Soft and elegant lavender and acid green fabric on these small rolled armchairs pulls the colors from the Transitional Dining room together with the colors and look of the adjacent family room. This gallery wall uses monochromatic frames in different shapes and sizes to provide a distinction for the seating area and display family memories.

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Small transitional enclosed living room in Other with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in San Francisco with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional family room in San Francisco with purple walls and medium hardwood floors.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional loft-style family room in Other with a home bar, purple walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

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Transitional living room in Toronto with dark hardwood floors, purple walls and a standard fireplace.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional enclosed family room in San Francisco with a library, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

This is an example of a large transitional open concept family room in Detroit with purple walls, carpet and beige floor.

Large transitional open concept living room in Houston with a home bar, purple walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed home theatre in DC Metro with purple walls, carpet and a projector screen.

Cosmetic renovation of a brownstone on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
This is an example of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with purple walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Austin with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

  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

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Orange County with purple walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

A tiny room with no character and just a single red chair blossomed into this.
This is an example of a small transitional enclosed living room in Toronto with a music area, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Cincinnati with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

With an extra bedroom not needed in this home any longer, this client wanted to give her daughters a stting/hang out room. So we purchased a sofa with custom fabric and pillows. This was our inspiration to start, and we also ordered 2 extra yards of fabric to cover her grandmothers mini chair. We only painted one accent wall this deep purple, and Found an amazing rug, artwork, crystal lamps, and the space is set for a great girls night in. Linda jaramillo

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

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