Vaulted ceilings in the living room, along with numerous floor to ceiling, retracting glass doors, create a feeling of openness and provide 1800 views of the Pacific Ocean. Elegant, earthy finishes include the Santos mahogany floors and Egyptian limestone. Architect: Edward Pitman Architects Builder: Allen Constrruction Photos: Jim Bartsch Photography

Living room - mid-sized contemporary open concept living room idea in New York with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, no tv and beige walls

Charles Hilton Architects & Renee Byers LAPC From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

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Example of a minimalist open concept living room library design in Salt Lake City with white walls and a standard fireplace

This 1967 home has been transformed. LANTERN HOUSE is located at the edge of the forest, the edge of urbanity, where the glass and metal clad entry and stair volumes glow like lanterns in the night. The sloping, trapezoidal site posed challenges, resulting in a very unique geometry with a courtyard, a bridge, and a new stair tower link old to new. A new porch and foyer create a gradual entry sequence into the existing main house. A new roof form provides vaulted ceilings in an open plan concept. The primary living spaces are connected to private outdoor spaces for entertaining and everyday living, and the main addition contains a private master retreat with secluded access from the stair tower. The connection with nature is ever present throughout the house with intentionally placed glazing framing views to the surrounding trees.

Extensive protected natural light at dining room. Out door dining room is adjacent to this space.
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Kimberly Gavin Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept and formal concrete floor living room remodel in Denver with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a concealed tv

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Example of a small transitional formal and enclosed living room design in Boston with a tile fireplace, no tv, white walls and a standard fireplace

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Family room in a finished basement with custom entertainment center built-in and electric fireplace. Crown molding and LED light strips line the tray ceiling which hide the structural beams and ductwork. The bright lighting and hard ceiling remove the sense of being in a basement. Photo Credit: John Benford Photography

Michele Lee Wilson
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The open wall by the staircase was closed off to create a private office space, beautifully echoing the dining room’s architectural details with matching fluted columns and dentil molding around the entry. A glass transom and French doors invite natural light and provide access to this private space. This versatile room also doubles as a man cave and library, showcasing treasured sports memorabilia and offering a perfect blend of function and style. In the entryway, the new banister features white-painted spindles that contrast elegantly with walnut-finished newel posts and handrails. A contemporary geometric pendant light fills the ceiling volume, creating a striking focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern flair.

Highland Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Art work from Blue Print. Interiors by Tracy Hardenburg Designs.
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This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.