Eye catching 2 tone custom built-in cabinets flank stunning granite fireplace. Shelves are all lit up with LED puck lighting.
Photo of a large modern open concept family room in Orange County with a music area, beige walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Open Kids' Loft for lounging, studying by the fire, playing guitar and more. Photo by Vance Fox
Large contemporary open concept family room in Sacramento with a music area, white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

warm and soothing Music Room with beautiful ceiling beams and dark stained cabinets. Truly a space for lounging as well as creative jazz to be played. The staircase leads to the wine room.

Part of the renovation project included opening the large wall to the Music Room which is opposite the dining room. In there we married a gorgeous teal grasscloth wallpaper, also from Phillip Jeffries, with fabric for drapery & shades in Covington’s Abelia Garden which is a stunning embroidered floral on a navy background. Photos by Ebony Ellis for Charleston Home + Design Magazine

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This is an example of a large traditional open concept family room in Raleigh with a music area, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Large eclectic family room in Vancouver with a music area, light hardwood floors, beige walls, no fireplace and brown floor.

This is an example of a large enclosed family room in Dallas with a music area, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Design ideas for a large transitional enclosed family room in Other with a music area, yellow walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

General Contractor: Porter Construction, Interiors by:Fancesca Rudin, Photography by: Angle Eye Photography
Large traditional open concept family room in Wilmington with a music area, white walls, carpet and grey floor.

This beautiful sitting room is the perfect spot to relax by the fireplace, visit with family and friends, or play this Steinway Baby Grand Piano. A stone wall with a gas fireplace and stone mantle is flanked by large windows. A great focal point in this room. Large wood beams and fluted columns complete this space.

This is an example of a large contemporary family room in Los Angeles with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

This is an example of a large beach style enclosed family room in Orange County with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Ian Coleman
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept family room in San Francisco with a music area, grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Photography by J.P. Chen, Phoenix Media
Design ideas for a large traditional family room in Milwaukee with a music area, beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Photo of a large contemporary enclosed family room in San Francisco with a music area, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

This is an example of a large traditional enclosed family room in New York with a music area, dark hardwood floors, no tv and white walls.

Photo of a large contemporary family room in Sussex with a music area, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

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