The challenge with this project was to transform a very traditional house into something more modern and suited to the lifestyle of a young couple just starting a new family. We achieved this by lightening the overall color palette with soft grays and neutrals. Then we replaced the traditional dark colored wood and tile flooring with lighter wide plank hardwood and stone floors. Next we redesigned the kitchen into a more workable open plan and used top of the line professional level appliances and light pigmented oil stained oak cabinetry. Finally we painted the heavily carved stained wood moldings and library and den cabinetry with a fresh coat of soft pale light reflecting gloss paint. Photographer: James Koch

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Large island style master freestanding bathtub photo in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Home bar - tropical home bar idea in Los Angeles

Photo by Ryann Ford
Danish light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Austin with no island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a tropical entryway remodel in Los Angeles

An added porch off to the side - a quiet place to relax and enjoy the pretty landscaping Michael Lipman Photography
Elegant front porch photo in Chicago

From natural stone to tone-on-tone, this master bath is now a soothing space to start and end the day.
Example of a large transitional master subway tile and gray tile marble floor and beige floor corner shower design with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, beige countertops and an undermount sink

© Anthony Crisafulli 2014
Inspiration for a victorian wooden staircase remodel in Providence with painted risers

David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a large coastal dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Springhill Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Locati Interiors, Photography by Roger Wade
Example of a country dark wood floor bedroom design with gray walls

Trent Bell Photography
Transitional brown two-story wood gable roof idea in Portland Maine

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Elegant kitchen photo in Los Angeles

Example of a mid-sized trendy powder room design in London with a pedestal sink, a wall-mount toilet and purple walls

Modern family loft renovation. A young couple starting a family in the city purchased this two story loft in Boston's South End. Built in the 1990's, the loft was ready for updates. ZED transformed the space, creating a fresh new look and greatly increasing its functionality to accommodate an expanding family within an urban setting. Improvement were made to the aesthetics, scale, and functionality for the growing family to enjoy. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.

Peter Vanderwarker View towards ocean
Example of a mid-sized 1960s open concept and formal light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Boston with white walls, a stone fireplace, no tv and a two-sided fireplace

Point West at Macatawa Park J. Visser Design Insignia Homes
Inspiration for a coastal mudroom remodel in Grand Rapids

Michele Lee Willson Photography
Example of a large mountain style brown two-story wood gable roof design in San Francisco

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Guesthouse - shabby-chic style detached guesthouse idea in Los Angeles

This is an example of a contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun front yard gravel landscaping in Las Vegas.