The French Chateau inspired Le Grand Rêve Mansion Estate of the North Shore's Winnetka, Illinois is Possibly the most beautiful homes I've ever had the privilege to shoot (and I've photographed hundred's of the finest custom built homes. Home owner Deborah Jarol's impeccable vision combined with architect Richard Landry is truly something to behold. Miller + Miller Architectural Photography

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. The layout in the kitchen was functional for them, so we kept that pretty much as is. Our client wanted a contemporary-leaning transitional look — nice clean lines with a gray and white palette. Light gray cabinets with a slightly darker gray subway tile keep the northern exposure light and airy. They also purchased some new furniture for their breakfast room and adjoining family room, so the whole space looks completely styled and new. The light fixtures are staggered and give a nice rhythm to the otherwise serene feel. The homeowners were not 100% sold on the flooring choice for little powder room off the kitchen when I first showed it, but now they think it is one of the most interesting features of the design. I always try to “push” my clients a little bit because that’s when things can get really fun and this is what you are paying for after all, ideas that you may not come up with on your own. We also worked on the two upstairs bathrooms. We started first on the hall bath which was basically just in need of a face lift. The floor is porcelain tile made to look like carrera marble. The vanity is white Shaker doors fitted with a white quartz top. We re-glazed the cast iron tub. The master bath was a tub to shower conversion. We used a wood look porcelain plank on the main floor along with a Kohler Tailored vanity. The custom shower has a barn door shower door, and vinyl wallpaper in the sink area gives a rich textured look to the space. Overall, it’s a pretty sophisticated look for its smaller fooprint. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Photo of a farmhouse landscaping in Seattle.

Inspiration for a transitional entryway remodel in Charlotte

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Transitional carpeted and purple floor kids' room photo in Los Angeles with multicolored walls

We took a basic overgrown garden, removed and recycled all the plants and installed easy to maintain and slow growing shrubs. The end result was a much better looking garden that was easier to take care of.

We took a basic overgrown garden, removed and recycled all the plants and installed easy to maintain and slow growing shrubs. The end result was a much better looking garden that was easier to take care of.

We took a basic overgrown garden, removed and recycled all the plants and installed easy to maintain and slow growing shrubs. The end result was a much better looking garden that was easier to take care of.

We took a basic overgrown garden, removed and recycled all the plants and installed easy to maintain and slow growing shrubs. The end result was a much better looking garden that was easier to take care of.

We took a basic overgrown garden, removed and recycled all the plants and installed easy to maintain and slow growing shrubs. The end result was a much better looking garden that was easier to take care of.

Small arts and crafts master beige tile and ceramic tile drop-in bathtub photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet, beige walls and raised-panel cabinets

Example of a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral walk-in closet design in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

This tired, unused San Francisco backyard was transformed into a modern, low-maintenance landscape with site-appropriate plantings enhanced by raised planting beds and a lead-free artificial lawn to replace the existing water-thirsty lawn. I created two separate "rooms" to break up the long narrow yard, and specified full range blue stone for the two small patio areas, connected by a curved pattern of rectangular pavers of the same natural stone. The raised concrete rectangular planting beds were incorporated to bring more movement and interest to the landscape along with gravel bed accents alongside. Some of the existing concrete remained, and was stained with a color to compliment the natural stone. These photos were taken over a three year period. Photos: © Landscape Designer, Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.

Example of a transitional entryway design in Minneapolis

Photo: Caela McKeever © 2015 Houzz
Example of a transitional living room design in Seattle

This primary bathroom got a much needed upgrade! We infused color, texture, and warmth throughout this design. This full renovation included new green shower wall tile and terrazzo wall + floor tile, fresh paint, a custom-built vanity, new vanity countertop, all new brass plumbing fixtures, vanity mirrors and sconce lighting, custom shower glass wall + door, floating shelf, artwork, vintage Turkish rug, and bath accessories.

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard stamped concrete patio remodel in Santa Barbara with a fire pit

Photo: Ten Ten Creative
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

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