Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Philadelphia with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed family room in Denver with purple walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in San Francisco with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

David William Photography
Expansive contemporary open concept family room in Los Angeles with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic family room in Chicago with a library, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Photo of a modern family room in Bridgeport with a library, purple walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept family room in Other with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Agencement et rénovation totale d'un studio de 23 m² au dernier étage.
Small transitional enclosed family room in Paris with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and purple walls.

Mid-sized transitional enclosed family room in New York with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and purple walls.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Cincinnati with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

The yellow walls became dark eggplant, the wood fireplace became stone, add in new lamps and accessories and this room went from lackluster to dramatic. Photo by Alise O'Brien

Mitchell Shenker
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional enclosed family room in San Francisco with a library, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

This gallery room design elegantly combines cool color tones with a sleek modern look. The wavy area rug anchors the room with subtle visual textures reminiscent of water. The art in the space makes the room feel much like a museum, while the furniture and accessories will bring in warmth into the room.

This parlor room was designed to give the homeowner a tranquil place to read, meditate, and listen to music. We chose to mix styles combining more modern elements such as the hanging pendant with old pine pieces such as the repurposed table, originally used to weigh livestock. One of our favorite repurposed itemss are the candle sconces from Spain. Originally roof tiles, it is reported that they are made by laying the wet material across the tilers lap. Women were used for the job as their thighs were slimmer and more shapely. Lucky us! Photo~Jared Saulnier

Piston Design
Photo of a mediterranean open concept family room in Houston with a game room, purple walls, a corner fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

The husband of this client duo pushed hard for a purple wall. It created just the right backdrop for this vintage car, his other love.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed family room in Vancouver with purple walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

The cream ottoman offers contrast against the deep grey furnishings in this living space. Placement of the artwork above the couch draws the eye up to highlight the rooms architectural details. Beautiful accessories throughout the space complete the room. Photo: Jeff Kaufman Photography

Mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Orange County with purple walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com