Fireplace, Cabinets with Shelves above, Double Sided Fireplace
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Seattle with a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

Living room - small transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Austin

Living room with recessed beams. These beams are the floor joists for the second floor and were wrapped and painted. The subfloor was then covered in beaded 1x4. The entire space is open on the main level and only separated by a two sided gas fireplace that was raised off of the ground for a visual effect and wrapped in stacked stone with a hearth for seating.

Example of a small cottage enclosed medium tone wood floor family room design in New York with beige walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room design in Nashville with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

©Finished Basement Company
Basement - huge contemporary look-out medium tone wood floor and brown floor basement idea in Minneapolis with gray walls

Built-in Guest Bedroom
Kids' room - mid-sized coastal boy carpeted kids' room idea in Portland Maine

A shared therapy and Zoom space for the couple, the office retained its original built-in cabinetry, now painted in a silver-blue tone to harmonize with the home’s lightened palette. Recessed lighting and pale finishes help counteract the home’s former darkness, establishing a fresh and functional workspace.

Farmhouse light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Denver with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

Entryway - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor entryway idea in Houston with gray walls and a gray front door

Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with blue walls

Irvin Serrano
Inspiration for a rustic dark wood floor living room remodel in Portland Maine with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Images 4 Photography - Chris Meech
Inspiration for a mediterranean open concept medium tone wood floor family room remodel in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

James Ray Spahn
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Denver with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

master bedroom with cozy sitting area
Cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Boston with gray walls

Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
Inspiration for a transitional master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in DC Metro with blue walls

Corey Gaffer
Inspiration for a small transitional boy medium tone wood floor and brown floor kids' room remodel in Chicago with gray walls