Open floor plans allow you to get creative with the uses of a space. Blackdoor by TC added a bar to the entryway, complete with a luxe, gold accent mirror to make the best use of this space. The clients use this area to entertain often, so while it is not a typical use for the space, it made sense for our clients. Photo by Melissa Au

A classic blue and white color scheme with a modern twist! Large blue subway tiles are paired with marble looking hexagon porcelain tiles. The showerhead combines classic, organic shapes, with modern faceted shapes; the perfect way to bridge classic and modern! Photo by Melissa Au

A mix of old and new! This foyer is made complete with a Hooker Furniture console and reupholstered antique chair. The Robert Allen Crane Lake fabric is perfect for this whimsical foyer. The Currey & Company chandelier and Uttermost lamp complement the antique mirror our clients already owned. Altogether, this foyer is a great example of how to reuse and upcycle items you already own. It just takes a bit of style! Photo by Melissa Au

Open floor plans allow you to get creative with the uses of a space. Blackdoor by TC added a bar to the entryway, complete with a luxe, gold accent mirror to make the best use of this space. The clients use this area to entertain often, so while it is not a typical use for the space, it made sense for our clients. Photo by Melissa Au

Mindy Mellenbruch
Large transitional master carpeted bedroom photo in San Diego with beige walls and no fireplace

A mix of old and new! This foyer is made complete with a Hooker Furniture console and reupholstered antique chair. The Robert Allen Crane Lake fabric is perfect for this whimsical foyer. The Currey & Company chandelier and Uttermost lamp complement the antique mirror our clients already owned. Altogether, this foyer is a great example of how to reuse and upcycle items you already own. It just takes a bit of style! Photo by Melissa Au

Brian Kellogg
Elegant family room photo in Sacramento

A mix of old and new! This foyer is made complete with a Hooker Furniture console and reupholstered antique chair. The Robert Allen Crane Lake fabric is perfect for this whimsical foyer. The Currey & Company chandelier and Uttermost lamp complement the antique mirror our clients already owned. Altogether, this foyer is a great example of how to reuse and upcycle items you already own. It just takes a bit of style! Photo by Melissa Au

A mix of old and new! This foyer is made complete with a Hooker Furniture console and reupholstered antique chair. The Robert Allen Crane Lake fabric is perfect for this whimsical foyer. The Currey & Company chandelier and Uttermost lamp complement the antique mirror our clients already owned. Altogether, this foyer is a great example of how to reuse and upcycle items you already own. It just takes a bit of style! Photo by Melissa Au

A mix of old and new! This foyer is made complete with a Hooker Furniture console and reupholstered antique chair. The Robert Allen Crane Lake fabric is perfect for this whimsical foyer. The Currey & Company chandelier and Uttermost lamp complement the antique mirror our clients already owned. Altogether, this foyer is a great example of how to reuse and upcycle items you already own. It just takes a bit of style! Photo by Melissa Au

Mindy Mellenbruch
Bedroom - large transitional master carpeted bedroom idea in San Diego with beige walls and no fireplace

A mix of old and new! This foyer is made complete with a Hooker Furniture console and reupholstered antique chair. The Robert Allen Crane Lake fabric is perfect for this whimsical foyer. The Currey & Company chandelier and Uttermost lamp complement the antique mirror our clients already owned. Altogether, this foyer is a great example of how to reuse and upcycle items you already own. It just takes a bit of style! Photo by Melissa Au

Mindy Mellenbruch
Study room - small transitional freestanding desk carpeted study room idea in San Diego with beige walls

Challenge This 2001 riverfront home was purchased by the owners in 2015 and immediately renovated. Progressive Design Build was hired at that time to remodel the interior, with tentative plans to remodel their outdoor living space as a second phase design/build remodel. True to their word, after completing the interior remodel, this young family turned to Progressive Design Build in 2017 to address known zoning regulations and restrictions in their backyard and build an outdoor living space that was fit for entertaining and everyday use. The homeowners wanted a pool and spa, outdoor living room, kitchen, fireplace and covered patio. They also wanted to stay true to their home’s Old Florida style architecture while also adding a Jamaican influence to the ceiling detail, which held sentimental value to the homeowners who honeymooned in Jamaica. Solution To tackle the known zoning regulations and restrictions in the backyard, the homeowners researched and applied for a variance. With the variance in hand, Progressive Design Build sat down with the homeowners to review several design options. These options included: Option 1) Modifications to the original pool design, changing it to be longer and narrower and comply with an existing drainage easement Option 2) Two different layouts of the outdoor living area Option 3) Two different height elevations and options for the fire pit area Option 4) A proposed breezeway connecting the new area with the existing home After reviewing the options, the homeowners chose the design that placed the pool on the backside of the house and the outdoor living area on the west side of the home (Option 1). It was important to build a patio structure that could sustain a hurricane (a Southwest Florida necessity), and provide substantial sun protection. The new covered area was supported by structural columns and designed as an open-air porch (with no screens) to allow for an unimpeded view of the Caloosahatchee River. The open porch design also made the area feel larger, and the roof extension was built with substantial strength to survive severe weather conditions. The pool and spa were connected to the adjoining patio area, designed to flow seamlessly into the next. The pool deck was designed intentionally in a 3-color blend of concrete brick with freeform edge detail to mimic the natural river setting. Bringing the outdoors inside, the pool and fire pit were slightly elevated to create a small separation of space. Result All of the desirable amenities of a screened porch were built into an open porch, including electrical outlets, a ceiling fan/light kit, TV, audio speakers, and a fireplace. The outdoor living area was finished off with additional storage for cushions, ample lighting, an outdoor dining area, a smoker, a grill, a double-side burner, an under cabinet refrigerator, a major ventilation system, and water supply plumbing that delivers hot and cold water to the sinks. Because the porch is under a roof, we had the option to use classy woods that would give the structure a natural look and feel. We chose a dark cypress ceiling with a gloss finish, replicating the same detail that the homeowners experienced in Jamaica. This created a deep visceral and emotional reaction from the homeowners to their new backyard. The family now spends more time outdoors enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Their professional lives allow them to take a trip to paradise right in their backyard—stealing moments that reflect on the past, but are also enjoyed in the present.

The new vaulted and high ceiling living room has large aluminum framed windows of the San Francisco bay with see-through glass railings. Owner-sourced artwork, live edge wood and acrylic coffee table, Eames chair and grand piano complete the space.

A mix of old and new! This foyer is made complete with a Hooker Furniture console and reupholstered antique chair. The Robert Allen Crane Lake fabric is perfect for this whimsical foyer. The Currey & Company chandelier and Uttermost lamp complement the antique mirror our clients already owned. Altogether, this foyer is a great example of how to reuse and upcycle items you already own. It just takes a bit of style! Photo by Melissa Au

Open floor plans allow you to get creative with the uses of a space. Blackdoor by TC added a bar to the entryway, complete with a luxe, gold accent mirror to make the best use of this space. The clients use this area to entertain often, so while it is not a typical use for the space, it made sense for our clients. Photo by Melissa Au

The homeowner wanted a hill country style outdoor living space larger than their existing covered area. The main structure is now 280 sq ft with a 9-1/2 feet long kitchen complete with a grill, fridge & utensil drawers. The secondary structure is 144 sq ft with a gas fire pit lined with crushed glass. The table on the left in the main structure was a piece of granite the homeowner had and wanted it made into a table, so we made a wrought iron frame for it. There are more sentimental touches! The swing by the fire pit is a newly made replica of a swing the husband had made in wood shop in high school over 50 years ago. The flooring is stamped concrete in a wood bridge plank pattern. TK IMAGES

Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden
Inspiration for a small coastal drought-tolerant and full sun front yard garden path in Providence for summer.