Wet bar - transitional dark wood floor wet bar idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, black cabinets, stainless steel countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash and flat-panel cabinets

Paul Raeside
Transitional formal and enclosed painted wood floor and multicolored floor living room photo in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Eat-in kitchen - transitional galley eat-in kitchen idea in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray backsplash and white countertops

Large transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor study room photo in Charleston with brown walls

Powder room - large country multicolored floor powder room idea in Other with furniture-like cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops, medium tone wood cabinets and gray walls

Thomas Grady Photography
Example of a cottage chic girl carpeted kids' room design in Omaha with gray walls

Matthew Niemann Photography www.matthewniemann.com
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and black countertops

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

Inspiration for a large coastal gray floor bedroom remodel in Other with blue walls

Example of a small trendy enclosed family room design in Detroit with green walls, no fireplace and no tv

Mid-sized 1960s master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in San Francisco with pink walls

Example of a mid-sized transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Example of a mid-sized eclectic guest carpeted bedroom design in DC Metro with red walls and no fireplace

Large transitional master gray tile, white tile and marble tile marble floor freestanding bathtub photo in Other with gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and solid surface countertops

Inspiration for an eclectic open concept dark wood floor, brown floor, shiplap ceiling and shiplap wall living room remodel in Austin with gray walls

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Example of a large transitional dark wood floor and white floor great room design in Dallas with white walls and a standard fireplace

Mid-sized traditional white two-story brick house exterior idea in Other

The PPG Pittsburgh Paints®, 2016 Paint Color of the Year Paradise Found provides a backdrop of nature-inspired color on the ceiling. The space is balanced with wood in natural tones, while Delicate White assists in creating a more passive and soothing feel. Drawn from consumers’ increasing desire for safety & security, the minimalist elements of this design theme work together to convey calming, relaxing environments.