Other historic traces remain such as the feeding trough, now converted into bench seating. However, the renovation includes many updates as well. A dual toned herringbone Endicott brick floor replaces the slab floor formerly sloped for drainage.

Feed Room/ Storage
Home design - traditional home design idea in DC Metro

A message center, the hub of the household, works for the family as a place to drop mail, charge phones and also functions as a pet feeding station.
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Boston

With two large dogs at home, our clients requested a custom cabinet for housing food and water bowls for their dogs. The spacious lower drawer makes a great kibble storage container. The upper drawer pulls out revealing two stainless steel bowls that fit into the cabinet, making feeding time easy and mess free. The top drawers are fully functional and can be used as extra kitchen storage space.

Russel Taylor
Inspiration for a large transitional galley porcelain tile open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, white appliances, an island and beaded inset cabinets

Mid-sized elegant gray floor laundry room photo in DC Metro with white walls

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Example of a transitional kitchen design in Denver

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Greg Premru
Beach style medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Entryway - mid-century modern entryway idea in Denver

A 1927 colonial home in Shaker Heights, Ohio, received a breathtaking renovation that required extensive work, transforming it from a tucked away, utilitarian space, to an all-purpose gathering room, a role that most kitchens embrace in a home today. The scope of work changed over the course of the project, starting more minimalistically and then quickly becoming the main focus of the house's remodeling, resulting in a staircase being relocated and walls being torn down to create an inviting focal point to the home where family and friends could connect. The focus of the functionality was to allow for multiple prep areas with the inclusion of two islands and sinks, two eating areas (one for impromptu snacking and small meals of younger family members and friends on island no. two and a built-in bench seat for everyday meals in the immediate family). The kitchen was equipped with all Subzero and Wolf appliances, including a 48" range top with a 12" griddle, two double ovens, a 42" built-in side by side refrigerator and freezer, a microwave drawer on island no. one and a beverage center and icemaker in island no. two. The aesthetic feeling embraces the architectural feel of the home while adding a modern sensibility with the revamped layout and graphic elements that tie the color palette of whites, chocolate and charcoal. The cabinets were custom made and outfitted with beaded inset doors with a Shaker panel frame and finished in Benjamin Moore's OC-17 White Dove, a soft white that allowed for the kitchen to feel warm while still maintaining its brightness. Accents of walnut were added to create a sense of warmth, including a custom premium grade walnut countertop on island no. one from Brooks Custom and a TV cabinet with a doggie feeding station beneath. Bringing the cabinet line to the 8'6" ceiling height helps the room feel taller and bold light fixtures at the islands and eating area add detail to an otherwise simpler ceiling detail. The 1 1/4" countertops feature Calacatta Gold Marble with an ogee edge detail. Special touches on the interiors include secret storage panels, an appliance garage, breadbox, pull-out drawers behind the cabinet doors and all soft-close hinges and drawer glides. A kneading area was made as a part of island no. one for the homeowners' love of baking, complete with a stone top allowing for dough to stay cool. Baskets beneath store kitchen essentials that need air circulation. The room adjacent to the kitchen was converted to a hearth room (from a formal dining room) to extend the kitchen's living space and allow for a natural spillover for family and guests to spill into. Jason Miller, Pixelate

Powder room - contemporary powder room idea in Chicago with open cabinets and an integrated sink

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Bob Blandy, Medallion Services, Dura Supreme Cabinetry
Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen pantry photo with white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, shaker cabinets and a farmhouse sink

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This is a hidden cat feeding and liter box area in the cabinetry of the laundry room. This is an excellent way to contain the smell and mess of a cat.

This very busy family of five needed a convenient place to drop coats, shoes and bookbags near the active side entrance of their home. Creating a mudroom space was an essential part of a larger renovation project we were hired to design which included a kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry, home office, laundry room, and powder room. These additional spaces, including the new mudroom, did not exist previously and were created from the home’s existing square footage. The location of the mudroom provides convenient access from the entry door and creates a roomy hallway that allows an easy transition between the family room and laundry room. This space also is used to access the back staircase leading to the second floor addition which includes a bedroom, full bath, and a second office. The color pallet features peaceful shades of blue-greys and neutrals accented with textural storage baskets. On one side of the hallway floor-to-ceiling cabinetry provides an abundance of vital closed storage, while the other side features a traditional mudroom design with coat hooks, open cubbies, shoe storage and a long bench. The cubbies above and below the bench were specifically designed to accommodate baskets to make storage accessible and tidy. The stained wood bench seat adds warmth and contrast to the blue-grey paint. The desk area at the end closest to the door provides a charging station for mobile devices and serves as a handy landing spot for mail and keys. The open area under the desktop is perfect for the dog bowls. Photo: Peter Krupenye

Custom mudroom with pet feeding station
Example of a transitional laundry room design in Charlotte with white walls