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Photo of a beach style mudroom with purple walls and multi-coloured floor.

Designer Amanda Reid selected Landry & Arcari rugs for this recent Victorian restoration featured on This Old House on PBS. The goal for the project was to bring the home back to its original Victorian style after a previous owner removed many classic architectural details. Eric Roth

Deep aubergine is a welcoming, rich tone for an otherwise neglected space, linking and framing the deep teal walls in the next room.
Photo of an arts and crafts entryway in San Francisco with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Hamburg with purple walls, dark hardwood floors and grey floor.

John Magor Photography
Traditional foyer in Richmond with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door and brown floor.

With an elevator that opens right into the apartment, we designed an entry with a custom faux fur bench, eggplant suede wallcovering, and jewel-like sconces. The Abstract art really sets the tone for the rest of the apartment.

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style front door in Charleston with purple walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a purple front door and grey floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian entry hall in Moscow with purple walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floor and wallpaper.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

When walking in the front door you see straight through to the expansive views- we wanted to lean into this feature with our design and create a space that draws you in and ushers you to the light filled heart of the home. We introduced deep shades on the walls and a whitewashed flooring to set the tone for the contrast utilized throughout. A personal favorite- The client’s owned a fantastic piece of art featuring David Bowie that we used as inspiration for the color palette throughout the entire home, so hanging it at the entry and introducing you to the vibes of this home from your first foot in the door was a no brainer.

Benjamin Moore Century Acai
Inspiration for a country entryway in New York with purple walls.

Mid-sized traditional foyer in Other with purple walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floor.

Aevum
Photo of a small transitional front door in Houston with purple walls, a single front door, a white front door, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

We carried the purple from the sofa and windows in the adjoining living room onto the walls in this foyer. Then we wallpapered the ceiling the hallway in the same gold metallic paper by York. John Magor Photography

Don Pearse Photographers
This is an example of a large traditional entryway in Philadelphia with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door and a blue front door.

Laura McElroy
Transitional entryway in New York with purple walls and dark hardwood floors.

Inspiration for an eclectic foyer in DC Metro with purple walls and dark hardwood floors.

Grand entry foyer with open stair to loft. A view of the loft from entry.
Mid-sized arts and crafts foyer in Columbus with purple walls, ceramic floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Photo: Denison Lourenco
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in New York with a double front door, a black front door, purple walls and dark hardwood floors.