Photographer: Morgan Howarth Photography
Mid-sized transitional master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in DC Metro with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a transitional white two-story house exterior design in Salt Lake City with a mixed material roof

Builder & Interior Selections: Kyle Hunt & Partners, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography

Rachel Gross
Mountain style brick front porch photo in Other with a roof extension

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.

Photo by Oliver Parini
Country yellow two-story wood exterior home photo in Burlington with a metal roof

View of new kitchen from dining room. The island has custom made swing-arm stools.
Arts and crafts painted wood floor kitchen photo in Los Angeles with white cabinets, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Inspiration for a cottage white two-story exterior home remodel in Seattle with a shingle roof

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Example of a mid-sized transitional boy carpeted and gray floor kids' room design in San Francisco with blue walls

We transformed a Georgian brick two-story built in 1998 into an elegant, yet comfortable home for an active family that includes children and dogs. Although this Dallas home’s traditional bones were intact, the interior dark stained molding, paint, and distressed cabinetry, along with dated bathrooms and kitchen were in desperate need of an overhaul. We honored the client’s European background by using time-tested marble mosaics, slabs and countertops, and vintage style plumbing fixtures throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. We balanced these traditional elements with metallic and unique patterned wallpapers, transitional light fixtures and clean-lined furniture frames to give the home excitement while maintaining a graceful and inviting presence. We used nickel lighting and plumbing finishes throughout the home to give regal punctuation to each room. The intentional, detailed styling in this home is evident in that each room boasts its own character while remaining cohesive overall.

Living room - rustic living room idea in Denver with a metal fireplace

JH Jackson Photography
Mid-sized transitional white two-story wood exterior home photo in Austin

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Bedroom - large traditional master carpeted bedroom idea in Atlanta with gray walls and no fireplace

Kids can run up the ramp and into one of two upper cabins then escape through a large tube slide. The lower part of the set has a lemonade stand built into the side of the lower cabin, tire swing under the bridge and a built-in picnic table for snacks in the fun. don't forget about the stand alone swing beam loaded with many swing options.

Karyn Millet Photography
Elegant porch photo in Los Angeles

Agnes Lopez
Example of a classic carpeted bedroom design in Jacksonville with beige walls

Example of a trendy open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in Tampa with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Michael Stadler - Stadler Studio
Mid-sized urban concrete floor and gray floor family room photo in Seattle with no fireplace, beige walls and a music area

Large cottage master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Charlotte with white walls and no fireplace