Featured in this image is the Emma Crate, finished in mahogany wood with geometric designs. The Emma Crate functions both as an elegant end table and a comfortable, safe place for your furry friend to rest when you're out. With its classic design accented by the circular patterns, it is an unobtrusive option for stowing your pets.

Pets were a driving force in the redesign of Nine Point Something. A desolate dog run was eliminated and replaced with pup-friendly grasses and other plantings to encourage curiosity and engagement. Drifts of sumac provided cover for one of the client's hobbies- birding. Plants were selected for their resiliency to the dogs: perennials, grasses and supple shrubs unaffected by, well, natural processes. Photo, Gigi

great double duty on this bench and safe below it.
Inspiration for a large transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor walk-in closet remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

FINISH: PRIMED The advantages of this approach – of this type of interior door finish – are fairly obvious. Pick a color, any color that suits your projects best. Mix and apply. Re- coat whenever you feel it is necessary to do so. Touch it up. It gives you, the proud owner of these interior doors, complete freedom of choice, and the significant savings, especially where it comes to bulk orders, can be a true source of joy. As Kurt Vonnegut mentions in one of his novels (Bluebeard, unless I’m mistaken … check it out when you get a chance), the thrill of laying on colors is a large part of the artist’s professional satisfaction. In other words, a keen pleasure. When back in the remote past visual arts became a field dominated by professionals rather than hobbyists, the main problem of “just laying on paint” became obvious: you can’t. The medium of choice back then was egg tempera, a permanent, fast-drying substance consisting of colored pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder medium, usually glutinous material such as egg yolk. Portraits and ornaments were executed in this medium, and the wood panel was the surface of choice. One of tempera’s interesting features is that it is not as easily absorbed by wood as other mediums. Some sort of primer was necessary, of course, but pretty much any substance that dried evenly could be used. The drawbacks of tempera, or pintura al temple, as the Spanish call it, only became obvious with the advent of the Renaissance, when the leading representatives of the trade turned to oil (and interior doors suddenly became a great deal less crude, but that’s a story for another day). Oil painting is the process of “painting with pigments with a medium of drying oil as the binder.” Commonly used types include linseed (highly preferable in art, though not necessarily in interior doors, mind you), poppy seed, walnut, and safflower. Today, five hundred years later, it is safe to say that oil is more versatile than pintura al temple – by orders of magnitude. Specifically, the contrasts achieved through the former are much greater, the darks are far deeper, and three- dimensional, highly realistic images are much easier to achieve. Next time you visit a museum, take a closer look at pintura al temple portraits. All of them, without exception, come off as a bit “flat” as opposed to their latter-day counterparts. Also, where glazing is concerned … Glazing: a painting technique in which a transparent layer, with just a touch of pigment, is laid over a previously painted surface, allowing light to travel through the glaze and be reflected back off of the opaque layer below. Gentle shadows, subtle changes of color, smooth transitions – all these can be achieved through glazing, which was used by all artists up until the middle of the Nineteenth Century, when artist tubes were invented, revolutionizing the field, and other techniques began to be explored. Tempera enthusiasts (it takes all kinds to make a world) will assure you that glazing is not just possible in pintura al temple but is actually the basis of the whole enterprise. Well, what are you going to do? They’re enthusiasts. Anyway, la peinture à l'huile, as the French call it, re-introduced the ancient problem of most surface’s propensity to absorb dipingere, as the Italians call the stuff. Wood or canvas, it is all the same: you’re not going to get very far without a good primer. Experiments were conducted, and soon rabbit skin glue emerged as the least expensive and most effective solution. It was easy to apply. It dried evenly. It made the application of the l’huile stuff on top of it a walk in the park. There were drawbacks. Today, rabbit skin glue is considered to be a major cause of cracking by most modern conservators. (Remember, when you visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and did you see those interior doors? … some of them are quite something … - most “old masters” pictures are completely covered with a cobweb of cracks? There you go). Because the glue is hygroscopic, it continually absorbs moisture from the atmosphere, causing the glue to swell and shrink as ambient humidity levels change. Over many humidity cycles, this repeated flexing causes the brittle oily layers to crack. To combat this problem, modern primers are made of acrylic materials which are guaranteed not to cause any damage to the dipingere. No bubbling, no cracks. Your interior doors are safe.

Henna - Final Touch Collection Henna's combination of color tones and contrasting grain patterns will always impress, and is a safe choice for those looking for a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere that is as comfortable as it is pleasing to the eye. This floor is protected with Titanium ScuffGARD, a urethane finish reinforced with aluminum oxide nano particles that will preserve the beauty of your floors for years to come.

Created for Conforti’s 100 anniversary, the Rosaline Luxury Series in briar wood is the result of an active synergy between the company and a small number of partners selected in the district “Mobile d’Arte” of Verona. This safe has a classical profile reminiscent of antique furnishing, and values traditional manufacturing methods dating back to the last century. It embodies the perfect choice for all those who want a unique and highly sophisticated product without renouncing to the highest safety standards.

Tom Klahre
Mid-sized transitional home design photo in New York

Smith & Noble offers 3 choices in Plantation Shutters, helping to accommodate a wide range in budgets. Uptown Plantation Shutters are made from natural wood and are offered in many shades, many frame choices, and louver sizes from 2 1/2”-4 1/2”. Uptown shutters provide a rich, furniture like appearance with the natural wood grain textures. Eco Plantation Shutters are made of composite wood, naturally sourced from well managed forest. The shutters are environmentally safe and extremely strong. They are offered in an array of colors and louvers between 1 7/8”-4 1/2”. Newport Shutters are made of Polyresin material and are fire retardant, waterproof, and eco-friendly. Pictured here: Newport Plantation Shutters-These shutters are made of a poly-resin material which allows us to use them in most any area in your home. They are waterproof and safe to use in any room in the home. They are also our most economical choice in Plantation Shutters.

Picture taken from front hall looking into the home office and down front hall. Michael Boatman Photography (309) 698-8804
Inspiration for a transitional home office remodel in Other

Gappsi did an amazing job. From the first meeting with Giuseppe I knew I had made the right choice. Gappsi offered the best price and quality to install my gunite pool. Giuseppe met with us to go over the design. Giuseppe did an amazing job accommodating my 4 children, he designed the gunite pool with a sundeck with shallow water, there is also an amazing spa for my husband and I to relax in while the kids are in the pool. Not only did Gappsi install this amazing pool, they also installed artificial turf around the kid’s playground. The grass looks and feels so real, it’s clean and safe for my children to run around in. The Gappsi Team is great. Thank you Gappsi for providing my family such great service. Can’t wait to start the next project with you guys!

Created for Conforti’s 100 anniversary, the Rosaline Luxury Series in briar wood is the result of an active synergy between the company and a small number of partners selected in the district “Mobile d’Arte” of Verona. This safe has a classical profile reminiscent of antique furnishing, and values traditional manufacturing methods dating back to the last century. It embodies the perfect choice for all those who want a unique and highly sophisticated product without renouncing to the highest safety standards.

Created for Conforti’s 100 anniversary, the Rosaline Luxury Series in briar wood is the result of an active synergy between the company and a small number of partners selected in the district “Mobile d’Arte” of Verona. This safe has a classical profile reminiscent of antique furnishing, and values traditional manufacturing methods dating back to the last century. It embodies the perfect choice for all those who want a unique and highly sophisticated product without renouncing to the highest safety standards.

Epic Foto Group Man's home office with built in gun cabinets and safe, rustic wall and hardwood floors.
Inspiration for a large timeless freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in Dallas with beige walls

Bedroom in Trailside View | Refined Transitional Home in Scottsdale, AZ | Room Type: Whole Home Remodel and Furnishings | Project Name: Trailside View Residence | Key Feature: A full home remodel and furnishings project anchored by white oak cabinetry and countertops, where the clients gave Living with Lolo real creative freedom to play with bold fabrics, wallpapers, and drapery that most homeowners would talk themselves out of. Challenge: Transitional design can play it safe by default, neutral palette, inoffensive finishes, nothing that makes you catch your breath. The remodel needed a strong foundation that felt refined and timeless, but the clients wanted more than that. They wanted a home with personality, and the challenge was channeling that creative openness into something cohesive rather than chaotic. Solution: Living with Lolo used white oak cabinetry and countertops to ground the remodel in warmth and quiet sophistication, then let the soft goods carry the personality. Bold fabric choices, expressive wallpapers, and thoughtful drapery gave each room its own moment without losing the thread that connected the whole home. Because the remodel and furnishings were managed together under one roof, the bolder design choices landed the way they were intended to rather than feeling like afterthoughts layered onto a finished renovation. Materials: White oak cabinetry, white oak countertops, curated wallpapers, bold upholstery fabrics, custom drapery, and layered accessories sourced through Living with Lolo's trade relationships. Budget: $250,000 to $550,000 | Timeline: Approximately 5 to 9 months from design through completion.

Example of an arts and crafts deck design in Nashville

Epic Foto Group Man's home office with built in gun cabinets and safe, rustic wall and hardwood floors.
Inspiration for a large timeless freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in Dallas with beige walls

Example of a transitional home office design in New York with gray walls and a corner fireplace

MODULAR RAMPS The PATHWAY® 3G Modular Access System consists of ramps, stairs, and platforms, all of which may be combined and configured in a variety of ways to provide a customized access solution for your home. Its unique features, including universal components and interchangeable surface and handrail options, make it an excellent choice when your residential access requirements extend beyond the scope of a portable ramp. If your needs change, the PATHWAY 3G can transition with you. This American-made modular system is made of durable aluminum and comes complete with our lifetime warranty. Powder coating options are also available.

Henna - Final Touch Collection Henna's combination of color tones and contrasting grain patterns will always impress, and is a safe choice for those looking for a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere that is as comfortable as it is pleasing to the eye. This floor is protected with Titanium ScuffGARD, a urethane finish reinforced with aluminum oxide nano particles that will preserve the beauty of your floors for years to come.