Example of a transitional bedroom design in San Francisco with beige walls and a standard fireplace

A young family came to me with the request to create a tailored, elegant and fashionable home. We set out to create a cosmopolitan sanctuary that was airy and bright with layers of contemporary motifs throughout to compliment the dignified architecture of the apartment.

Mid-sized transitional master marble floor and white floor alcove shower photo in Providence with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and beige walls

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

The 2009 Coastal Living Idea House at I'On in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina showcases transitional design and modern vernacular architecture. Built to Gold LEED standards, this Lowcountry home is environmentally sound and inherently sustainable.

Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, an island and white countertops

Farmhouse exterior home photo in Nashville

Inspiration for a small transitional dark wood floor and brown floor hallway remodel in Wichita with gray walls

Living room - large farmhouse open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Boise with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Your search for the perfect light for your perfect home comes to an end with this transitional Half Moon Floor Lamp, featuring a dark brown and brushed nickel finish, and adding to its glamour is a gorgeous Etruscan Gold Linen shade. This NOVA of California brings together superior design and unmatched convenience with an easy to use 4-way rotary switch. Dark Brown and Brushed Nickel Finish Wood and Steel Tubing Construction Brushed Nickel Steel Base Etruscan Gold Linen Shade Requires 1 Medium (E27) 100W equivalent light bulb (Not Included) 4-Way Rotary Switch Overall Dimensions: 9"L x 18"W x 63"H Great for use in living room, den, office, and bedroom

This cabana is truly outdoor living at its best. An outdoor kitchen beside the outdoor living room and pool. With aluminum shutters to block the hot western sun, fans to move the air, and heaters for cool evenings, make the space extremely comfortable. This has become the most used room "in" the house.

The cozy front porch has a built-in ceiling heater to help socializing in the cool evenings John Wilbanks Photography
Arts and crafts porch photo in Seattle with decking and a roof extension

Justin Hill Photography
Arts and crafts exterior home photo in Grand Rapids

Photography: Werner Straube
Small transitional powder room photo in Chicago with gray cabinets, black walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, recessed-panel cabinets and white countertops

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Kitchen - farmhouse kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Country bathroom photo in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and beige walls

The family's important "out-the-door" items and reminder notes are located in an ideal spot (making mornings a bit easier). Mary Parker Architectural Photography

Photo by Kay Kim/Rill Architects
Arts and crafts family room photo in DC Metro

The original kitchen was disjointed and lacked connection to the home and its history. The remodel opened the room to other areas of the home by incorporating an unused breakfast nook and enclosed porch to create a spacious new kitchen. It features stunning soapstone counters and range splash, era appropriate subway tiles, and hand crafted floating shelves. Ceasarstone on the island creates a durable, hardworking surface for prep work. A black Blue Star range anchors the space while custom inset fir cabinets wrap the walls and provide ample storage. Great care was given in restoring and recreating historic details for this charming Foursquare kitchen.