Family Room

Inspiration for a large country enclosed family room in Detroit with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Photo of a traditional enclosed family room in Cincinnati with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Inspiration for a transitional family room in Kansas City.

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Inspiration for a contemporary family room in Salt Lake City.

Photo of a large transitional open concept family room in Seattle with a library, white walls, bamboo floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept family room in Other with a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Photo of a large scandinavian open concept family room in Strasbourg with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Upper East Side Duplex contractor: Mullins Interiors photography by Patrick Cline
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed family room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a built-in media wall and no fireplace.

The lower level transformed into a Gaming and Lounge area, Media Room, Powder Room, and Exercise Room. A Scrabble board surrounded by swivel chairs provides a unique way to host game night. New ceiling beams and arched cased openings separate the Lounge from the Game area. The custom Banquette’s faux window anchors the space and illuminates the room.

Starr Homes, LLC
Photo of a country family room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Caralyn Ing Photography-
This is an example of a contemporary family room in Toronto with a tile fireplace surround.

Billy Cunningham Photography & Austin Patterson Disston Architects, Southport CT
Photo of a large traditional enclosed family room in New York with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Photo of a traditional family room in Austin.

Overall view of a recently styled family room complete with stone fireplace and wood mantel, medium wood custom built-ins, sofa and chairs, black console table with white table lamps, traverse rod window treatments and exposed beams in Charlotte, NC.

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept family room in London with a library, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and panelled walls.

Builder: Michels Homes Cabinetry Design: Megan Dent Interior Design: Jami Ludens, Studio M Interiors Photography: Landmark Photography
Large country family room in Minneapolis with carpet, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Remarkable focal points in each area aim to capture the personality of the homeowners – An elegant vintage chandelier that draws the gaze when sitting in the parlor, baroque hand made paintings that add a French colonial charm to the dining room and a stunning marble fireplace with a pattern that just takes the viewer’s breath away and adds glamour to the living room. A lighter toned color brightens up the entire space while creating a rustic and comfortable decor overall. Comfy Shag rugs on the sofas ensure the family dog has a cozy spot to snuggle in. A vintage area rug with hand-selected accessories in the cabinets around the fireplace finish out a gorgeous and welcoming room. Dining area chairs with a pop of blue around a sturdy round oak table personify energy yet are classically elegant. A lot of time, effort and of course, patience went into this 4-year project. But the end result is a balanced, harmonious space that reflects the personality of the people who use it, which is what good Design is all about.