Builder: John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Architect: Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd. - Interior Design: Martha O’Hara Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept family room in Minneapolis with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, no fireplace and no tv.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed family room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

This new family room with wood vaulted ceiling and wood look floating hearth pops with tiger print mod wallpaper in black and gold offsetting the black brick of the fireplace and sliding doors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Paris with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

Clean lines keep this great room open and easy to enjoy. Overstuffed quality furnishings are comfy- Hair on Hide Rug gives interesting dimension and texture

Named for its poise and position, this home's prominence on Dawson's Ridge corresponds to Crown Point on the southern side of the Columbia River. Far reaching vistas, breath-taking natural splendor and an endless horizon surround these walls with a sense of home only the Pacific Northwest can provide. Welcome to The River's Point.

Loft
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary loft-style family room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Our clients came to us wanting to update and open up their kitchen, breakfast nook, wet bar, and den. They wanted a cleaner look without clutter but didn’t want to go with an all-white kitchen, fearing it’s too trendy. Their kitchen was not utilized well and was not aesthetically appealing; it was very ornate and dark. The cooktop was too far back in the kitchen towards the butler’s pantry, making it awkward when cooking, so they knew they wanted that moved. The rest was left up to our designer to overcome these obstacles and give them their dream kitchen. We gutted the kitchen cabinets, including the built-in china cabinet and all finishes. The pony wall that once separated the kitchen from the den (and also housed the sink, dishwasher, and ice maker) was removed, and those appliances were relocated to the new large island, which had a ton of storage and a 15” overhang for bar seating. Beautiful aged brass Quebec 6-light pendants were hung above the island. All cabinets were replaced and drawers were designed to maximize storage. The Eclipse “Greensboro” cabinetry was painted gray with satin brass Emtek Mod Hex “Urban Modern” pulls. A large banquet seating area was added where the stand-alone kitchen table once sat. The main wall was covered with 20x20 white Golwoo tile. The backsplash in the kitchen and the banquette accent tile was a contemporary coordinating Tempesta Neve polished Wheaton mosaic marble. In the wet bar, they wanted to completely gut and replace everything! The overhang was useless and it was closed off with a large bar that they wanted to be opened up, so we leveled out the ceilings and filled in the original doorway into the bar in order for the flow into the kitchen and living room more natural. We gutted all cabinets, plumbing, appliances, light fixtures, and the pass-through pony wall. A beautiful backsplash was installed using Nova Hex Graphite ceramic mosaic 5x5 tile. A 15” overhang was added at the counter for bar seating. In the den, they hated the brick fireplace and wanted a less rustic look. The original mantel was very bulky and dark, whereas they preferred a more rectangular firebox opening, if possible. We removed the fireplace and surrounding hearth, brick, and trim, as well as the built-in cabinets. The new fireplace was flush with the wall and surrounded with Tempesta Neve Polished Marble 8x20 installed in a Herringbone pattern. The TV was hung above the fireplace and floating shelves were added to the surrounding walls for photographs and artwork. They wanted to completely gut and replace everything in the powder bath, so we started by adding blocking in the wall for the new floating cabinet and a white vessel sink. Black Boardwalk Charcoal Hex Porcelain mosaic 2x2 tile was used on the bathroom floor; coordinating with a contemporary “Cleopatra Silver Amalfi” black glass 2x4 mosaic wall tile. Two Schoolhouse Electric “Isaac” short arm brass sconces were added above the aged brass metal framed hexagon mirror. The countertops used in here, as well as the kitchen and bar, were Elements quartz “White Lightning.” We refinished all existing wood floors downstairs with hand scraped with the grain. Our clients absolutely love their new space with its ease of organization and functionality.

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, just south of Beverly Hills, this two story (with basement) contemporary gem boasts large ipe eaves and other wood details, warming the interior and exterior design. The rear indoor-outdoor flow is perfection. An exceptional entertaining oasis in the middle of the city. Photo by Lynn Abesera

Dunkles Sideboard aus heimischer Räuchereiche, gerfertigt nach Kundenwunsch. © Silke Rabe
Inspiration for a large contemporary loft-style family room in Frankfurt with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed family room in New York with light hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed family room in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

The Family Room bookcase houses a curved screen TV and has lit shelves. The TV is on an articulating arm and can be pointed toward any area of the room. David O. Marlow

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Milan with a library, grey walls and a wall-mounted tv.

Décoration Parisienne
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Paris with light hardwood floors, black walls, a freestanding tv and no fireplace.

Large family and media room with frosted glass, bronze doors leading to the living room and foyer. An 82" wide screen 3-D TV is built into the bookcases and a projector and screen are built into the ceiling.

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept family room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.