Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Mid-sized transitional enclosed family room in Nashville with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

LIVING ROOM This week’s post features our Lake Forest Freshen Up: Living Room + Dining Room for the homeowners who relocated from California. The first thing we did was remove a large built-in along the longest wall and re-orient the television to a shorter wall. This allowed us to place the sofa which is the largest piece of furniture along the long wall and made the traffic flow from the Foyer to the Kitchen much easier. Now the beautiful stone fireplace is the focal point and the seating arrangement is cozy. We painted the walls Sherwin Williams’ Tony Taupe (SW7039). The mantle was originally white so we warmed it up with Sherwin Williams’ Gauntlet Gray (SW7019). We kept the upholstery neutral with warm gray tones and added pops of turquoise and silver. We tackled the large angled wall with an oversized print in vivid blues and greens. The extra tall contemporary lamps balance out the artwork. I love the end tables with the mixture of metal and wood, but my favorite piece is the leather ottoman with slide tray – it’s gorgeous and functional! The homeowner’s curio cabinet was the perfect scale for this wall and her art glass collection bring more color into the space. The large octagonal mirror was perfect for above the mantle. The homeowner wanted something unique to accessorize the mantle, and these “oil cans” fit the bill. A geometric fireplace screen completes the look. The hand hooked rug with its subtle pattern and touches of gray and turquoise ground the seating area and brings lots of warmth to the room. DINING ROOM There are only 2 walls in this Dining Room so we wanted to add a strong color with Sherwin Williams’ Cadet (SW9143). Utilizing the homeowners’ existing furniture, we added artwork that pops off the wall, a modern rug which adds interest and softness, and this stunning chandelier which adds a focal point and lots of bling! The Lake Forest Freshen Up: Living Room + Dining Room really reflects the homeowners’ transitional style, and the color palette is sophisticated and inviting. Enjoy!

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional living room in Calgary with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

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Photo of a transitional open concept family room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

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Inspiration for a transitional living room in DC Metro with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Inspiration for a small transitional open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, ceramic floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Photo of a large transitional open concept family room in Kansas City with beige walls, carpet, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Gareth Byrne Photography. The objectives of the client were to create light filled interior spaces in a contemporary classic, homely style and in so doing maximise the use of available space.

Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and a stone fireplace surround.

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Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and a standard fireplace.

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Glasgow with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Our clients house was built in 2012, so it was not that outdated, it was just dark. The clients wanted to lighten the kitchen and create something that was their own, using more unique products. The master bath needed to be updated and they wanted the upstairs game room to be more functional for their family. The original kitchen was very dark and all brown. The cabinets were stained dark brown, the countertops were a dark brown and black granite, with a beige backsplash. We kept the dark cabinets but lightened everything else. A new translucent frosted glass pantry door was installed to soften the feel of the kitchen. The main architecture in the kitchen stayed the same but the clients wanted to change the coffee bar into a wine bar, so we removed the upper cabinet door above a small cabinet and installed two X-style wine storage shelves instead. An undermount farm sink was installed with a 23” tall main faucet for more functionality. We replaced the chandelier over the island with a beautiful Arhaus Poppy large antique brass chandelier. Two new pendants were installed over the sink from West Elm with a much more modern feel than before, not to mention much brighter. The once dark backsplash was now a bright ocean honed marble mosaic 2”x4” a top the QM Calacatta Miel quartz countertops. We installed undercabinet lighting and added over-cabinet LED tape strip lighting to add even more light into the kitchen. We basically gutted the Master bathroom and started from scratch. We demoed the shower walls, ceiling over tub/shower, demoed the countertops, plumbing fixtures, shutters over the tub and the wall tile and flooring. We reframed the vaulted ceiling over the shower and added an access panel in the water closet for a digital shower valve. A raised platform was added under the tub/shower for a shower slope to existing drain. The shower floor was Carrara Herringbone tile, accented with Bianco Venatino Honed marble and Metro White glossy ceramic 4”x16” tile on the walls. We then added a bench and a Kohler 8” rain showerhead to finish off the shower. The walk-in shower was sectioned off with a frameless clear anti-spot treated glass. The tub was not important to the clients, although they wanted to keep one for resale value. A Japanese soaker tub was installed, which the kids love! To finish off the master bath, the walls were painted with SW Agreeable Gray and the existing cabinets were painted SW Mega Greige for an updated look. Four Pottery Barn Mercer wall sconces were added between the new beautiful Distressed Silver leaf mirrors instead of the three existing over-mirror vanity bars that were originally there. QM Calacatta Miel countertops were installed which definitely brightened up the room! Originally, the upstairs game room had nothing but a built-in bar in one corner. The clients wanted this to be more of a media room but still wanted to have a kitchenette upstairs. We had to remove the original plumbing and electrical and move it to where the new cabinets were. We installed 16’ of cabinets between the windows on one wall. Plank and Mill reclaimed barn wood plank veneers were used on the accent wall in between the cabinets as a backing for the wall mounted TV above the QM Calacatta Miel countertops. A kitchenette was installed to one end, housing a sink and a beverage fridge, so the clients can still have the best of both worlds. LED tape lighting was added above the cabinets for additional lighting. The clients love their updated rooms and feel that house really works for their family now. Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

This beautiful living room was already well-furnished, but after remodeling and modernizing the existing fireplace, the room really shines! There is plenty of seating for guests to enjoy this light-filled space and cozy up to the inviting fireplace.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional family room in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed family room in New York with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

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This is an example of a small transitional enclosed living room in New York with white walls, carpet, a freestanding tv, beige floor and recessed.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Marseille with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Transitional open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and wallpaper.