New pocket door next to refrigerator was originally a 24" wide door to walk-in closet pantry (drywall) removed in the new design. Pocket door now leads into a joint Pantry/Office area with floor to ceiling built-in pantry storage cabinets on left and new built-in desk area with file cabinet drawers and open bookcase shelving on right.

Inspiration for a transitional beige floor laundry room remodel in Kansas City with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

The homeowners wanted a neutral glass tile that was also creative, spatially different and interesting. The walls are agreeable gray and the cabinets are Harbor Tile - Smoke. The Palm chevron are matte glass and give a feeling of depth and dimension. The filed tile is glossy and laid vertically gives this fun, inventive family always something to talk about! The inviting warm tones of the floor are a perfect canvas for the island sink, lovely counter top and lots of gracious, southern living!

Home office in custom concrete and steel waterfront house. home office is surrounded by one of the homes three living green roofs. Custom office with teak wall panel system desk and 12 foot long floor to ceiling teak cabinet filing and storage. Large office has three seater couch and 2 large reading chairs strategically places in the sunny corner windows.. All corner windows throughout the home have butt joint corners to allows for maximum viewing and seamless open look. Large exposed structural steel columns have been custom painted to match window material to give the home a clean industrial feel. Home office has completer full bathroom with soaker tub,curdles shower with linear drains, wall mounted toilets, architectural pedestal sinks on custom teak wall panel. Full walk in closet with FAR in-suite sauna helps you enjoy the damp cold days. Office has internal speaker stereo system along with LED accent lighting. Truly and executive office with tons of multiple desk and sitting heights for working along with plenty of storage. Enjoy the Aqua Blue accents as the floor to ceiling side windows overlook the homes outdoor 40 foot long aqua blue glass edgeless reflecting pond. Truly a delight to see the sites from this room. John Bentley Photography - Vancouver

This hallway was part of a larger remodel of an attic space which included the hall, master bedroom, bathroom and nursery. Making the most of the sloping eave space, there is room for stacking, hanging and multiple drawer depths, very versatile storage. We created this custom pull-less design so that there would be nothing jutting out into the compact hall space. All photos: Josh Partee Photography

Park City Showcase of Homes 2013 by Utah Home Builder, Cameo Homes Inc., in Tuhaye, Park City, Utah. www.cameohomesinc.com
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Salt Lake City

Eat-in kitchen - huge transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, metallic backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Custom designed kitchen hutch holds electronics, mail and cookbooks. Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, gray countertops and soapstone countertops

This open and airy craft room was designed to store all the home owners various hobbies out of sight from the family room opposite of it. We designed several custom drawers and access points for electronics and concealed wiring.

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

Gorgeous master bath with dramatic retro "wave" tile. Peak Photography
Example of a 1950s bathroom design in Los Angeles

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Example of an urban home office design in Los Angeles

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Inspiration for a transitional closet remodel in Chicago

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Closet - industrial closet idea

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Urban bedroom photo in San Francisco

This Greek Revival row house in Boerum Hill was previously owned by a local architect who renovated it several times, including the addition of a two-story steel and glass extension at the rear. The new owners came to us seeking to restore the house and its original formality, while adapting it to the modern needs of a family of five. The detailing of the 25 x 36 foot structure had been lost and required some sleuthing into the history of Greek Revival style in historic Brooklyn neighborhoods. In addition to completely re-framing the interior, the house also required a new south-facing brick façade due to significant deterioration. The modern extension was replaced with a more traditionally detailed wood and copper- clad bay, still open to natural light and the garden view without sacrificing comfort. The kitchen was relocated from the first floor to the garden level with an adjacent formal dining room. Both rooms were enlarged from their previous iterations to accommodate weekly dinners with extended family. The kitchen includes a home office and breakfast nook that doubles as a homework station. The cellar level was further excavated to accommodate finished storage space and a playroom where activity can be monitored from the kitchen workspaces. The parlor floor is now reserved for entertaining. New pocket doors can be closed to separate the formal front parlor from the more relaxed back portion, where the family plays games or watches TV together. At the end of the hall, a powder room with brass details, and a luxe bar with antique mirrored backsplash and stone tile flooring, leads to the deck and direct garden access. Because of the property width, the house is able to provide ample space for the interior program within a shorter footprint. This allows the garden to remain expansive, with a small lawn for play, an outdoor food preparation area with a cast-in-place concrete bench, and a place for entertaining towards the rear. The newly designed landscaping will continue to develop, further enhancing the yard’s feeling of escape, and filling-in the views from the kitchen and back parlor above. A less visible, but equally as conscious, addition is a rooftop PV solar array that provides nearly 100% of the daily electrical usage, with the exception of the AC system on hot summer days. The well-appointed interiors connect the traditional backdrop of the home to a youthful take on classic design and functionality. The materials are elegant without being precious, accommodating a young, growing family. Unique colors and patterns provide a feeling of luxury while inviting inhabitants and guests to relax and enjoy this classic Brooklyn brownstone. This project won runner-up in the architecture category for the 2017 NYC&G Innovation in Design Awards and was featured in The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes. Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO

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Kids' room - transitional kids' room idea in Chicago

Industrial transitional English style kitchen. The addition and remodeling were designed to keep the outdoors inside. Replaced the uppers and prioritized windows connected to key parts of the backyard and having open shelvings with walnut and brass details. Custom dark cabinets made locally. Designed to maximize the storage and performance of a growing family and host big gatherings. The large island was a key goal of the homeowners with the abundant seating and the custom booth opposite to the range area. The booth was custom built to match the client's favorite dinner spot. In addition, we created a more New England style mudroom in connection with the patio. And also a full pantry with a coffee station and pocket doors.

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth