This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield

Elegant living room photo in Other with a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

adapted from picture that client loved for their home, made arched top that was a rectangular box.
Elegant medium tone wood floor living room photo in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Example of a mid-sized classic enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room design in Philadelphia with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

This West Village is the combination of 2 apartments into a larger one, which takes advantage of the stunning double height spaces, extremely unusual in NYC. While keeping the pre-war flair the residence maintains a minimal and contemporary design.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients came to us looking to do some updates to their new condo unit primarily in the kitchen and living room. The couple has a lifelong love of Arts and Crafts and Modernism, and are the co-founders of PrairieMod, an online retailer that offers timeless modern lifestyle through American made, handcrafted, and exclusively designed products. So, having such a design savvy client was super exciting for us, especially since the couple had many unique pieces of pottery and furniture to provide inspiration for the design. The condo is a large, sunny top floor unit, with a large open feel. The existing kitchen was a peninsula which housed the sink, and they wanted to change that out to an island, relocating the new sink there as well. This can sometimes be tricky with all the plumbing for the building potentially running up through one stack. After consulting with our contractor team, it was determined that our plan would likely work and after confirmation at demo, we pushed on. The new kitchen is a simple L-shaped space, featuring several storage devices for trash, trays dividers and roll out shelving. To keep the budget in check, we used semi-custom cabinetry, but added custom details including a shiplap hood with white oak detail that plays off the oak “X” endcaps at the island, as well as some of the couple’s existing white oak furniture. We also mixed metals with gold hardware and plumbing and matte black lighting that plays well with the unique black herringbone backsplash and metal barstools. New weathered oak flooring throughout the unit provides a nice soft backdrop for all the updates. We wanted to take the cabinets to the ceiling to obtain as much storage as possible, but an angled soffit on two of the walls provided a bit of a challenge. We asked our carpenter to field modify a few of the wall cabinets where necessary and now the space is truly custom. Part of the project also included a new fireplace design including a custom mantle that houses a built-in sound bar and a Panasonic Frame TV, that doubles as hanging artwork when not in use. The TV is mounted flush to the wall, and there are different finishes for the frame available. The TV can display works of art or family photos while not in use. We repeated the black herringbone tile for the fireplace surround here and installed bookshelves on either side for storage and media components. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This entertainment center has it all! The built-in entertainment center cabinetry by Dura Supreme fills the back wall and surrounds the coordinating fireplace mantle. The entertainment center includes speaker door inserts to conceal and safely store the sound system speakers and other media equipment. It also houses a large, flat-screen TV. Not to mention, wall to wall storage and decorative glass cabinetry to showcase your best decor pieces. Built-in Media Centers: They have become a fashionable feature in new homes and a popular remodeling project for existing homes. With open floor plans, the media room is often designed adjacent to the kitchen, and it makes good sense to visually tie these rooms together with coordinating cabinetry styling and finishes. Dura Supreme’s entertainment cabinetry is designed to fit the conventional sizing requirements for media components. With our entertainment accessories, your sound system, speakers, gaming systems, and movie library can be kept organized and accessible. Designed by Mingle Team - Plymouth, MN Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Raised hearth and cherry shelf mantle.
Inspiration for a rustic dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Atlanta with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Kitchen and living room with exposed steel beam for exterior cantilever. Architect: Drawing Dept Contractor: Camery Hensley Construction Photography: Ross Van Pelt

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Inspiration for a large contemporary formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Grand Rapids with a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige walls

This double sided fireplace is the pièce de résistance in this river front log home. It is made of stacked stone with an oxidized copper chimney & reclaimed barn wood beams for mantels. Engineered Barn wood floor

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Transitional formal medium tone wood floor living room photo in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Stone and cedar shake combine with triumphant gables and graceful arches to create a Craftsman exterior with European flair. Influenced by the cottages of old, this hillside walkout boasts a rear wall of glasswork on both floors to capture breath-taking views. A rear porch and screened porch take living outdoors. The open floor plan distinguishes rooms by ceiling treatments and columns instead of enclosing space with walls. For added convenience and future planning, an elevator makes living easier. Custom features include a walk-in pantry, abundant storage space and large utility room with sink. The master bedroom is complete with two walk-in closets, a double vanity, garden tub, separate shower and private privy. Along with the master suite, the secondary bedrooms take advantage of the natural scenery.

The two-story living room features a black marble fireplace, custom built-ins, backed with warm textured wallpaper, double-height draperies, and custom upholstery. The gold and alabaster lighting acts as jewelry for this dramatic contrasting neutral palette.

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Example of a large classic formal and enclosed living room design in Minneapolis with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

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Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Richmond with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a transitional backyard patio remodel in San Diego with a fire pit and a roof extension

We replaced the brick with a Tuscan-colored stacked stone and added a wood mantel; the television was built-in to the stacked stone and framed out for a custom look. This created an updated design scheme for the room and a focal point. We also removed an entry wall on the east side of the home, and a wet bar near the back of the living area. This had an immediate impact on the brightness of the room and allowed for more natural light and a more open, airy feel, as well as increased square footage of the space. We followed up by updating the paint color to lighten the room, while also creating a natural flow into the remaining rooms of this first-floor, open floor plan. After removing the brick underneath the shelving units, we added a bench storage unit and closed cabinetry for storage. The back walls were finalized with a white shiplap wall treatment to brighten the space and wood shelving for accessories. On the left side of the fireplace, we added a single floating wood shelf to highlight and display the sword. The popcorn ceiling was scraped and replaced with a cleaner look, and the wood beams were stained to match the new mantle and floating shelves. The updated ceiling and beams created another dramatic focal point in the room, drawing the eye upward, and creating an open, spacious feel to the room. The room was finalized by removing the existing ceiling fan and replacing it with a rustic, two-toned, four-light chandelier in a distressed weathered oak finish on an iron metal frame. Photo Credit: Nina Leone Photography

Added architectural details, chair rail moulding, new furniture, rug, accessories, new double sided fireplace, new fireplace surround
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Denver with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace, no tv and a stone fireplace