Mirador Builders
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Houston with grey walls, brick floors, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

German shmear plaster treatment revived this drab red brick fireplace by our project installation coordinator Ryan. We added 3 vintage art pieces, Italian ceramic bull, clients candle stick and concrete vase with succulent.

This 1964 Preston Hollow home was in the perfect location and had great bones but was not perfect for this family that likes to entertain. They wanted to open up their kitchen up to the den and entry as much as possible, as it was small and completely closed off. They needed significant wine storage and they did want a bar area but not where it was currently located. They also needed a place to stage food and drinks outside of the kitchen. There was a formal living room that was not necessary and a formal dining room that they could take or leave. Those spaces were opened up, the previous formal dining became their new home office, which was previously in the master suite. The master suite was completely reconfigured, removing the old office, and giving them a larger closet and beautiful master bathroom. The game room, which was converted from the garage years ago, was updated, as well as the bathroom, that used to be the pool bath. The closet space in that room was redesigned, adding new built-ins, and giving us more space for a larger laundry room and an additional mudroom that is now accessible from both the game room and the kitchen! They desperately needed a pool bath that was easily accessible from the backyard, without having to walk through the game room, which they had to previously use. We reconfigured their living room, adding a full bathroom that is now accessible from the backyard, fixing that problem. We did a complete overhaul to their downstairs, giving them the house they had dreamt of! As far as the exterior is concerned, they wanted better curb appeal and a more inviting front entry. We changed the front door, and the walkway to the house that was previously slippery when wet and gave them a more open, yet sophisticated entry when you walk in. We created an outdoor space in their backyard that they will never want to leave! The back porch was extended, built a full masonry fireplace that is surrounded by a wonderful seating area, including a double hanging porch swing. The outdoor kitchen has everything they need, including tons of countertop space for entertaining, and they still have space for a large outdoor dining table. The wood-paneled ceiling and the mix-matched pavers add a great and unique design element to this beautiful outdoor living space. Scapes Incorporated did a fabulous job with their backyard landscaping, making it a perfect daily escape. They even decided to add turf to their entire backyard, keeping minimal maintenance for this busy family. The functionality this family now has in their home gives the true meaning to Living Better Starts Here™.

Country enclosed family room in DC Metro with a standard fireplace, no tv, yellow walls, brick floors, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Photo of a traditional family room in Cleveland with brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Eric Quarrell
Mid-sized enclosed family room in Albuquerque with beige walls, brick floors, a corner fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Jacksonville with a home bar, grey walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, a brick fireplace surround and multi-coloured floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed family room in New Orleans with a game room, brown walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Below the kitchen, the homeowners had a family room that was rarely used because access could only be obtained from the outside of the house by way of a set of super steep cement stairs. Our plans brought the exterior set of stairs inside. New skylights above these stairs drive natural light down to the basement, and the extra space above the now interior stairs gives the kitchen more breathing room.

This home was originally built with premium quality salvaged materials like these 200 year old beams. The original builders sought out old mills and barns in the area and found some amazing materials. This home was built in 1967 and totally renovated and its size doubled in 2008.

Family room with warm brick floor and walk-in brick fireplace.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept family room in Philadelphia with grey walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Photos by Randy Colwell
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept family room in Other with grey walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Shoot to Sell
This is an example of a large modern open concept family room in Dallas with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Inspiration for an expansive traditional open concept family room in Orlando with brick floors, a wood stove and a brick fireplace surround.

Family room with warm brick floor and walk-in brick fireplace.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept family room in Philadelphia with grey walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Jerry Atnip Photograhy
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed family room in Nashville with brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Reading and Television Wing of the Masterbedroom with Wall Mount T..V and Shelving, Chinchilla Sofas, Paul McCobb Chairs, Bertoila Coffee Table Photo by Transcend Studios LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept family room in New Orleans with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

This 1964 Preston Hollow home was in the perfect location and had great bones but was not perfect for this family that likes to entertain. They wanted to open up their kitchen up to the den and entry as much as possible, as it was small and completely closed off. They needed significant wine storage and they did want a bar area but not where it was currently located. They also needed a place to stage food and drinks outside of the kitchen. There was a formal living room that was not necessary and a formal dining room that they could take or leave. Those spaces were opened up, the previous formal dining became their new home office, which was previously in the master suite. The master suite was completely reconfigured, removing the old office, and giving them a larger closet and beautiful master bathroom. The game room, which was converted from the garage years ago, was updated, as well as the bathroom, that used to be the pool bath. The closet space in that room was redesigned, adding new built-ins, and giving us more space for a larger laundry room and an additional mudroom that is now accessible from both the game room and the kitchen! They desperately needed a pool bath that was easily accessible from the backyard, without having to walk through the game room, which they had to previously use. We reconfigured their living room, adding a full bathroom that is now accessible from the backyard, fixing that problem. We did a complete overhaul to their downstairs, giving them the house they had dreamt of! As far as the exterior is concerned, they wanted better curb appeal and a more inviting front entry. We changed the front door, and the walkway to the house that was previously slippery when wet and gave them a more open, yet sophisticated entry when you walk in. We created an outdoor space in their backyard that they will never want to leave! The back porch was extended, built a full masonry fireplace that is surrounded by a wonderful seating area, including a double hanging porch swing. The outdoor kitchen has everything they need, including tons of countertop space for entertaining, and they still have space for a large outdoor dining table. The wood-paneled ceiling and the mix-matched pavers add a great and unique design element to this beautiful outdoor living space. Scapes Incorporated did a fabulous job with their backyard landscaping, making it a perfect daily escape. They even decided to add turf to their entire backyard, keeping minimal maintenance for this busy family. The functionality this family now has in their home gives the true meaning to Living Better Starts Here™.