Example of a transitional bathroom design in San Francisco with a vessel sink

Stephani Buchman Photography
Living room - transitional formal living room idea in Toronto with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

A complete gut renovation of a Borough Park, Brooklyn kosher kitchen, with am addition of a breakfast room. DOCA cabinets, in textured dark oak, thin shaker white matte lacquer, porcelain fronts, counters and backsplashes, as well as metallic lacquer cabinets.

David Duncan Livingston
Example of a mid-sized country u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white backsplash, an island, white countertops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Spacecrafting Photography
Beach style master white tile white floor freestanding bathtub photo in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

This floating walnut vanity is 72” long with two rectangular sinks, lending it a contemporary feel. The walnut grain runs horizontally and is consistent from one cabinet to the next (grain matched). The 10” high backsplash captures the full height of the gooseneck faucets (Odin by Brizo). The glass tile is also installed horizontally and is repeated in both shower niches, thereby tying the two spaces together and adding an element of color to the master bathroom. Andrew McKinney Photography

Twist Tours
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids' gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor doorless shower remodel in Austin with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink and quartz countertops

Transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Alan Blakely
Alcove shower - mid-sized modern master beige tile, gray tile and stone slab porcelain tile and brown floor alcove shower idea in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, laminate countertops and a hinged shower door

Treve Johnson Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy master gray tile and stone tile marble floor double shower design in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops and gray walls

Calacatta bathroom
Example of a small transitional master beige tile alcove shower design in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Barry Grossman Photography
Powder room - contemporary powder room idea in Miami with a one-piece toilet and a pedestal sink

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography Eric Roth Photo

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 gray tile and ceramic tile cement tile floor and single-sink alcove shower remodel in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a floating vanity

Double vanity in master bath features two rectangular undermount sinks and beautiful Caesarstone Raven Quartz countertops. The porcelain tile flooring is great looking in this contemporary master bath and durable too. The double vanities have plenty of storage space, above and below.

This small kitchen packs a big punch with high-end sophisticated materials and finishes. A dark warm color palette is accentuated by the wenge wood slab door cabinets, medium cool gray glass tile backsplash, and linear quartzite countertops. Professional style contemporary appliances lend a high-tech element to the space while a warm paint color and floor tile make the room feel spacious and comfortable. Although small, this kitchen is functional for the entire family; furry four-legged family members included! Photo by Mike Kaskel Interior Design by Bennett Design Co.

Photo by Ryann Ford
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Austin.

Bedroom - transitional master medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with white walls