Design ideas for a transitional family room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Installation progress of wall unit.
Inspiration for a large transitional loft-style family room in Orlando with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Open concept family room, dining room
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept family room in Las Vegas with grey walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Orange County with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept family room in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey walls and light hardwood floors.

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.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a country open concept family room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Roehner and Ryan
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept family room in Phoenix with a game room, grey walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

This home is full of clean lines, soft whites and grey, & lots of built-in pieces​. Large entry area with message center, dual closets, custom bench with hooks and cubbies to keep organized. Living room fireplace with shiplap, custom mantel and cabinets, and white brick.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary family room in Detroit with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

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Large modern open concept family room in Vancouver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

When re-creating this families living spaces it was crucial to provide a timeless yet contemporary living room for adult entertaining and a fun colorful family room for family moments. The kitchen was done in timeless bright white and pops of color were added throughout to exemplify the families love of life! David Duncan Livingston

Mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Chicago with a home bar, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Anna Wurz
Mid-sized modern enclosed family room in Calgary with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Aimee Lee Photography
Mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Our client wanted a space where she could relax with friends or watch movies in comfort. We started with comfy sofas from Bernhardt in neutral and navy tones, added two swivel chairs from Four Hands. Coffee table, media console and lighting all from Uttermost.

Inspiration for a transitional family room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

This home is a modern farmhouse on the outside with an open-concept floor plan and nautical/midcentury influence on the inside! From top to bottom, this home was completely customized for the family of four with five bedrooms and 3-1/2 bathrooms spread over three levels of 3,998 sq. ft. This home is functional and utilizes the space wisely without feeling cramped. Some of the details that should be highlighted in this home include the 5” quartersawn oak floors, detailed millwork including ceiling beams, abundant natural lighting, and a cohesive color palate. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders Andrea Rugg Photography