Contemporary Loft with Multi-Sided See-Through Fireplace - White Mountain Hearth

White Mountain Hearth- Empire Comfort Systems

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All County Decorative Concrete

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Kitchen and Great Room

Sharp Homes, Inc.

Where to start describing this amazing open kitchen! A large white granite island and farm sink compliment dark wood cabinets and stainless appliances - including a large gas cook top and built-in oven/microwave combo. The open plan connects directly to the Great Room and Dining Room so the chef in the home can stay connected with family and visitors while preparing a large meal. Under cabinet lighting and unique pendants provide warmth to the space, which is topped off, quite literally, with a faux painted barrel vault ceiling that has its own hidden cove lighting. From this perspective you can also see into the spacious Great Room and out the wall of windows to the views beyond.

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Build+Design: EBCON Corporation, Zuzana Ozel / Styling: Rachel Forslund / Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
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Family Room in Contemporary Home for Entertaining

Heritage Design Studio

Flooded with light, this Family Room is designed for fun gatherings. The expansive view to the pool and property beyond fit the scale of this home perfectly. Ceiling height: 21' 7" Room size: 22' x 29'

Luxury Apartment - Family and Media Room

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

Large family and media room with frosted glass, bronze doors leading to the living room and foyer. An 82" wide screen 3-D TV is built into the bookcases and a projector and screen are built into the ceiling.

Potomac - Remodel

MBW Designs

MBW Designs Contemporary Meets Traditional in a Potomac Residence Photo by Simply Arlie
Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Wyeth Ray Interiors

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Downtown Penthouse

Kitchen Distributors, Inc-Arkansas

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Olde Cypress

Molly Hoover Design Group LLC

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The Mendon Project

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Tice Residences

DesignARC

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Contemporary Ranch - Home Remodel

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

this comfortable family room features vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and chandelier, custom-designed entertainment center. A second patio is accessible via two sets of French doors on either side of the entertainment center. Eric Rorer Photography

Floating Media Center

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Media Center Design by Elia Alvarez of Closet Works: This contemporary styled floating media center anchors the space and works well in a family room or even a more formal living room. Custom lighting makes the unit seem to float away from the wall, The center panel that holds the TV is mounted slightly away from the wall, allowing the use of LED light strips along the sides to further the impression that the panel is weightlessly hovering in front of the wall. - (Photo by Cathy Rabeler)

The High Road | New Construction

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Inspiration for a contemporary concrete floor and gray floor family room remodel in Austin with a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Southampton Modern Farmhouse

Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors: The Hamptons

Modern luxury meets warm farmhouse in this Southampton home! Scandinavian inspired furnishings and light fixtures create a clean and tailored look, while the natural materials found in accent walls, casegoods, the staircase, and home decor hone in on a homey feel. An open-concept interior that proves less can be more is how we’d explain this interior. By accentuating the “negative space,” we’ve allowed the carefully chosen furnishings and artwork to steal the show, while the crisp whites and abundance of natural light create a rejuvenated and refreshed interior. This sprawling 5,000 square foot home includes a salon, ballet room, two media rooms, a conference room, multifunctional study, and, lastly, a guest house (which is a mini version of the main house). Project Location: Southamptons. Project designed by interior design firm, Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors. From their Chelsea base, they serve clients in Manhattan and throughout New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/southampton-modern-farmhouse/

Tribeca, NY

Turek Interiors

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Danville Residence

R&J Construction, Inc.

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Contemporary Family Room Ideas

As a primary space for relaxation and fun, family rooms often serve multiple functions. Since they’re more casual than traditional living rooms, they tend to get a lot of use — TV, reading and game night are all acceptable. As the go-to spot for so many activities, consider family room ideas that include plenty of storage and seating. Planning your family room design prior to decorating is key, so read on for tips to design your contemporary family room.

What kind of storage should I add to my contemporary family room design?

Before you start your remodel, consider your overall storage needs. Family room designs should be able to accommodate all of the items you usually keep in such a space, whether with built-ins or freestanding furniture. If you have young kids, toys might be an issue, so built-in cabinets or toy boxes would be worthwhile family room ideas to invest in. For high-tech families, add shelves for movies and video games and cabinets to hide small electronics like game consoles and DVD players. Better yet, invest in a large entertainment center or media console for a cohesive look. To encourage good work habits, pieces such as a bookshelf, desk, work table or built-in counter for homework and document organization, can be a lifesaver. Once you've planned out your storage needs, it's time to start thinking about the fun family room ideas!

How do I decorate my contemporary family room?

Since family rooms generally have an informal feel, they lend themselves well to a casual but fun decor style. Don't be afraid of bright contemporary decorating ideas, but be careful of going overboard. You can either stick with neutral furniture and bright accents, or highlight the furniture and scale back the accessories. Regardless, your contemporary family room decor should include functional and kid (or pet) friendly items, such as easy-to-clean rugs, throw pillows and curtains.
This is definitely one space in the home that should have plenty of character and personality, so be sure to bring in personal knickknacks, like colorful contemporary accessories and family photos to liven up even the most simplistic family rooms. Top it all off with mirrors, lamps and proper ceiling lighting to help light flow throughout the space. If you’re stuck for ideas, browse pictures of contemporary family rooms to draw more decor inspiration — who knows, you might be struck by one that you previously passed by! And if you're looking for a great deal on family room furniture and decor, then check out our new customer promo and coupon codes!