Elon Schoenholz
Photo of a contemporary open concept family room in Los Angeles with a home bar.

Emily Minton Redfield
Design ideas for a contemporary open concept family room in Denver with a home bar.

The basement was transformed into a open family room with wet-bar and a cozy seating area surrounds a tiled fireplace completing the transitional style.

This open spaced Living Room utilizes a crisp white backdrop with pops of ocean tones throughout. This open floor plan has high ceilings that feature wood beam detailing, that lead your eye upwards. With a cocktail table in white onyx stone and European white oak wood floors, this spaces oozes relaxing vibes with it's clean, light & bright, airy feel.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed family room in Miami with a home bar, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

http://downtownphotos.ca/ | When purchased in 2009 this 900 sq ft one bedroom, two bathroom unit combining both classic and industrial finishes was predominantly olive green and in need of an update. With the help of several more neutral wall colours, along with almost all new furnishings and a pop of "Holt Renfrew" pink, this soft loft was transformed into a slightly feminine yet urban and still quite industrial space. ​ The master bedroom is a glamorous take on rustic, traditional Canadian decor by combining an iridescent damask accent wall, silk curtains and a unique vintage chandelier with Canadian artwork, a classic Hudson's Bay blanket and an exotic cowhide rug. The end result is a warm and inviting retreat from the more modern open concept main living area perfect for entertaining.

This is an example of an expansive contemporary loft-style family room in Hanover with a home bar, white walls, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

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Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept family room in Vancouver with a home bar, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Chuck Schmidt
Design ideas for a large contemporary family room in Portland with a home bar, white walls and light hardwood floors.

The picture our clients had in mind was a boutique hotel lobby with a modern feel and their favorite art on the walls. We designed a space perfect for adult and tween use, like entertaining and playing billiards with friends. We used alder wood panels with nickel reveals to unify the visual palette of the basement and rooms on the upper floors. Beautiful linoleum flooring in black and white adds a hint of drama. Glossy, white acrylic panels behind the walkup bar bring energy and excitement to the space. We also remodeled their Jack-and-Jill bathroom into two separate rooms – a luxury powder room and a more casual bathroom, to accommodate their evolving family needs. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/hotel-inspired-basement-design/

Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept family room in Calgary with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Toronto with a home bar, grey walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Alan Shortall
This is an example of a contemporary family room in Chicago with a home bar, brown walls and carpet.

Photo of a contemporary open concept family room in New Orleans with a home bar, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Designed By: Richard Bustos Photos By: Jeri Koegel Ron and Kathy Chaisson have lived in many homes throughout Orange County, including three homes on the Balboa Peninsula and one at Pelican Crest. But when the “kind of retired” couple, as they describe their current status, decided to finally build their ultimate dream house in the flower streets of Corona del Mar, they opted not to skimp on the amenities. “We wanted this house to have the features of a resort,” says Ron. “So we designed it to have a pool on the roof, five patios, a spa, a gym, water walls in the courtyard, fire-pits and steam showers.” To bring that five-star level of luxury to their newly constructed home, the couple enlisted Orange County’s top talent, including our very own rock star design consultant Richard Bustos, who worked alongside interior designer Trish Steel and Patterson Custom Homes as well as Brandon Architects. Together the team created a 4,500 square-foot, five-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom contemporary house where R&R get top billing in almost every room. Two stories tall and with lots of open spaces, it manages to feel spacious despite its narrow location. And from its third floor patio, it boasts panoramic ocean views. “Overall we wanted this to be contemporary, but we also wanted it to feel warm,” says Ron. Key to creating that look was Richard, who selected the primary pieces from our extensive portfolio of top-quality furnishings. Richard also focused on clean lines and neutral colors to achieve the couple’s modern aesthetic, while allowing both the home’s gorgeous views and Kathy’s art to take center stage. As for that mahogany-lined elevator? “It’s a requirement,” states Ron. “With three levels, and lots of entertaining, we need that elevator for keeping the bar stocked up at the cabana, and for our big barbecue parties.” He adds, “my wife wears high heels a lot of the time, so riding the elevator instead of taking the stairs makes life that much better for her.”

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.

Flooded with light, this Family Room is designed for fun gatherings. The expansive view to the pool and property beyond fit the scale of this home perfectly. Ceiling height: 21' 7" Room size: 22' x 29'

Open Concept Great Room with Custom Sectional and Custom Fireplace
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept family room in Las Vegas with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and a ribbon fireplace.

Robert Rios
Contemporary open concept family room in Miami with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and beige floor.