Dramatic Transformation of a Petite 1950s Home

Gold-and-White Pendant Lights Above Island in Eat-In Kitchen

Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design

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Large Pendant Lights Above Marble-Topped Island in White Transitional Kitchen

A bright white palette really opens up this transitional kitchen and bounces light around the space. Barstools at the island serve as a casual dining spot with oversized white-and-gold pendant lights keeping the island well-lit. The island’s marble countertop is echoed in the range’s backsplash. Hardwood floors add warmth to the room’s style.

Before being renovated, this home practically faded into its surroundings thanks to a drab brick front exterior.

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Before: Home’s Front Facade Lacks Personality

Before being renovated, this home practically faded into its surroundings thanks to a drab brick front exterior.

Front of White Traditional Gabled Home With Landscaping and Hardscaping

Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design

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White Traditional Home With Three Gables

Three gables give this white traditional home a distinct look while visually elevating the front facade. A new covered front porch provides protection from the elements while a gas lamp keeps the area well-lit. Landscaping and hardscaping complement the home’s style while beautifying the grounds.

Prior to being renovated, this house lacked a foyer so the front door opened into a dark, dreary hallway instead.

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Before: Dark Hallway Leads to Nonexistent Foyer

Prior to being renovated, this house lacked a foyer so the front door opened into a dark, dreary hallway instead.

Front Door Opening Into White Transitional Foyer

Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design

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White Transitional Foyer Full of Natural Light

A glass-paned front door, ceiling light that looks like it has feathers and pair of gold-colored sconces keep this white transitional foyer well-lit. Artwork adds color to the space and a small wood chest helps keep clutter at bay. Three large ceramic vases by the door and a neutral area rug add texture to the space.

Prior to the renovation, this front room had a pair of inadequate flush-mounted ceiling lights.

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Before: Front Room With Inadequate Flush-Mount Lighting

Prior to the renovation, this front room had a pair of inadequate flush-mounted ceiling lights.

French Door Opening Into Neutral Traditional Dining Room

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Neutral Traditional Dining Room With Timeless Wood Furniture

A classic-style oval table and matching dining chairs give this neutral traditional dining room timeless style. A console table neatly ties in with the rest of the furniture while an upholstered chair and area rug add soft texture to the space.

Sofa and Purple Chairs in White Transitional Living Room

Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design

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White Transitional Living Room With Gold-Colored Accents

This living room’s bright white palette is complemented by gleaming gold-colored accents including the eye-catching chandelier and a tall mirror. A sofa and pair of purple upholstered armchairs make for a cozy sitting area in the transitional space. Simple artwork and a couple of houseplants round out the room.

Prior to the renovation, this bathroom was too dark to see in and had outdated fixtures and a floor in need of updating.

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Before: Dark Bathroom With Outdated Fixtures and Flooring

Prior to the renovation, this bathroom was too dark to see in and had outdated fixtures and a floor in need of updating.

Gold-Colored Fixtures Stand Out in White Marble-Tiled Transitional Bathroom

Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design

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White Transitional Bathroom With Marble-Tiled Walls

A marble countertop and marble-tiled walls add a luxe layer to this white transitional bathroom. Gold-colored fixtures and a gold-framed mirror pop against the cool white marble. A hardwood floor adds warmth to the space.

Prior to the renovation, this kitchen was closed off from the adjoining living spaces, had outdated fixtures and was too dark.

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Before: Dark Kitchen With Bad Layout and Outdated Fixtures

Prior to the renovation, this kitchen was closed off from the adjoining living spaces, had outdated fixtures and was too dark.

Pendant Lights Hanging From Rustic Exposed Ceiling Beam

Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design

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White Transitional Eat-In Kitchen With Exposed Ceiling Beam

A pair of large gold-and-white pendant lights hang from the rustic exposed ceiling beam in this eat-in kitchen. The white transitional space has a large island for food prep and casual meals and a marble backsplash and countertops.

Before the renovation, this room had an exposed ceiling and walls in need of drywall and needed new flooring, too.

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Before: Room in Need of New Drywall and Ceiling

Before the renovation, this room had an exposed ceiling and walls in need of drywall and needed new flooring, too.

Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design

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Large Pendant Lights Above Marble-Topped Island in White Transitional Kitchen

A bright white palette really opens up this transitional kitchen and bounces light around the space. Barstools at the island serve as a casual dining spot with oversized white-and-gold pendant lights keeping the island well-lit. The island’s marble countertop is echoed in the range’s backsplash. Hardwood floors add warmth to the room’s style.

Large Pendant Light With Gold Interior Above Kitchen Island

Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design

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White Transitional Eat-In Kitchen With Marble-Topped Island

A marble countertop on the island in this kitchen is mirrored in the range backsplash. Barstools at the island offer a cozy dining spot in the white transitional space. An oversized pendant light with a gold-colored interior shade adds a touch of glamour.

Prior to the renovation, this bedroom had an old ceiling fan and a boring wall color.

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Before: Bedroom With Old Ceiling Fan and Small Windows

Prior to the renovation, this bedroom had an old ceiling fan and a boring wall color.

Four-Poster Canopy Bed in Neutral Traditional Bedroom

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Neutral Traditional Bedroom With Four-Poster Canopy Bed

The wood four-poster canopy bed is the star of this neutral traditional bedroom. Crisp white bedding helps the room's dark-wood furnishings stand out even more. A couple of plants soften the space and add an organic element.

Prior to the renovation, this kitchen had two tiny side-by-side pantries with little shelving.

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Before: Tiny Side-by-Side Pantries in Kitchen

Prior to the renovation, this kitchen had two tiny side-by-side pantries with little shelving.

Marble-Topped White Vanity in Transitional Bathroom

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Transitional Single-Vanity Bathroom With Marble Countertop

A beautiful marble vanity countertop ties into the marble-tiled walk-in shower in this transitional bathroom. Minimal decor in the form of a vase of flowers keeps the focus on the room’s crisp white palette.

Glass-Doored Walk-In Shower With White Marble Tile

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White Marble-Tiled Walk-In Shower in Transitional Bathroom

Glass doors open into a luxe marble-tiled walk-in shower in this white transitional bathroom. The shower has a small bench, built-in storage and dual showerheads for the ultimate in relaxation.

Prior to being renovated, this small bedroom had an outdated ceiling light fixture.

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Before: Small Bedroom With Old Light Fixture

Prior to being renovated, this small bedroom had an outdated ceiling light fixture.

Gray Upholstered Headboard Stands Out in White Transitional Bedroom

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Natural Textures Add Organic Element to White Transitional Bedroom

A jute area rug and large wicker trunk add an unexpected organic element to this white transitional bedroom. The gray upholstered headboard adds softness to the space and showcases the bed’s crisp white linens.

Before being renovated, this bedroom’s closet was not only small, it contained a single rod and shelf.

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Before: Bedroom With Small, Impractical Closet

Before being renovated, this bedroom’s closet was not only small, it contained a single rod and shelf.

Gray Armchair and Wood Chair in Neutral Transitional Living Room

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Neutral Transitional Living Room With Natural Elements

A jute area rug defines a sitting area in this neutral transitional living room. Other natural elements include the classic wood armchair, wood cabinet and small plant. A gray upholstered armchair with a pillow and throw offers a cushy spot for reading or relaxing.

Prior to the renovation, this bathroom had a tiled countertop and outdated lighting fixtures.

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Before: Bathroom With Tiled Vanity Countertop and Vintage Lighting

Prior to the renovation, this bathroom had a tiled countertop and outdated lighting fixtures.

Bathroom Vanity With Marble Countertop in White Transitional Bathroom

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White Transitional Bathroom With Marble Vanity Countertop

Different elements, like brass-colored sconces, a natural-wood door and a marble countertop, seamlessly come together in this white transitional bathroom. A wide vanity offers plenty of storage space and has knob pulls that match the sconces on the mirror.

Prior to a renovation, this room was dark and had an unattractive drop ceiling and outdated tile flooring.

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Before: Dark Room With Outdated Drop Ceiling and Tile Floor

Prior to a renovation, this room was dark and had an unattractive drop ceiling and outdated tile flooring.

Brown Sectional Sofa and White Coffee Table in Sitting Room

Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design

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Neutral Transitional Sitting Room With Sectional Sofa

A unique coffee table sits in front of a brown sectional sofa in this sitting room. The neutral transitional space has gold-colored sconces and a natural-textured area rug. A basket under a round end table helps keep clutter hidden.

Prior to the renovation, this screened-in porch needed to have wood paneling replaced.

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Before: Screened-In Porch With Missing Wood Paneling

Prior to the renovation, this screened-in porch needed to have wood paneling replaced.

Large Jute Area Rug Defines Sitting Area of Screened-In Porch

Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design

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Swinging Daybed Anchors Seating in White Transitional Screened-In Porch

With plenty of seating, including a swinging daybed, this transitional screened-in porch is a great spot for entertaining and socializing. All manner of blue-and-white accessories and decor throughout give the white space a colorful ambiance. A large jute area rug adds natural texture to the room and defines the sitting area.

Blue-and-White Accessories Dress Up Transitional Screened-In Porch

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White Transitional Screened-In Porch With Swinging Daybed

A swinging daybed is a great spot to sit and relax, socialize or even nap in this white transitional screened-in porch. The space’s white palette is dressed up with blue-and-white accessories ranging from throw pillows to planters to a ceramic bunny. The texture of the daybed’s ropes are echoed in the jute area rug.

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Petite 1950s Home Went from Forgettable to Fabulous

Large Pendant Lights Above Marble-Topped Island in White Transitional Kitchen

Before: Home’s Front Facade Lacks Personality

White Traditional Home With Three Gables

Before: Dark Hallway Leads to Nonexistent Foyer

White Transitional Foyer Full of Natural Light

Before: Front Room With Inadequate Flush-Mount Lighting

Neutral Traditional Dining Room With Timeless Wood Furniture

White Transitional Living Room With Gold-Colored Accents

Before: Dark Bathroom With Outdated Fixtures and Flooring

White Transitional Bathroom With Marble-Tiled Walls

Before: Dark Kitchen With Bad Layout and Outdated Fixtures

White Transitional Eat-In Kitchen With Exposed Ceiling Beam

Before: Room in Need of New Drywall and Ceiling

Large Pendant Lights Above Marble-Topped Island in White Transitional Kitchen

White Transitional Eat-In Kitchen With Marble-Topped Island

Before: Bedroom With Old Ceiling Fan and Small Windows

Neutral Traditional Bedroom With Four-Poster Canopy Bed

Before: Tiny Side-by-Side Pantries in Kitchen

Transitional Single-Vanity Bathroom With Marble Countertop

White Marble-Tiled Walk-In Shower in Transitional Bathroom

Before: Small Bedroom With Old Light Fixture

Natural Textures Add Organic Element to White Transitional Bedroom

Before: Bedroom With Small, Impractical Closet

Neutral Transitional Living Room With Natural Elements

Before: Bathroom With Tiled Vanity Countertop and Vintage Lighting

White Transitional Bathroom With Marble Vanity Countertop

Before: Dark Room With Outdated Drop Ceiling and Tile Floor

Neutral Transitional Sitting Room With Sectional Sofa

Before: Screened-In Porch With Missing Wood Paneling

Swinging Daybed Anchors Seating in White Transitional Screened-In Porch

White Transitional Screened-In Porch With Swinging Daybed

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