An outdoor gas fireplace set in Sandstone finished off with decorate pebbles at the base.
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Hertfordshire.

This is an example of a transitional formal living room in Houston with beige floor, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Ric Stovall
This is an example of a large country open concept family room in Denver with a home bar, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and a ribbon fireplace.

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Chicago with black walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Tricia Shay Photography
Mid-sized country open concept family room in Milwaukee with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Marquis Gemini Peninsula Gas Fireplace
Design ideas for a traditional home design in Other.

The 4415 HO gas fireplace brings you the very best in home heating and style with its sleek, linear appearance and impressively high heat output. With a long row of dancing flames and built-in fans, the 4415 gas fireplace is not only an excellent heater but a beautiful focal point in your home. Turn on the under-lighting that shines through the translucent glass floor and you’ve got magic whether the fire is on or off. This sophisticated gas fireplace can accompany any architectural style with a selection of fireback options along with realistic Driftwood and Stone Fyre-Art. The 4415 HO gas fireplace heats up to 2,100 square feet but can heat additional rooms in your home with the optional Power Heat Duct Kit. The gorgeous flame and high heat output of the 4415 are backed up by superior craftsmanship and quality safety features, which are built to extremely high standards. From the heavy steel thickness of the fireplace body to the durable, welded frame surrounding the ceramic glass, you are truly getting the best gas fireplace available. The 2015 ANSI approved low visibility safety barrier comes standard over the glass to increase the safety of this unit for you and your family without detracting from the beautiful fire view.

Basement media center in white finish and raised panel doors
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional fully buried basement in Indianapolis with grey walls, carpet, beige floor and no fireplace.

travis industries - DaVinci Fireplace 48" x 72" See-Thru Indoor/Outdoor
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Bridgeport with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and no tv.

We are so excited about this stylish Houston patio addition! It's one of our most recent outdoor living space design projects - and one of our new favorites! We particularly love the rustic corner fireplace, the beautiful, vaulted pine ceiling and the Restoration Hardware furniture and accessories. "Even though this space has an outdoor kitchen - often the highlight of our projects - the focus here is beautiful, comfortable outdoor living," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. "And I have to say, I think this is one of the most gorgeous spaces we've created for doing that - in style." "This project was special from the start, as we were creating this space for a friend of Wayne’s who had been a long time mentor to his boys growing up," adds Lisha Maxey, owner of LGH Designs in Houston (she coordinated furniture and finishes for the project). "This client was the principal of their high school and knew all of them very well and Wayne, too. This made it very personal, indeed, and we wanted everything to be perfect!" The 23- by 16-foot addition, located at the back of the house in Cypress, looks out onto a manmade lake in the homeowners' subdivision. The focal point? A 9-foot-8-inch-high-by-7-foot-wide corner fireplace in Earth Grey rustic ledgestone from Colorstone in Houston. The fireplace features a custom wooden mantel, stone bench seating and a 52-inch Sunbrite outdoor TV. Another highlight is the flooring - silver travertine tile laid out in a Versailles pattern. "We chose silver travertine in a 'Tumbled' color palette with variations of cream and brown," says Lisha. "So we had those two colors, plus grey, to pull from." The 7-foot-long, stucco outdoor kitchen island's countertops are also noteworthy - Absolute Black granite in a leathered finish offering a modern look and a dark grey hue that works perfectly with the color palette. The kitchen island also houses an RCS 30-inch grill and fridge. The seating area includes a sectional couch, coffee table, two swivel chairs and two ottomans - all from Restoration Hardware. "We used Restoration Hardware's Biscayne sectional, swivel chairs and ottomans in gray, with textured linen weave in Sand and cushions and peacock accent pillows in gray," says Lisha. The coffee table is made of solid teak with a concrete top - as is the matching side table. "We added a console table, also in teak, behind the sofa. And for accents, we added three Amalfi lanterns from Restoration Hardware in weathered zinc." A Sunbrella® Heathered area rug (in Gray) was added to anchor the space and visually tie it together. "The space as a whole leans towards a transitional style, in that it has many traditional cozy comforts and colors, but the furniture gives it a more contemporary look," says Lisha. "The idea from the beginning was to marry these two styles, as our clients wanted a look that would not age and be in vogue for years to come." On the exterior, you can see how we worked to make the addition blend with the existing home - matching the shingles and stucco and continuing the landscaping. 3D graphic renderings and a virtual video tour allowed the clients to know exactly what the space would look like beforehand. "It takes a lot of the guesswork out of the process," says Outdoor Homescapes' graphic designer, Kristy Buell Franks. "Floor plans and elevation drawings are good for giving an idea of the overall scope of the project, but it's the 3D renderings that really show what the space is going to look like." The 3D graphics and video tours also help immensely when choosing finishing materials and furniture, she says: "The clients' choices can be put into the design to allow the clients to see how the materials will work with the existing materials on the house and how the furniture will look in the space." What do you like about this space? Post a comment and let us know!

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Minneapolis with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey walls.

Design ideas for a large transitional formal living room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood floors and a ribbon fireplace.

Design ideas for a contemporary family room in Melbourne.

Custom home designed with inspiration from the owner living in New Orleans. Study was design to be masculine with blue painted built in cabinetry, brick fireplace surround and wall. Custom built desk with stainless counter top, iron supports and and reclaimed wood. Bench is cowhide and stainless. Industrial lighting. Jessie Young - www.realestatephotographerseattle.com

5905 NW 157th St. Edmond, OK | Deer Creek Village New custom home by Westpoint Homes, one of Oklahoma City metro areas leading home builders.
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Oklahoma City with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography
Small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and grey cabinets.

The nautical-themed family room, with its' marble fireplace and traditional flooring leads on to the open-plan kitchen and dining area through the luminous archway door.

Photo of a contemporary loft-style living room in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors and a two-sided fireplace.