Transitional Formal Living Room Design Photos
ZeroEnergy DesignThis renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income.
DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request.
MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic.
RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income.
ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them.
URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances.
OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.
Eric Roth Photo
Exquisite Kitchen DesignThis project was designed by Mikal Otten. Interior design by Beth Armijo (www.armijodesigngroup.com). Photography by Emily Minton Redfield.
This is an example of a transitional formal living room in Denver with a standard fireplace.
This is an example of a transitional formal living room in Denver with a standard fireplace.
Elms Interior DesignPhotography by Michael J. Lee
Large transitional formal open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and recessed.
Large transitional formal open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and recessed.
Lissa Lee HickmanThis is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and coffered.
Gemma Parker Design, LLCPhotography: Dustin Halleck
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with grey walls, a standard fireplace, medium hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with grey walls, a standard fireplace, medium hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.
Hallmark HomesDoug Peterson Photography
Transitional formal living room in Boise with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.
Transitional formal living room in Boise with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.
R.P. Morrison Builders, Inc.Transitional formal living room in Portland Maine with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.
State Street Interiors
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Transitional formal living room in Cedar Rapids with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.
Transitional formal living room in Cedar Rapids with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.
Robeson DesignCustom furniture, paintings and iron screens elevate the room when combined with the visual interest of
geometric patterned light fixtures and horizontal striped curtains in a variation of colors. Beautiful espresso walnut hardwood flooring was installed, and we finished with a coffee table complete with spoke detailing. For the full tour, visit us at Robeson Design
Ashby CollectivePhoto of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.
Tim Clarke-Payton.comTim Clarke-Payton
Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv, a standard fireplace and brown floor.
Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv, a standard fireplace and brown floor.
Amy Kartheiser DesignMid-sized transitional formal living room in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, grey walls and a standard fireplace.
Ethan Allen of River Edge, NJInspiration for an expansive transitional formal enclosed living room in Orange County with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.
R. Cartwright DesignThe two-story, stacked marble, open fireplace is the focal point of the formal living room. A geometric-design paneled ceiling can be illuminated in the evening.
Heidi Zeiger
Lorraine Levinson Interior DesignPhoto of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.
Will WickModern Living Room
This is an example of a transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround and a standard fireplace.
This is an example of a transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround and a standard fireplace.
Paul Craig PhotographyPaul Craig photo for Cochrane Design www.cochranedesign.com
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Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in London with blue walls, a standard fireplace and grey floor.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in London with blue walls, a standard fireplace and grey floor.
NarratifPhoto: Stacy Vazquez-Abrams
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and a stone fireplace surround.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and a stone fireplace surround.
Kasper Custom Home RemodelingInspiration for a transitional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.
New Urban Home BuildersPhoto by Gsstudios
Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, grey walls, a standard fireplace and beige floor.
Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, grey walls, a standard fireplace and beige floor.
Transitional Formal Living Room Design Photos
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