A long-term client was expecting her third child. Alas, this meant that baby number two was getting booted from the coveted nursery as his sister before him had. The most convenient room in the house for the son, was dad’s home office, and dad would be relocated into the garage carriage house. For the new bedroom, mom requested a bold, colorful space with a truck theme. The existing office had no door and was located at the end of a long dark hallway that had been painted black by the last homeowners. First order of business was to lighten the hall and create a wall space for functioning doors. The awkward architecture of the room with 3 alcove windows, slanted ceilings and built-in bookcases proved an inconvenient location for furniture placement. We opted to place the bed close the wall so the two-year-old wouldn’t fall out. The solid wood bed and nightstand were constructed in the US and painted in vibrant shades to match the bedding and roman shades. The amazing irregular wall stripes were inherited from the previous homeowner but were also black and proved too dark for a toddler. Both myself and the client loved them and decided to have them re-painted in a daring blue. The daring fabric used on the windows counter- balance the wall stripes. Window seats and a built-in toy storage were constructed to make use of the alcove windows. Now, the room is not only fun and bright, but functional.

Inspiration for a large coastal formal and enclosed ceramic tile and wainscoting living room remodel in Wilmington with blue walls

Living room - coastal formal living room idea in New Orleans with gray walls and a standard fireplace

Transitional dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New York with beige walls

Example of a farmhouse living room design in Houston

A private family space adjacent to the formal living room makes this a lovely retreat. The lightened wood panel walls with the softest of blue fabrics lends a lovely lightness to this space. Combining antiques and contemporary pieces gives this space a sophisticated feel. Photography by Peter Rymwid.

Family room - transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Philadelphia with black walls

Large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

This condo in Sterling, VA belongs to a couple about to enter into retirement. They own this home in Sterling, along with a weekend home in West Virginia, a vacation home on Emerald Isle in North Carolina and a vacation home in St. John. They want to use this home as their "home-base" during their retirement, when they need to be in the metro area for business or to see family. The condo is small and they felt it was too "choppy," it didn't have good flow and the rooms were too separated and confined. They wondered if it could have more of an open concept feel but were doubtful due to the size and layout of the home. The furnishings they owned from their previous home were very traditional and heavy. They wanted a much lighter, more open and more contemporary feel to this home. They wanted it to feel clean, light, airy and much bigger then it is. The first thing we tackled was an unsightly, and very heavy stone veneered fireplace wall that separated the family room from the office space. It made both rooms look heavy and dark. We took down the stone and opened up parts of the wall so that the two spaces would flow into each other. We added a view thru fireplace and gave the fireplace wall a faux marble finish to lighten it and make it much more contemporary. Glass shelves bounce light and keep the wall feeling light and streamlined. Custom built ins add hidden storage and make great use of space in these small rooms. Our strategy was to open as much as possible and to lighten the space through the use of color, fabric and glass. New furnishings in lighter colors and soft textures help keep the feeling light and modernize the space. Sheer linen draperies soften the hard lines and add to the light, airy feel. Tinius Photography

Farmhouse white two-story board and batten and clapboard exterior home photo in Atlanta with a mixed material roof and a gray roof

Transitional bathroom photo in Phoenix

Inspiration for a country kitchen remodel in San Francisco

The original Family Room was half the size with heavy dark woodwork everywhere. A major refresh was in order to lighten, brighten, and expand. The custom cabinetry drawings for this addition were a beast to finish, but the attention to detail paid off in spades. One of the first decor items we selected was the wallpaper in the Butler’s Pantry. The green in the trees offset the white in a fresh whimsical way while still feeling classic. Cincinnati area home addition and remodel focusing on the addition of a Butler’s Pantry and the expansion of an existing Family Room. The Interior Design scope included custom cabinetry and custom built-in design and drawings, custom fireplace design and drawings, fireplace marble selection, Butler’s Pantry countertop selection and cut drawings, backsplash tile design, plumbing selections, and hardware and shelving detailed selections. The decor scope included custom window treatments, furniture, rugs, lighting, wallpaper, and accessories.

Kitchen with big island
Example of a large classic l-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen design in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Elegant boy kids' room photo in Boston with gray walls

Transitional light wood floor, beige floor and wallpaper dining room photo in DC Metro with brown walls

Example of a transitional living room design in Denver

island, white marble countertop, white kitchen, subway tiles, wood floating shelves, shaker cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, light hardwood floor, black counter top ,butcher block countertop, brass lightning

Inspiration for a small rustic l-shaped beige floor and wood ceiling open concept kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, colored appliances, an island and beige countertops