Drew Kelly
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a brick fireplace

Example of a transitional powder room design in Birmingham with open cabinets, white walls and a vessel sink

A master bath renovation that involved a complete re-working of the space. A custom vanity with built-in medicine cabinets and gorgeous finish materials completes the look.

Bathroom - 1960s bathroom idea in Los Angeles

A chef's kitchen, the cabinet doors and drawers were replaced and boxes painted, hardware was replaced, plumbing fixtures updated, appliances replaced, and reworked the buffet wall (not pictured but shown in other photos). Photo credit Kristen Mayfield

Bathroom - cottage bathroom idea in San Francisco

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home for consistency including this bathroom.

Addition and renovation of this property included completely reworking the exterior entry and points of arrival, new shingles and paint, new exterior stair case and landscape retaining walls as well as a dining room addition, custom kitchen and bath renovations.

Example of a mid-sized transitional gray tile, white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, black floor and single-sink bathroom design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a floating vanity and a console sink

Lux on the Lake, where the kitchen flows effortlessly into everyday life. The quartzite waterfall island anchors the space with seating for four, while sculptural brass pendants draw the eye upward. Beyond, a sunlit breakfast nook framed by black steel windows invites slow mornings and lingering conversations. White oak, natural stone, and soft leather seating come together in a space designed not just for cooking, but for connection.

Rikki Snyder
Living room - large transitional enclosed and formal medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a wood fireplace surround

After moving across the country, this family found charm and potential in a 1925 farmhouse in Ann Arbor that had seen its share of remodels and additions over the past century. They wanted to restore the home’s heart and soul while creating spaces that fit modern family life. We reimagined a great deal of the main floor, bringing authentic materials and thoughtful design to the kitchen, coffee bar, dining room banquette, serving area, laundry room, and entryway. A much-needed half bath was added within a former closet, a small but meaningful change that transformed how the home functions day to day. The kitchen features creamy white cabinetry paired with a deep-stained hickory island and hood, creating a warm and balanced palette that suits the age and architecture of the home. A new brick wall adds texture and character, connecting the layers of the home’s history. Floating shelves, crafted by a local woodworker from reclaimed wood, tie together the coffee bar, serving area, and laundry spaces. Every detail was chosen to bring the home’s character back to life while giving this family a space that feels personal, welcoming, and ready for the next hundred years.

Example of a mid-century modern kitchen design in Houston

Every area of the condo was re-worked from the baseboard and door casing to the new custom crown molding in the living room. The living room also includes new, wide plank walnut floors and battery operated motorized shades, which were installed on the concrete ceiling.

Vance Fox
Mountain style beige tile tub/shower combo photo in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount tub and beige walls

Andy McRory Photography
Patio - large contemporary backyard concrete paver patio idea in San Diego

Inspiration for a farmhouse full sun river rock vegetable garden landscape in Other.

A reworking of a bedroom space to create a master oasis. A tented effect was achieved with a striped wallpaper applied to walls and ceiling. Wood floors replaced carpet, and built-ins were tucked into niches for storage.

This family has many beautiful and unique Items we integrated in the home design. The pieces from their international travels included furnishings, original artwork, a hand carved wall hanging and wooden elephant, silk, oriental and animal rugs. We created new spaces for their lifestyle with pieces for seating area and a work area. We added some new light fixtures and reupholstered the dining room chairs. Our custom workroom constructed our design for bedding and draperies for the Master Bedroom which was painted a lighter wall color. We reworked the children's rooms with collections they love. The family room got a refresh with new chairs, lights, and a fun print on the pillows. The home is enjoyed by all. Photography: Michael Hunter