Custom Grey Sofa with shagreen coffee table. Blue draperies. Stainless steel kitchen cabinets. Fuse Lighting pendant fixture
Inspiration for a small contemporary enclosed limestone floor and beige floor living room remodel in Chicago with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

Small minimalist limestone floor family room photo in San Diego with beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Spectacular Living Room With Colorado Mica Flagstone Floor, Custom White Wainscoting and Window Trim With Display Tops, Incredible, Custom Fireplace With White Surround With Corbel Trim, Colorado Mica Flagstone Surround, Built-In Book Shelves, Custom Boat Prow Accent With Bead Board Insert

I've never had a client that had no budget, but she wanted what she wanted and got it. This tiny space blew up and expanded before our eyes. All the right decisions were made and this 46th floor, ocean view, mini Penthouse Suite came to life. A true Design miracle making such a tiny space look expansive. Yeah man, we rocked this one.

Example of a small trendy open concept limestone floor and beige floor living room design in Miami with gray walls and a media wall

This is a small guest house TV room we fully furnished to make the modern space a cozy comfortable place for guests.
Family room - small contemporary open concept limestone floor, beige floor and wood ceiling family room idea in Austin with orange walls and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a small trendy open concept limestone floor and beige floor living room design in Miami with gray walls and a media wall

A long established style with a contemporary flare. Inspired by Damask weaving, one of the original Byzantine time weaving techniques; the classic collection is versatile and timeless.

Karen Knecht Photography
Small trendy enclosed limestone floor living room photo in Chicago with a music area

Phil and Rocio, little did you know how perfect your timing was when you came to us and asked for a “small but perfect home”. Fertile ground indeed as we thought about working on something like a precious gem, or what we’re calling a NEW Jewel. So many of our clients now are building smaller homes because they simply don’t need a bigger one. Seems smart for many reasons: less vacuuming, less heating and cooling, less taxes. And for many, less strain on the finances as we get to the point where retirement shines bright and hopeful. For the jewel of a home we wanted to start with 1,000 square feet. Enough room for a pleasant common area, a couple of away rooms for bed and work, a couple of bathrooms and yes to a mudroom and pantry. (For Phil and Rocio’s, we ended up with 1,140 square feet.) The Jewel would not compromise on design intent, envelope or craft intensity. This is the big benefit of the smaller footprint, of course. By using a pure and simple form for the house volume, a true jewel would have enough money in the budget for the highest quality materials, net-zero levels of insulation, triple pane windows, and a high-efficiency heat pump. Additionally, the doors would be handcrafted, the cabinets solid wood, the finishes exquisite, and craftsmanship shudderingly excellent. Our many thanks to Phil and Rocio for including us in their dream home project. It is truly a Jewel! From the homeowners (read their full note here): “It is quite difficult to express the deep sense of gratitude we feel towards everyone that contributed to the Jewel…many of which I don’t have the ability to send this to, or even be able to name. The artistic, creative flair combined with real-life practicality is a major component of our place we will love for many years to come. Please pass on our thanks to everyone that was involved. We look forward to visits from any and all as time goes by." –Phil and Rocio Read more about the first steps for this Jewel on our blog. Reclaimed Wood, Kitchen Cabinetry, Bedroom Door: Pioneer Millworks Entry door: NEWwoodworks Professional Photos: Loren Nelson Photography

Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept limestone floor and beige floor family room remodel in Miami with brown walls and a media wall

Provided completed rom furnishings for the Carlsbad, CA beach home. Motorized window shades provide sun protection and privacy without losing the Ocean View.

Transitional living room
Inspiration for a small transitional enclosed limestone floor and beige floor family room remodel in Phoenix with multicolored walls, no fireplace and no tv

This is the side view from inside this apartment complex in San Diego of our glass overhead doors being used for living room divisions. The modern touch and look of these doors is extremely versatile. Sarah F.

Pisani + Associates Architects; Merz Construction; Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Living room - small contemporary open concept limestone floor living room idea in Boston with beige walls

A cozy sitting area complete with a three-sided gas fireplace adds a peaceful retreat to the space. A walk-in pantry is cleverly concealed behind a cabinet door. Photography: Peter Krupenye

New Hand Carved Stone Fireplaces by Ancient Surfaces. Phone: (212) 461-0245 Web: www.AncientSurfaces.com email: sales@ancientsurfaces.com ‘Ancient Surfaces’ fireplaces are unique works of art, hand carved to suit the client's home style. This fireplace showcases traditional an installed Continental design. All our new hand carved fireplaces are custom tailored one at a time; the design, dimensions and type of stone are designed to fit individual taste and budget. We invite you to browse the many examples of hand carved limestone and marble fireplaces we are portraying.

When yearning for a wee bit of sunshine, this couple ventures over from the East Coast to soak it all up in their La Jolla condo. Trying this city on for size, this project was an experiment in going a bit outside the client's comfort zone, as they wanted something more modern in style than what they are accustomed to while keeping with the neutral and timeless colors they are so fond of.

Photo ©2009 Attila Pohlmann
Living room - small contemporary formal and open concept limestone floor living room idea in Hawaii with beige walls and a media wall