Ryan Ocasio
Mid-sized industrial front door in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

A light filled entry utilizing antique pieces with updated upholstery. Photography by Peter Rymwid.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, marble floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floor.

A light filled entry utilizing antique pieces with updated upholstery. Photography by Peter Rymwid.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, marble floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Large and dramatic entryway greet you when you enter this new home. Light wood floors lead into the family room and white walls with molding accent the foyer and staircase. Jim Wilson Photography

Our clients were living in a Northwood Hills home in Dallas that was built in 1968. Some updates had been done but none really to the main living areas in the front of the house. They love to entertain and do so frequently but the layout of their house wasn’t very functional. There was a galley kitchen, which was mostly shut off to the rest of the home. They were not using the formal living and dining room in front of your house, so they wanted to see how this space could be better utilized. They wanted to create a more open and updated kitchen space that fits their lifestyle. One idea was to turn part of this space into an office, utilizing the bay window with the view out of the front of the house. Storage was also a necessity, as they entertain often and need space for storing those items they use for entertaining. They would also like to incorporate a wet bar somewhere! We demoed the brick and paneling from all of the existing walls and put up drywall. The openings on either side of the fireplace and through the entryway were widened and the kitchen was completely opened up. The fireplace surround is changed to a modern Emser Esplanade Trail tile, versus the chunky rock it was previously. The ceiling was raised and leveled out and the beams were removed throughout the entire area. Beautiful Olympus quartzite countertops were installed throughout the kitchen and butler’s pantry with white Chandler cabinets and Grace 4”x12” Bianco tile backsplash. A large two level island with bar seating for guests was built to create a little separation between the kitchen and dining room. Contrasting black Chandler cabinets were used for the island, as well as for the bar area, all with the same 6” Emtek Alexander pulls. A Blanco low divide metallic gray kitchen sink was placed in the center of the island with a Kohler Bellera kitchen faucet in vibrant stainless. To finish off the look three Iconic Classic Globe Small Pendants in Antiqued Nickel pendant lights were hung above the island. Black Supreme granite countertops with a cool leathered finish were installed in the wet bar, The backsplash is Choice Fawn gloss 4x12” tile, which created a little different look than in the kitchen. A hammered copper Hayden square sink was installed in the bar, giving it that cool bar feel with the black Chandler cabinets. Off the kitchen was a laundry room and powder bath that were also updated. They wanted to have a little fun with these spaces, so the clients chose a geometric black and white Bella Mori 9x9” porcelain tile. Coordinating black and white polka dot wallpaper was installed in the laundry room and a fun floral black and white wallpaper in the powder bath. A dark bronze Metal Mirror with a shelf was installed above the porcelain pedestal sink with simple floating black shelves for storage. Their butlers pantry, the added storage space, and the overall functionality has made entertaining so much easier and keeps unwanted things out of sight, whether the guests are sitting at the island or at the wet bar! The clients absolutely love their new space and the way in which has transformed their lives and really love entertaining even more now!

Inspiration for a large contemporary entry hall in Orlando with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional mudroom in New York with grey walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front door in Columbus with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front door in Chicago with beige walls, ceramic floors, beige floor, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Inspiration for a traditional entryway in DC Metro with a dark wood front door.

Troy Gustafson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional mudroom in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Photo by Seth Hannula
Photo of a large transitional foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Small transitional front door in Miami with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

As you walk into our Desert Jewel project you start to see the whole transformation. All new porcelain flooring, neutral paint, and the new custom front door. All neutral and a monochromatic color scheme throughout the entire home.

Front Entry showcases the floating stairs with cable railing, 10ft ceilings, white oak hardwood flooring, and glass wall office.
Photo of a large contemporary mudroom in Minneapolis with grey walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floor.

The front door offers a lot of natural light in the entry. Photo Credit - David Bader
Mid-sized transitional foyer in Milwaukee with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floor.

Modern farmhouse mudroom with cubbies, shiplap walls, and a barn door into the laundry room.
Photo of a mid-sized country mudroom in Cleveland with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a dark wood front door.