Family room - mid-sized coastal open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor family room idea in New York with blue walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Anice Hoachlander, Judy Davis; HDPhoto
Living room - traditional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in DC Metro with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Jessie Preza
Family room - coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Jacksonville with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

CJ South
Living room - small mid-century modern open concept concrete floor living room idea in Detroit with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

This chic home was a complete gut rehab job. After taking the home down to the studs and removing several walls, we updated the kitchen and bath. Lots of warm wood tones, mixed with luxurious marble and black accents, provide the perfect backdrop for the colorful accents brought in through furniture, art, and wallpaper. Designed by Joy Street Design serving Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the whole of the East Bay. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/

Matthew Arnold photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in New York with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

Cozy Living room with pops fo orange and teal
Example of a large transitional formal and enclosed carpeted living room design in San Francisco with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

Bruce Nelson Photography
Example of a mid-sized eclectic formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design in Richmond with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

The owners of this traditional rambler in Reston wanted to open up their main living areas to create a more contemporary feel in their home. Walls were removed from the previously compartmentalized kitchen and living rooms. Ceilings were raised and kept intact by installing custom metal collar ties. Hickory cabinets were selected to provide a rustic vibe in the kitchen. Dark Silestone countertops with a leather finish create a harmonious connection with the contemporary family areas. A modern fireplace and gorgeous chrome chandelier are striking focal points against the cobalt blue accent walls.

Walls Trim and Millwork: Benjamin Moore Slate Teal 2058-20
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic open concept dark wood floor family room library remodel in Miami with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

Susan Gilmore Photography
Huge transitional open concept dark wood floor family room photo in Minneapolis with blue walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace and a tv stand

This chic home was a complete gut rehab job. After taking the home down to the studs and removing several walls, we updated the kitchen and bath. Lots of warm wood tones, mixed with luxurious marble and black accents, provide the perfect backdrop for the colorful accents brought in through furniture, art, and wallpaper. Designed by Joy Street Design serving Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the whole of the East Bay. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/

This chic home was a complete gut rehab job. After taking the home down to the studs and removing several walls, we updated the kitchen and bath. Lots of warm wood tones, mixed with luxurious marble and black accents, provide the perfect backdrop for the colorful accents brought in through furniture, art, and wallpaper. Designed by Joy Street Design serving Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the whole of the East Bay. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/

Mid-sized beach style open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor family room photo in New York with blue walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Mid-sized minimalist formal and enclosed light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Philadelphia with blue walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

Giovanni Photography, Naples, Florida
Example of a mid-sized classic enclosed medium tone wood floor and beige floor family room design in New York with blue walls, a concealed tv, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept bamboo floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with blue walls, a metal fireplace and no tv

This condo in Sterling, VA belongs to a couple about to enter into retirement. They own this home in Sterling, along with a weekend home in West Virginia, a vacation home on Emerald Isle in North Carolina and a vacation home in St. John. They want to use this home as their "home-base" during their retirement, when they need to be in the metro area for business or to see family. The condo is small and they felt it was too "choppy," it didn't have good flow and the rooms were too separated and confined. They wondered if it could have more of an open concept feel but were doubtful due to the size and layout of the home. The furnishings they owned from their previous home were very traditional and heavy. They wanted a much lighter, more open and more contemporary feel to this home. They wanted it to feel clean, light, airy and much bigger then it is. The first thing we tackled was an unsightly, and very heavy stone veneered fireplace wall that separated the family room from the office space. It made both rooms look heavy and dark. We took down the stone and opened up parts of the wall so that the two spaces would flow into each other. We added a view thru fireplace and gave the fireplace wall a faux marble finish to lighten it and make it much more contemporary. Glass shelves bounce light and keep the wall feeling light and streamlined. Custom built ins add hidden storage and make great use of space in these small rooms. Our strategy was to open as much as possible and to lighten the space through the use of color, fabric and glass. New furnishings in lighter colors and soft textures help keep the feeling light and modernize the space. Sheer linen draperies soften the hard lines and add to the light, airy feel. Tinius Photography

Matthew Arnold photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in New York with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv