Five years in the making. This was a full transformation of a main floor that had lived in the 1990s long enough — warm taupe tones, dated cabinetry, and a layout that didn't work for the way the family actually moved through the space.

The brief was clear: modernize without losing warmth, create a kitchen that functions beautifully for a busy household with young children, and bring a sense of cohesion to a floor that felt disconnected. The design direction was moody transitional — and the result is exactly that.

The kitchen anchors the space with two-tone cabinetry — unstained white oak lowers and painted white uppers — brass hardware and plumbing, and black and frosted glass fixtures. The living room and entryway were refreshed with new paint and updated furniture. The family room is where the moodiness lives: mid-tone wood half wall panels, exposed beams, a bold statement wallpaper, and a rock wall with fireplace that grounds the entire space with a moody cottage feeling.

The transformation was dramatic — in the best possible way.