Arts and crafts patio photo in DC Metro

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

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TV mount that moves down over the mantle to provide a better viewing angle.

A TV mounted above fireplace with a MantelMount pull-down mount.

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

A TV mounted above fireplace with a MantelMount pull-down mount.

Craig Westerman
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard deck remodel in Baltimore with a roof extension

Hunter Douglas
Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Cleveland with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic look-out light wood floor and beige floor basement remodel in Phoenix with beige walls and no fireplace

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Ric Stovall
Example of a large mountain style open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room design in Denver with a bar, beige walls, a metal fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a ribbon fireplace

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Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern mansion home theater. Photo by Art Gray Photography.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern enclosed carpeted and gray floor home theater remodel in Los Angeles with brown walls and a projector screen

Photography by Ken Vaughn
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard stone patio kitchen remodel in Dallas with a roof extension

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of a classic family room design in San Francisco

MIRIAM MOORE has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Miami International University of Art and Design. She has been responsible for numerous residential and commercial projects and her work is featured in design publications with national circulation. Before turning her attention to interior design, Miriam worked for many years in the fashion industry, owning several high-end boutiques. Miriam is an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

Petr Krejci
Living room - transitional living room idea in London

This Minnesota Artisan Tour showcase home features three exceptional natural stone fireplaces. A custom blend of ORIJIN STONE's Alder™ Split Face Limestone is paired with custom Indiana Limestone for the oversized hearths. Minnetrista, MN residence. MASONRY: SJB Masonry + Concrete BUILDER: Denali Custom Homes, Inc. PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography