Plan 4 Great Room
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Living room - mid-sized transitional enclosed living room idea in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Halli Aldous
Example of a mid-sized transitional light wood floor living room design in San Diego with white walls

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Large elegant open concept family room photo in Miami with beige walls and no tv

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Inspiration for a large transitional formal and open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Houston with white walls

Connie White
Family room - large country open concept light wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Working with an architect the couple drew up plans to maintain the large open room and to build in a separate bedroom. The large bank of shelves adds to the drama of the room. Architect: Marc di Giacomo Photo: Margot Hartford © 2014 Houzz

Example of a mid-sized trendy formal and enclosed light wood floor living room design in Miami with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Connie White
Large country open concept light wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Connie White
Large farmhouse open concept light wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Chris Rollett
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept light wood floor family room remodel in Vancouver with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

The homeowners of this condo sought our assistance when downsizing from a large family home on Howe Sound to a small urban condo in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver. They asked us to incorporate many of their precious antiques and art pieces into the new design. Our challenges here were twofold; first, how to deal with the unconventional curved floor plan with vast South facing windows that provide a 180 degree view of downtown Vancouver, and second, how to successfully merge an eclectic collection of antique pieces into a modern setting. We began by updating most of their artwork with new matting and framing. We created a gallery effect by grouping like artwork together and displaying larger pieces on the sections of wall between the windows, lighting them with black wall sconces for a graphic effect. We re-upholstered their antique seating with more contemporary fabrics choices - a gray flannel on their Victorian fainting couch and a fun orange chenille animal print on their Louis style chairs. We selected black as an accent colour for many of the accessories as well as the dining room wall to give the space a sophisticated modern edge. The new pieces that we added, including the sofa, coffee table and dining light fixture are mid century inspired, bridging the gap between old and new. White walls and understated wallpaper provide the perfect backdrop for the colourful mix of antique pieces. Interior Design by Lori Steeves, Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

Andrew Latreille
Mid-sized 1960s concrete floor and gray floor family room photo in Vancouver with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a large trendy look-out basement design in Montreal with white walls

Tom Arban
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