Mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Traditional vaulted ceiling from hand sanded T&G knotty pine boards coated in a polyurethane finish. Customized trim work made from the same T&G knotty pine boards. Doors/Windows casing, baseboards and shoe molding are premium pine boards coated in a polyurethane finish.

Photo of a large modern open concept family room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Light and Airy! Fresh and Modern Architecture by Arch Studio, Inc. 2021
Photo of a large transitional open concept family room in San Francisco with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

This is an example of a large country open concept family room in San Diego with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

A custom entertainment unit was designed to be a focal point in the Living Room. A centrally placed gas fireplace visually anchors the room, with an generous offering of storage cupboards & shelves above. The large-panel cupboard doors slide across the open shelving to reveal a hidden TV alcove. Photo by Dave Kulesza.

This is an example of a large beach style open concept family room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Inspiration for a contemporary family room in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and coffered.

Large beach style open concept family room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

This project incorporated the main floor of the home. The existing kitchen was narrow and dated, and closed off from the rest of the common spaces. The client’s wish list included opening up the space to combine the dining room and kitchen, create a more functional entry foyer, and update the dark sunporch to be more inviting. The concept resulted in swapping the kitchen and dining area, creating a perfect flow from the entry through to the sunporch. A double-sided stone-clad fireplace divides the great room and sunporch, highlighting the new vaulted ceiling. The old wood paneling on the walls was removed and reclaimed wood beams were added to the ceiling. The single door to the patio was replaced with a double door. New furniture and accessories in shades of blue and gray is at home in this bright and airy family room.

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Eclectic & Transitional Home, Family Room, Photography by Susie Brenner
This is an example of a large eclectic open concept family room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Mid-sized country open concept family room in St Louis with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Country family room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

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Large contemporary open concept family room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Inspiration for an expansive traditional open concept family room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and a library.

Updated family room with stone fireplace surround, wood floating shelving and a wooden mantel.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed family room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Willie & Leslie of Barrington Hills loved the location of their home. Its breathtaking views overlooked a wooded backyard and a captivating lake. They didn’t want to move, but they needed more space. But the house was missing that big family room where everyone could gather, relax and converse, and the house was completely cut off visually from the beautiful outdoor view right outside! They knew what they wanted meant building an addition to their home. They began searching the internet and came across Advance Design Studio, and after browsing through project after project and reading one outstanding client review after another, they were sold on Advance Design. Additionally, they loved Advance Design’s “Common Sense Remodeling” process and felt confident that it would allow the Design/Build company to easily coordinate the multiple projects they wanted to complete all at one time. Willie and Leslie immediately set up a meeting with Owner Todd Jurs and Project Designer Claudia Pop. When the meeting ended, they were sure that Advance Design were the right people and the right approach for their project. "Establishing a direction and a budget is always key in project of this size," Todd said. "This house was screaming for a family room and it didn't have one. Ultimately, it's about working together towards the same goal of a beautiful functional addition." The project consisted of a significant family room addition with an extraordinary vaulted ceiling and floor to ceiling fireplace, a guest suite renovation with a luxury bath, a garage addition, and an adjoining outdoor patio renovation complete with a fantastic built in grilling station. The main goal was to add comfort and space to the existing home that would last their lifetime, and finally allow them to capture the amazing view of the backyard and lake that they never could really enjoy previously. Willie, Leslie and Claudia paid special attention to designing the space to make sure that the footprint of the room did not interfere with the views. Floor to ceiling Pella windows were incorporated into a spectacular window wall to provide plenty of natural light. Vaulted ceilings gave the room a bigger feel and the stunning floor to ceiling masonry fireplace was designed giving the room a rustic, comfortable feel of a Colorado Lodge. Barnwood doors and exposed wooden beams accentuate the crackling fireplace and family gathering space. An oversized statement chandelier bathes the space in soft light once the sun sets and compliments the exposed wood and fireplace perfectly. “It simple elegant and beautiful,” Designer Claudia Pop said. “It is a great family room that captures the views perfectly. They love the fireplace, the barndoors and the openness of the space we designed for the whole family now to enjoy.” And when warm weather beckons, the outdoor patio is a terrific place to spend an evening. The family now enjoys fall nights in front of their outdoor fireplace overlooking the quiet lake. Dekton Trillium Quartz counters tops adorn an amazing grilling bar. Nearly indestructible, they are the only manufactured stone product designed exclusively to withstand high heat in summer and extreme cold temperatures in winter. The guest bath renovation makes Willie and Leslie’s friends and family feel like they are staying at a 5-star hotel. Carlisle colored Maple cabinets from Medallion make a roomy dual vanity more than adequate with plenty of space to get ready for the day after a peaceful night’s sleep. Cambria Quartz countertops are durable and elegant, while contrasting the neutral cabinets flawlessly. Heated flooring from Warmly Yours is the cherry on top for this cozy guest bath. All the projects turned out better than they even imagined. Willie and Leslie now have a spacious family room with even better views of the lake and woods, a much larger garage, a fantastic relaxing outdoor patio, and a guest bath that makes it almost impossible to get the guest to leave after their stay. Are you thinking about a remodeling project? Talk to the experts at Advance Design about the renovation of your dreams. Now is the perfect time to renovate. Check out other amazing projects here. With “Common Sense Remodeling”, the process of renovating your home has never been easier. Contact us today at 847-836-2600 or schedule an appointment to talk with us about your kitchen remodeling project, or any other home renovation you are planning. Our talented team can help you design and build the new space you’ve been dreaming about.

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept family room in Toronto with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.