Distressed finishes and a mix of styles make this newly built great room fit for a laid-back family

Built-in cabinets consolidate media equipment and collectibles. Beach-cottage-style touches create a relaxing vibe

Lots of white paired with warm walnut details creates an inviting, laid-back vibe

This Texas renovation embraces a stick frame home's simple structure and its place in the community

A partial basement in San Francisco is transformed into a striking living space

Large windows, lots of natural light and vintage furnishings create a modern haven for an Austin couple and their visiting kids

An architect helps a San Francisco couple create an open living space that combines modern details with a reclaimed-wood catwalk focal point

The walls come down in a chopped-up Eichler interior, and a family gains space and light

See how to enjoy your TV, sound systems and video games in one stylish, multifunctional room

A smart solution opens up a compartmentalized home and creates a user-friendly great room with a strong link to the outdoors