Photo: Vicki Bodine
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Michael J. Lee
Elegant slate floor and gray floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz Main living/dining room: Labor Day Design team: Huniford Design Studio
Example of a trendy galley light wood floor kitchen design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash and an island

Photography by William Quarles Designed by Red Element cabinets built by Robert Paige Cabinetry
Mid-sized beach style eat-in kitchen photo in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
1950s open concept light wood floor living room photo in Seattle with a tile fireplace, a standard fireplace, no tv and beige walls

Closet - transitional carpeted closet idea in San Francisco

A stainless steel Wolf range is crowned by a custom wood hood surround, concealing a commercial grade venting system and within the island is a built-in microwave which keeps the counters free from heavy looking appliances.

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Small eclectic medium tone wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace, white walls and no tv

Snowberry Lane Photography
Large beach style master green tile and subway tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom photo in Seattle with gray cabinets, a vessel sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, shaker cabinets and green walls

Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors open this tiny house up to a larger-than-life ocean view.
Small farmhouse white two-story exterior home idea in Portland Maine with a metal roof

Discover inspiration for small and narrow bathroom designs with this elegant transitional space featuring a striking black and white basketweave mosaic tile floor. This functional yet stylish bathroom boasts a white subway-tiled shower with luxurious gold fixtures, a sleek white vanity with coordinating gold hardware, and a space-saving toilet, creating a bright and sophisticated aesthetic perfect for modern homes.

Inspiration for a contemporary master black tile and white tile gray floor bathroom remodel in Sacramento with white walls and a hinged shower door

This is an example of a farmhouse landscaping in New Orleans.

Renovation in Mill Valley, Marin. Photos: Jeff Zaruba. Bathroom.
Inspiration for a cottage white tile mosaic tile floor alcove shower remodel in San Francisco with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.

The centerpiece of this living room is the 2 sided fireplace, shared with the Sunroom. The coffered ceilings help define the space within the Great Room concept and the neutral furniture with pops of color help give the area texture and character. The stone on the fireplace is called Blue Mountain and was over-grouted in white. The concealed fireplace rises from inside the floor to fill in the space on the left of the fireplace while in use.

Two stories of porches overlook the fire pit below.
Example of a huge beach style beige three-story brick exterior home design in Charleston

Photo: Faith Towers Media © 2015 Houzz
Transitional living room photo in Boston

Designer Allie Mann Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Transitional home office photo in DC Metro