Thomas Kuoh
Mid-sized transitional built-in desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor craft room photo in San Francisco with gray walls

The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

Bedroom transitional gender-neutral dark wood floor nursery photo in Los Angeles with yellow walls

Scott Hargis
Inspiration for a french country dark wood floor family room remodel in San Francisco with gray walls and a media wall

Union Studio / Matthew Bear
Kitchen - industrial kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

GC: Osborne Construction Architect: C2 Architecture Design: Kole Made. Custom Woodwork + Cabinetry: Loubier Design. http://www.kolemade.com/ http://www.c2-architecture.com/ http://kirk-loubier.squarespace.com/ Photo Credit: http://www.samoberter.com/

Inspiration for a large contemporary beige floor dining room remodel in Miami with white walls

Jeff Herr
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor study room remodel in Atlanta with black walls

Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Boston with white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, green walls, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept loft designed for style and functionality. Urban loft meets eclectic living. Photo by Erin Williamson
Small danish light wood floor bedroom photo in Austin with white walls

The opposite wall in the living room features a wet bar that includes two full-sized wine refrigerators, sink, storage cabinets, and shelving, as well as plenty of open floor space to entertain. The tall dark blue painted cabinetry helps to visually balance the room, as a large, bold design element opposite the fireplace wall. The inlaid brass detail on the cabinet doors adds a touch of glamour to this more formal space. The focal point of the wet bar is the illuminated book-matched marble backsplash with custom floating brass and glass shelves.

Chipper Hatter
Large transitional medium tone wood floor mudroom photo in San Francisco with white walls

Multiple BIN Drawers offer unlimited storage possibilities. Components can be moved from drawer to drawer and maintain their precise fit and function.

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Example of a country galley dark wood floor dedicated laundry room design in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, multicolored walls, a stacked washer/dryer, white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets

Wood-Mode cabinetry with Sub-Zero & Wolf Appliances.
Example of a classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

My clients purchased a grand home on a spectacular waterfront setting, but the interior felt dark and drab. Our challenge was to turn the existing home into a high end Hampton-style residence without major construction. We choose to focus on color, contrast and texture, changing almost every surface in the home and reversing the contrast to make the home light and airy. We invested the construction expense on elements crucial to style and function. Removing a row of out of scale upper cabinetry in the kitchen and replacing it with 3 double hung windows expands the view to 180 degrees and floods the room with light. To create symmetry and balance in the kitchen, we moved the cooktop and centered the sink. The wine cellar entry opened awkwardly into the kitchen and there was no pantry, so we modified the wine cellar and moved the door for better flow, allowing for a large pantry. On the opposite end of the great room, we balanced the fireplace with cabinetry and tall wainscoting. The floors were stained dark espresso while all other trim and cabinetry went a bright white. It took 14 tries to get the perfect wall color – a pale beige/color reminiscent of sand. The blue and white furniture and details pull the entire space together and creates a sophisticated yet casual feel. Photos by Steve Armstrong www.cascadepromedia.com

Photo: Faith Towers © 2016 Houzz
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Burlington

Example of a transitional multicolored tile powder room design in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount sink and white countertops