A metal sink brings an industrial flair to offset the transitional wall-paneling. Matthew Willams Photography Victoria Kirk Interiors Co-Designer
Bathroom - small transitional 3/4 mosaic tile floor bathroom idea in Auckland with a console sink, open cabinets and white walls

A transitional kitchen that blends modern, eco-friendly stainless steel appliances and white subway tiles with a more traditional country wood floor and Shaker style custom cabinetry. Matthew Willams Photography Victoria Kirk Interiors Co-Designer

Having two young boys presents its own challenges, and when you have two of their best friends constantly visiting, you end up with four super active action heroes. This family wanted to dedicate a space for the boys to hangout. We took an ordinary basement and converted it into a playground heaven. A basketball hoop, climbing ropes, swinging chairs, rock climbing wall, and climbing bars, provide ample opportunity for the boys to let their energy out, and the built-in window seat is the perfect spot to catch a break. Tall built-in wardrobes and drawers beneath the window seat to provide plenty of storage for all the toys. You can guess where all the neighborhood kids come to hangout now ☺

Having two young boys presents its own challenges, and when you have two of their best friends constantly visiting, you end up with four super active action heroes. This family wanted to dedicate a space for the boys to hangout. We took an ordinary basement and converted it into a playground heaven. A basketball hoop, climbing ropes, swinging chairs, rock climbing wall, and climbing bars, provide ample opportunity for the boys to let their energy out, and the built-in window seat is the perfect spot to catch a break. Tall built-in wardrobes and drawers beneath the window seat to provide plenty of storage for all the toys. You can guess where all the neighborhood kids come to hangout now ☺

Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Bethany Nauert
Freestanding bathtub - traditional master gray tile, white tile and subway tile freestanding bathtub idea in Los Angeles with blue walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile utility room remodel in DC Metro with beige walls, a white front door, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and quartz countertops

Example of a classic mudroom design in Minneapolis with white walls

Holland Photography - Cory Holland
Example of a transitional gender-neutral light wood floor playroom design in Seattle with gray walls

Photography by Rebecca Lehde
Large trendy gender-neutral concrete floor garage photo in Charleston with white walls

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Open concept kitchen - craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Recessed panel runs the length of the counter to create a finished look and to hide the dog den from guests. Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, matchstick tile backsplash, a peninsula, gray countertops and soapstone countertops

A large Buddha defines the patio area. A stone pathway wends its way through the landscape and past the rain garden.
Design ideas for an asian partial sun stone landscaping in Seattle.

Mudroom - transitional mudroom idea in Minneapolis with gray walls and a glass front door

Family Room with reclaimed wood beams for shelving and fireplace mantel. Performance fabrics used on all the furniture allow for a very durable and kid friendly environment.

Kids' bedroom - bedroom transitional girl carpeted and gray floor kids' bedroom idea with gray walls

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Dedicated laundry room - large country single-wall concrete floor and gray floor dedicated laundry room idea in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer, blue cabinets, marble countertops, blue walls and white countertops

Beach style dark wood floor family room photo in New York with beige walls

Having a small child, loving to entertain and looking to declutter and kid-proof the gathering spaces of their home in the quaint village of Rockville Centre, Long Island, a stone’s throw from Manhattan, our client’s main objective was to have their living room and den transformed with a family friendly home makeover with mid-century modern tones boasting a formal, yet relaxed spirit Stepping into the home we found their living room and den both architecturally well appointed yet in need of modern transitional furniture pieces and the pops of color our clients admired, as there was a substantial amount of cool, cold grays in the rooms. Decor Aid designer Vivian C. approached the design and placement of the pieces sourced to be kid-friendly while remaining sophisticated and practical for entertaining. “We played off of the clients love for blush pinks, mid-century modern and turquoise. We played with the use of gold and silver metals to mix it up.” In the living room, we used the prominent bay window and its illuminating natural light as the main architectural focal point, while the fireplace and mantels soft white tone helped inform the minimalist color palette for which we styled the room around. To add warmth to the living room we played off of the clients love for blush pinks and turquoise while elevating the room with flashes of gold and silver metallic pieces. For a sense of play and to tie the space together we punctuated the kid-friendly living room with an eclectic juxtaposition of colors and materials, from a beautifully patchworked geometric cowhide rug from All Modern, to a whimsical mirror placed over an unexpected, bold geometric credenza, to the blush velvet barrel chair and abstract blue watercolor pillows. “When sourcing furniture and objects, we chose items that had rounded edges and were shatter proof as it was vital to keep each room’s decor childproof.” Vivian ads. Their vision for the den remained chic, with comfort and practical functionality key to create an area for the young family to come together. For the den, our main challenge was working around the pre-existing dark gray sectional sofa. To combat its chunkiness, we played off of the hues in the cubist framed prints placed above and focused on blue and orange accents which complement and play off of each other well. We selected orange storage ottomans in easy to clean, kid-friendly leather to maximize space and functionality. To personalize the appeal of the den we included black and white framed family photos. In the end, the result created a fun, relaxed space where our clients can enjoy family moments or watch a game while taking in the scenic view of their backyard. For harmony between the rooms, the overall tone for each room is mid-century modern meets bold, yet classic contemporary through the use of mixed materials and fabrications including marble, stone, metals and plush velvet, creating a cozy yet sophisticated enough atmosphere for entertaining family and friends and raising a young children. “The result od this family friendly room was really fantastic! Adding some greenery, more pillows and throws really made the space pop.” Vivian C. Decor Aid’s Designer