Ellen Grasso Inc transitional-family-room

Save98KAsk a Question81Print

Ellen Grasso Inc Transitional Family Room, Dallas

This sophisticated metropolitan family room is the talk of the town. It connects the owners to their backyard, letting in lots of light from two directions. The space is fresh and inviting - the perfect place to hang out with the kids.
Photo by Danny Piassick
House designed by Charles Isreal

URL: http://ellengrassoinc.com

Family room - transitional family room idea in Dallas — Houzz

This photo has 81 questions

April 10, 2013

Steve Bloom wrote:

What type of puck lights did you use? - I am creating a fireplace wall very similar to this in my master bedroom. We are having difficulty figuring out how to put puck lights in a 3" tall shelf, where the light will be totally enclosed in the shelf. We have considered halogen pucks, but because of the transformer they need to use, we would need to increase the shelf to 3 1/2" tall, which is too chunky. We are currently researching whether we can fit LED pucks in a 3" shelf. Just curious how you made this work? Thanks!

1 Like 9 Comments

See 7 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

Steve Bloom

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your help with this.

Like Save April 12, 2013 at 4:38PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

You're welcome! I hope you can figure it out! Making the shelves too thick ruins the proportions of the whole look unless your space is really large.

Like Save April 12, 2013 at 4:40PM

July 22, 2012

Ray Mol wrote:

Is it safe to mount a TV above a wood burning fire place? HELP!!

2 Likes 9 Comments

See 7 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Vikrant Sharma Homez

Better get the checking done by a expert .

1 Like Save August 22, 2012 at 10:24PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

speckledmom

The article linked above says mounting a TV over your fireplace can shorten the life of your television IF you're not careful. It then goes on to tell you how to do it/get it done properly.

1 Like Save October 3, 2012 at 8:51AM

April 21, 2012

mrams wrote:

Beams and ceiling type - I'm considering doing beams in my basement which has 9' ceilings. Would I have to go with a painted ceiling rather than a knock-down style?

Like 8 Comments

See 6 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

Tom

Thank you. Is Level 4 or imperfect smooth also known as Santa Fe hand texture as in this photo: http://www.stonebrookconstruction.com/drywall/santa.jpg

Like Save August 22, 2013 at 6:41AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

No, it looks like perfectly smooth walls - no texture! It's just not as perfect as Level 5

Like Save August 22, 2013 at 7:40PM

March 17, 2012

cms9323 wrote:

Love the fireplace - what is the fireplace clad in? I love the creamy color!

Like 8 Comments

See 6 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I don't, but the tile come in 3 sizes - 2x9, 3x16, and 4x24. Each row only has one size tile in it. The tile came from Materials Marketing in San Antonio and is called "Vintage Vein"

Like Save June 13, 2012 at 7:22AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

loftus9

My kitchen and counter top are white. The family room is seperate but adjoining. We were considering putting in decorative beams like these. Would you put dark beams or paint them white to continue the theme of the cabinetry in kitchen which is white. I feel as though the fireplace mantle should be the same as the ceiling beams. Our floors are a warm honey hardwood. The window frames are also white in kitchen and family room.

1 Like Save July 26, 2012 at 6:46AM

August 9, 2012

skfptl wrote:

stone on fireplace and walls of shelver - what stone is on the walls?

1 Like 7 Comments

See 5 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

lisamburns68

who is the door mfg?

Like Save April 29, 2015 at 8:17PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Custom made doors from Wilson Plywood in Dallas

Like Save April 30, 2015 at 5:44AM

April 16, 2012

kellies wrote:

room size - what are the dimmensions of this room?

Like 7 Comments

See 5 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

S H

Could you tell me the source of the square side table? Thank you. I love so many of your rooms!

Like Save March 4, 2013 at 8:43PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

You would have to contact the decorator. Try delaney_warren@sbcglobal.net

Like Save March 5, 2013 at 11:49AM

September 1, 2013

artinmotionpersians wrote:

Are the french doors on the right able to be opened? - -it looks as if the sofa blocks both sets of doors :(

Like 6 Comments

See 4 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

jacklynhan

Can you please give me the dimensions of this room? I'd like to know if this furniture arrangement would work for us.

1 Like Save September 15, 2013 at 8:50PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I can't remember but answered that a while ago for someone else. If you look through the questions you will find that answer.

Like Save September 16, 2013 at 6:48AM

June 15, 2012

ramanning wrote:

What are the dimensions of this space?

Like 6 Comments

See 4 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

bvicare

Lovely room, is the couch centered in front of the patio doors?

Like Save September 27, 2013 at 3:33AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

No, the sofas are not centered on the doors, but is closer to the fireplace

Like Save September 27, 2013 at 5:48AM

March 17, 2013

Karen Geiger wrote:

Room like mine - What are the room dimensions please

Like 5 Comments

See 3 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

rayneb

Is the material behind the shelves on either side the same as the tile around the fireplace? Thanks!
Write a comment

Like Save May 14, 2014 at 9:07AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

yes, it is!

Like Save May 14, 2014 at 11:08AM

February 19, 2013

kirkeby wrote:

Is there a better picture of the coffee table? Or the room?

Like 5 Comments

See 3 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

The lighting in the shelves is done with puck lights recessed into the shelves. Yes the shelves were custom made.

Like Save January 11, 2014 at 7:03AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Material on the fireplace wall is stone tiles from Materials Marketing

1 Like Save January 11, 2014 at 7:03AM

July 15, 2013

maryknoll wrote:

Love the chair. - I am recovering two chair .i would like to know the name of the fabric that is on the chair?

1 Like 4 Comments

See 2 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

jeannieminyard

I just moved to Richmond from Dallas and really like the ivory rug used in this room. Can you tell me if I can special order this in Texas?

Like Save August 11, 2013 at 4:38AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

You would need to contact the decorator. Her email is delaney_warren@sbcglobal.net

Like Save August 11, 2013 at 5:47AM

May 31, 2013

klawlor wrote:

Tile - What kind of tile is on the fireplace? Beautiful!!!

2 Likes 4 Comments

See 2 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I'm sorry! I'm the builder and have no idea where my client got the lamps. She may have a.ready had them.

Like Save July 13, 2013 at 4:26PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

jkinkle1

Aqua lamp is the Jamie Young Spiral Seaglass Table Lamp

Like Save December 8, 2013 at 6:23PM

February 7, 2013

Keaton Interiors wrote:

What product did you use for the firplace wall? Is that stone or tile? It's stunning!

3 Likes 4 Comments

See 2 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

tbchic

Hi - beautiful space. Love the fireplace as well. I realize this is a few years old, but I wanted to ask if you know what color grout you used and also if you had the edges mitered? Thanks so much!

Like Save March 30, 2016 at 5:42PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

not a clue! Sorry! We always just pick whatever looks the closest. I'm going to guess bone.

Like Save March 30, 2016 at 5:47PM

September 18, 2012

gburymare wrote:

Where can I find the fabric on the chairs? Is this color scheme considered warm ?

Like 4 Comments

See 2 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

maryknoll

Is there a phone number to contact the decorator ? I tried to email and had no responded . Thank you,

Like Save July 15, 2013 at 3:30PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

214-356-7718

Like Save July 15, 2013 at 5:25PM

August 29, 2012

egreemann wrote:

What are the dimensions of this room? - I'm trying to figure out if this layout would work in my family room.

Like 4 Comments

See 2 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

peressini

i still couldn't find the room dimensions. Could someone tell me please

Like Save November 9, 2013 at 1:39PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I think the room is about 19 x 23

Like Save November 11, 2013 at 5:55PM

May 1, 2012

American Rug Pad wrote:

rug - Does the rug have a rug pad underneath?

Like 4 Comments

See 2 more comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

American Rug Pad

Just curious. Can you tell me what type you used? We specialize in felt rug pads.

Like Save August 21, 2012 at 6:19PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I have no idea. I'm just the builder! I was in and out as stuff was being delivered and set up but I didn't participate in purchasing any of the furnishings.

Like Save August 21, 2012 at 6:31PM

August 1, 2013

wealrose wrote:

What is the flooring ? Is it porcelain tile that looks like wood or w

Like 3 Comments

See 1 more comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

Tina Cleveland

how deep is the fireplace bump out and the cabinets?

Like Save August 14, 2013 at 3:28PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I think the cabinets are 21" deep and the fireplace is about 28" deep

Like Save August 14, 2013 at 3:44PM

April 30, 2013

Stephanie Schaeffer Interior Design wrote:

Dimensions of fireplace and doorway? - We love this room, and chose it as a study model for our ID course. We'd love to know the width and depth of the fireplace as relative to the alcoves and shelving dimensions. Also, what are the dimensions of the doorway and pony wall? Thank you so much!

2 Likes 3 Comments

See 1 more comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

Tina Cleveland

how high is the mantel from the floor and what size is the tv?

Like Save August 14, 2013 at 3:00PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I think it's a 50" TV. The fireplace is an Isokern with a firebox that is 34" high. The mantel is about 15" above the TV.

Like Save August 14, 2013 at 3:42PM

April 14, 2013

Lorraine Muller wrote:

Furniture - Where did you get the furniture?

Like 3 Comments

See 1 more comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

krishmn

What type of tles were used on fireplace?

3 Likes Save May 8, 2013 at 6:54AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

ErthCOVERINGS

You can get a similar look from ErthCOVERINGS Travertine stone planks. www.erthcoverings.com

Like Save November 27, 2013 at 9:59AM

April 3, 2013

quadsplusone wrote:

Love the floating shelves! - Can you please tell me the thickness of the shelves and the mantel? The shelves look to be about 2 inches, but I wanted to check! Thanks a bunch!

Like 3 Comments

See 1 more comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

aandjand6

Where did you get the sofa picture from? Very pretty!

Like Save April 12, 2013 at 2:01PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

My client got that after they moved i. you might check with the decorator - delaney_warren@sbcglobal.net

Like Save April 12, 2013 at 4:33PM

March 7, 2013

blairbaldwin wrote:

Where is the dvd player etc.--I hope you don't have to leave the cab drs open--? - It looks so simple but would a finish carpenter know how to conceal everything in the mantle ?--It looks pretty thin for that to be the case.I love the simpleness.I want to copy but wrap mantle around the sides of the fireplace.--It is very involved!!!--Help please!

2 Likes 3 Comments

See 1 more comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Blair - call me if you want...

1 Like Save March 7, 2013 at 1:48PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

ade72

I love the fabric on the chairs.

Like Save March 23, 2016 at 7:16AM

March 4, 2013

Rachel wrote:

Does putting a TV over the fireplace ruin the TV? - Always curious if you have a real, wood burning fireplace, with a TV, how does the TV not get ruined? Also, if you have a stone fireplace, how do you get the TV to attach to the stone without ruining the stone?

Like 3 Comments

See 1 more comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

COASTROAD Hearth & Patio

Ellen is correct.

Plus, woodburning fireplaces produce very little convective heat (hot air) versus radiant heat (which travels as light), so the area two feet above the fireplace opening is in very little danger, even without a mantel.

If you are trying to mount to an actual masonry fireplace, the trick is usually related to getting all of the wiring done.

2 Likes Save March 5, 2013 at 2:56PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

Paulina Abarca

I was wondering about the TV/heat issue myself. Thanks for the information. Love the space ♥

Like Save September 17, 2014 at 12:24PM

December 9, 2012

Amy wrote:

How did you conceal the TV cables and cords since it's mounted on stone?

Like 3 Comments

See 1 more comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

Amanda

Where are the cable box and all that? In one of the side cabinets? Who actually does the work on something like this -- the TV people or an electrician or someone else? Thank you!

Like Save December 12, 2013 at 1:15PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Cable boxes etc are in the cabinet to the side. There is a conduit inside the wall from behind the TV to inside the cabinet. An AV guy did the work.

Like Save December 12, 2013 at 1:38PM

August 28, 2012

lssharp wrote:

What are the tiles on the fireplace?

Like 3 Comments

See 1 more comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

Usha Vi

Hi where did you get the floating shelf?

Like Save December 23, 2013 at 9:06AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I had them made by my cabinet guys.

Like Save December 23, 2013 at 9:39AM

May 3, 2012

mfergnichols wrote:

what is color on walls and ceiling?

Like 3 Comments

See 1 more comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

beka110

http://bbstudio.ge/
Georgian architecture... see my web page :)

Like Save May 9, 2012 at 11:50AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Sherwin Williams Shoji White 150%

2 Likes Save September 27, 2012 at 4:08PM

March 15, 2012

bobtg wrote:

Are those ceiling beams hollow?

Like 3 Comments

See 1 more comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

mrams

What type of wood was used

Like Save April 14, 2012 at 9:54PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Mahogany. We built the beams out of solid stock - 1x8's cut to be exactly 1x7 (the distance between the doors). The beams could have been made from mahogany plywood since the edges are mitered. We used the 1" strips left over as a border in the dining room floor. It looked really nice.

Like Save April 15, 2012 at 6:14AM

March 7, 2012

New Seabury wrote:

Lamp - Your room is beautiful! Could you tell me where the sea glass colored lamp is from? Thank you!

Like 3 Comments

See 1 more comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

The lamps were provided by the designer on the project, Delaney Warren. See delaneywarren.com.

1 Like Save March 7, 2012 at 8:27PM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

Ashton Harrison

here are some aqua glass lamps:
http://www.shadesoflight.com/venetian-swirl-glass-table-lamp.html
http://www.shadesoflight.com/peacock-aqua-glass-ball-table-lamp.html

Like Save May 7, 2012 at 1:17PM

October 1, 2013

pkoski wrote:

How do you plug the lamp in by the window? Where is the outlet?

Like 2 Comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

On the floor under the sofa!

1 Like Save October 1, 2013 at 11:49AM Thanked by pkoski

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

cpenni

what are the dimensions of this room?

Like Save December 30, 2013 at 10:41AM

February 20, 2013

Nicole Dudas wrote:

What is the length of the wall with the three sets of doors? - ...I would like to discuss this option with builder if we have a large enough living room.

2 Likes 2 Comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Each pair of doors is a 6' x 8' set with a 2' transom above.

Like Save February 20, 2013 at 5:15AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

KT Home Designs

Panoramic Doors (similar but less expensive then Cantina Doors) has the vanishing doors available in many sizes.

Like Save February 22, 2013 at 4:42PM

November 30, 2012

honedonhartrey wrote:

Like the iron side table where is it from?

Like 2 Comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I don't know! You can find out from the owner's decorator at delaney_warren@sbcglobal.net

1 Like Save November 30, 2012 at 9:45AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Mindy's Mind

I love the end table also! If anyone finds out please post it!!

Like Save December 6, 2012 at 9:59AM

November 15, 2012

Jenni McQueen wrote:

Is that wall the t.v. is on painted? What is it? I LOVE IT

Like 2 Comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

It is 3 sizes of tile from Materials Marketing - 2x9, 3x16, and 4x24. The material is vein cut travertine called "Vintage Vein". It's beautiful materials. Materials Marketing is based in San Antonio and has several locations around the country. The material is always shipped directly from San Antonio to the address where it's going to be used.

1 Like Save November 15, 2012 at 6:36AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Nope! It is 3 sizes of tile from Materials Marketing - 2x9, 3x16, and 4x24. The material is vein cut travertine called "Vintage Vein".

Like Save January 3, 2013 at 12:14PM

October 6, 2012

Heather wrote:

What is the flooring used here? Tiles or cork? - Just wondering what the flooring is. Thanks

Like 2 Comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

5" common/quartered white oak, lightly hand scraped with the grain, stained with Duraseal Rosewood, and finished with 2 coats of Eukula hardwax oil.

1 Like Save October 6, 2012 at 6:41AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

Heather

Thanks. It's gorgeous.

Like Save October 6, 2012 at 6:45AM

March 14, 2012

jomamanuke wrote:

Sofa information - I love the color palette in this room. Could I please get some information on the sofas. Thank you!

Like 2 Comments

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

They were custom-made through Delaney Warren, the interior designer. Her website is delaneywarren.com

Like Save March 14, 2012 at 9:46AM

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

jomamanuke

Thank you!

Like Save March 14, 2012 at 9:55AM

April 14, 2016

Lee Lyon wrote:

Wall treatment - Could you tell me the wall treatment? Are they tiles or is this a wall paper? Sorry, I can't zoom in enough to tell.

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

The wall is tile from Materials Marketing. The material is Vintage Vein travertine

Like Save April 29, 2016 at 8:44AM

April 17, 2014

Tiffany Dicke wrote:

Floors? - Hardwood or Wood-look Tiles?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Real red oak hardwoods!

Like Save June 2, 2014 at 7:32PM

March 30, 2014

georgiakristin wrote:

Room dimensions - We have a similar room shape and are curious the dimensions of this space. Thank you!

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I think it's roughly 19' x 23'

1 Like Save June 2, 2014 at 7:45PM

October 31, 2013

movingmama5 wrote:

What is the material on the fireplace/mantle wall? A hint of texture?

2 Likes 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

It's vintage vein travertine from Materials Marketing in San Antonio

2 Likes Save February 10, 2014 at 8:00PM

October 28, 2013

TrentnCheryl Stanley wrote:

What are the dimens. of the fireplace stone pieces are they tiles?

1 Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

They are tiles in 3 sizes - 2x9, 3x12, and 4x16

1 Like Save February 10, 2014 at 8:01PM

May 15, 2013

Alicia wrote:

What is on the other side of the room? - What is on the other side of the room that cannot be seen? Does it lead into another room?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

In the near left corner is a wide opening that leads toward the front of the house. THere is another picture posted from this house which is of the patio looking in. you can see the other side of the room in that picture.

Like Save July 11, 2013 at 8:09PM

April 12, 2013

chaucer2 wrote:

Fire place wall - I have a similar fireplace/TV wall that I have no idea how to finish. My husband and I cant agree. He is traditional I am contemporary. I live in the Dallas area. It appears that you practice in this area as well. Are you taking clients at this time?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I build houses and do major remodeling in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Do you live near that area? I frequently have clients who are divided on the style they want, but we can usually reach a beautiful compromise.

Like Save April 12, 2013 at 4:39PM

March 30, 2013

Kathy VanDeventer wrote:

Under Shelf Lighting - Is there lighting under the shelves?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Yes all of the shelves have puck lighting inside each one of them.

Like Save March 31, 2013 at 9:17AM

February 1, 2013

kellymcn1 wrote:

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS ROOM -Especially beams and windows

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Me too!!

Like Save February 1, 2013 at 7:40PM

January 21, 2013

domsmom wrote:

What paint color did you use on the ceiling beams? - Also is this a high gloss paint?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

The ceiling beams are made of mahogany. THey are stained with Rosewood stain and finished with 2 coats of satin finish polyurethane.

1 Like Save January 21, 2013 at 7:29PM

January 18, 2013

Kimberly Hansen wrote:

Love the glass accessories! Where did you get the glassware on the mantel and shelves?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I have no clue where my client got those but you could contact her decorator at delaney_warren@sbcglobal.net.

Like Save January 18, 2013 at 6:52PM

January 16, 2013

colleena123 wrote:

Love the fireplace with shelving! Where did you get the mantle and matching shelves

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I had them made. They are just boxes - very simple!

Like Save January 16, 2013 at 8:19AM

January 9, 2013

conniewalworth wrote:

What is the wood type for the doors? I want my doors to be smooth and dark. Is it clear alder or fir?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

These doors and the beams and cabinets are mahogany. It has a nice tight grain that's not very visible. You could do maple and give it two coats of stain or maybe clear alder.

Like Save January 9, 2013 at 3:19PM

January 2, 2013

aeason12 wrote:

Pillows - Where to buy?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

They were custom-made out of fabric the homeowner had.

Like Save January 3, 2013 at 6:51PM

January 2, 2013

juudyshouse2012 wrote:

What is the height of the lower cabinets next to the fireplace - I am doing something similar but without any upper shelves. And the height of the lower cabinets look like a good height.

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

34"

Like Save January 2, 2013 at 12:00PM

December 29, 2012

cindibarton wrote:

Do you know the width on the chairs? - Do you know the width on the chairs?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

42"

Like Save December 29, 2012 at 8:32PM

December 15, 2012

calbound2012 wrote:

Is that an entryway to the left of the wall shelves?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

It's an entry to a bar with a refrigerated wine closet.

Like Save December 15, 2012 at 2:57PM

December 9, 2012

phenie53 wrote:

sofa table - Love the sofa table's old rustic appearance. Where might one?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

All the furniture was bought through my client's decorator. You can reach her at delaney_warren@sbcglobal.net.

Like Save December 9, 2012 at 11:06AM

December 8, 2012

asizemore wrote:

Are the two matching pieces on each side of the fireplace built in or chests? Where can I get them?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

The are built-in floating cabinets made by my cabinet guy. They are very simple boxes screwed to the wall and each have 3 slab doors. They are made of mahogany. Each one is about a foot off the floor.

Like Save December 8, 2012 at 3:30PM

November 12, 2012

caro50 wrote:

floors - i love the floors. are they oak? and what stain?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

The floors are 5" common/quartered red oak with Duraseal Rosewood stain.

Like Save November 12, 2012 at 3:53PM

November 2, 2012

Gabriele Jovanovic wrote:

what is the color of the rug and where is it from? - looking for a neutral colored rug for our living room that will be across from another rug.

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

The rug was supplied by Delaney Warren, who did the decorating. You can reach her at delaney_warren@sbcglobal.net.

1 Like Save November 2, 2012 at 3:45PM

October 6, 2012

Cindy wrote:

Can you share the name of sofa manufacturer? Thank you. Gorgeous room. - Can you share the name of sofa manufacturer? Thank you. Gorgeous room.

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

The sofa was custom made. Contact delaney_warren@sbcglobel.net for information.

1 Like Save October 6, 2012 at 6:08PM

September 16, 2012

Chelsea Freeman wrote:

Is the light orange peel mist throughout the house? - I am struggling to decide on whether to do a very light orange peel or go with smooth walls.... this house looks fabulous!

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

We did an orange peel mist. It's almost no texture. Since then, I have had several clients ask for even smoother walls. What I have been doing lately is imperfect smooth. It's not museum quality, which can be really expensive, but smooth walls with some small imperfections. It seems to be acceptable without running the price up.

1 Like Save September 16, 2012 at 11:59AM

September 9, 2012

johnsonra wrote:

Who makes the cocktail table? thank you!

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I don't know, but you could contact the decorator, Delaney Warren, at delaney_warren@sbcglobal.net.

Like Save September 27, 2012 at 10:17AM

August 21, 2012

joeyfabs wrote:

what are the dimensions of the sofas and chairs? - Gorgeous room. I'm trying to figure out what size would work best in my 18'x16' room, same furniture layout. Thank you!

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

This room is 23' long by 19' wide. The chairs are about 42" wide and deep. I don't know how big the sofas are. The soaps table is about 16" front to back. I hope this helps!

Like Save August 21, 2012 at 6:09PM

July 19, 2012

seferris wrote:

Where is the artwork from?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

A lot of the artwork came from Delaney Warren. You can reach her at delaney.warren@sbcglobal.net

Like Save August 21, 2012 at 6:04PM

July 18, 2012

nancypadfield wrote:

Where did you get the rug. Who is the manufacturer?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

The rug was supplied by the designer for the homeowner, Delaney Warren. You can reach her at delaney.warren@sbcglobal.net

1 Like Save August 21, 2012 at 5:56PM

June 17, 2012

Sarah Anderson wrote:

What fabric is chairs and velvet pillows

1 Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

You will have to contact Delaney Warren, who did the decorating to find out. She selected all the fabrics. You can reach her at delaney_warren@sbcglobal.net.

Like Save June 17, 2012 at 11:50AM

May 18, 2012

mitsri wrote:

Art - Regarding the art over the sofa table, can you tell me if there is a print available for purchase?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

That came from Delaney Warren, who did the decorating in the house. You can reach her at delaney_warren@sbcglobal.net

Like Save May 18, 2012 at 9:19AM

May 7, 2012

slhogan1 wrote:

where are the end tables from?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

dwarren

They were purchased at the McGannon Showroom in Dallas. The manufacturer might be Bernhart but I would have to confirm. Thanks.

Like Save May 8, 2012 at 12:02PM

April 16, 2012

kellies wrote:

area rug - what is the size of the area rug?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

12' x 18'

1 Like Save April 16, 2012 at 1:04PM

April 5, 2012

Nashvillegal wrote:

The area rug is exactly what I'm looking for. Where can it be purchased?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

The rug came to the house through Delaney Warren, who did the decorating. Her website is delaneywarren.com. She will tell you exactly where she found it!

Like Save April 5, 2012 at 2:37PM

March 18, 2012

karinaspillman wrote:

where are the decorative pillows from? - where are the decorative pillows from?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

They were custom made by Delaney Warren. See her site at delaneywarren.com.

Like Save March 18, 2012 at 1:39PM

March 12, 2012

jodin wrote:

I love the fabric on the chairs! Who makes it?

Like 1 Comment

Thank you for reporting this comment. Undo

PRO

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

I am the builder, but the interior designer was Delaney Warren at delaneywarren.com. She ordered all the fabrics.

1 Like Save March 12, 2012 at 11:41AM

September 14, 2018

Lisa wrote:

Shelves, Mantel and Cabinet dimensions - Please let me know the dimensions of the floating shelves, the mantel and the wall cabinets. Thank you!

Like Comment

August 22, 2016

daisy09 wrote:

Love this fireplace!!! Height and depth of mantel? - I know this is a few years old but do you know the height and depth of the mantel? It looks like it's about 4 1/2"H but it's hard to guess the depth. Thanks for answering so many questions about this beautiful room!

Like Comment

July 1, 2016

Barbara wrote:

sofer - what size are the sofer?

Like Comment

July 1, 2016

Barbara wrote:

room size - what is the size of the room?

Like Comment

September 6, 2015

edwardstrishaann wrote:

Family room - Pillows? They are a beautiful color!

1 Like Comment

June 4, 2015

rebecca62 wrote:

Where are the 2 chairs from? Thanks

Like Comment

April 28, 2015

ndrsn wrote:

Oversize Chase Lounge - How would you incorporate a chase lounge into this room? We have an oversize sofe and oversize love seat as well as the big chase. Our room is identical (almost) to this however, the french doors lead to formal dining and right book shelf is door to kitchen.

Like Comment

February 21, 2014

kmerbear wrote:

Rug - What size is the rug and where can I get it?

Like Comment

January 12, 2014

mkking2468 wrote:

what are the dimensions of the console table behind the sofa? Thanks

Like Comment

January 5, 2014

nokip wrote:

Could you please share the dimensions of the couches?

Like Comment

December 17, 2013

funibbuku wrote:

beautiful.....i love the shelves...is the tv mounted on the shelf?

Like Comment

December 12, 2013

christycc wrote:

Beam size? - What are the dimensions, height and width, of the beams? Thanks

Like Comment

October 26, 2013

lindsaycage wrote:

Rug - Any idea where the rug came from?

Like Comment

September 8, 2013

okarche wrote:

Where did you purchase the lamps that are on the sofa table? - What store?

Like Comment

What Houzz contributors are saying:

Cathy Lara added this to Houzz Tour: 'New Traditional' Family Home in Texas

Floating shelves above and on both sides of the fireplace give the family room a clean, crisp feel; the strong horizontal lines of the shelves are repeated in the mahogany ceiling beams. "My clients didn't want the rustic look of old beams and really love the crisp look of these mahogany beams," says Grasso. Turquoise throws and earth-tone glassware add splashes of color to the otherwise neutral palette. Natural light floods the space through two lofty windows and wood panel doors.

Laura Gaskill added this to Sell Your Home Fast: 21 Staging Tips

8. Rearrange your furniture. In the living room, symmetrical arrangements usually work well. Pull your furniture off the walls and use pairs (of sofas, chairs, lamps) to create an inviting conversation area.

Mitchell Parker added this to What Chipotle and Radiohead Can Teach Us About Sound Quality at Home

Put your sound system on one of the far ends of the room, along a short wall rather than the long wall. This allows the sound to travel out and diffuse and reflect toward the listener.