Example of a transitional formal dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a small transitional dining room remodel in Philadelphia

Vintage Zuber wallcovering in this pre-war Upper East Side apartment sets the mood for the entire interior.
Foyer - large eclectic dark wood floor foyer idea in New York with multicolored walls and a white front door

Trendy formal carpeted living room photo in Cleveland with a rumford fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor, gray floor and wall paneling foyer design in Chicago with gray walls

Small transitional porcelain tile front door photo in Phoenix with beige walls

Artists Group
Inspiration for a transitional master gray floor bedroom remodel in Milwaukee with white walls and a standard fireplace

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Family room - mid-sized transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor family room idea in Baltimore with beige walls

Inspiration for a contemporary formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Austin with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

The round settee in the entry foyer is an inviting seating option, and is more practical than the circular foyer table that used to hold a floral arrangement as it greeted guests who entered the home. The settee is placed within a wooden octagonal inset border. There are three back-to-back sections in the luxurious piece. It gently softens the architectural hardscape as it offers a resting place for people coming and going. Scott Moore Photography

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Foyer - mid-sized tropical porcelain tile and white floor foyer idea in Miami with beige walls and a gray front door

Updated Spec Home: Foyer and Great Room In our last post, we introduced you to my mom and sister’s Updated Spec Home; the Foyer and Great Room will be featured in this post. Foyer As you enter their home, to the right is a hall closet and a french door which leads to the Basement. To the left is a long wall which was perfect for an extra long console table in a rustic finish that served as a sofa table in their previous home. I love repositioning furniture, and by using this table in the entry, it makes it feel new. Additionally, we placed a vibrant piece of art previously used in my sister’s Bedroom above the table. This piece not only sets the tone for our color palette, it also makes the kind of statement you want in your Foyer – Wow! We added accessories and an unique lamp to complete the space. Great Room In the Great Room which is open to the Foyer, we installed our inspiration artwork in the place of honor over the mantel. Since the piece was vertical, it did not take up enough space. I do not like a “fussy” mantel with lots of accessories so we found these two vases in a silver leaf finish. They were perfect because they were large enough, but not too deep. Accessorizing mantels can be tricky because the majority of them are not deep. We went to Jan’s Floral Design to add vibrant color and interesting textures to the vases. The original mantel was too small and uninspired. Therefore, we had our contractor Brad Anderson built a new one based on a photo of a mantel we liked. The new mantel has lots of great detail and is the appropriate proportion for the fireplace. We replaced beige 12×12 ceramic tiles with gorgeous large pieces of smoked carrara marble for a striking fireplace surround. Check out this other mantel that we updated. For furniture, we purchased a shorter sofa in a gray tweed fabric. Typically, two throw pillows come with a sofa.We added a fun fringe to the pillows that came with the sofa. I recommend ordering pillows that match your sofa fabric and layering with custom pillows that support your color palette. We added a patterned custom pillow and a striped throw. Next, we got a small scale recliner in a yummy gray leather for my mom and a chair and ottoman in a small scale mint and gray geometric pattern for my sister. We added an accent chair in a fun small scale stripe to fill a corner and add additional seating – which is always a good thing. Remember that this was a Spec Home so there were no built-ins. As a result, we needed a media cabinet for the television and some bookcases to display my mom’s decorative box collection and my sister’s collection of blown colored glass. This set from Ballard Designs fit the bill perfectly. The back is open and airy with nice detail. The wood finish also adds a richness to the space. My mom needed a space for her computer, and this small writing desk fit the space perfectly. Finally, for finishing touches, we added a patterned rug, cornice boards in a mint leaf fabric, and great lamps for ambient lighting. These two rooms are stunning, vibrant and livable. Can’t wait to show you more in our next post! Enjoy!

Phoenix Photographic
Large trendy carpeted and multicolored floor front door photo with beige walls and a white front door

Petrified wood look tile is beautiful against the soft whites in this entry. The gloss on the flooring adds luxury and contrast.
Large trendy wooden l-shaped staircase photo in Seattle with wooden risers

Michelle Scotto Trani
Example of a large classic open concept carpeted living room design in New York with beige walls and no tv

We created a large kitchen, with 3 zones allowing multiple people to operate independently preparing cocktails, cooking, and prepping/cleaning up by opening the dining room to the kitchen and closing off the former door from the foyer. A new dining room was created when the 3rd bedroom was demolished.

A sculptural statement in its own right, this concrete-and-glass “Gallery House” was designed to showcase the owners’ art collection as well as the natural landscape. The architecture is truly one with its site: To the east, a sheltering wall echoes the curve of a crowded cul-de-sac, while to the west, the design follows the sweeping contours of the cliff—ensuring privacy while maximizing views. The architectural details demanded flawless construction: Windows and doors stretch floor-to-ceiling, and minimalist reveals define the walls, which “float” between perfect shadow lines in the long T-shape foyer. Ideal for entertaining, the layout fosters seamless indoor-outdoor living. Amenities include four pocketing glass walls, a lanai with heated floor, and a partially cantilevered multi-level terrace. The front courtyard sequesters a frameless glass entry. From here, sight lines stretch through the house to an infinity pool that hovers between sky and sea.

Veronica Decca
Example of a small transitional light wood floor foyer design in New York with white walls