A contemporary, living space with clean lines gives this room a fresh open feeling. The fireplace with its beautiful earth tones and abstract art is the perfect focal point.

Large beach style formal and open concept light wood floor living room photo in Portland Maine with white walls, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace

Inspiration for a rustic medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Atlanta with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Face brick by Endicott; firebrick hearth and firebox; white oak flooring and millwork; white paint is Benjamin Moore, Cloud Cover. Thermally broken steel windows and doors by MHB. Custom sofa and rug. Photo by Whit Preston.

A highlight of the main floor is a cylindrical fireplace in the formal living area. Franklin chose this form for the fireplace as an alternative to conventional box-style fireplaces. Its form, coupled with its grand scale complement the proportions of the barn making it a statement, yet integrated in a natural way. Like most of the home's primary furniture pieces, Franklin designed the barrel chairs for the living room. White and graphic in their presence, the chairs play off of the design of the fireplace and imbue the space with sophisticated formality. Adrienne DeRosa Photography

This is an example of a transitional porch design in Minneapolis.

This modern renovation creates a focal point for a cool and modern living room with a linear fireplace surrounded by a wall of wood grain granite. The TV nook is recessed for safety and to create a flush plane for the stone and television. The firebox is enhanced with black enamel panels as well as driftwood and crystal media. The stainless steel surround matches the mixed metal accents of the furnishings.

Dan Cutrona
Country open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Boston with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Mid-sized transitional open concept family room photo in Orange County with beige walls and a media wall

Master Bedroom, with Bedside Handing Pendants, Custom Roman Shades, Modern Platform Bed, and Silver/Grey Bedding
Mid-sized trendy master laminate floor and gray floor bedroom photo in Tampa with gray walls

Photo Credit: Kelly Horkoff; K West Images
Large trendy formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Toronto with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

This living room designed by the interior designers at Aspen Design Room is the centerpiece of this elegant home. The stunning fireplace is the focal point of the room while the vaulted ceilings with the substantial timber structure give the room a grand feel.

Mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor family room library photo in Charlotte with a tv stand, white walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Image Credit: Subtle Light Photography
Mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor family room photo in Seattle with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Our clients came to us wanting to update and open up their kitchen, breakfast nook, wet bar, and den. They wanted a cleaner look without clutter but didn’t want to go with an all-white kitchen, fearing it’s too trendy. Their kitchen was not utilized well and was not aesthetically appealing; it was very ornate and dark. The cooktop was too far back in the kitchen towards the butler’s pantry, making it awkward when cooking, so they knew they wanted that moved. The rest was left up to our designer to overcome these obstacles and give them their dream kitchen. We gutted the kitchen cabinets, including the built-in china cabinet and all finishes. The pony wall that once separated the kitchen from the den (and also housed the sink, dishwasher, and ice maker) was removed, and those appliances were relocated to the new large island, which had a ton of storage and a 15” overhang for bar seating. Beautiful aged brass Quebec 6-light pendants were hung above the island. All cabinets were replaced and drawers were designed to maximize storage. The Eclipse “Greensboro” cabinetry was painted gray with satin brass Emtek Mod Hex “Urban Modern” pulls. A large banquet seating area was added where the stand-alone kitchen table once sat. The main wall was covered with 20x20 white Golwoo tile. The backsplash in the kitchen and the banquette accent tile was a contemporary coordinating Tempesta Neve polished Wheaton mosaic marble. In the wet bar, they wanted to completely gut and replace everything! The overhang was useless and it was closed off with a large bar that they wanted to be opened up, so we leveled out the ceilings and filled in the original doorway into the bar in order for the flow into the kitchen and living room more natural. We gutted all cabinets, plumbing, appliances, light fixtures, and the pass-through pony wall. A beautiful backsplash was installed using Nova Hex Graphite ceramic mosaic 5x5 tile. A 15” overhang was added at the counter for bar seating. In the den, they hated the brick fireplace and wanted a less rustic look. The original mantel was very bulky and dark, whereas they preferred a more rectangular firebox opening, if possible. We removed the fireplace and surrounding hearth, brick, and trim, as well as the built-in cabinets. The new fireplace was flush with the wall and surrounded with Tempesta Neve Polished Marble 8x20 installed in a Herringbone pattern. The TV was hung above the fireplace and floating shelves were added to the surrounding walls for photographs and artwork. They wanted to completely gut and replace everything in the powder bath, so we started by adding blocking in the wall for the new floating cabinet and a white vessel sink. Black Boardwalk Charcoal Hex Porcelain mosaic 2x2 tile was used on the bathroom floor; coordinating with a contemporary “Cleopatra Silver Amalfi” black glass 2x4 mosaic wall tile. Two Schoolhouse Electric “Isaac” short arm brass sconces were added above the aged brass metal framed hexagon mirror. The countertops used in here, as well as the kitchen and bar, were Elements quartz “White Lightning.” We refinished all existing wood floors downstairs with hand scraped with the grain. Our clients absolutely love their new space with its ease of organization and functionality.

Huge outdoor kitchen and fireplace for outdoor entertaining, just outside the man cave kitchen. The firebox is 11' wide and 7' tall To the right you see the tortoise sanctuary and windmill water feature

ceiling fan, floating shelves, glass top coffee table, bookshelves, firewood storage, concrete slab, gray sectional sofa
Family room - small contemporary open concept concrete floor family room idea in Denver with a media wall, white walls and a standard fireplace

Mid-sized trendy carpeted and brown floor family room photo in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Traditional Fireplace unit, Wood Surround Fireplace, Electric Firebox, Hand Carved Corbels,
Mid-sized elegant formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Miami with gray walls, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv