Inspiration for a transitional dining room remodel in Seattle

Freestanding bathtub - traditional beige tile freestanding bathtub idea in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, beige walls and recessed-panel cabinets

Example of a transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor nursery design in San Diego with multicolored walls

photography: raquel langworthy
Beach style dark wood floor dining room photo in New York with gray walls

Residential Addition by Charles Vincent George Architects Interior Design by Aimee Wertepny Photographs by Tony Soluri
Kitchen/dining room combo - contemporary kitchen/dining room combo idea in Chicago with no fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional master gray tile and white tile gray floor and single-sink double shower remodel in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Dave Henry
Eat-in kitchen - contemporary eat-in kitchen idea in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Greg Reigler
Kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and gray backsplash

photography: raquel langworthy
Beach style open concept living room photo in New York with gray walls

Three rooms were combined to create this space. The new "L" shaped space includes a dining area, kitchen and family room and is the heart of the house. Extensive custom cabinets transition from the kitchen to the family room. Photos: Bob Greenspan

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional single-wall light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, an island, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and subway tile backsplash

Matt Kocourek Photography
Transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Lis Rock
Transitional medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Boston with blue walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary galley light wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Study room - large transitional freestanding desk light wood floor study room idea in Dallas with white walls

Mid-sized elegant brown floor and dark wood floor foyer photo in New York with beige walls

When an international client moved from Brazil to Stamford, Connecticut, they reached out to Decor Aid, and asked for our help in modernizing a recently purchased suburban home. The client felt that the house was too “cookie-cutter,” and wanted to transform their space into a highly individualized home for their energetic family of four. In addition to giving the house a more updated and modern feel, the client wanted to use the interior design as an opportunity to segment and demarcate each area of the home. They requested that the downstairs area be transformed into a media room, where the whole family could hang out together. Both of the parents work from home, and so their office spaces had to be sequestered from the rest of the house, but conceived without any disruptive design elements. And as the husband is a photographer, he wanted to put his own artwork on display. So the furniture that we sourced had to balance the more traditional elements of the house, while also feeling cohesive with the husband’s bold, graphic, contemporary style of photography. The first step in transforming this house was repainting the interior and exterior, which were originally done in outdated beige and taupe colors. To set the tone for a classically modern design scheme, we painted the exterior a charcoal grey, with a white trim, and repainted the door a crimson red. The home offices were placed in a quiet corner of the house, and outfitted with a similar color palette: grey walls, a white trim, and red accents, for a seamless transition between work space and home life. The house is situated on the edge of a Connecticut forest, with clusters of maple, birch, and hemlock trees lining the property. So we installed white window treatments, to accentuate the natural surroundings, and to highlight the angular architecture of the home. In the entryway, a bold, graphic print, and a thick-pile sheepskin rug set the tone for this modern, yet comfortable home. While the formal room was conceived with a high-contrast neutral palette and angular, contemporary furniture, the downstairs media area includes a spiral staircase, comfortable furniture, and patterned accent pillows, which creates a more relaxed atmosphere. Equipped with a television, a fully-stocked bar, and a variety of table games, the downstairs media area has something for everyone in this energetic young family.

Outdoor Pavilion with Shower and Storage
Shed - coastal shed idea in Philadelphia

The kitchen needed to be lightened and brightened. Out with the dark mid-toned brown wood cabinets and in with freshly painted white cabinets. I transformed the counter area by having an all neutral backsplash for a clean and revived base. I added modern pendant lighting over the island and light wooden Hickory stools decorated with orange accents which gave it a fresh updated look. The owner is a lover of nature and animals, so I wanted to create a casual dining area with a modern twist especially since the space looks out onto the beautifully landscaped backyard. It was a natural choice for the owner to select art featuring two large aviaries filled with a colorful palette of birds, as she has a parrot of her own. Placing an elliptical Julian Chichester table and bright orange Design Within Reach chairs with a whimsical chandelier and vibrant patterned drapes gave the dining area a cheerfully updated look without spending a fortune.