A growing family, a rambling Georgian estate. The question: how to imbue tradition with a fresh spirit? The charge was to maintain the idea of old school charm without the interior feeling just… old. An illustration could be found in picture molding (which we added, then painted to disappear into the walls) or a modern plaster sculpture teetering upon an old barrister bookcase. Charm, with a wink. Photography by John Bessler

lisa pétrole
Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in Toronto

Contrast is the key to this gorgeous transitional family room. Soft greige walls are in contrast with the platinum silk draperies and charcoal sofa. Custom lounge chairs in gold ikat add a touch of glamour to this formal living space. Modern art keeps it fresh and fun.

Inspiration for an eclectic galley enclosed kitchen remodel with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Large Remodel to an Existing single Family Home
Inspiration for a large timeless open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room library remodel in Orange County with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

This classic Spanish home in South Pasadena was decorated to reflect the homeowners bohemian style, vintage collections, and subtle art deco features in the architecture. Highlights include a hand-painted ceiling mural, custom cat covers on sofa, and a vintage record player. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com

Barry Grossman Photography
Trendy master carpeted bedroom photo in Miami with no fireplace and gray walls

Spectrum Studio
Alcove shower - transitional white tile black floor alcove shower idea in Chicago with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 15,500 sf Completion Date: 2012 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

© Caroline Johnson Photography • Interior Design: Moore Design Group
Example of a trendy gray tile bathroom design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount tub and green countertops

Inspiration for a country white two-story exterior home remodel in Salt Lake City with a mixed material roof

Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized traditional master marble floor freestanding bathtub idea in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops and gray walls

Casey Dunn
Bathroom - contemporary white tile and subway tile bathroom idea in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Powder Room designed by Veronica Martin Design Studio www.veronicamartindesignstudio.com Photography by Urszula Muntean Photography
Example of a small trendy white tile and subway tile dark wood floor and brown floor powder room design in Ottawa with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls

Kibbey Muffy
Transitional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and marble backsplash

This beautiful Birmingham, MI home had been renovated prior to our clients purchase, but the style and overall design was not a fit for their family. They really wanted to have a kitchen with a large “eat-in” island where their three growing children could gather, eat meals and enjoy time together. Additionally, they needed storage, lots of storage! We decided to create a completely new space. The original kitchen was a small “L” shaped workspace with the nook visible from the front entry. It was completely closed off to the large vaulted family room. Our team at MSDB re-designed and gutted the entire space. We removed the wall between the kitchen and family room and eliminated existing closet spaces and then added a small cantilevered addition toward the backyard. With the expanded open space, we were able to flip the kitchen into the old nook area and add an extra-large island. The new kitchen includes oversized built in Subzero refrigeration, a 48” Wolf dual fuel double oven range along with a large apron front sink overlooking the patio and a 2nd prep sink in the island. Additionally, we used hallway and closet storage to create a gorgeous walk-in pantry with beautiful frosted glass barn doors. As you slide the doors open the lights go on and you enter a completely new space with butcher block countertops for baking preparation and a coffee bar, subway tile backsplash and room for any kind of storage needed. The homeowners love the ability to display some of the wine they’ve purchased during their travels to Italy! We did not stop with the kitchen; a small bar was added in the new nook area with additional refrigeration. A brand-new mud room was created between the nook and garage with 12” x 24”, easy to clean, porcelain gray tile floor. The finishing touches were the new custom living room fireplace with marble mosaic tile surround and marble hearth and stunning extra wide plank hand scraped oak flooring throughout the entire first floor.

Jonny Valiant
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian formal and open concept light wood floor living room remodel in New York with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

This custom vanity cleverly hides away a laundry hamper & drawers with built-in outlets, to provide all the necessities the owner needs.
Mid-sized elegant master gray tile and marble tile marble floor, gray floor and single-sink bathroom photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a built-in vanity and gray cabinets

Deborah Scannell Photography, Palladium Builders, Jim Selmonsberger
Mid-sized elegant galley dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and no island