When Hurricane Sandy hit, it flooded this basement with nearly 6 feet of water, so we started with a complete gut renovation. We added polished concrete floors and powder-coated stairs to withstand the test of time. A small kitchen area with chevron tile backsplash, glass shelving, and a custom hidden island/wine glass table provides prep room without sacrificing space. The living room features a cozy couch and ample seating, with the television set into the wall to minimize its footprint. A small bathroom offers convenience without getting in the way. Nestled between the living room and kitchen is a custom-built repurposed wine barrel turned into a wine bar - the perfect place for friends and family to visit. Photo by Chris Amaral.

Photo by Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a contemporary family room library remodel in San Francisco

Large beach style open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room library photo in Tampa with blue walls, a tv stand and no fireplace

Classic traditional style Photos by Josh Vick. Partnered with Thomas Griffith of Griffith Construction & Design
Elegant carpeted family room photo in Atlanta with a stone fireplace, a standard fireplace and white walls

Adam Latham, Belair Photography
Example of a transitional open concept medium tone wood floor family room design in Los Angeles with beige walls

David Tsai, Wirken Photography
Large elegant dark wood floor family room photo in Kansas City with white walls

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

Photography: Liz Glasgow
Family room - mid-sized contemporary open concept family room idea in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a media wall and a stone fireplace

Island style family room photo in San Diego

richard leo johnson/atlantic archives
Family room - eclectic medium tone wood floor family room idea in Atlanta with white walls

Transitional multicolored floor family room photo in Philadelphia with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Family room - tropical medium tone wood floor family room idea in Hawaii with beige walls

Example of a mid-sized beach style light wood floor and beige floor family room design in San Diego with white walls

photo credit: David Gilbert
Family room - contemporary dark wood floor family room idea in New York with beige walls

Photo by Tria Giovan
Inspiration for a transitional enclosed family room remodel in New York with blue walls

Transitional open concept dark wood floor family room photo in Los Angeles with orange walls and a wall-mounted tv

Tuscan family room photo in Austin with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a tv stand

Family room - cottage enclosed dark wood floor family room idea in New York with beige walls and a tv stand

Fireplace: - 9 ft. linear Bottom horizontal section-Tile: Emser Borigni White 18x35- Horizontal stacked Top vertical section- Tile: Emser Borigni Diagonal Left/Right- White 18x35 Grout: Mapei 77 Frost Fireplace wall paint: Web Gray SW 7075 Ceiling Paint: Pure White SW 7005 Paint: Egret White SW 7570 Photographer: Steve Chenn