Rather than starting with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot residence began from a polemic place - exploring shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. From the gabled silhouette to passive ventilation, the home captures the nostalgia for the past with the sustainable practices of the future. While the exterior materials contrast a calm, minimal palette with the sleek lines of the gabled silhouette, the interior spaces embody a playful, artistic spirit. From the hand painted De Gournay wallpaper in the master bath to the rugged texture of the over-grouted limestone and Portuguese cobblestones, the home is an experience that encapsulates the unexpected and the timeless.

Brazilian Tiger Blue wood-look tile adds a bold feature to this decidedly masculine primary bath. The waterfall edge of the vanity counter protrudes into the shower, while a surface-mounted lighted medicine cabinet expands nearly the entire width of the 60" vanity.

Example of a transitional kids' room design in New York

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Design: kbg Design / Build: John Fuchs Properties / Cabinetry: Schmitz Woodworks / Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
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Furthering her plan to enhance the room's architecture, Suzanne turned one corner of the kitchen into a cheery dining area with an L-shaped built-in bench that mimics the cabinetry. To keep the dining nook cozy (not restaurant-like) she surrounded the metal bistro table with slipcovered armchairs and hung a sparkly chandelier above. Using the same patterned fabric on the window valances and pillows throughout (Montmartre in Clay/Blue from her own collection for Lee Jofa; leejofa.com), Suzanne introduced color and life to the kitchen without taking away from the all-white effect. Photo by Erica George Dines for Southern Living

A spa like master bath retreat with double sinks, gray cabinetry, aqua linen wallpaper and a huge shower oasis. Design by Krista Watterworth Alterman. Photos by Troy Campbell. Krista Watterworth Design Studio, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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Mid-sized danish light wood floor dining room photo in DC Metro with white walls

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Photo: Margot Hartford © 2017 Houzz
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Disturbed as little existing landscape as possible.
Photo of a rustic landscaping in Seattle.