Transitional front door with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floor.

Mid-sized transitional mudroom in Cedar Rapids with grey walls, multi-coloured floor, ceramic floors, a single front door and a white front door.

Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Vancouver with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floor.

Shiplap Feature Wall
This is an example of a country entryway in Vancouver with a yellow front door, white walls, a single front door and multi-coloured floor.

Design ideas for a transitional entryway in Toronto with grey walls, marble floors, a single front door, a gray front door and multi-coloured floor.

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.

Photo of a contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floor.

Inspiration for a transitional entry hall in Moscow with white walls, a single front door, a green front door, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Alex Hayden Photography
Small contemporary mudroom in Seattle with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a green front door and multi-coloured floor.

A high traffic area in busy family homes, this hallway required a little more order. This was provided by updating the hall cupboard to include antiqued mirrored doors – for a final check as you left the house. Panelling broke up the walls and lifted the area. A bespoke console table made AbsalonClassics on Etsy with an off cut of the very precious Lapis Lazuli stone from Marble City, provides a resting place for keys and letters and some welcoming flowers. The Dots coat hooks by Muuto provide further order. Floors for Thought supplied the grey herringbone runner, with the blue trim chosen to compliment the existing floor tiles. The Arezzo wall mirror was from Victoria Plumbing and the ‘cheeky’ bottom Vase from Rockett St George.

Recuperamos algunas paredes de ladrillo. Nos dan textura a zonas de paso y también nos ayudan a controlar los niveles de humedad y, por tanto, un mayor confort climático. Creamos una amplia zona de almacenaje en la entrada integrando la puerta corredera del salón y las instalaciones generales de la vivienda.

Nos équipes ont utilisé quelques bons tuyaux pour apporter ergonomie, rangements, et caractère à cet appartement situé à Neuilly-sur-Seine. L’utilisation ponctuelle de couleurs intenses crée une nouvelle profondeur à l’espace tandis que le choix de matières naturelles et douces apporte du style. Effet déco garanti!

Aimee Mazzenga Photography
Large eclectic foyer in Chicago with black walls, marble floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floor.

Mid-Century house remodel. Design by aToM. Construction and installation of mahogany structure and custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photograph by Colin Conces Photography

Transformed from a typical Florida Ranch built in the 80s, this very special shingle style home shines a bright light of traditional elegance in one of Dunedin's most treasured golf course communities. This award-winning complete home remodel and addition was fitted with premium finishes and electronics through and through.

Небольшая прихожая с акцентной стеной и панорамным зеркалом по эскизу дизайнера. Зеркало напротив кухонного окна добавляет естественного света, яркая стена создает радостное настроение. Остальные стены и все двери (входная, в санузлы и встроенного шкафа) выкрашены в один оттенок белого. Винтажный итальянский светильник-подвес

Country front door in Dallas with slate floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floor.

Ben Lawry
Inspiration for a mid-sized front door in Albuquerque with beige walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floor.

В прихожей встроенный шкаф за зеркальными фасадами, расширяет пространство при вхоже и делает встроенную мебель более невесомой. Стены и мебель единого цвета создают более цельный вид.