Photography by Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional light wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Toronto with white walls

John Merkl
Example of a 1950s gray floor kitchen/dining room combo design in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic back porch remodel in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension

Example of a large trendy light wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo design in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace

Photography by www.mikechajecki.com
Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, an island, stone slab backsplash, marble countertops and stainless steel appliances

Roger Davies Photography
Inspiration for a huge transitional carpeted hallway remodel in New York with white walls

When our client came to us, she was stumped with how to turn her small living room into a cozy, useable family room. The living room and dining room blended together in a long and skinny open concept floor plan. It was difficult for our client to find furniture that fit the space well. It also left an awkward space between the living and dining areas that she didn’t know what to do with. She also needed help reimagining her office, which is situated right off the entry. She needed an eye-catching yet functional space to work from home. In the living room, we reimagined the fireplace surround and added built-ins so she and her family could store their large record collection, games, and books. We did a custom sofa to ensure it fits the space and maximized the seating. We added texture and pattern through accessories and balanced the sofa with two warm leather chairs. We updated the dining room furniture and added a little seating area to help connect the spaces. Now there is a permanent home for their record player and a cozy spot to curl up in when listening to music. For the office, we decided to add a pop of color, so it contrasted well with the neutral living space. The office also needed built-ins for our client’s large cookbook collection and a desk where she and her sons could rotate between work, homework, and computer games. We decided to add a bench seat to maximize space below the window and a lounge chair for additional seating.

Josh Beeman Photography
Small transitional porcelain tile mudroom photo in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, white cabinets, blue walls and a stacked washer/dryer

This dining room makeover looks simple, classy, and sophisticated. Along with wainscoting and mouldings, the addition of striped window seat cushions using Sunbrella Berenson Tuxedo fabric really add the finishing touch. Photo credit: Diane Bogart, Artizen Home

Eclectic formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in DC Metro with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

This 1902 San Antonio home was beautiful both inside and out, except for the kitchen, which was dark and dated. The original kitchen layout consisted of a breakfast room and a small kitchen separated by a wall. There was also a very small screened in porch off of the kitchen. The homeowners dreamed of a light and bright new kitchen and that would accommodate a 48" gas range, built in refrigerator, an island and a walk in pantry. At first, it seemed almost impossible, but with a little imagination, we were able to give them every item on their wish list. We took down the wall separating the breakfast and kitchen areas, recessed the new Subzero refrigerator under the stairs, and turned the tiny screened porch into a walk in pantry with a gorgeous blue and white tile floor. The french doors in the breakfast area were replaced with a single transom door to mirror the door to the pantry. The new transoms make quite a statement on either side of the 48" Wolf range set against a marble tile wall. A lovely banquette area was created where the old breakfast table once was and is now graced by a lovely beaded chandelier. Pillows in shades of blue and white and a custom walnut table complete the cozy nook. The soapstone island with a walnut butcher block seating area adds warmth and character to the space. The navy barstools with chrome nailhead trim echo the design of the transoms and repeat the navy and chrome detailing on the custom range hood. A 42" Shaws farmhouse sink completes the kitchen work triangle. Off of the kitchen, the small hallway to the dining room got a facelift, as well. We added a decorative china cabinet and mirrored doors to the homeowner's storage closet to provide light and character to the passageway. After the project was completed, the homeowners told us that "this kitchen was the one that our historic house was always meant to have." There is no greater reward for what we do than that.

Inspiration for a small modern kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Oklahoma City with white walls and no fireplace

photography by james florio
Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Denver with white walls

Solid walnut trestle dining table with a sloped trestle base and a matching walnut bench, set in an open-concept dining room. Custom sized and handcrafted in Indiana by TRM Woodcraft.

This 5,200-square foot modern farmhouse is located on Manhattan Beach’s Fourth Street, which leads directly to the ocean. A raw stone facade and custom-built Dutch front-door greets guests, and customized millwork can be found throughout the home. The exposed beams, wooden furnishings, rustic-chic lighting, and soothing palette are inspired by Scandinavian farmhouses and breezy coastal living. The home’s understated elegance privileges comfort and vertical space. To this end, the 5-bed, 7-bath (counting halves) home has a 4-stop elevator and a basement theater with tiered seating and 13-foot ceilings. A third story porch is separated from the upstairs living area by a glass wall that disappears as desired, and its stone fireplace ensures that this panoramic ocean view can be enjoyed year-round. This house is full of gorgeous materials, including a kitchen backsplash of Calacatta marble, mined from the Apuan mountains of Italy, and countertops of polished porcelain. The curved antique French limestone fireplace in the living room is a true statement piece, and the basement includes a temperature-controlled glass room-within-a-room for an aesthetic but functional take on wine storage. The takeaway? Efficiency and beauty are two sides of the same coin.

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Dining room - eclectic medium tone wood floor dining room idea in Dallas with beige walls

Great room - small scandinavian light wood floor and beige floor great room idea in Miami with white walls and no fireplace

Designer Kwasi Hemeng http://www.houzz.com/pro/khemeng/kwasi-hemeng-case-design-remodeling-inc Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design Builder: Claremont Design + Build Photography: SPACECRAFTING
Transitional gender-neutral carpeted playroom photo in Minneapolis with multicolored walls