Michael Abrams Limited Hunter Douglas.

paddykk Thanks for that prompt reply. What product line in Hunter douglas is it. I was on their website and could find it. Can't tell in this picture if they are roller shades with a cassette at the top? Could you tell me the product line in Hunter Douglas. Thanks again so much for your time.

Michael Abrams Limited The bracket is in between the window casing and the crown molding.

risi thank you.

Michael Abrams Limited The coffee table was made by my workroom in Chicago.

hunjanvilla what is the name of this plant in the corner ,close to TV and how to take care of the edge of the dry leaf ,when i trim the edges it truns again yellow and start dry..

Michael Abrams Limited The sectional sofa was custom designed for this room. The fabric is from Romo.

aishalc Michael because of how well you integrated the decor with Revere Pewter it is now one of my favorite colors.

tnmommy3 That is very rude! You're giving all Arabs a bad name. Michael, it is simply beautiful!! I just purchased a house with the same floor color and I'm definitely painting my walls rever pewter! Very classy! Keep up the good work.

Michael Abrams Limited The fireplace is from EcoSmart and was constructed as part of the overall wall.It is made of stainless steel and burns fuel.

Michael Abrams Limited The firebox is approximately 15" off the wall.

mrsben Silly questions perhaps Michael, but do you have any idea where the T.V. Components are stored? ie: Players, recorders, converter, etc. Also, is it a gas fireplace? (Would love a set-up like this for our Family Room).

Do admire all of your work!

Michael Abrams Limited Thanks - the trim color is Benjamin Moore - Linen White

Michael Abrams Limited It is the EcoSmart XL900. It requires no combustible surround and burns a gel fuel.

rbcola Does it provide same level of heat as wood burning or gas fireplace? Thank you!

Michael Abrams Limited The sectional was made specfic for this for this client.

Madison McCord Interiors Rene Cazares does one very similar in many fabrics. www.rcfurniture.com

Michael Abrams Limited The floor plant is from Plant Parenting, a Chicago home and business plant rental company. They come in weekly to maintain the homeowner's greenery and change things out as needed or requested.

joelchang Does anyone know what kind of plant that is? Thanks in advance!

Michael Abrams Limited sorry, these are the only photographs I have. The table does side over the chaise portion to provide a place for drink, book, or reading glasses. It is very light and can easy moved to provide room for reclining.

Marilee Lenon Where can we purchase this sectional?

Michael Abrams Limited it is all a wireless system - that said I have to defer to the AV specialists.

Michael Abrams Limited These leather chairs are from Crate & Barrel.

ohealey Thank you!

Michael Abrams Limited These sofas were custom made by my workroom for this project.

Michael Abrams Limited The area with the sectional and TV is 14' x 16'-10". Good luck with your basement!

Michael Abrams Limited The rug is custom from Tai Ping Carpets.

The Shabby Nest Benjamin Moore's Simply Irresistible.

Michael Abrams Limited In this room, the walls are Benjamin Moore, Elmira White.

christinedicesare Thank you!

pierre00 Zinc textile is part of The Romo Group WWW.ROMO.COM

leannemo I think I found it at crate and barrel thanks

Michael Abrams Limited They are from Crate and Barrel.

patjlynn A client sent me a link to your photos and loved the floors and kitchen cabinets. The floors look to be a select grade that were finished in the field, where did you find them if you don't mind me asking. I am local in Chicago as well. I have been pouring over samples and selections and haven't been as pleased as the grade I am seeing in the photo. Also, who did the cabinet and what is the color. It all looks amazing. Thanks.

Michael Abrams Limited Thank you. This home was actually existing so we worked with the flooring and kitchen cabinetry that was already in place.

Michael Abrams Limited The breakfast table is a fixed element in Silestone, which is integrated into the kitchen island.

lausyreno Thanks for the info and link! :)

Michael Abrams Limited These are operable grass weave shades.

Natalya Eidlin thanks.

Michael Abrams Limited Thanks, the wall color is Benjamin Moore HC-84 Elmira White, and the accent color is Benjamin Moore AF-705 Cinder.

The A/V components are housed in a downstairs closet.

COASTROAD Hearth & Patio The fireplace in the photo above appears to be by EcoSmart, which is a bio-ethanol product:
http://www.ecosmartfire.com/en/bioethanol-fireplace-products/fireplace-inserts (the glass firescreen at the bottom edge of the fireplace opening is characteristic of their designs)

Because bio-ethanol fireplaces are unvented and generally have a smaller firebox chassis it is possible to place a TV more closely to the fireplace, but it is not recommended.

Unvented fireplaces (gas or bio-ethanol) produce mostly convective heat (hot air), so the heat rises right up across the face of the wall directly above the fireplace. Artwork or technology can be subjected to very high temperatures - 200 degrees F or more - in that area directly above the fireplace.

Generally speaking, it it best not to put anything combustible or sensitive to temperature up there. A non-combustible mantel shelf above the fireplace can help direct some heat away, but you lose some of the clean look of the arrangement above.

Ga fireplaces have very specific, defined clearances to combustibles, but none will tell you a "safe" distance at which to place your electronics. Bio-ethanol fireplaces are largely unregulated by building codes and are generally even less specific about proper clearances than gas fireplaces are.

It is possible to come up with an non-traditional arrangement where the TV is relatively low, but ideal TV placement is seated eye level, and that isn't likely to happen with a fireplace underneath it.

kprose Tom, thanks very much for the response - you've captured my dilemma in a nutshell. Unfortunately, there's no other wall to put the fireplace, so both the TV and fireplace need to occupy the same wall. The picture you posted is very similar to what we're planning on doing - the long horizontal 'bottom' of the shelving unit forms the mantel (and heat break). By mounting the fireplace as low as possible, and using a long lean fireplace, we've managed the keep the TV at a reasonable height, but I'm always looking at ways to go lower. Really appreciate your input!

Michael Abrams Limited The sectional fabric is Romo, Peretti-Slate.

pks1 Thanks so much for the reply!!
Love every thing about the room. Superb

Michael Abrams Limited The house has an A/V system, and all components are housed in a closet.

vandank83 How is the TV connected to the A/V system in the closet ?

Michael Abrams Limited The rug was purchased from Tai Ping Carpets in Chicago's Merchandise Mart.

Hemphill's Rugs & Carpets It appears to be custom made of wool and silk or wool and viscose. Our showroom can create this type of rug in your choice of size, color and shape. www.RugsAndCarpets.com - Hemphill's Rugs & Carpets Costa Mesa, CA