The guest powder room has a floating weathered wood vanity with gold accents and fixtures. A textured gray wallpaper with gold accents ties it all together.

Mindy Mellingcamp
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Orange County with gray cabinets, laminate countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, raised-panel cabinets, white backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Example of a transitional light wood floor, beige floor and wallpaper powder room design in Philadelphia with multicolored walls, an undermount sink and gray countertops

Dark gray tones are juxtaposed with bright shades of yellow, green, and orange in this funky and fun living room. Framed white windows emphasize the view while nature-inspired patterns and organic décor blur the lines between the indoors and out. A contemporary chandelier serves as a statement piece while a white mantel and stone fireplace create a strong focal point within the room.

This bold blue wet bar remodel in San Juan Capistrano features floating shelves and a beverage center tucked under the countertop with cabinet storage.

Tiny powder room with a vintage feel.
Small transitional porcelain tile, brown floor and wainscoting powder room photo in Miami with blue walls, white countertops, a two-piece toilet and a pedestal sink

Featuring R.D. Henry & Company
Mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and stainless steel countertops

Example of a large transitional master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, gray floor and double-sink bathroom design in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a wall-mount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Cynthia Lynn
Family room - large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Chicago with gray walls and no fireplace

This project was such an incredible design opportunity, and instilled inspiration and excitement at every turn! Our amazing clients came to us with the challenge of converting their beloved family home into a welcoming haven for all members of the family. At the time that we met our clients, they were struggling with the difficult personal decision of the fate of the home. Their father/father-in-law had passed away and their mother/mother-in-law had recently been admitted into a nursing facility and was fighting Alzheimer’s. Resistant to loss of the home now that both parents were out of it, our clients purchased the home to keep in in the family. Despite their permanent home currently being in New Jersey, these clients dedicated themselves to keeping and revitalizing the house. We were moved by the story and became immediately passionate about bringing this dream to life. The home was built by the parents of our clients and was only ever owned by them, making this a truly special space to the family. Our goal was to revitalize the home and to bring new energy into every room without losing the special characteristics that were original to the home when it was built. In this way, we were able to develop a house that maintains its own unique personality while offering a space of welcoming neutrality for all members of the family to enjoy over time. The renovation touched every part of the home: the exterior, foyer, kitchen, living room, sun room, garage, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the laundry room, and everything in between. The focus was to develop a style that carried consistently from space to space, but allowed for unique expression in the small details in every room. Starting at the entry, we renovated the front door and entry point to offer more presence and to bring more of the mid-century vibe to the home’s exterior. We integrated a new modern front door, cedar shingle accents, new exterior paint, and gorgeous contemporary house numbers that really allow the home to stand out. Just inside the entry, we renovated the foyer to create a playful entry point worthy of attention. Cement look tile adorns the foyer floor, and we’ve added new lighting and upgraded the entry coat storage. Upon entering the home, one will immediately be captivated by the stunning kitchen just off the entry. We transformed this space in just about every way. While the footprint of the home ultimately remained almost identical, the aesthetics were completely turned on their head. We re-worked the kitchen to maximize storage and to create an informal dining area that is great for casual hosting or morning coffee. We removed the entry to the garage that was once in the informal dining, and created a peninsula in its place that offers a unique division between the kitchen/informal dining and the formal dining and living areas. The simple light warm light gray cabinetry offers a bit of traditional elegance, along with the marble backsplash and quartz countertops. We extended the original wood flooring into the kitchen and stained all floors to match for a warmth that truly resonates through all spaces. We upgraded appliances, added lighting everywhere, and finished the space with some gorgeous mid century furniture pieces. In the formal dining and living room, we really focused on maintaining the original marble fireplace as a focal point. We cleaned the marble, repaired the mortar, and refinished the original fireplace screen to give a new sleek look in black. We then integrated a new gas insert for modern heating and painted the upper portion in a rich navy blue; an accent that is carried through the home consistently as a nod to our client’s love of the color. The former entry into the old covered porch is now an elegant glass door leading to a stunning finished sunroom. This room was completely upgraded as well. We wrapped the entire space in cozy white shiplap to keep a casual feel with brightness. We tiled the floor with large format concrete look tile, and painted the old brick fireplace a bright white. We installed a new gas burning unit, and integrated transitional style lighting to bring warmth and elegance into the space. The new black-frame windows are adorned with decorative shades that feature hand-sketched bird prints, and we’ve created a dedicated garden-ware “nook” for our client who loves to work in the yard. The far end of this space is completed with two oversized chaise loungers and overhead lights…the most perfect little reading nook! Just off the dining room, we created an entirely new space to the home: a mudroom. The clients lacked this space and desperately needed a landing spot upon entering the home from the garage. We uniquely planned existing space in the garage to utilize for this purpose, and were able to create a small but functional entry point without losing the ability to park cars in the garage. This new space features cement-look tile, gorgeous deep brown cabinetry, and plenty of storage for all the small items one might need to store while moving in and out of the home. The remainder of the upstairs level includes massive renovations to the guest hall bathroom and guest bedroom, upstairs master bed/bath suite, and a third bedroom that we converted into a home office for the client. Some of the largest transformations were made in the basement, where unfinished space and lack of light were converted into gloriously lit, cozy, finished spaces. Our first task was to convert the massive basement living room into the new master bedroom for our clients. We removed existing built-ins, created an entirely new walk-in closet, painted the old brick fireplace, installed a new gas unit, added carpet, introduced new lighting, replaced windows, and upgraded every part of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most incredible features of this space is the custom double sliding barn door made by a Denver artisan. This space is truly a retreat for our clients! We also completely transformed the laundry room, back storage room, basement master bathroom, and two bedrooms. This home’s massive scope and ever-evolving challenges were thrilling and exciting to work with, and the result is absolutely amazing. At the end of the day, this home offers a look and feel that the clients love. Above all, though, the clients feel the spirit of their family home and have a welcoming environment for all members of the family to enjoy for years to come.

We built the wall out to make the custom millwork look built-in.
Example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed brown floor, medium tone wood floor and vaulted ceiling living room design in New York with a media wall and gray walls

Example of a transitional dark wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This master walk-in closet was completed in antique white with lots shelving, hanging space and pullout laundry hampers to accompany the washer and dryer incorporated into the space for this busy mom. A large island with raised panel drawer fronts and oil rubbed bronze hardware was designed for laundry time in mind. This picture was taken before the island counter top was installed.

Study room - large transitional built-in desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room idea in Chicago with brown walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Corner shower - large transitional master white tile and subway tile gray floor and marble floor corner shower idea in New York with a two-piece toilet, white walls, a pedestal sink, gray cabinets and marble countertops

Photo Credit Sarah Greenman
Powder room - transitional powder room idea in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets and white cabinets

Example of a transitional wooden straight wood railing staircase design in Los Angeles with painted risers

Mid-sized transitional master white tile and porcelain tile light wood floor and beige floor bathroom photo in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, soapstone countertops and gray walls