Brandon Shigeta
Mid-sized minimalist built-in desk white floor study room photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Mountain style medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photographer: Ashley Avila For building specifications, please see description on main project page. For interior images and specifications, please visit: http://www.houzz.com/projects/332182/lake-house.

Sean Shannon Photography

Sean Shannon Photography

Sean Shannon Photography

Sean Shannon Photography

Sean Shannon Photography
Deck - transitional deck idea

Siberian Floors - Russian White Oak, Fumed, Prime Grade, Hardwax Oil White Tint Please visit our website for more information and floor treatments!
Example of a beach style light wood floor kitchen design in Boston with subway tile backsplash and an island

Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Huge trendy master black and white tile and ceramic tile white floor freestanding bathtub photo in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and a vessel sink

Open-plan living can feel expansive or overwhelming, but with careful planning, it is possible to design them to feel comfortable and welcoming: the difference lies in zoning. Furniture placement, lighting and subtle tonal shifts help define function without using walls. In this space, each area has its own identity while still feeling visually connected. The patterns and materials draw from the concept I created, whilst gentle zoning techniques ensure that each area’s purpose is defined. Here you see the kitchen peninsula and pendant lights were designed and chosen to not only offer a space for casual dining or drinks with friends, but to also distinguish between the kitchen and dining area. Next, the living area is cocooned with this gentle treeline which softly continues into part of the kitchen, whilst the area rug goes further to suggest the boundaries of that space. When zoning is done well, a space feels organised without ever feeling divided. Open plan living needn’t feel echoey or vast, instead it can feel cosy, calm and inviting.

Sean Shannon Photography

Anastasia Alkema
Transitional kitchen photo in Atlanta

Kara Spelman
Living room - large country open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a media wall

Example of a huge farmhouse backyard concrete paver patio design in Salt Lake City with a pergola

Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped bamboo floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, solid surface countertops and an island

Interior design by SOCO Interiors. Photography by Giovanni. Built by Stock Development.
Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Miami with a roof extension

Anastasia Alkema
Example of a transitional home design design in Atlanta