Sunroom vinyl plank (waterproof) flooring
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary sunroom in Baltimore with vinyl floors, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floor.

Large game area for family friendly nights!
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Minneapolis with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Custom built fireplace that features a modern lineal fireplace with a 72" TV centered above. Bar cabinet off to the left.
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

The lower level living room, completed in the summer of 2023, is created to be family-friendly, cozy and functional, with high-performance fabrics and clean lines. The glass panel fireplace screen reveals ceramic fireballs in the modern fireplace grate while the porcelain fireplace surround structure and design was designed and built to allow for an accent table and artwork to the left. The large glass coffee table has been converted to a large fabric tufted ottoman to provide safety for the young growing kids and the large deep sectional allows for plenty of cozy family evenings!

Photo of an expansive beach style formal open concept living room in DC Metro with multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, a ribbon fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Living to kitchen to dining room view.
Expansive country open concept living room in Portland with a library, white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

This cozy family room features a custom wall unit with chevron pattern shiplap and a vapor fireplace. Reclaimed wood furniture and distressed antiques are mixed in with rustic baskets and interesting textures.

Added 22' long custom, linen-blend, ripple fold, stationary drapes in soft, sandy beige, mounted on black rods. Function: The drapes improve sound reverberations with their profound amount of sound-absorbing fabric. Design: Soft, neutral panels contrast gently with the white walls in the space and balance the dramatic floor-to-ceiling fireplace façade. The fabric softens the rigid rectangular windows and draw the eye up to the beautiful, organic chandelier. The soft grey-beige tone of the drapes and the shadows created by the ripple folds echo the mountains outside to draw a subtle connection between the two. Without the drapes, the room was still beautiful, but the top half of the room felt empty. The drapes give just the right visual interest and balance to complement the windows, ceiling, and fireplace without stealing the show.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Orange County with beige walls, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Partition to entry was removed for an open floor plan. Bar length was extended. 2 support beams concealed by being built into the design plan. Theatre Room entry was relocated to opposite side of room to maximize seating. Gym entry area was opened up to provide better flow and maximize floor plan. Bathroom was updated as well to complement other areas.

Complete remodel of a North Fork vacation house.By removing walls a light open and airy space was created for entertaining family and friends.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept family room in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, a two-sided fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

The game room is home to the shuffleboard and another live edge counter with viewing access to the TV.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Portland with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Photo of a large country enclosed family room in Jacksonville with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

This custom floor plan features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, with the primary suite on the main level. This model home also includes a large front porch, outdoor living off of the great room, and an upper level loft.

This is an example of a large transitional sunroom in Columbus with vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Parisian-style living room with soft pink paneled walls.
Photo of a small contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with pink walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

The full-height drywall fireplace incorporates a 150-year-old reclaimed hand-hewn beam for the mantle. The clean and simple gas fireplace design was inspired by a Swedish farmhouse and became the focal point of the modern farmhouse great room.