A custom viga latilla ceiling ties this split-level space together. © Holly Lepere
Inspiration for a huge southwestern open concept and formal ceramic tile living room remodel in Santa Barbara with a standard fireplace, beige walls and a stone fireplace

Michael Hunter Photography
Large mountain style dark wood floor and brown floor entryway photo in Dallas with beige walls and a dark wood front door

Having successfully designed the then bachelor’s penthouse residence at the Waldorf Astoria, Kadlec Architecture + Design was retained to combine 2 units into a full floor residence in the historic Palmolive building in Chicago. The couple was recently married and have five older kids between them all in their 20s. She has 2 girls and he has 3 boys (Think Brady bunch). Nate Berkus and Associates was the interior design firm, who is based in Chicago as well, so it was a fun collaborative process. Details: -Brass inlay in natural oak herringbone floors running the length of the hallway, which joins in the rotunda. -Bronze metal and glass doors bring natural light into the interior of the residence and main hallway as well as highlight dramatic city and lake views. -Billiards room is paneled in walnut with navy suede walls. The bar countertop is zinc. -Kitchen is black lacquered with grass cloth walls and has two inset vintage brass vitrines. -High gloss lacquered office -Lots of vintage/antique lighting from Paris flea market (dining room fixture, over-scaled sconces in entry) -World class art collection Photography: Tony Soluri, Interior Design: Nate Berkus Interiors and Sasha Adler Design

We had so much fun with this space! We have a faux snake skin on the walls, a custom fruit-stripe zebra rug from Stark Carpets, custom pillows, bone inlay tables and a leather sleeper sofa

SV Kitchen, designed by Steve Price. With Zebra wood and quarter sawn white oak cabinetry, 5" thick quartz counters, mosaic circular floor inlay and mirrored/illuminated raised toe kick. Photo by Dino Tonn Photography

Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Boston

Nat Rea
Example of a classic guest carpeted bedroom design in Providence with beige walls

The foyer of this home was completely gutted in order to create a contemporary open concept. The new floating staircase leads to a landing overlooking the foyer. The maple stair has a metal railing custom designed to emulate the waves of Lake Erie. The maple solid wood floor has inlayed zebra wood details. Photgrapher: Laura A. Suglia-Isgro, ASID

Erik Grammer Photography - I recently came across a post on Facebook with a photo of an elderly couple with a quote saying "We were born in a time when if something was broken we would fix it, not throw it away..." This quote resonated with me. I found myself thinking of it while working on the same house - for the fourth time. I affectionately call this beautiful Southern California beach house the Humpty Dumpty home. I started a wonderful business relationship with one of my favorite clients back in 2003. Initially, I was called in to "fix" and finish what another designer started. Once completed and with everything just so, the couple unfortunately divorced and amicably divided the art, rugs and furnishings. I was hired for a second time to recreate each room as close as possible to replace all items that were missing. The house was happily restored back to the original design and all was well for a few years. My client relocated to the East Coast for a temporary job assignment and the house was rented to a person (whose name I can't say) from a famous all-girl band. During this time there was a problem with the upstairs laundry room and water damage occurred. I was hired for the third time to help repair and update (ever so slightly) some areas in the house. My client requested to keep the design and feeling of the house intact because he loved it so much. A few years passed before a pipe broke in the master bathroom while the new renter was out of town on vacation. Unfortunately, things like this do happen - and if not attended to quickly, major damage can occur. In this case, nearly the entire house was flooded requiring it to be completely gutted and stripped down to the floorboards and studs. In January of this year, I was hired to help the client, the insurance company, and the contractor put the house back together again. But unlike the Humpty Dumpty story, this house has actually been put back together again - several times over. Although, this house and client have experienced some challenges, I say this is a perfect example of design success. My client has had many opportunities to change and create something new in his environment with every mis-adventure. Instead, he realizes his home is exactly the way he likes it. It has been such an honor to work with this man who is definitive, trusting, and confident enough to create (or re-create) the perfect home that "fits" his personality and lifestyle. Although this Humpty Dumpty home has been good for my business, I hope the next project with this client is to decorate another property - perhaps a New York City Apartment!

Eclectic entertainment center features White River Gaelic rosettes and corbels with fluted columns. Unique design with floated shelves and thick masculine framing. Celtic elements combine with Zebra wood and spun copper resin. Inlays provided by client for a one of a kind design with female dragons.

Foyer - mid-sized traditional light wood floor foyer idea in Chicago with blue walls

Attention to detail is beyond any other for the exquisite home bar.
Example of a huge transitional u-shaped porcelain tile and white floor wet bar design in Miami with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops and black countertops

Christina Wedge
Home design - mid-sized transitional home design idea in Atlanta

David Duncan Livingston
Home design - transitional home design idea in San Francisco

Inspiration for a large craftsman freestanding desk dark wood floor study room remodel in Salt Lake City with brown walls and a standard fireplace

David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in San Francisco

David Duncan Livingston
Transitional kids' room photo in San Francisco

David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in San Francisco

David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in San Francisco