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Beach style hallway photo in Philadelphia

A growing family, a rambling Georgian estate. The question: how to imbue tradition with a fresh spirit? The charge was to maintain the idea of old school charm without the interior feeling just… old. An illustration could be found in picture molding (which we added, then painted to disappear into the walls) or a modern plaster sculpture teetering upon an old barrister bookcase. Charm, with a wink. Photography by John Bessler

David Slaughter
Kids' bedroom - bedroom traditional boy carpeted and beige floor kids' bedroom idea in Austin with blue walls

French country powder room photo in Indianapolis

Example of a minimalist u-shaped kitchen design in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and marble backsplash

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Murphy & Co. Design | Interiors: Engler Studio | Photography: Corey Gaffer
Inspiration for a bedroom and large coastal guest and gender-neutral carpeted and blue floor kids' bedroom remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls

John Wilbanks Photography
Elegant walk-out basement photo in Seattle with beige walls

Example of a small classic marble floor and gray floor powder room design in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, white walls and a pedestal sink

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless wooden straight staircase remodel in Baltimore with painted risers

Inspiration for a bedroom transitional girl carpeted bedroom remodel in Little Rock with gray walls

Navajo white by BM trim color Bleeker beige call color by BM dark walnut floor stain
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor and brown floor foyer remodel in New York with a dark wood front door and beige walls

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
Dining room - transitional dining room idea in New Orleans

Joshua Johnstone
Example of a transitional built-in desk home office design in New York

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a small modern concrete floor kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, limestone countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

With tall ceilings, an impressive stone fireplace, and original wooden beams, this home in Glen Ellyn, a suburb of Chicago, had plenty of character and a style that felt coastal. Six months into the purchase of their home, this family of six contacted Alessia Loffredo and Sarah Coscarelli of ReDesign Home to complete their home’s renovation by tackling the kitchen. “Surprisingly, the kitchen was the one room in the home that lacked interest due to a challenging layout between kitchen, butler pantry, and pantry,” the designer shared, “the cabinetry was not proportionate to the space’s large footprint and height. None of the house’s architectural features were introduced into kitchen aside from the wooden beams crossing the room throughout the main floor including the family room.” She moved the pantry door closer to the prepping and cooking area while converting the former butler pantry a bar. Alessia designed an oversized hood around the stove to counterbalance the impressive stone fireplace located at the opposite side of the living space. She then wanted to include functionality, using Trim Tech‘s cabinets, featuring a pair with retractable doors, for easy access, flanking both sides of the range. The client had asked for an island that would be larger than the original in their space – Alessia made the smart decision that if it was to increase in size it shouldn’t increase in visual weight and designed it with legs, raised above the floor. Made out of steel, by Wayward Machine Co., along with a marble-replicating porcelain countertop, it was designed with durability in mind to withstand anything that her client’s four children would throw at it. Finally, she added finishing touches to the space in the form of brass hardware from Katonah Chicago, with similar toned wall lighting and faucet.

Walls are Ben. Moore Mt. Rainer Gray #2129-60 and the bulkhead is Ben. More Silver Cloud #2129-70. Bed Linens: Coverlet is custom made from John Robshaw for Duralee fabric. Ready-made duvet cover has been discontinued and is not longer available. There is a khaki color way available in the same pattern through Legacy Linens or custom through Cline Rose Designs. Both are sold "to the trade" only. Please contact for info.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Charleston.

A custom built room for LEGO storage also provides a backdrop for a Media Room and a nearby bar. John Wilbanks Photography
Basement - transitional underground basement idea in Seattle with gray walls, no fireplace and a bar

John Woodcock Photography
Kids' bedroom - bedroom contemporary kids' bedroom idea in Phoenix with multicolored walls