Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Orlando

Light and Airy shiplap bathroom was the dream for this hard working couple. The goal was to totally re-create a space that was both beautiful, that made sense functionally and a place to remind the clients of their vacation time. A peaceful oasis. We knew we wanted to use tile that looks like shiplap. A cost effective way to create a timeless look. By cladding the entire tub shower wall it really looks more like real shiplap planked walls. The center point of the room is the new window and two new rustic beams. Centered in the beams is the rustic chandelier. Design by Signature Designs Kitchen Bath Contractor ADR Design & Remodel Photos by Gail Owens

Located in a wooded setting which backs up to a golf course, The Woods is a vacation condo community in Canadian Lakes, Michigan. The owners asked us to create a comfortable modern design that would appeal to golfers and also families visiting relatives in the area. This complete renovation brought the design from 80's basic to rustic transitional. Colors and design elements echo the natural area surrounding the property. SKP Design was involved in multiple aspects of this project. Our services included: space planning for kitchen and both bathrooms selecting finishes for walls, floors, trim, cabinets and countertops reviewing construction details and electrical plans specification of plumbing fixtures, appliances and accent lighting furniture layout, specification and purchasing fireplace design and stone selection reviewing branding and signage ideas In the great room, wrought iron accents are featured in a new staircase handrail system. Other metal accents are found in the new chandelier, barstools and the legs of the live edge coffee table. An open area under the staircase was enclosed with recessed shelving which gives a focal point to the dinette area. Recessed built-in cabinets near the fireplace store TV technology and accessories. The original tiled hearth was replaced by poured concrete with stone accents. A queen sleeper sofa from Edgecomb provides additional sleeping. Fabrics and upholstery throughout the condo were selected for durability and cleanability. Basic white laminate kitchen cabinets were replaced with beautiful dark stained wood. Floor tile is a wood-look porcelain from Daltile called Saddle Brook. Countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms are solid surface Corian Quartz (formerly called DuPont Zodiaq). Broadloom carpet is from Durkan. The first floor bedroom is Mona Vista pattern from Modesto Collection; all other carpet is Inviting Spaces pattern from Timeless Compositions. Walls are painted with Sherwin Williams 7647 Crushed Ice. The main floor bedroom has a custom headboard mounted on a feature wall with plaid wallcovering. A freestanding vanity with undermount sink was added to the alcove area, creating space for a larger walk-in tiled shower with custom bench. On both levels, backlit mirrors highlight the sink areas. The upstairs bath has a blue tile feature wall and vessel sink. A fiberglass bathtub surround was removed and replaced by a custom tiled shower. Vinyl wallcovering from D.L. Couch provides a focal point behind the king headboard in the loft bedroom. A twin sleeper chair adds an extra bed.

This custom mountain home was thoughtfully designed to blend rustic charm with clean, modern lines while embracing its natural wooded surroundings. The exterior features bold dark vertical siding paired with warm stained wood accents, creating striking contrast and timeless curb appeal. Exposed timber details, covered porches, and natural textures add character while reinforcing the home’s connection to the landscape. Designed for both beauty and functionality, the home’s layout takes full advantage of the sloped lot and surrounding forest views. Expansive covered decks and outdoor living spaces extend the home into nature, creating inviting areas for relaxing and entertaining year-round. The combination of simple rooflines, warm wood railings, and mountain-inspired architectural details gives the home a refined yet approachable feel. From the welcoming front porch to the multi-level rear outdoor spaces, every exterior detail was carefully selected to complement the peaceful mountain setting while offering durability and low-maintenance living. The result is a warm and modern retreat that feels both elevated and connected to its surroundings.

The goal of this project was to create an upscale, chic and elegant beach home for our equally elegant and chic clients. We had an incredible time working with our lovely clients to create this beautiful and open air space for them to visit year round. We chose a soft color palette with shades of classic coastal colors and patterns to keep this vacation home a timeless beauty. Interior Design by Valerie Lee with Anastasia Design Group. East Coast Virtual Tours Photography

Looking like it was brought over from Italy, the custom designed Hood fan cover and shelf offer a great place to display those special family heirlooms and special buys made during holidays and vacations in the past. Glazed pained wood cabinets age the Kitchen without dating it. the stone tile back splash says quality without being overbearing and the design is timeless.

This custom mountain home was thoughtfully designed to blend rustic charm with clean, modern lines while embracing its natural wooded surroundings. The exterior features bold dark vertical siding paired with warm stained wood accents, creating striking contrast and timeless curb appeal. Exposed timber details, covered porches, and natural textures add character while reinforcing the home’s connection to the landscape. Designed for both beauty and functionality, the home’s layout takes full advantage of the sloped lot and surrounding forest views. Expansive covered decks and outdoor living spaces extend the home into nature, creating inviting areas for relaxing and entertaining year-round. The combination of simple rooflines, warm wood railings, and mountain-inspired architectural details gives the home a refined yet approachable feel. From the welcoming front porch to the multi-level rear outdoor spaces, every exterior detail was carefully selected to complement the peaceful mountain setting while offering durability and low-maintenance living. The result is a warm and modern retreat that feels both elevated and connected to its surroundings.

This custom mountain home was thoughtfully designed to blend rustic charm with clean, modern lines while embracing its natural wooded surroundings. The exterior features bold dark vertical siding paired with warm stained wood accents, creating striking contrast and timeless curb appeal. Exposed timber details, covered porches, and natural textures add character while reinforcing the home’s connection to the landscape. Designed for both beauty and functionality, the home’s layout takes full advantage of the sloped lot and surrounding forest views. Expansive covered decks and outdoor living spaces extend the home into nature, creating inviting areas for relaxing and entertaining year-round. The combination of simple rooflines, warm wood railings, and mountain-inspired architectural details gives the home a refined yet approachable feel. From the welcoming front porch to the multi-level rear outdoor spaces, every exterior detail was carefully selected to complement the peaceful mountain setting while offering durability and low-maintenance living. The result is a warm and modern retreat that feels both elevated and connected to its surroundings.

Example of a beach style sunroom design

Outdoor living spaces abound with covered and screened porches and patios to take in amazing lakefront views. Enjoy outdoor meals in this octagonal screened porch just off the dining room on the main level.

Sunroom - coastal sunroom idea

Beach style porcelain tile, beige floor and shiplap ceiling single front door photo in New York with a white front door

Published in Coastal Lifestyle Magazine, March 2021 www.coastallifestylemagazine.com/alys-beach-home Photography by Colleen Duffley When Marianne Temple and Robyn Prince, the principals of Home Design Group of Atlanta and Santa Rosa Beach, were brought in to work their magic on a home in Alys Beach, the design phase and much of the construction was complete. They welcomed the opportunity to get involved in the important final stage and to bring fun and whimsy along with casual elegance to the project. The owners – a young family with children and dogs – knew what they were looking for in a long-term vacation destination. They had engaged the services of Domin Bock Architects of Rosemary Beach and general contractor Hufham Farris Construction of Santa Rosa Beach to design and build a home that is child-friendly and low maintenance, but timeless and welcoming at the same time. When Temple and Prince came aboard, their mission was to make the Alys Beach home a reflection of the owners’ personality and lifestyle. “I like to think we were successful,” says Temple. “We were able to source all the bedding, draperies, and other soft goods, and to assist in selecting lighting, art, and accessories throughout the home.” The home is located on the south side of 30A and enjoys access to all of the Alys Beach amenities. In addition, it has a pool, which quite literally seems to be the center – and the heart – of the home. The square pool can be accessed directly by steps from the private courtyard patio and is anchored by a stunning water wall and oversize stepping stones along one side. The expansive great room has unobstructed views of the pool through floor-to-ceiling glass panels. The room is furnished with low, plush upholstered pieces with rich blue accents, and an oval dining table with a stunning chandelier above. The bleached pecky cypress ceilings by E.F. San Juan are punctuated with substantial white-painted beams. Set apart by a sleek oversized island with a farmhouse sink, the open kitchen provides plenty of room for gathering or dining and is topped off by three matching gold-trimmed white pendant lights. The restaurant-quality six-burner cooktop in the arched wall opposite is flanked by tall cabinets and topped by four clerestory windows that admit wonderful light to the entire space. There is one guest bedroom on the main level, with a full bath, spacious closet, and a private sitting area. E. F. San Juan of Youngstown, Florida, supplied all the woodwork details that provide finishing touches to the residence’s crisp white canvas in this quintessential courtyard home. Like many of the community’s buildings, this private residence contains minimal woodwork, maintaining the clean, elegant Alys Beach vision; still, the interior and exterior trim and brackets offer a sleek yet natural feel reflecting the beaches that are steps away from the front door. Their team worked with Weather Shield to provide stunning and functional custom impact-rated windows and Loewen to create custom doors that protect the house from the Gulf Coast elements. “We have had the privilege of creating wood parts and custom doors, railings, and gates for many of the gorgeous homes in Alys Beach,” says E. F. San Juan president Edward A. San Juan. “This home’s minimal trim makes the other wood elements stand out, like the pecky cypress ceilings. The windows and doors are often-overlooked elements that we love collaborating on with our vendors like Loewen and Weather Shield because they make such good-looking products. They open up this home to the beautiful natural light, the courtyard pool, and the stunning views of the town just outside while also protecting from high winds, rain, and U.V. rays.” The broad wooden staircase with open metal handrails leads to the sleeping quarters. The second floor houses the master suite with custom barn doors, also by E.F. San Juan, leading into the master bathroom with its luxurious bath and unique freestanding tub. A second guest room with a king-size bed and full bath also occupy the second floor. “The master bath is definitely my favorite feature of the home,” says Temple. “It is beyond all expectation – a true luxury.” The adult bedrooms are serene and sophisticated, with sleek lines and restful blue hues throughout. Cathedral ceilings, arched openings for the beds, sun-drenched sitting areas, plenty of natural light, and luxurious baths contribute to the feeling of peaceful elegance. The children’s areas are in direct and happy contrast to the adults’ retreats. The bunk room, also on the second level, is just plain fun, with two sets of custom-built marine blue bunks piled high with pillows and whimsical stuffed animals, flanking a tall set of shelves full of toys and books. Oversize baskets provide storage for more toys, and colorful throw rugs provide plenty of sitting space for floor playtime. This kid-friendly space can grow and change with the children who occupy it – it will work well for tweens, teens, and beyond. “We designed the bunk room,” says Prince, “and I think it is a huge success. It may be my favorite feature of the home.” The top floor is dedicated to the children’s den/playroom/media room and the dramatic rooftop lounge. The children’s space is furnished with beanbag chairs, a low game table, a big-screen television mounted on a custom-fabricated aqua wall, and arched French doors leading to the rooftop lounge area. “This area is, quite literally, the icing on the cake,” says Temple. “It boasts a view of the Gulf and great views down South Charles Street.” This secluded deck features a gas fireplace and comfy furnishings for enjoying beautiful evenings year-round. HOME DESIGN GROUP (229) 347-6052 homedesigngrp.com E.F. SAN JUAN (850) 722-4830 efsanjuan.com

This custom mountain home was thoughtfully designed to blend rustic charm with clean, modern lines while embracing its natural wooded surroundings. The exterior features bold dark vertical siding paired with warm stained wood accents, creating striking contrast and timeless curb appeal. Exposed timber details, covered porches, and natural textures add character while reinforcing the home’s connection to the landscape. Designed for both beauty and functionality, the home’s layout takes full advantage of the sloped lot and surrounding forest views. Expansive covered decks and outdoor living spaces extend the home into nature, creating inviting areas for relaxing and entertaining year-round. The combination of simple rooflines, warm wood railings, and mountain-inspired architectural details gives the home a refined yet approachable feel. From the welcoming front porch to the multi-level rear outdoor spaces, every exterior detail was carefully selected to complement the peaceful mountain setting while offering durability and low-maintenance living. The result is a warm and modern retreat that feels both elevated and connected to its surroundings.

The sliding barn doors in this hallway helped to maximize space, by not having doors swinging in and out of the rooms. The white tongue and groove wall paneling is classic and timeless. A porcelain wood-look tile keeps the home easy to care for, and will endure well with vacation rentals. Special touches are seen throughout the home, such as the vintage hawaiiana marlin lamp on the entry table.

Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Orlando

Example of a transitional home design design in San Francisco

Located in a wooded setting which backs up to a golf course, The Woods is a vacation condo community in Canadian Lakes, Michigan. The owners asked us to create a comfortable modern design that would appeal to golfers and also families visiting relatives in the area. This complete renovation brought the design from 80's basic to rustic transitional. Colors and design elements echo the natural area surrounding the property. SKP Design was involved in multiple aspects of this project. Our services included: space planning for kitchen and both bathrooms selecting finishes for walls, floors, trim, cabinets and countertops reviewing construction details and electrical plans specification of plumbing fixtures, appliances and accent lighting furniture layout, specification and purchasing fireplace design and stone selection reviewing branding and signage ideas In the great room, wrought iron accents are featured in a new staircase handrail system. Other metal accents are found in the new chandelier, barstools and the legs of the live edge coffee table. An open area under the staircase was enclosed with recessed shelving which gives a focal point to the dinette area. Recessed built-in cabinets near the fireplace store TV technology and accessories. The original tiled hearth was replaced by poured concrete with stone accents. A queen sleeper sofa from Edgecomb provides additional sleeping. Fabrics and upholstery throughout the condo were selected for durability and cleanability. Basic white laminate kitchen cabinets were replaced with beautiful dark stained wood. Floor tile is a wood-look porcelain from Daltile called Saddle Brook. Countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms are solid surface Corian Quartz (formerly called DuPont Zodiaq). Broadloom carpet is from Durkan. The first floor bedroom is Mona Vista pattern from Modesto Collection; all other carpet is Inviting Spaces pattern from Timeless Compositions. Walls are painted with Sherwin Williams 7647 Crushed Ice. The main floor bedroom has a custom headboard mounted on a feature wall with plaid wallcovering. A freestanding vanity with undermount sink was added to the alcove area, creating space for a larger walk-in tiled shower with custom bench. On both levels, backlit mirrors highlight the sink areas. The upstairs bath has a blue tile feature wall and vessel sink. A fiberglass bathtub surround was removed and replaced by a custom tiled shower. Vinyl wallcovering from D.L. Couch provides a focal point behind the king headboard in the loft bedroom. A twin sleeper chair adds an extra bed.

This Jersey Shore vacation home was designed for relaxed, multigenerational living embracing a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Generous areas for outdoor dining and lounging extend the home’s footprint, creating an easy rhythm of summer living—where days flow naturally from beach to terrace to interior gathering spaces. The design prioritizes openness, comfort, and connection, reflecting how the family lives, entertains, and spends time together. Interior spaces are thoughtfully arranged to support both quiet moments and larger gatherings, with clear sightlines and an intuitive flow that keeps family and guests connected throughout the home. At the center of this plan, the kitchen functions as a natural gathering point without overwhelming the overall composition. Designed to support shared use, it allows multiple people to cook and interact comfortably. Structural elements, including load-bearing posts were integrated into the architecture as sculptural features—transforming a constraint into a defining design moment. Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances were selected for their durability, performance, and timeless design, ensuring the home will serve the family for years to come. The result is a home that feels both elevated and effortless—where architecture, interiors, and landscape work in harmony to create a setting for gathering, entertaining, and everyday living at the shore.