence and the neighboring context, both built and natural. Builder: E.H. Johnstone Builders Anice Hoachlander Photography

Petals is a uniquely designed combination of elements aimed at creating a slim and elegant posture. It’s handles are canted in opposing angles lifting away from the cabinet and diminishing in size like a flower petal. As a side effect, each petal catches the light differently giving Petals a subtle glimmer as you approach it. Its delicate handles are paired with an unusually thin cabinet case and simple matching feet. • Petals can also be made as a cabinet with swinging doors. • The Petals side tables can be tailored by scaling any dimension. • Wood species, metal and additional finishes can be tailored.

Boulder County, Colorado is home to over 100,000 acres of open space. These lands help to conserve the natural, cultural, and agricultural resources that would otherwise be up for unchecked commercial development. Homes that border open space land have an opportunity to support that 'transitional edge', as a place for plant and animal diversity. Native and pollinator-friendly perennials line the dry creek bed, with water runoff benefiting the plants. Keeping a 'natural look' with the landscape so that it flows to the open space was a key desire of the homeowner. The plants are still quite young here, but were selected so that full-grown they would not diminish the expansive views.

Petals is a uniquely designed combination of elements aimed at creating a slim and elegant posture. It’s handles are canted in opposing angles lifting away from the cabinet and diminishing in size like a flower petal. As a side effect, each petal catches the light differently giving Petals a subtle glimmer as you approach it. Its delicate handles are paired with an unusually thin cabinet case and simple matching feet. • Petals can also be made as a cabinet with swinging doors. • The Petals side tables can be tailored by scaling any dimension. • Wood species, metal and additional finishes can be tailored.

An expansive traditional master bath featuring cararra marble, a vintage soaking tub, a 7' walk in shower, polished nickel fixtures, pental quartz, and a custom walk in closet

Light, bright and clean. Note the deep niche in the shower designed to keep the soap out of the spray pattern and allow for ample bottle storage. I'm guilty of using decorative niches as a focal point but the inevitable 32oz. pink bottles tend to diminish the look.