Robert Clark
Living room - transitional open concept living room idea with blue walls

The carpet was removed and replaced with new engineered wood floors, with walnut from the owner's childhood home in Ohio. New windows and doors. Interior Designer: Deborah Campbell Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Retractable patio doors lead to an amazing transitional/rustic covered porch. Wood stained ceiling and a chandelier fit for the finest dining room anywhere add a totally polished element to this space. Stone pavers & stone wood burning fireplace make this a very impressive outdoor living space.

This cozy, yet gorgeous space added over 310 square feet of outdoor living space and has been in the works for several years. The home had a small covered space that was just not big enough for what the family wanted and needed. They desired a larger space to be able to entertain outdoors in style. With the additional square footage came more concrete and a patio cover to match the original roof line of the home. Brick to match the home was used on the new columns with cedar wrapped posts and the large custom wood burning fireplace that was built. The fireplace has built-in wood holders and a reclaimed beam as the mantle. Low voltage lighting was installed to accent the large hearth that also serves as a seat wall. A privacy wall of stained shiplap was installed behind the grill – an EVO 30” ceramic top griddle. The counter is a wood to accent the other aspects of the project. The ceiling is pre-stained tongue and groove with cedar beams. The flooring is a stained stamped concrete without a pattern. The homeowner now has a great space to entertain – they had custom tables made to fit in the space. TK Images

Inspiration for a coastal formal living room remodel in Miami with blue walls

I was hired by the parents of a soon-to-be teenage girl turning 13 years-old. They wanted to remodel her bedroom from a young girls room to a teenage room. This project was a joy and a dream to work on! I got the opportunity to channel my inner child. I wanted to design a space that she would love to sleep in, entertain, hangout, do homework, and lounge in. The first step was to interview her so that she would feel like she was a part of the process and the decision making. I asked her what was her favorite color, what was her favorite print, her favorite hobbies, if there was anything in her room she wanted to keep, and her style. The second step was to go shopping with her and once that process started she was thrilled. One of the challenges for me was making sure I was able to give her everything she wanted. The other challenge was incorporating her favorite pattern-- zebra print. I decided to bring it into the room in small accent pieces where it was previously the dominant pattern throughout her room. The color palette went from light pink to her favorite color teal with pops of fuchsia. I wanted to make the ceiling a part of the design so I painted it a deep teal and added a beautiful teal glass and crystal chandelier to highlight it. Her room became a private oasis away from her parents where she could escape to. In the end we gave her everything she wanted. Photography by Haigwood Studios

Stephanie Russo
Transitional kitchen photo in Sacramento

Open concept living room in an 1890's historical home. A linear gas fireplace surrounded by comfortable, yet elegant lounge seating makes for a cozy space to read or have a cocktail. The original space consisted of 3 small rooms and is now one continuous space.

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Example of a transitional carpeted living room library design in New York with blue walls

This family room was done by Scheiber Design Group for the project of "Antiques in the Modern Design". Here Daen mixes an 18th century English drop leaf table with a pair of antique South American doors. Over the table hangs an original Motherwell print in a wood frame. The sofa in a casual linen gives warmth to the room accentuated by the metal coffee table and the suede covered modern armchair.

A-Series awning windows are hinged at the top and the sash opens outward from the bottom. This allows for ventilation even during a light rain. Often placed higher on walls for privacy or in combination with large stationary windows for a better view. Made of wood protected by fiberglass and Fibrex® composite material, it's our best-performing awning window.

In a tonal world, it’s all about texture. This loft’s main living area is a blend of tonal greys and charcoals. The look is a perfect fit within the loft’s cool, masculine and industrial aesthetic. When creating this space with tonal fabrics, texture played a key role in providing depth, warmth and a feeling of home. And, the nearly 20-foot-long plunging draperies layered over sheers provide a sense of grandeur and cohesion throughout the loft. When designing, you don’t always have to use bright colors and ornate patterns to create interest. Smartly mixing textures and different types of fabrics also creates depth and interest in a room. And by including a piece of art (like the moon series) or reupholstering a vintage chair, you can add authentic stories and character that make the end result over the moon. You can watch designer Alex Gaston’s transformation of the entire loft at perspective.sunbrella.com. Included on the site are eight episodes chronicling Alex’s design process, design tip videos, articles about the project, a photo gallery and a full décor guide.

Formal, transitional living/dining spaces with coastal blues, traditional chandeliers and a stunning view of the yard and pool. Photography by Simon Dale

Family room - transitional family room idea in Chicago

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept and formal living room remodel in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Eclectic dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Los Angeles with a bar and white walls

Living room - mid-sized traditional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in New York with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Diane Anton
Example of a mid-sized classic formal and open concept dark wood floor living room design in Boston with beige walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a plaster fireplace