Natural stone and reclaimed timber beams...
Photo of a country living room in Minneapolis with a stone fireplace surround.

Angie Seckinger
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed living room in DC Metro with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and vaulted.

This is an example of an open concept family room in Phoenix with a home bar, beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Roger Wade Studio
Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.

Sitting aside the slopes of Windham Ski Resort in the Catskills, this is a stunning example of what happens when everything gels — from the homeowners’ vision, the property, the design, the decorating, and the workmanship involved throughout. An outstanding finished home materializes like a complex magic trick. You start with a piece of land and an undefined vision. Maybe you know it’s a timber frame, maybe not. But soon you gather a team and you have this wide range of inter-dependent ideas swirling around everyone’s heads — architects, engineers, designers, decorators — and like alchemy you’re just not 100% sure that all the ingredients will work. And when they do, you end up with a home like this. The architectural design and engineering is based on our versatile Olive layout. Our field team installed the ultra-efficient shell of Insulspan SIP wall and roof panels, local tradesmen did a great job on the rest. And in the end the homeowners made us all look like first-ballot-hall-of-famers by commissioning Design Bar by Kathy Kuo for the interior design. Doesn’t hurt to send the best photographer we know to capture it all. Pics from Kim Smith Photo.

Morgante Wilson Architects upholstered the Jonathan Adler sofas in a Kravet fabric. The custom Atelier Lapchi rug is a blend of wool and silk which provides warmth underfoot. Swivel chairs allow for and easy view outside. Werner Straube Photography

Naperville, IL Residence by Charles Vincent George Architects Photographs by Tony Soluri
Traditional bathroom in Chicago with marble benchtops and pink walls.

Stuart Wade, Envision Web
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback and black appliances.

Living Room area of Malibu home - warm colors, comfortable furnishings, reclaimed wood shelving, stone fireplace. Gray cotton velvet sofa from Room & Board, custom made driftwood coffee table, pair of vintage aluminum frame Russell Woodard swivel chairs that were reupholstered in cream leather. Vintage drip glaze ceramic lamps on console table. 1930's antique Ringling Bros.& Barnum and Bailey Circus poster framed on wall. Photo credit: Tyler Peterson

An abundance of living space is only part of the appeal of this traditional French county home. Strong architectural elements and a lavish interior design, including cathedral-arched beamed ceilings, hand-scraped and French bleed-edged walnut floors, faux finished ceilings, and custom tile inlays add to the home's charm. This home features heated floors in the basement, a mirrored flat screen television in the kitchen/family room, an expansive master closet, and a large laundry/crafts room with Romeo & Juliet balcony to the front yard. The gourmet kitchen features a custom range hood in limestone, inspired by Romanesque architecture, a custom panel French armoire refrigerator, and a 12 foot antiqued granite island. Every child needs his or her personal space, offered via a large secret kids room and a hidden passageway between the kids' bedrooms. A 1,000 square foot concrete sport court under the garage creates a fun environment for staying active year-round. The fun continues in the sunken media area featuring a game room, 110-inch screen, and 14-foot granite bar. Story - Midwest Home Magazine Photos - Todd Buchanan Interior Designer - Anita Sullivan

Kyle J Caldwell Photography
Inspiration for a beach style screened-in verandah in Boston with a roof extension.

Inspiration for a beach style patio in Portland Maine with with fireplace, natural stone pavers and a roof extension.

This elegant Great Room celing is a T&G material that was custom stained, with wood beams to match. The custom made fireplace is surrounded by Full Bed Limestone. The hardwood Floors are imported from Europe

Casual comfortable family living is the heart of this home! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this casual comfortable family room encourages family gatherings and relaxation! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

Fireplace, timber, stone
This is an example of a country family room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Beach style sunroom in Boston with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.

Inspiration for a beach style open concept living room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Mahjong Game Room with Wet Bar
Mid-sized transitional family room in Houston with carpet, multi-coloured floor, a home bar and multi-coloured walls.

Country living room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.