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Example of a beach style master multicolored floor bathroom design in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, marble countertops and multicolored countertops

Alcove bathtub - small transitional 3/4 gray tile and stone tile marble floor and white floor alcove bathtub idea in Austin with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a hinged shower door

Example of a large transitional master blue tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and brown floor freestanding bathtub design in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, a drop-in sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

David Burroughs Photography
Inspiration for a large coastal two-story wood exterior home remodel in Baltimore

Inspiration for a large transitional master blue tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and brown floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, a drop-in sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Example of a large minimalist gender-neutral porcelain tile and black floor walk-in closet design with flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Family room - large country open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with gray walls

Alcove bathtub - mid-sized modern master white tile and subway tile white floor and double-sink alcove bathtub idea in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

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Family room - large cottage enclosed light wood floor and beige floor family room idea in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This bathroom is the perfect example of how warm woods won't darken your space! With white and blue accents, this master bath is both light and airy. Scott Amundson Photography, LLC

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

Scott Pfeiffer Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional master gray tile, green tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub design in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls, a vessel sink and marble countertops

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

This expansive Victorian had tremendous historic charm but hadn’t seen a kitchen renovation since the 1950s. The homeowners wanted to take advantage of their views of the backyard and raised the roof and pushed the kitchen into the back of the house, where expansive windows could allow southern light into the kitchen all day. A warm historic gray/beige was chosen for the cabinetry, which was contrasted with character oak cabinetry on the appliance wall and bar in a modern chevron detail. Kitchen Design: Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn Architect: Ned Stoll, Interior finishes Tami Wassong Interiors

Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Orange County

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. Eric Roth Photo

Example of a large transitional formal brown floor and shiplap ceiling living room design in Boise with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Houston with white walls