Two story family room with overlook from second floor hallway. Gorgeous built-in bookcases house favorite books, family photos and of course, a large TV! Marina Storm - Picture Perfect House

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Family room - transitional family room idea in Boston

Family room - large rustic open concept medium tone wood floor family room idea in Albuquerque with a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and white walls

Was previously a red brick wood burning fireplace with a matching hearth. We refaced with MDF, Marble subway tile, Spectacular leather finished granite. The gas insert is a Kozy Heat Chaska 34, and the T.V. is a 4K Vizio. The flooring is BELLAWOOD 3/4" x 3-1/4" Select Brazilian Chestnut.

The gorgeous "Charleston" home is 6,689 square feet of living with four bedrooms, four full and two half baths, and four-car garage. Interiors were crafted by Troy Beasley of Beasley and Henley Interior Design. Builder- Lutgert

Josh Yamamoto
Large trendy open concept light wood floor family room photo in Salt Lake City with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a trendy family room design in Seattle

Family room library - transitional light wood floor family room library idea in Dallas with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a coastal enclosed light wood floor family room remodel in Minneapolis with black walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Living room with exposed wood beam ceiling, stone fireplace, and built-in media wall
Large elegant dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

To receive information on products and materials used on this project, please contact me via http://www.iredzine.com Photos by Jenifer Koskinen- Merritt Design Photo

Jeri Koegel Photography
Family room - large contemporary open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room idea in Orange County with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a metal fireplace

A family room featuring a navy shiplap wall with built-in cabinets and vintage bathing suit art.
Inspiration for a large timeless open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Dallas with a bar, blue walls and a wall-mounted tv

Photo Credit: Aubrie Pick
Inspiration for a transitional family room remodel in San Francisco

Mid-sized elegant enclosed carpeted and beige floor family room library photo in Los Angeles with beige walls

Example of a trendy family room library design in Seattle

David Sparks
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary family room remodel in Grand Rapids with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a large cottage beige floor and carpeted game room remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull