Inspiration for a transitional entryway remodel in San Francisco

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Example of a mid-sized trendy multicolored floor enclosed dining room design in New York with white walls and no fireplace

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Inspiration for a transitional formal dark wood floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with blue walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

- NOBU SOFA. Wood frame with elastic bands, covered in high density, multi-thickness polyurethane foam. Seat cushions in sterilised goose down with insert in multi-thickness polyurethane foam with reinforcement in ''Visco Soft''. Backrest cushions in sterilised goose down, with insert in soft polyurethane foam. The external upholstery is quilted. Wood base covered in the same material as the upholstery. Iron finishing ring on the base available in the finishes: polished light gold, polished chrome, polished black chrome matt satined bronze. Low armrest top: Frappuccino or Calacatta Gold marble, coloured mirror in pink, blue, bronze or smoky. The fabric upholstery is entirely removable. 111''W x 43''3/8D x 32''1/4H. Seat height: 15’’3/4. http://ow.ly/3yK8EX - MANFRED 03 COFFEE TABLE. Small table with base formed from ground laser-cut metal with a curved ''Sequence'' decoration. Structure finish: bright light gold, bright chrome, bright black chrome, matt satined bronze. Top finish: bronze or smoky mirror 1/8'' inches with bevel, frosted bronze or smoky mirror 1/8'' inches with bevel, painted black crystal 1/8'' inches with bevel Marble th. 3/4'' with bevel 3/4'': Silver Wave marble, Port Black marble, Frappuccino marble, Calacatta Gold marble. Upholstered in leathers from the catalogue. 63''W x 31''1/2D x 13''3/4H. http://ow.ly/3yK8B8 - MANFRED SIDE TABLE. Small table with base formed from ground laser-cut metal with a curved ''Sequence'' decoration. Structure finish: bright light gold, bright chrome, bright black chrome, matt satined bronze. Top finish: bronze or smoky mirror 1/8'' inches with bevel, frosted bronze or smoky mirror 1/8'' inches with bevel, painted black crystal 1/8'' inches with bevel Marble th. 3/4'' inches with bevel 3/4'' inches: Silver Wave marble, Port Black marble, Frappuccino marble, Calacatta Gold marble. Upholstered in leathers from the catalogue. Ø15''3/4 x 24''3/4H. Other height: 19’’1/4. http://ow.ly/3yK8IC - GODWIN TABLES 01. Small table with glass fibre structure covered in leather and metal top. Metal finish: bright light gold, bright chrome, bright black chrome, matt satined bronze. Ø15''3/4 x 22’’H. Base: Ø11’’. Ø11''7/8 x 27''5/8H. Base: Ø9’’7/8. Ø15''3/4 x 33''7/8H. Base: Ø11’’. http://ow.ly/3yyFQc - MANFRED CONSOLE. Small table with base formed from ground laser-cut metal with a curved Sequence decoration. Structure finish: bright light gold, Champagne matt gold, bright chrome, bright black chrome, matt satined bronze. Top finish: bronze or smoky mirror with bevel, frosted bronze or smoky mirror with bevel, painted black crystal with bevel. Marble with bevel: Blue Jeans marble, Elegant Brown Marble, Shale Rosewood Marble, Silver Wave marble, Port Black marble, Frappuccino marble, Calacatta Gold marble, Emperador Dark marble. honey onyx. 27''5/8W x 15''3/4D x 19''1/4H. Other height: 24’’3/4. Ø15''3/4 x 19’’1/4. Other height: 24’’3/4. 63''W x 31''1/2D x 13''3/4H. 59''W x 15''3/4D x 36''5/8H. http://ow.ly/3yC7HT

Example of a transitional living room library design in New York

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

This home remodel is a celebration of curves and light. Starting from humble beginnings as a basic builder ranch style house, the design challenge was maximizing natural light throughout and providing the unique contemporary style the client’s craved. The Entry offers a spectacular first impression and sets the tone with a large skylight and an illuminated curved wall covered in a wavy pattern Porcelanosa tile. The chic entertaining kitchen was designed to celebrate a public lifestyle and plenty of entertaining. Celebrating height with a robust amount of interior architectural details, this dynamic kitchen still gives one that cozy feeling of home sweet home. The large “L” shaped island accommodates 7 for seating. Large pendants over the kitchen table and sink provide additional task lighting and whimsy. The Dekton “puzzle” countertop connection was designed to aid the transition between the two color countertops and is one of the homeowner’s favorite details. The built-in bistro table provides additional seating and flows easily into the Living Room. A curved wall in the Living Room showcases a contemporary linear fireplace and tv which is tucked away in a niche. Placing the fireplace and furniture arrangement at an angle allowed for more natural walkway areas that communicated with the exterior doors and the kitchen working areas. The dining room’s open plan is perfect for small groups and expands easily for larger events. Raising the ceiling created visual interest and bringing the pop of teal from the Kitchen cabinets ties the space together. A built-in buffet provides ample storage and display. The Sitting Room (also called the Piano room for its previous life as such) is adjacent to the Kitchen and allows for easy conversation between chef and guests. It captures the homeowner’s chic sense of style and joie de vivre.

Elegant dining room photo in New York with beige walls

This compact backyard is low maintenance with its flagstone patio and lawn of artificial turf. The small plunge pool has bullnose limestone coping which contrasts beautifully with the premium Pebble Tec glass beads interior. With a built-in BBQ, dining table for 10 and sumptuous lounge area, summers here are perfect! (16 x 16 custom rectangular)

Dining room - transitional dining room idea in Atlanta

D. Gilbert
Nursery - transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor and beige floor nursery idea in Los Angeles with white walls

Living Wood Design collaborated on a custom live edge black walnut dining table with Allison Babcock, a Sag Harbor, NY designer with an elegant approach to interior design. This live edge black walnut table was handcrafted in Living Wood Design's Muskoka, Ontario studio, with custom made modern white steel base and shipped to Sag Harbor. This contemporary dining table perfectly complements the interior in this beautiful renovation.

Custom wine table by The Decorator's Edge, Inc, Barstools Sam Moore, wine cooler by Thermador
Example of a small transitional carpeted seated home bar design in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops and gray backsplash

Living room - modern living room idea in New York

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Example of an eclectic living room design in San Francisco

Rebecca Segar
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept dark wood floor family room remodel in New York with a wall-mounted tv, gray walls and no fireplace

Our poster project for The Three P's, this small midcentury home south of campus has great bones but lacked vibrancy - a je ne sais quoi that the clients were searching to savoir once and for all. SYI worked with them to nail down a design direction and furniture plan, and they decided to invest in the big-impact items first: built-ins and lighting and a fresh paint job that included a beautiful deep blue-green line around the windows. The vintage rug was an Etsy score at an awesome price, but only after the client spent months scouring options and sources online that matched the vision and dimensions of the plan. A good year later, the West Elm sofa went on sale, so the client took advantage; some time after that, they painted the kitchen, created the drop zone / bench area, and rounded out the room with occasional tables and accessories. Their lesson: in patience, and details, there is beauty. Photography by Gina Rogers Photography

This loft is located in the Electra building, which is Downtown San Diego’s tallest residential tower. Electra stands 43 stories tall, and is an easy building to spot in the Columbia District on the corner of Kettner Boulevard and Broadway. Especially unique is the old façade of the historic San Diego Gas and Electric building incorporated into the bottom exterior of the building. The design of the loft is young and contemporary with an emphasis on comfort and warm materials.

Nathan Schroder
Trendy medium tone wood floor dining room photo in Dallas with white walls and no fireplace