Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances and an island

Scott Amundson Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in Minneapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Anita Joyce
Example of a classic bathroom design in Houston

The formal living area of a North Carolina Home to empty nesters. This room is open to the enclosed 3-seasons room that overlooks a golf course.
Inspiration for a large timeless open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Wilmington with beige walls

Living room - traditional formal living room idea with white walls

Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Los Angeles with beige walls

One small window, faux woodgrain cabinets and lots of doors made this closed-off Arlington kitchen feel dark and drab, the total opposite of the vibrant young family of four that lives here. To brighten and open up the small kitchen, we removed the wall separating the dining room, expanded the window above the sink and installed a French door to let even more light in from an adjoining sun room. Light now pours into the kitchen, making it feel welcoming, airy and bright. To accommodate the expanded kitchen, we removed a hulking set of built-ins from the dining room which provided two extra feet to work with. The larger footprint allowed us to relocate major appliances and provide a generous amount of storage and prep space including a food safe butcher block to the right of the range. Natural wood elements such as the chopping block, reclaimed shelves and beautiful new floors add character and warmth to the all-white kitchen. One of the must-haves in this renovation was a farmhouse sink which is a great way to maximize function when a smaller sink base is used. We opted to take the tile backsplash all the way to the ceiling along the window wall, creating a more polished look with the added bonus of making the ceiling feel taller. The subway tiles’ subtle texture adds depth to the simple white-on-white motif and the change to a herringbone pattern behind the range adds visual interest without feeling too busy. A crisp white backdrop is perfect for adding pops of color with dishware, accessories and the family’s vintage stand mixer. The newly renovated kitchen-dining area is much better suited for this family’s active lifestyle and the updated design now complements the rest of their stylish home. Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Inspiration for a farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Charlotte with blue walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse open concept porcelain tile and gray floor living room remodel in Burlington with no tv and white walls

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Transitional entryway photo in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a small transitional white one-story stucco gable roof remodel in Los Angeles with a shingle roof

Small transitional white one-story stucco gable roof idea in Los Angeles with a shingle roof

Photo by Eron Rauch
Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops and black appliances

Floral Wallpaper, with brass wall mounted faucet
Inspiration for a timeless powder room remodel in San Francisco

Example of a beach style dark wood floor foyer design with green walls and a glass front door

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

French inspired vanity and mirror in guest powder room featuring marble tile
Example of a transitional bathroom design in DC Metro

Arts and crafts dining room photo in Charleston

Ron Rosenzweig
Small trendy galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo in Miami with a single-bowl sink, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets and no island