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Our renovation of a 1930's bungalow focused on opening up the kitchen/dining/living areas to improve flow and connectivity between the spaces. The rustic reclaimed beams help delineate the spaces visually and add texture and warmth. The original white oak floors were refinished with a custom stain to evoke the wood’s natural raw state. We brought color into the space with the ‘blue spruce’ base cabinets and a custom reclaimed island top. The Calacatta gold quartz countertops, hexagon backsplash, and white upper cabinets keep the space feeling light and bright.

Example of a small transitional gray tile porcelain tile and black floor powder room design in Boston with a one-piece toilet, white walls, a pedestal sink, concrete countertops, gray countertops and a freestanding vanity

This traditional kitchen design is packed with features that will make it the center of this home. The white perimeter kitchen cabinets include glass front upper cabinets with in cabinet lighting. A matching mantel style hood frames the large Wolf oven and range. This is contrasted by the gray island cabinetry topped with a wood countertop. The walk in pantry includes matching cabinetry with plenty of storage space and a custom pantry door. A built in Wolf coffee station, undercounter wine refrigerator, and convection oven make this the perfect space to cook, socialize, or relax with family and friends.
Photos by Susan Hagstrom
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Kitchen pantry - traditional kitchen pantry idea in Houston with white cabinets, quartzite countertops, an island and black countertops

Photo Credit: ©Tom Holdsworth,
A screen porch was added to the side of the interior sitting room, enabling the two spaces to become one. A unique three-panel bi-fold door, separates the indoor-outdoor space; on nice days, plenty of natural ventilation flows through the house. Opening the sunroom, living room and kitchen spaces enables a free dialog between rooms. The kitchen level sits above the sunroom and living room giving it a perch as the heart of the home. Dressed in maple and white, the cabinet color palette is in sync with the subtle value and warmth of nature. The cooktop wall was designed as a piece of furniture; the maple cabinets frame the inserted white cabinet wall. The subtle mosaic backsplash with a hint of green, represents a delicate leaf.

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

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite countertops, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops, medium tone wood cabinets and gray backsplash
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite countertops, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops, medium tone wood cabinets and gray backsplash

Collins Design-Build, Inc.
Inspiration for a timeless freestanding desk carpeted craft room remodel in Raleigh with beige walls
Inspiration for a timeless freestanding desk carpeted craft room remodel in Raleigh with beige walls

Designer: Christina Garcia, Allied ASID
Design Firm: Dallas Design Group, Interior
Inspiration for a large transitional light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Dallas with white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Inspiration for a large transitional light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Dallas with white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Carlos Domenech
Example of a large trendy gender-neutral medium tone wood floor and beige floor kids' room design in Miami with white walls
Example of a large trendy gender-neutral medium tone wood floor and beige floor kids' room design in Miami with white walls

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Living room - transitional living room idea in Austin
Living room - transitional living room idea in Austin

Study room - contemporary built-in desk dark wood floor study room idea in New York with blue walls

This Family Room is designed for quality family time with plenty of function. A full wall of JWH Custom Cabinetry created balance and symmetry around the existing fireplace. The storage and display cabinets, wall panels, and built-in desk transformed this space.
Space planning and cabinetry: Jennifer Howard, JWH
Cabinet Installation: JWH Construction Management
Photography: Tim Lenz.

Wrap around front porch - relax, read or socialize here - plenty of space for furniture and seating
Inspiration for a timeless single front door remodel in Chicago with a dark wood front door
Inspiration for a timeless single front door remodel in Chicago with a dark wood front door

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Kitchen - large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam kitchen idea in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops
Kitchen - large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam kitchen idea in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Lawrence Te
Kitchen/dining room combo - transitional kitchen/dining room combo idea in Philadelphia with white walls
Kitchen/dining room combo - transitional kitchen/dining room combo idea in Philadelphia with white walls

Small space living solutions are used throughout this contemporary 596 square foot tiny house. Adjustable height table in the entry area serves as both a coffee table for socializing and as a dining table for eating. Curved banquette is upholstered in outdoor fabric for durability and maximizes space with hidden storage underneath the seat. Kitchen island has a retractable countertop for additional seating while the living area conceals a work desk and media center behind sliding shoji screens.
Calming tones of sand and deep ocean blue fill the tiny bedroom downstairs. Glowing bedside sconces utilize wall-mounting and swing arms to conserve bedside space and maximize flexibility.

Lissa Gotwals Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless screened-in back porch remodel in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension
Inspiration for a large timeless screened-in back porch remodel in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension
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