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Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor living room design in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Wood vaulted ceilings, walnut accents, concrete divider wall, glass stair railings, vibia pendant light, Custom TV built-ins, steel finish on fireplace wall, custom concrete fireplace mantel, concrete tile floors, walnut doors, black accents, wool area rug,

The family room updates included replacing the existing brick fireplace with natural stone and adding a custom floating mantel, installing a gorgeous coffered ceiling and re-configuring the built- ins.

Example of a cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Seattle with gray walls and a ribbon fireplace

Eclectic bohemian living room ties multiple patterns and bright colors together while focused on a brick fireplace with a fresh coat of paint and custom built bookshelves.

Traditional design blends well with 21st century accessibility standards. Designed by architect Jeremiah Battles of Acacia Architects and built by Ben Quie & Sons, this beautiful new home features details found a century ago, combined with a creative use of space and technology to meet the owner’s mobility needs. Even the elevator is detailed with quarter-sawn oak paneling. Feeling as though it has been here for generations, this home combines architectural salvage with creative design. The owner brought in vintage lighting fixtures, a Tudor fireplace surround, and beveled glass for windows and doors. The kitchen pendants and sconces were custom made to match a 1912 Sheffield fixture she had found. Quarter-sawn oak in the living room, dining room, and kitchen, and flat-sawn oak in the pantry, den, and powder room accent the traditional feel of this brand-new home. Design by Acacia Architects/Jeremiah Battles Construction by Ben Quie and Sons Photography by: Troy Thies

Large open family room with corner red brick fireplace accented with dark grey walls. Grey walls are accentuated with square molding details to create interest and depth. Wood Tiles on the floors have grey and beige tones to pull in the colors and add warmth. Model Home is staged by Linfield Design to show ample seating with a large light beige sectional and brown accent chair. The entertainment piece is situated on one wall with a flat TV above and a large mirror placed on the opposite side of the fireplace. The mirror is purposely positioned to face the back windows to bring light to the room. Accessories, pillows and art in blue add touches of color and interest to the family room. Shop for pieces at ModelDeco.com

Neutral tones, rich textures, and great art give this living room it's inviting feel. Knoll sofa and chrome chairs. Fireplace is open to both living and dining spaces. Antique coffee table mixes it up. Photos: Emily Redfield

This brownstone, located in Harlem, consists of five stories which had been duplexed to create a two story rental unit and a 3 story home for the owners. The owner hired us to do a modern renovation of their home and rear garden. The garden was under utilized, barely visible from the interior and could only be accessed via a small steel stair at the rear of the second floor. We enlarged the owner’s home to include the rear third of the floor below which had walk out access to the garden. The additional square footage became a new family room connected to the living room and kitchen on the floor above via a double height space and a new sculptural stair. The rear facade was completely restructured to allow us to install a wall to wall two story window and door system within the new double height space creating a connection not only between the two floors but with the outside. The garden itself was terraced into two levels, the bottom level of which is directly accessed from the new family room space, the upper level accessed via a few stone clad steps. The upper level of the garden features a playful interplay of stone pavers with wood decking adjacent to a large seating area and a new planting bed. Wet bar cabinetry at the family room level is mirrored by an outside cabinetry/grill configuration as another way to visually tie inside to out. The second floor features the dining room, kitchen and living room in a large open space. Wall to wall builtins from the front to the rear transition from storage to dining display to kitchen; ending at an open shelf display with a fireplace feature in the base. The third floor serves as the children’s floor with two bedrooms and two ensuite baths. The fourth floor is a master suite with a large bedroom and a large bathroom bridged by a walnut clad hall that conceals a closet system and features a built in desk. The master bath consists of a tiled partition wall dividing the space to create a large walkthrough shower for two on one side and showcasing a free standing tub on the other. The house is full of custom modern details such as the recessed, lit handrail at the house’s main stair, floor to ceiling glass partitions separating the halls from the stairs and a whimsical builtin bench in the entry.

Bright and cheerful basement rec room with beige sectional, game table, built-in storage, and aqua and red accents. Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

Modern Living Room with Wood Slat Fireplace Wall This dramatic living space is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling wood slat accent wall, illuminated from behind with soft integrated lighting that traces the full height of the room. A sleek linear fireplace is recessed directly into the slats, creating a striking, gallery-like focal point. A curved white sectional sofa and matching ottoman offer generous, relaxed seating, while a pair of leather swivel accent chairs add warmth and texture in contrasting brown tones. A live-edge wood side table and sculptural black coffee table bring organic and modern elements together atop a soft neutral area rug. Just beyond the seating area, a floor-to-ceiling wood slat room divider doubles as open shelving, displaying a curated collection of books and decorative objects while maintaining sightlines through to the entryway and front door. Richly veined marble flooring extends throughout, and tall windows alongside the door flood the space with natural light. Together, the space balances architectural drama with comfortable, livable furnishings — a warm, sculptural living room that feels connected to the rest of the home's open, modern design.

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Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Other with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a wood fireplace surround

In their once traditional living room, we chose contemporary furniture with rich fabrics and luxe details. A warm fire draws one into the space while the pops of fuchsia make the room feel playful and fresh. Photographer: Mali Azima Stylist: Eleanor Roper

Shingle-style guest cottage addition with garage below and interior connector from the main dining room of an early 1900 existing house. Sited so that garage entrance and drive works within the existing landscape elevation and orientation, the guest cottage connects directly to the first floor of the main house. This results in an interesting structural dynamic where the walls of the second floor addition are square to the main house, and the lower garage walls corkscrew at a forty-five degree angle to the walls above. Inspired by their fond memories of travels to the island of Malta, the client requested warm neutral finishes and chose honed cream marble flooring with tight fitting grout lines and an intricate pattern of a Walker Zanger marble tile for the fireplace surround. "Dove White" walls with "Antique White" trim were selected in traditional simplicity to replicate the standard of the existing house and create a seamless transition to the addition. Locally handcrafted copper sconces gently illuminate the space and maintain the period-style of the home.

This home remodel is a celebration of curves and light. Starting from humble beginnings as a basic builder ranch style house, the design challenge was maximizing natural light throughout and providing the unique contemporary style the client’s craved. The Entry offers a spectacular first impression and sets the tone with a large skylight and an illuminated curved wall covered in a wavy pattern Porcelanosa tile. The chic entertaining kitchen was designed to celebrate a public lifestyle and plenty of entertaining. Celebrating height with a robust amount of interior architectural details, this dynamic kitchen still gives one that cozy feeling of home sweet home. The large “L” shaped island accommodates 7 for seating. Large pendants over the kitchen table and sink provide additional task lighting and whimsy. The Dekton “puzzle” countertop connection was designed to aid the transition between the two color countertops and is one of the homeowner’s favorite details. The built-in bistro table provides additional seating and flows easily into the Living Room. A curved wall in the Living Room showcases a contemporary linear fireplace and tv which is tucked away in a niche. Placing the fireplace and furniture arrangement at an angle allowed for more natural walkway areas that communicated with the exterior doors and the kitchen working areas. The dining room’s open plan is perfect for small groups and expands easily for larger events. Raising the ceiling created visual interest and bringing the pop of teal from the Kitchen cabinets ties the space together. A built-in buffet provides ample storage and display. The Sitting Room (also called the Piano room for its previous life as such) is adjacent to the Kitchen and allows for easy conversation between chef and guests. It captures the homeowner’s chic sense of style and joie de vivre.

Italian Bookcase / Room Divider Loft by Cattelan Italia Made in Italy The Loft by Cattelan Italia is an italian bookshelf that can also serve as a room divider. The wooden structure of this shelving unit is available in white lacquered MDF or Canaletto walnut finish. The bookcase features multiple inserts of different size and shape, making this room divider up-to-date and extraordinary while being very practical at the same time. The bookcase Loft is available in two sizes. Features: Designed by Philip Jackson Wooden structure in white lacquered MDF or Canaletto walnut finish Multiple inserts of different size Available in two sizes The starting price is for the Loft Bookcase W53" in a white lacquered finish. Dimensions: Bookcase: W53" x D13" x H67" Bookcase: W79" x D13" x H67"

Example of a large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stacked stone fireplace and a media wall

To eliminate an inconsistent layout, we removed the wall dividing the dining room from the living room and added a polished brass and ebonized wood handrail to create a sweeping view into the living room. A blue velvet tufted sofa, crosshair hide stools from Wisteria, and a coffee table from HD Buttercup create a comfortable seating area.

Example of a large and formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace, and a wood fireplace surround. Wainscot paneling. Big and custom library throughout the wall. Neutral decor and accessories, clear rug and sofa.