Photo by Lance Gerber Sitting room in guest casita
Design ideas for a small modern enclosed family room in Los Angeles with porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

capella arquitectura, rafaelvargas
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed family room in Barcelona with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and no tv.

This modern vertical gas fireplace fits elegantly within this farmhouse style residence on the shores of Chesapeake Bay on Tilgham Island, MD.
This is an example of a large beach style enclosed family room in DC Metro with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and grey floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed family room in Chicago with carpet, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, beige walls, a two-sided fireplace and no tv.

Photo of a large contemporary enclosed family room in Seattle with medium hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, grey walls and a two-sided fireplace.

Roger Scheck Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country enclosed family room in Los Angeles with medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

game room,
Large modern enclosed family room in Houston with a game room, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Custom metal screen and steel doors separate public living areas from private.
Small transitional enclosed family room in New York with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed family room in San Diego with a library, white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Replaced windows with large full glass. , update lighting, new white oak floors, new fireplace
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed family room in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Linda Polhemus
This is an example of a country enclosed family room in Chicago with red walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Large arts and crafts enclosed family room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Amy Smucker Photography - This view of the Great room is from the rear of the house looking at the foyer. Here you can sit and enjoy the see through fireplace set in the stone chimney. To the left is an opening to the kitchen. The 2nd floor walkway crosses over the foyer with the Master bedroom on the right and the children's rooms on the left side of the house. The stairs on the left lead to the 3rd floor office, storage & extra closet space.

Photography by: Michael J. Lee
Large contemporary enclosed family room in Boston with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed family room in Dallas with a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

With 17 zones of HVAC, 18 zones of video and 27 zones of audio, this home really comes to life! Enriching lifestyles with technology. The view of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the distance through this picture window are stunning.

John Firak / LOMA Studios, lomastudios.com
Photo of a transitional enclosed family room in Chicago with a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Family Room addition on modern house of cube spaces. Open walls of glass on either end open to 5 acres of woods.
This is an example of a large midcentury enclosed family room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor and vaulted.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com