Example of a transitional family room design in New York

This Rice University family home is meant to be lived in and loved for years and years. For this family of 4, abundant and comfortable seating with long-lasting upholstery was a must. From the club chairs to the sectional, all the living room furniture in this family home is deep-seated and embodies our ethos of “livable luxury.”

The beautiful, old barn on this Topsfield estate was at risk of being demolished. Before approaching Mathew Cummings, the homeowner had met with several architects about the structure, and they had all told her that it needed to be torn down. Thankfully, for the sake of the barn and the owner, Cummings Architects has a long and distinguished history of preserving some of the oldest timber framed homes and barns in the U.S. Once the homeowner realized that the barn was not only salvageable, but could be transformed into a new living space that was as utilitarian as it was stunning, the design ideas began flowing fast. In the end, the design came together in a way that met all the family’s needs with all the warmth and style you’d expect in such a venerable, old building. On the ground level of this 200-year old structure, a garage offers ample room for three cars, including one loaded up with kids and groceries. Just off the garage is the mudroom – a large but quaint space with an exposed wood ceiling, custom-built seat with period detailing, and a powder room. The vanity in the powder room features a vanity that was built using salvaged wood and reclaimed bluestone sourced right on the property. Original, exposed timbers frame an expansive, two-story family room that leads, through classic French doors, to a new deck adjacent to the large, open backyard. On the second floor, salvaged barn doors lead to the master suite which features a bright bedroom and bath as well as a custom walk-in closet with his and hers areas separated by a black walnut island. In the master bath, hand-beaded boards surround a claw-foot tub, the perfect place to relax after a long day. In addition, the newly restored and renovated barn features a mid-level exercise studio and a children’s playroom that connects to the main house. From a derelict relic that was slated for demolition to a warmly inviting and beautifully utilitarian living space, this barn has undergone an almost magical transformation to become a beautiful addition and asset to this stately home.

Inspiration for a transitional family room remodel in Austin

Barry Grossman Photography
Example of a trendy open concept white floor family room design in Miami with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Trendy family room photo in Denver

This is a Rustic inspired Ship Ladder designed for a cozy cabin in Maine. This great design connects you to the loft above, while also being space-saving, with sliding wall brackets to make the space more usable.

Inspiration for a contemporary dark wood floor family room remodel in Miami with gray walls, no fireplace and a media wall

Beach style open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Los Angeles with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Large trendy open concept gray floor and ceramic tile family room photo in Las Vegas with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a stone fireplace

PC: Hallmark Floors
Mid-sized minimalist enclosed light wood floor family room photo in Hawaii with beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Elegant ceramic tile and gray floor family room photo in Philadelphia with beige walls and no fireplace

Photos by: Bob Gothard
Mid-sized beach style open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Boston with gray walls and a media wall

This new house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood developed in the 1920’s, that is in transition, with new larger homes replacing the original modest-sized homes. The house is designed to be harmonious with its traditional neighbors, with divided lite windows, and hip roofs. The roofline of the shingled house steps down with the sloping property, keeping the house in scale with the neighborhood. The interior of the great room is oriented around a massive double-sided chimney, and opens to the south to an outdoor stone terrace and garden. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Photo Credit: Dust Studios, Elena Kaloupek
Urban carpeted and beige floor family room photo in Cedar Rapids with gray walls

Beach style family room photo in New York

Example of a classic carpeted and beige floor family room design in Seattle with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Family room - mid-sized 1950s open concept light wood floor and vaulted ceiling family room idea in DC Metro with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Rich Vossler
Example of a large minimalist loft-style dark wood floor family room design in Denver with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a media wall