Photo of a mid-sized open concept living room in Other with purple walls, laminate floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Austin with purple walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Looking at this home today, you would never know that the project began as a poorly maintained duplex. Luckily, the homeowners saw past the worn façade and engaged our team to uncover and update the Victorian gem that lay underneath. Taking special care to preserve the historical integrity of the 100-year-old floor plan, we returned the home back to its original glory as a grand, single family home. The project included many renovations, both small and large, including the addition of a a wraparound porch to bring the façade closer to the street, a gable with custom scrollwork to accent the new front door, and a more substantial balustrade. Windows were added to bring in more light and some interior walls were removed to open up the public spaces to accommodate the family’s lifestyle. You can read more about the transformation of this home in Old House Journal: http://www.cummingsarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Old-House-Journal-Dec.-2009.pdf Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional family room in Portland with purple walls, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

This modern den is alive with color and patterns. The earth tones mixed with bright patterns blend effortlessly.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Other with purple walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed family room in San Francisco with carpet, purple walls, no tv and brown floor.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Milwaukee with purple walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and recessed.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Albuquerque with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Designer: Sazen Design / Photography: Paul Dyer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with purple walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a concealed 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

Sophisticated entryway styled with light blue and green accents. The soft colors and dark furniture with neutral area rug make this space timeless and elegant.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary living room in Philadelphia with purple walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

This is an example of a mid-sized formal open concept living room in London with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Major gut renovation of this coastal estate preserved its basic layout while expanding the kitchen. A veranda and a pair of gazebos were also added to the home to maximize outdoor living and the water views. The interior merged the homeowners eclectic style with the traditional style of the home. Photographer: James R. Salomon Contractor: Carl Anderson, Anderson Contracting Services

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Austin with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in New York with purple walls and no tv.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in New York with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv, brown floor and no fireplace.

Interior Design by Amanda Nisbet Photography by Space and Line (Spaceandline.com)
Mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in New York with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.