Example of a mid-sized minimalist open concept living room design in New York with a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

This Coastal Inspired Farmhouse with bay views puts a casual and sophisticated twist on beach living. Interior Design by Blackband Design and Home Build by Arbor Real Estate.

Bill Taylor
Example of a classic formal and open concept dark wood floor and coffered ceiling living room design in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Photo: Tyler Van Stright, JLC Architecture Architect: JLC Architecture General Contractor: Naylor Construction Metalwork: Noe Design Co. Interior Design: KW Designs Floors: IndoTeak

Modern Rustic cabin inspired by Norwegian design & heritage of the clients Photo: Martin Tessler
Family room library - huge farmhouse open concept medium tone wood floor family room library idea in Calgary with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

Large farmhouse open concept light wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling living room photo in Denver with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stacked stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Clients' first home and there forever home with a family of four and in laws close, this home needed to be able to grow with the family. This most recent growth included a few home additions including the kids bathrooms (on suite) added on to the East end, the two original bathrooms were converted into one larger hall bath, the kitchen wall was blown out, entrying into a complete 22'x22' great room addition with a mudroom and half bath leading to the garage and the final addition a third car garage. This space is transitional and classic to last the test of time.

This 3200 square foot home features a maintenance free exterior of LP Smartside, corrugated aluminum roofing, and native prairie landscaping. The design of the structure is intended to mimic the architectural lines of classic farm buildings. The outdoor living areas are as important to this home as the interior spaces; covered and exposed porches, field stone patios and an enclosed screen porch all offer expansive views of the surrounding meadow and tree line. The home’s interior combines rustic timbers and soaring spaces which would have traditionally been reserved for the barn and outbuildings, with classic finishes customarily found in the family homestead. Walls of windows and cathedral ceilings invite the outdoors in. Locally sourced reclaimed posts and beams, wide plank white oak flooring and a Door County fieldstone fireplace juxtapose with classic white cabinetry and millwork, tongue and groove wainscoting and a color palate of softened paint hues, tiles and fabrics to create a completely unique Door County homestead. Mitch Wise Design, Inc. Richard Steinberger Photography

Custom planned home By Sweetlake Interior Design Houston Texas.
Living room - huge mid-century modern formal and open concept light wood floor, brown floor and tray ceiling living room idea in Houston with a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

A beach house getaway. Jodi Fleming Design scope: Architectural Drawings, Interior Design, Custom Furnishings, & Landscape Design. Photography by Billy Collopy

Dino Tonn
Large trendy formal and open concept marble floor living room photo in Phoenix with a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace, beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

The focal point of this room is the floor to ceiling marble fireplace surround. Specialty white marble clads the fireplace and is flanked by custom white bookshelves on each side. A custom gray sectional provides the perfect spot to watch TV or read. The television is recessed into the fireplace wall allowing no protrusion from the fireplace. Two bowtie lamps rest on the double console tables. Stephen Allen Photography

Inspiration for a contemporary master brown tile, gray tile and stone tile white floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Orange County with white walls

The challenge with this project was to transform a very traditional house into something more modern and suited to the lifestyle of a young couple just starting a new family. We achieved this by lightening the overall color palette with soft grays and neutrals. Then we replaced the traditional dark colored wood and tile flooring with lighter wide plank hardwood and stone floors. Next we redesigned the kitchen into a more workable open plan and used top of the line professional level appliances and light pigmented oil stained oak cabinetry. Finally we painted the heavily carved stained wood moldings and library and den cabinetry with a fresh coat of soft pale light reflecting gloss paint. Photographer: James Koch

Chuck Williams & John Paul Key
Huge transitional open concept porcelain tile and beige floor family room photo in Houston with gray walls, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Living room - huge craftsman walk-out and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room idea in Indianapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Example of a large mountain style open concept concrete floor and gray floor living room design with a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige walls

My clients purchased a grand home on a spectacular waterfront setting, but the interior felt dark and drab. Our challenge was to turn the existing home into a high end Hampton-style residence without major construction. We choose to focus on color, contrast and texture, changing almost every surface in the home and reversing the contrast to make the home light and airy. We invested the construction expense on elements crucial to style and function. Removing a row of out of scale upper cabinetry in the kitchen and replacing it with 3 double hung windows expands the view to 180 degrees and floods the room with light. To create symmetry and balance in the kitchen, we moved the cooktop and centered the sink. The wine cellar entry opened awkwardly into the kitchen and there was no pantry, so we modified the wine cellar and moved the door for better flow, allowing for a large pantry. On the opposite end of the great room, we balanced the fireplace with cabinetry and tall wainscoting. The floors were stained dark espresso while all other trim and cabinetry went a bright white. It took 14 tries to get the perfect wall color – a pale beige/color reminiscent of sand. The blue and white furniture and details pull the entire space together and creates a sophisticated yet casual feel. Photos by Steve Armstrong www.cascadepromedia.com

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in San Diego with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv