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Dining room - transitional dining room idea in Tampa

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Pool fountain - tropical backyard custom-shaped and concrete paver natural pool fountain idea in Oklahoma City

Catherine Tighe
Bedroom - mid-sized contemporary master dark wood floor bedroom idea in New York with gray walls

Jill Paider Photography
Example of a transitional freestanding bathtub design in Los Angeles

Spa with Pearl finish mosaics
Mid-sized trendy pool photo

Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea

Example of a transitional hallway design in New York with beige walls

Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography
Living room - transitional formal medium tone wood floor living room idea in London with beige walls and a standard fireplace

The minimalist vanity lighting draws the eye to the soft, warm glow of the light emitted from the cylindrical Satin Etched glass shades and gives extra shimmer over the brushed nickel finish. The clean lines allows it to fit with a variety of styles.

A coastal kitchen with organic hues and blue accents, creating a welcoming and vibrant space.
Example of a large beach style l-shaped light wood floor and white floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Eric Roth
Inspiration for a large contemporary master porcelain tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, solid surface countertops and white countertops

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

Example of a classic living room design in Phoenix with gray walls and a standard fireplace

Drop-in bathtub - asian master blue tile and mosaic tile beige floor drop-in bathtub idea in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and white walls

Miami Interior Designers - Residential Interior Design Project in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A classic Mediterranean home turns Contemporary by DKOR Interiors. Photo: Alexia Fodere Interior Design by Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Interior Designers, DKOR Interiors. www.dkorinteriors.com

Mindy Mellenbruch
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master blue tile freestanding bathtub remodel in San Diego with beige walls

Inspiration for a transitional master carpeted bedroom remodel in Austin

Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped kitchen idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island