Inspiration for a large rustic open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room remodel in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Large mountain style open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room photo in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Game room - large rustic open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room idea in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

We wanted to create a serene and authentic Japanese-inspired patio and side yard space where Zen philosophy comes to life. With careful arrangement of rocks to evoke balance and contemplation, and an artfully crafted A/C screen for privacy without compromising aesthetics, we ensured a harmonious design. By incorporating native plants, we honored the natural beauty of the region. With minimalist aesthetics and the use of natural materials, this tranquil space serves as a sanctuary for reflection and rejuvenation.

Built in Buckingham Pa, this fireplace features a herringbone patterned firebox, massive 1,000lb natural flagstone mantle, and fully adjustable and dimmable recessed lights built into the radial cut hearth. This fireplace draws perfectly due to its design with a smoke chamber, smoke shelf and terra-cotta flue. The patio is irregular wet laid mountain fieldstone and the side pictures feature lilac colored flagstone borders with rainbow stone inlays. This fireplace also features a Dante valve gas log lighter so you never have to fuss with starter logs or paper.

The golden curved stone retaining wall embraces the terrace space. The bluestone patio has a filigree of red clay brick tendrils animating the space. Red accents throughout unify and enliven the living space. photographer Maryse Raymond

Game room - large rustic open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room idea in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Game room - large rustic open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room idea in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This visually simple, modern solution is unique within its suburban context, and gives this family the custom landscape of their dreams. The homeowners’ wish list included a modern design and clearly defined spaces: a larger dining patio, firepit patio, hot tub, and a 4-season sport court (which gets flooded for ice hockey in the winter). Circulation and screening were key in Ground One’s landscape design. A sport court could overwhelm the entire backyard, so it was raised three feet above the primary backyard to physically separate different spaces, and minimize its visual impact. Rectangular bluestone in a running bond pattern was used in all the gathering spaces (dining, firepit, hot tub). Bluestone walls reinforce a simple material palette. A larger dining patio was installed near the house for greater entertaining flexibility. Plank paver paths connect to a private hot tub area and allow kids to don hockey gear and enter the sport court without messing up the house. The firepit patio is at the back of the property, nestled into the existing hillside under a large oak and below the sport court terrace. Plantings reinforce the geometry of each gathering space, provide focal points, and create layers of screening and separation from any given vantage point. Hardy species were selected for their low-maintenance requirements and various seasons of interest. Landscape lighting was incorporated to provide way finding between the patios, accent various hardscape elements, and highlight the trees.

Example of a large mountain style open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room design in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a large mountain style open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room design in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Large mountain style open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room photo in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a large mountain style open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room design in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a large rustic open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room remodel in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a large rustic open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room remodel in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a large rustic open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room remodel in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a large rustic open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room remodel in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Our client's rectangular concrete swimming pool, complete with soft pool lighting and a large sun shelf entry, is stunning at sunset! Dual fire features mimic the sky's fading light, while gentle uplighting highlights a line of birch trees at the edge of the property. Pebbled hardscaping is mixed with natural bluestone coping and pavers in a geometric pattern. Metal patio furniture and oversized, crisp red umbrellas add a slightly modern touch to offset wicker patio furniture elsewhere on the pool deck. Photo: Dave Coppola Photography

Example of a large mountain style open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room design in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv