Designed by Judy Whalen; Photography by Dan Cutrona
Inspiration for a large transitional master gray tile and stone tile marble floor corner shower remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, marble countertops and beige walls

James Ray Spahn
Trendy living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls and a ribbon fireplace

Patio - traditional backyard brick patio idea in Baltimore

Elegant master dark wood floor bedroom photo in Baltimore with gray walls

Transitional u-shaped gray floor kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Jeff Herr
Small transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Atlanta with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Eric Piasecki
Inspiration for a small transitional galley dark wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and a farmhouse sink

Inspiration for a modern medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Los Angeles

Ryann Ford
Bedroom - large transitional master dark wood floor bedroom idea in Austin with gray walls

Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral light wood floor kids' room remodel in New York with multicolored walls

Example of a classic gender-neutral kids' room design in Boston with beige walls

Transitional home office photo in Boston

Photography by Lissa Gotwals
Sunroom - large farmhouse slate floor and gray floor sunroom idea in Other with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a skylight

Living room - 1960s formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Chicago with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a metal fireplace

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional light wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Dallas with white walls and no fireplace

Jim Somerset Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal l-shaped laundry room remodel in Charleston with blue cabinets, beige walls, a single-bowl sink and beige countertops

[Our Clients] We were so excited to help these new homeowners re-envision their split-level diamond in the rough. There was so much potential in those walls, and we couldn’t wait to delve in and start transforming spaces. Our primary goal was to re-imagine the main level of the home and create an open flow between the space. So, we started by converting the existing single car garage into their living room (complete with a new fireplace) and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the level. [Kitchen] The original kitchen had been on the small side and cut-off from the rest of the home, but after we removed the coat closet, this kitchen opened up beautifully. Our plan was to create an open and light filled kitchen with a design that translated well to the other spaces in this home, and a layout that offered plenty of space for multiple cooks. We utilized clean white cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen and popped the island with a spunky shade of blue. To add a real element of fun, we jazzed it up with the colorful escher tile at the backsplash and brought in accents of brass in the hardware and light fixtures to tie it all together. Through out this home we brought in warm wood accents and the kitchen was no exception, with its custom floating shelves and graceful waterfall butcher block counter at the island. [Dining Room] The dining room had once been the home’s living room, but we had other plans in mind. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and new custom steel railing, this room was just screaming for a dramatic light fixture and a large table to welcome one-and-all. [Living Room] We converted the original garage into a lovely little living room with a cozy fireplace. There is plenty of new storage in this space (that ties in with the kitchen finishes), but the real gem is the reading nook with two of the most comfortable armchairs you’ve ever sat in. [Master Suite] This home didn’t originally have a master suite, so we decided to convert one of the bedrooms and create a charming suite that you’d never want to leave. The master bathroom aesthetic quickly became all about the textures. With a sultry black hex on the floor and a dimensional geometric tile on the walls we set the stage for a calm space. The warm walnut vanity and touches of brass cozy up the space and relate with the feel of the rest of the home. We continued the warm wood touches into the master bedroom, but went for a rich accent wall that elevated the sophistication level and sets this space apart. [Hall Bathroom] The floor tile in this bathroom still makes our hearts skip a beat. We designed the rest of the space to be a clean and bright white, and really let the lovely blue of the floor tile pop. The walnut vanity cabinet (complete with hairpin legs) adds a lovely level of warmth to this bathroom, and the black and brass accents add the sophisticated touch we were looking for. [Office] We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.