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Periscope House
Periscope House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Periscope House draws light into a young family’s home, adding thoughtful solutions and flexible spaces to 1950s Art Deco foundations. Our clients engaged us to undertake a considered extension to their character-rich home in Malvern East. They wanted to celebrate their home’s history while adapting it to the needs of their family, and future-proofing it for decades to come. The extension’s form meets with and continues the existing roofline, politely emerging at the rear of the house. The tones of the original white render and red brick are reflected in the extension, informing its white Colorbond exterior and selective pops of red throughout. Inside, the original home’s layout has been reimagined to better suit a growing family. Once closed-in formal dining and lounge rooms were converted into children’s bedrooms, supplementing the main bedroom and a versatile fourth room. Grouping these rooms together has created a subtle definition of zones: private spaces are nestled to the front, while the rear extension opens up to shared living areas. A tailored response to the site, the extension’s ground floor addresses the western back garden, and first floor (AKA the periscope) faces the northern sun. Sitting above the open plan living areas, the periscope is a mezzanine that nimbly sidesteps the harsh afternoon light synonymous with a western facing back yard. It features a solid wall to the west and a glass wall to the north, emulating the rotation of a periscope to draw gentle light into the extension. Beneath the mezzanine, the kitchen, dining, living and outdoor spaces effortlessly overlap. Also accessible via an informal back door for friends and family, this generous communal area provides our clients with the functionality, spatial cohesion and connection to the outdoors they were missing. Melding modern and heritage elements, Periscope House honours the history of our clients’ home while creating light-filled shared spaces – all through a periscopic lens that opens the home to the garden.
Legacy at Silverleaf
Legacy at Silverleaf
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Roehner Ryan
Design ideas for a large country loft-style family room in Phoenix with a game room, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.
Ada Lane
Ada Lane
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.
Great Room
Great Room
Brio Design HomesBrio Design Homes
This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept family room in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, exposed beam and wood walls.
Farmhouse on the Prairie
Farmhouse on the Prairie
Range Custom HomesRange Custom Homes
For this home, we really wanted to create an atmosphere of cozy. A "lived in" farmhouse. We kept the colors light throughout the home, and added contrast with black interior windows, and just a touch of colors on the wall. To help create that cozy and comfortable vibe, we added in brass accents throughout the home. You will find brass lighting and hardware throughout the home. We also decided to white wash the large two story fireplace that resides in the great room. The white wash really helped us to get that "vintage" look, along with the over grout we had applied to it. We kept most of the metals warm, using a lot of brass and polished nickel. One of our favorite features is the vintage style shiplap we added to most of the ceiling on the main floor...and of course no vintage inspired home would be complete without true vintage rustic beams, which we placed in the great room, fireplace mantel and the master bedroom.
Aldergrove Full Home Renovation
Aldergrove Full Home Renovation
Trilogy ContractingTrilogy Contracting
Photo of a large transitional open concept family room in Vancouver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.
Rustic Modern Makeover
Rustic Modern Makeover
DeBari HomeDeBari Home
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic family room with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
Cress Creek Renovation
Cress Creek Renovation
Siena Custom Builders, Inc.Siena Custom Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept family room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.
Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Bennett Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Bennett Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for an expansive transitional open concept family room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.
Custom Home - Cherry Stage
Custom Home - Cherry Stage
All About Home DesignAll About Home Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept family room in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
Color Consultations
Color Consultations
Diana Crimmins at Local Color InteriorsDiana Crimmins at Local Color Interiors
Formerly a yellow-gold hue, this room gets an airy makeover with creamy off-white paint with soft green undertones.
Photo of a mid-sized country enclosed family room in Philadelphia with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.
Balboa Oceanhome | Newport Beach
Balboa Oceanhome | Newport Beach
ExceptionalHomeExceptionalHome
Large country open concept family room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
Farmhouse Restoration
Farmhouse Restoration
Moran Hook ArchitectureMoran Hook Architecture
This is an example of a mid-sized country enclosed family room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.
Updated Living Room
Updated Living Room
The Painted Drawer CollectionThe Painted Drawer Collection
Suzanne Bagheri
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic enclosed family room in DC Metro with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.
Family Room
Family Room
L/L Design - Build - FurnishL/L Design - Build - Furnish
Here we got rid of the 90's plaid wallpaper, re-upholstered her original sofa, added a beautiful area rug and pillows. The room is soothing, and ready for everyday or family gatherings.
Eclectic Family Room
Eclectic Family Room
Mid-sized eclectic family room in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
Bellaire 2- Family Room
Bellaire 2- Family Room
BwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, IncBwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, Inc
Slurried Brick Accents with Hewn Antique Beams.
Photo of a large transitional open concept family room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.
Calle Ventura 1 by Rafterhouse
Calle Ventura 1 by Rafterhouse
RafterhouseRafterhouse
Ace and Whim Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept family room in Phoenix with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.
Farmhouse on the Prairie
Farmhouse on the Prairie
Range Custom HomesRange Custom Homes
For this home, we really wanted to create an atmosphere of cozy. A "lived in" farmhouse. We kept the colors light throughout the home, and added contrast with black interior windows, and just a touch of colors on the wall. To help create that cozy and comfortable vibe, we added in brass accents throughout the home. You will find brass lighting and hardware throughout the home. We also decided to white wash the large two story fireplace that resides in the great room. The white wash really helped us to get that "vintage" look, along with the over grout we had applied to it. We kept most of the metals warm, using a lot of brass and polished nickel. One of our favorite features is the vintage style shiplap we added to most of the ceiling on the main floor...and of course no vintage inspired home would be complete without true vintage rustic beams, which we placed in the great room, fireplace mantel and the master bedroom.
Legacy at Silverleaf
Legacy at Silverleaf
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Roehner Ryan
This is an example of a large country loft-style family room in Phoenix with a game room, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Family Room Design Photos with Light Hardwood Floors and a Brick Fireplace Surround

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