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Photo of an expansive transitional open plan dining in Los Angeles with medium hardwood floors.

Expansive transitional open plan dining in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Our Ridgewood Estate project is a new build custom home located on acreage with a lake. It is filled with luxurious materials and family friendly details.

Interior Designer: Monique Smith, Architect: Think Architecture, General Contractor: Rimrock Construction; Transitional style clubhouse utilizing limestone columns and hardwood floors.

Expansive transitional kitchen/dining combo in Orlando with grey walls, porcelain floors and no fireplace.

This is an example of an expansive transitional open plan dining in Columbus with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Photo of an expansive transitional dining room in San Diego with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

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This is an example of an expansive transitional separate dining room in Other with beige walls and medium hardwood floors.

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Expansive transitional dining room in New York with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Transitional custom dining table designed by Kimberly Parker and made by Mitchell Ogden. Chairs by Vanguard through Forsey's Furniture. Photo credit to Darryl Dobson

Custom cornice boxes displaying decorative panels that elegantly frame the window in this gorgeous dining room. Hunter Douglas Silhouette blinds photos by Elena Marie Lidwin

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.

The nine-pane window design together with the three-pane clerestory panels above creates height with this impressive structure. Ventilation is provided through top hung opening windows and electrically operated roof vents. This open plan space is perfect for family living and double doors open fully onto the garden terrace which can be used for entertaining. Vale Paint Colour - Alabaster Size- 8.1M X 5.7M

Custom built Banquette for this custom Lower level basement. Full design of all Architectural details and finishes with turn-key furnishings and styling throughout. Photography by Carlson Productions, LLC

This custom-designed dining room features stenciled twelve stenciled custom zebra hide chairs, with accents of gold. The custom wine room inside the dining was well planned. We chose not to use a rug so that the polished large-format porcelain would allow the busy pattern on the chairs to flow unbroken.

Coastal modern renovation with interior design and listing by Broker and Designer Jessica Koltun. Features: woven chandelier pendants, tropical, island flair, black tile bedrosians cloe backsplash, white shaker cabinets, custom white and wood hood, wood and zellige square tile fireplace, open living room and kitchen concept, california contemporary, quartz countertops, gold hardware, gold faucet, pot filler, built-ins, nook, counter bar seating stools, paneling, windows in kitchen, shiplap

Expansive Dining Room with charm and beauty but very inviting!
This is an example of an expansive transitional dining room in Houston with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Pineapple House designers pair an antique writing desk with the clients existing chairs to create a multifunctional area for work, play or dining. Scott Moore Photography

Designed and constructed with a clean and timeless look, this home is a reflection of the perfect transitional design. From the light wood floors with white walls to the espresso wood accent, the features of this home allow for the timeless design to be ageless. Keeping the furniture a dark wood tone paired with white fabrics also allows them to use accent colors through the seasons.