Design ideas for a transitional open concept family room in Los Angeles with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and recessed.

Comfortable den, where every practical care is taken care of, wrapped in the utmost luxury
Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed family room in Miami with grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Inspiration for a transitional family room in Jacksonville with a library, grey walls, no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and vaulted.

For the family room of this project, our client's wanted an comfortable, yet upscale space where to be used by family members as well as guests. This room boasts a symmetrical floor plan and neutral back drop accented with splashes of blue and gold.

New Age Design
Mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, coffered and panelled walls.

The family room opens onto the kitchen and the backyard. The French Country decorative details added in the 1980’s were all removed to make way for an elegant yet simple space. A high-tech surround sound system was seamlessly integrated. Furniture by others.

Open concept cozy family room and custom kitchen, coffered ceiling with shiplap details, European Oak flooring, and lots of natural lighting
Photo of a large transitional open concept family room in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

We were approached by a Karen, a renowned sculptor, and her husband Tim, a retired MD, to collaborate on a whole-home renovation and furnishings overhaul of their newly purchased and very dated “forever home” with sweeping mountain views in Tigard. Karen and I very quickly found that we shared a genuine love of color, and from day one, this project was artistic and thoughtful, playful, and spirited. We updated tired surfaces and reworked odd angles, designing functional yet beautiful spaces that will serve this family for years to come. Warm, inviting colors surround you in these rooms, and classic lines play with unique pattern and bold scale. Personal touches, including mini versions of Karen’s work, appear throughout, and pages from a vintage book of Audubon paintings that she’d treasured for “ages” absolutely shine displayed framed in the living room. Partnering with a proficient and dedicated general contractor (LHL Custom Homes & Remodeling) makes all the difference on a project like this. Our clients were patient and understanding, and despite the frustrating delays and extreme challenges of navigating the 2020/2021 pandemic, they couldn’t be happier with the results. Photography by Christopher Dibble

This is an example of a large transitional open concept family room in Phoenix with a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and exposed beam.

This is an example of a large transitional open concept family room in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

A peek of what awaits in this comfy sofa! The family room and kitchen are also open to the patio.
Design ideas for a small transitional open concept family room in San Francisco with grey walls, limestone floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

A spacious room is reserved for play, with plenty of closed storage to make tidying up a breeze.
Design ideas for a large transitional enclosed family room in Seattle with a game room, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Select Grade Engineered French Oak Floors - Gilford Plank
Photo of a transitional family room in Houston with light hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed.

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H. Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Photo of a large transitional family room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Ship lap fireplace surround. Used James Hardie Artisan siding to meet code. hardie plank is non-combustible. 72 inch Xtroidiare gas insert fireplace. White walls are Chantilly Lace and Fireplace Surround is Kendal Charcoal from Benjamin Moore

Reading Nook next to Fireplace with built in display shelves and bench
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional family room in New York with a library, cork floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor and recessed.

Family room with expansive ceiling, picture frame trim, exposed beams, gas fireplace, aluminum windows and chandelier.
Inspiration for an expansive transitional open concept family room in Indianapolis with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

In the early days of the global pandemic of 2021, my client decided to leave a more densely populated city environment in favor of a more suburban atmosphere with fewer people, where things are less crowded. They found a Tudor-style home built in the 1980s and set about updating it to make it their own. When my client contacted me, one of her top priorities in the home was a complete kitchen renovation for which she already had some very clear ideas. She came to the project with colors and overall feel so it was a delight to collaborate with her to bring her vision to life. The original kitchen was wedged between a large two-story entry hall at the front, and a spacious beamed family room at the rear. Dated dark red oak and heavy 1980s cabinetry weighed down the room, and my client desperately wanted light and lightness. Working with Lewis Construction, we took down the walls that closed the kitchen off from the family room and the resulting space allowed for a generous island. We worked together to refine a cabinet color and a wood stain for the custom cabinetry by Schmitz Woodworks, and a tone of countertop material that would be a perfect compliment to our cabinetry choices. And I found lighting that speaks to the Tudor style of the house while bringing a sense of airiness—the seeded glass island pendants are perfect partners to the round wrought-iron fixture with candles in the adjoining dining room. Wood, brass, and abaca kitchen stools at the island bring a sense of history and California cool. In the adjoining bland family room, my client removed an ugly river stone fireplace and replaced it with a linear gas insert. I designed built-in bookcases flanking the fireplace to give the entire wall more presence. My client fell in love with a piece of dark soapstone and I used it to design a chunky, uniquely beveled surround to ground the fire box. The entry also got a makeover. We worked with a painter to disguise the ugly 80s red oak on the stairs, and I furnished the area with contemporary pieces that speak to a Tudor sensibility: a “quilted” chest with nail heads; an occasional chair with a quatrefoil back; a wall mirror that looks as if the Wicked Queen in Snow White used it; a rug that has the appearance of a faded heirloom; and a swarm of silver goblets creating a wall art installation that echoes the nail heads on the chest. Photo: Rick Pharaoh

Home remodel in the Lake Geneva, WI area
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional loft-style family room in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.