A new fireplace, windows, millwork and furniture make this room hard to leave

An open family room, a smartly designed kitchen and walls of windows are built to suit a family of 5 in Texas

Floor plan labels are thrown out the window as a designer helps a family shape rooms to fit the way they live

A designer revamps a New York living-dining room with light colors, flexible furnishings and sophisticated childproofing

Reclaim your room from screens and headphones with these ideas for fostering family togetherness

Large sliding glass doors connect a pergola-covered terrace with a kitchen and great room in Seattle

Stone and wood plus earthy colors link a family room to its woodsy site and create a comfy gathering spot

This addition to a 1920s Connecticut home features beautiful built-ins, graphic color, layers of pattern and pleasing proportions

Family members downsize to a home that will shorten their commutes and give them more time together — much of it spent in this room