Basement - large transitional walk-out vinyl floor and gray floor basement idea in Chicago with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

Christopher Davison, AIA
Utility room - mid-sized transitional galley limestone floor and beige floor utility room idea in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige walls and a stacked washer/dryer

Inspiration for a timeless staircase remodel in Atlanta

Our clients had just recently closed on their new house in Stapleton and were excited to transform it into their perfect forever home. They wanted to remodel the entire first floor to create a more open floor plan and develop a smoother flow through the house that better fit the needs of their family. The original layout consisted of several small rooms that just weren’t very functional, so we decided to remove the walls that were breaking up the space and restructure the first floor to create a wonderfully open feel. After removing the existing walls, we rearranged their spaces to give them an office at the front of the house, a large living room, and a large dining room that connects seamlessly with the kitchen. We also wanted to center the foyer in the home and allow more light to travel through the first floor, so we replaced their existing doors with beautiful custom sliding doors to the back yard and a gorgeous walnut door with side lights to greet guests at the front of their home. Living Room Our clients wanted a living room that could accommodate an inviting sectional, a baby grand piano, and plenty of space for family game nights. So, we transformed what had been a small office and sitting room into a large open living room with custom wood columns. We wanted to avoid making the home feel too vast and monumental, so we designed custom beams and columns to define spaces and to make the house feel like a home. Aesthetically we wanted their home to be soft and inviting, so we utilized a neutral color palette with occasional accents of muted blues and greens. Dining Room Our clients were also looking for a large dining room that was open to the rest of the home and perfect for big family gatherings. So, we removed what had been a small family room and eat-in dining area to create a spacious dining room with a fireplace and bar. We added custom cabinetry to the bar area with open shelving for displaying and designed a custom surround for their fireplace that ties in with the wood work we designed for their living room. We brought in the tones and materiality from the kitchen to unite the spaces and added a mixed metal light fixture to bring the space together Kitchen We wanted the kitchen to be a real show stopper and carry through the calm muted tones we were utilizing throughout their home. We reoriented the kitchen to allow for a big beautiful custom island and to give us the opportunity for a focal wall with cooktop and range hood. Their custom island was perfectly complimented with a dramatic quartz counter top and oversized pendants making it the real center of their home. Since they enter the kitchen first when coming from their detached garage, we included a small mud-room area right by the back door to catch everyone’s coats and shoes as they come in. We also created a new walk-in pantry with plenty of open storage and a fun chalkboard door for writing notes, recipes, and grocery lists. Office We transformed the original dining room into a handsome office at the front of the house. We designed custom walnut built-ins to house all of their books, and added glass french doors to give them a bit of privacy without making the space too closed off. We painted the room a deep muted blue to create a glimpse of rich color through the french doors Powder Room The powder room is a wonderful play on textures. We used a neutral palette with contrasting tones to create dramatic moments in this little space with accents of brushed gold. Master Bathroom The existing master bathroom had an awkward layout and outdated finishes, so we redesigned the space to create a clean layout with a dream worthy shower. We continued to use neutral tones that tie in with the rest of the home, but had fun playing with tile textures and patterns to create an eye-catching vanity. The wood-look tile planks along the floor provide a soft backdrop for their new free-standing bathtub and contrast beautifully with the deep ash finish on the cabinetry.

Mid-sized beach style painted curved staircase photo with painted risers

Minimalist dining room photo in Atlanta

Staircase - staircase idea in Atlanta

Mid-sized elegant backyard concrete paver patio photo in Richmond with a fire pit and no cover

Multi-purpose room designed to have everything AND the kitchen sink! Space planned very carefully to include all of the client's needs. This bonus room was previously used primarily for laundry and storage. A custom walnut desk with beautiful quartz countertops was designed to maximize leg room and function. Frosted glass cabinet doors hide office supplies. A huge 6 foot barn door was custom designed to hide the washer and dryer when not in use. Door by Rustica Hardware. White Shaker cabinetry for storage and a beautiful white fireclay sink with a classic chrome bridge faucet finishes off the laundry side. Client wanted a space for an extra refrigerator, we also housed a hidden ironing board in the long cabinet adjacent to the fridge. April Mondelli

Shenandoah Cabinetry
Example of a transitional kitchen design in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets and quartz countertops

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Atlanta

Inspiration for a modern family room remodel in Atlanta

HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Special Purpose Room HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Custom Home of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Project of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Custom Home 6,000-7,000 SF HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Remodeled Home $2 Million - $3 Million Brick Industry Associates 2013 Brick in Architecture Awards 2013 - Best in Class - Residential- Single Family AIA Connecticut 2014 Alice Washburn Awards 2014 - Honorable Mention - New Construction athome alist Award 2014 - Finalist - Residential Architecture Charles Hilton Architects Woodruff/Brown Architectural Photography

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Atlanta

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley ceramic tile and brown floor utility room remodel in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a concealed washer/dryer and gray countertops

Mid-sized elegant galley linoleum floor kitchen pantry photo in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, black appliances and an island

Brian McWeeney
Transitional built-in desk concrete floor and gray floor study room photo in Dallas with white walls

Stephanie Russo Photography
Example of a small country u-shaped laminate floor and gray floor kitchen design in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and brown countertops