Photography: Tria Giovan Production: Frank Craige Construction: David Mitchell, Casa Highland Architecture: Michael Imber and Brandon Moss Publication: Southern Living Magazine

Inspiration for a bedroom transitional girl carpeted bedroom remodel in Little Rock with gray walls

Nathan Kirkman
Example of a classic wooden marble floor staircase design in Chicago with white walls and painted risers

Living room - industrial open concept concrete floor living room idea in Portland with gray walls and a standard fireplace

Asheville 1296 luxurious Owner's Bath with freestanding tub and Carerra marble.
Freestanding bathtub - large transitional master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor freestanding bathtub idea in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and gray walls

This existing client reached out to MMI Design for help shortly after the flood waters of Harvey subsided. Her home was ravaged by 5 feet of water throughout the first floor. What had been this client's long-term dream renovation became a reality, turning the nightmare of Harvey's wrath into one of the loveliest homes designed to date by MMI. We led the team to transform this home into a showplace. Our work included a complete redesign of her kitchen and family room, master bathroom, two powders, butler's pantry, and a large living room. MMI designed all millwork and cabinetry, adjusted the floor plans in various rooms, and assisted the client with all material specifications and furnishings selections. Returning these clients to their beautiful '"new" home is one of MMI's proudest moments!

Old fixer-uppers often require two competing levels of priorities from their new homeowners. First and foremost is the need to immediately attend to those repairs that ensure the continued functioning and general well being of the house’s structure. By nature, these usually demand “house on fire!” status, especially when compared to other types of remodeling work that simply enhances aesthetics and general comfort. In the case of a Delaware couple, a structural issue with the front of their 125 year old Victorian (it was sinking!), along with some other more pressing challenges, put a 13 year long hold on getting the bathroom for which they had long dreamed. The shower enclosure features a base of hexagon patterned tile, bordered by marble subway tiles. The shower enclosure features a base of hexagon patterned tile, bordered by marble subway tiles. By the time Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers was hired to handle the construction, the couple certainly had put plenty of thought into converting a spare second-floor bedroom into the master bath. Courtney Burnett, Fox’s Interior Design Manager on the project, credits the owners for “having great creative minds, with lots of ideas to contribute.” By the time it came to put a formal design plan into place, the client “drove the look while we devised how the space would function.” It’s worth noting that there are drawbacks in being given too much time for advance planning. Owners’ tastes in design may change, while a steady stream of new fixtures and building products always demand consideration up to the last minute. “We had been collecting ideas for a while…pictures of what we liked, but as it turned out, when it came time to select fixtures, tile, etc., we used little from those pictures,” the owners admit. A framed herringbone pattern of subway tiles provides a perfect focal point for the shower. A framed herringbone pattern of subway tiles provides a perfect focal point for the shower. The finished bath exudes an art deco spirit that isn’t true to the home’s Victorian origins, which Burnett attributes to being more of a reflection of the homeowners’ preferences than the actual era of the structure. Despite that incongruity, everyone feels that they have remained true to the house by selecting vintage style elements, including subway tiles for the walls, hexagonal tile for the floors, and a pedestal sink that served as the focal point for the entire room. But as with all dreams, once one is achieved, a new one soon beckons. With the bathroom’s strikingly beautiful turquoise paint barely dry, the completion of that long-awaited project has served to kick-start plans for finishing off the remainder of the Victorian’s second floor.

Casey Dunn
Cottage wooden metal railing staircase photo in Austin with painted risers

Coastal breakfast nook in organic hues and blue fabrics to create a laid back beach vibe.
Example of a beach style light wood floor and shiplap wall breakfast nook design in Boston with blue walls

Mid-sized transitional white two-story brick gable roof photo in Atlanta with a shingle roof

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

A spa like master bath retreat with double sinks, gray cabinetry, aqua linen wallpaper and a huge shower oasis. Design by Krista Watterworth Alterman. Photos by Troy Campbell. Krista Watterworth Design Studio, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Bedroom - shabby-chic style bedroom idea in Tampa with white walls

John Klycinski
Inspiration for a transitional carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel in San Francisco with gray walls

Inspiration for a large transitional wooden dark wood floor staircase remodel in New York with painted risers, white walls and a white front door

Rob Culpepper
Mid-sized transitional white two-story brick gable roof photo in Birmingham with a shingle roof

Mom retreat a relaxing Master Bedroom in soft blue grey and white color palette. Paint color Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue, Circa Lighting, Custom bedside tables, Custom grey upholster bed, Lili Alessandra Bedding, Stark Carpet rug, Wallpaper panels thibaut, Paper flower Etsy

Dan Cutrona
Mid-sized beach style wooden straight cable railing staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

Governor's House Entry by Lisa Tharp. 2019 Bulfinch Award - Interior Design. Photo by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a transitional painted wood floor front door remodel with white walls and a black front door