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

Example of a large beach style enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design in Atlanta with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace, beige walls and a tv stand

Staging by MHM Staging.
Living room - large modern open concept porcelain tile and brown floor living room idea in Orlando with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Derek Makekau
Living room - coastal medium tone wood floor living room idea in Miami with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Opposite the fireplace wall, a paneled, arch top cased opening leads to an intimate reading nook offering glimpses to the Long Island Sound.
Living room - traditional enclosed living room idea in New York

Custom wall recess built to house restoration hardware shelving units, This contemporary living space houses a full size golf simulator and pool table on the left hand side. The windows above the bar act as a pass through to the lanai. This is the perfect room to host your guests in .

Inspiration for a coastal open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor, coffered ceiling, wood ceiling and wainscoting living room remodel in Other with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This is the ocean view second story living room which opens to the ocean view deck, dining room and kitchen.
Example of a beach style open concept living room design in San Diego

Designed by: Studio Revolution Photography by: Thomas Kuoh
Family room - scandinavian carpeted family room idea in San Francisco with white walls

Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The tufted, barrel-back Dorothy Draper-style sofa takes center stage. Photograph © Eric Roth Photography. A love of blues and greens and a desire to feel connected to family were the key elements requested to be reflected in this home. Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/roseclair-residence

Living room - mid-century modern open concept light wood floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls and a ribbon fireplace

Inspiration for a timeless family room remodel in Kansas City

Minimalist living room photo in Houston

Tom Crane Photography
Large transitional enclosed carpeted living room library photo in Philadelphia with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Boston

Inspiration for a 1960s living room remodel in Austin