Howard Roberts
Photo of a traditional driveway in New York.

Photo by Alex Zarour
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Los Angeles

Example of a farmhouse living room design with a two-sided fireplace

With a soft color palette and rich textural details, fashion meets function for a walk-in closet that feels like a personal boutique.
Trendy closet photo in San Francisco

Bedroom and mid-sized transitional boy kids' bedroom photo in Phoenix with gray walls

Arch Studio, Inc. Best of Houzz 2016
Bedroom - traditional dark wood floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with gray walls

Jeffrey Totaro
Transitional medium tone wood floor dining room photo in Philadelphia with green walls

Example of a mountain style front door design in Denver with a dark wood front door

Photo: Cynthia Chung
Example of a transitional built-in desk light wood floor study room design in New York with white walls

Eric Roth
Inspiration for a transitional open concept carpeted living room remodel in Boston with a standard fireplace

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design. Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth. Photography by Ira Montgomery

Victoria Achtymichuk Photography
Transitional master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile walk-in shower photo in Vancouver with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, blue walls and dark wood cabinets

Josh Beeman Photography
Inspiration for a transitional open concept family room remodel in Cincinnati with beige walls

48 Layers
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Alex Lukey Photography
Bedroom - industrial bedroom idea in Toronto with white walls

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Dining room - farmhouse dining room idea in New York

Inspiration for a country gray floor and slate floor laundry room remodel in Charlotte with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood countertops, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer, beige countertops and white cabinets

This tiny home is located on a treelined street in the Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver. We helped our client create a living and dining space with a beach vibe in this small front room that comfortably accommodates their growing family of four. The starting point for the decor was the client's treasured antique chaise (positioned under the large window) and the scheme grew from there. We employed a few important space saving techniques in this room... One is building seating into a corner that doubles as storage, the other is tucking a footstool, which can double as an extra seat, under the custom wood coffee table. The TV is carefully concealed in the custom millwork above the fireplace. Finally, we personalized this space by designing a family gallery wall that combines family photos and shadow boxes of treasured keepsakes. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

Open concept kitchen - small contemporary single-wall light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops