EVERYONE'S INVITED. The first-floor bedroom and laundry area was replaced by an open family room with fabulous backyard views, perfect for entertaining a large extended family. Photography by Anice Hoachlander

Photo Credit: Tim Tang We were still working on the accessories when this photo was taken.
Huge elegant open concept and formal living room photo in Indianapolis with beige walls and a standard fireplace

After photo - The family room fireplace stayed in the same location, insert replaced, brick remained but new tile applied.
Mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in Portland with green walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Alan Blakely Photography
Example of a large trendy single-wall carpeted and gray floor wet bar design in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, brown backsplash, wood backsplash and black countertops

This is one of our favorites. This home set among the evergreen trees in the foothills of Denver, Colorado had too much stucco and not enough natural materials. In this room, we tore out the 1980s fireplace and replaced it with drystack ledgestone. Then we added a reclaimed timber for the mantle and chiseled edge granite hearth. We took the walls to a dark, deep purple hue. Simply Stunning. --Ron Ruscio

An unused formal dining room is converted into a warm, cozy hearth room. The fireplace was clad in real stacked ledgestone with a hand-hewn rustic beam mantle. There is no hearth to accommodate both the small size of the room, and to add a bit of a modern touch. Storage flanks the fireplace in the form of white painted cabinetry with stained wood tops, and rustic frameless shelving with recessed LED lighting on dimmers. The ceiling was painted a dark beige, adding to the drama and height of the room. The clients' navy sofa was paired with skirted swivel rockers in a modern patterned fabric. A natural-fiber geometric rug anchors the conversation area. Two raw teak C-tables can move throughout the space. A rustic wood and iron console table faces the foyer. Both entries to the room were enlarged and framed with faux wooden beams. Additional lighting on dimmer switches was also added. Photos by Cameron McMurtrey Photography www.cameronmcmurtrey.com

Joe Coulson photos, renew properties construction
Example of a country family room design in Atlanta

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Seattle with a media wall and beige walls

This home is located on a one acre parcel of land near the banks of the Milwaukee River in the older established subdivision of Sleepy Hollow Estates in Mequon, Wisconsin. The inspiration for this Glen Cove Residence was to bring the desired by many, contemporary and modern lifestyle of a down town loft and establish it in a neighborhood in the suburbs amongst traditional style homes. Sleepy Hollow Estates like many older established neighborhoods throughout the North shore and Westside communities of Milwaukee had great local architects such as John Randall McDonald and Russell Barr Williamson, who built contemporary master pieces amongst very traditional style homes. This created diversity in the style of homes in these neighborhoods which for the people living in them and the people just passing by, an experience of harmony and cultural lifestyle. Unfortunately today, many new neighborhood developments lack harmony and cultural lifestyle and don’t allow for homes such as this Glen Cove Residence to be built. And for that matter many of the homes built by John Randall McDonald and Russell Barr Williamson back in the 1950’s. When driving through these new developments, one would experience beautiful traditional style homes, but all the homes tend to look the same. There is no diversity in the styles of homes thus these neighborhoods lack the harmony and a cultural life style for the people who live there or what people are looking for when buying a home that reflects their lifestyle. This Glen Cove Residence is an example that a contemporary home which offers a modern lifestyle that many desires can be established amongst traditional homes while blending in with the neighborhood. Don’t be fooled by the flat roof of this home, building technology has come a long way since Frank Lloyd Wright! The roof system on this home is more energy efficient than most roof systems builders are putting on traditional homes today and it doesn’t leak! This Glen Cove Residence was built using all traditional building materials that you would see in homes being built in new developments today. There is a misconception out there that modern homes are expensive to build. That is not true! This Glen Cove Residence was built for roughly $130 per square foot which is the same price one would pay for a similar builder’s model traditional style home with the same upgrades. This Glen Cove Residence consists of three bedrooms and three and one half baths. All bedrooms are located on second floor with laundry, guest bath and a master suite. Located between the first and second floors off of the landing is an office/den space. The first floor is open concept with the kitchen, dining and living areas located at the rear of the home with expansive windows allowing a great connection to back yard area and outdoors. On the back of the home is a covered deck area allowing for outdoor entertaining without the worry of the elements. The first floor also offers a powder room, mudroom and walk-in pantry off the kitchen area. From the mudroom there is access to an attached four car tandem garage. From the first floor to the finished basement is an open stair allowing the basement area to feel as part of the house and not just a basement? The basement consists of a main living area, game area with wet bar, exercise room, kids play room with 14’ ceilings, full bathroom and mechanical room with storage closets throughout.

Living room - mid-sized transitional open concept light wood floor, beige floor and coffered ceiling living room idea with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Custom built-ins designed to hold a record collection and library of books. The fireplace got a facelift with a fresh mantle and tile surround.
Family room library - large 1950s open concept porcelain tile and black floor family room library idea in DC Metro with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Millwork pulls the elements of this room together without distracting from the spectacular view. Scott Bergman Photography
Large mountain style medium tone wood floor living room photo in Boston with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

This entertainment center has it all! The built-in entertainment center cabinetry by Dura Supreme fills the back wall and surrounds the coordinating fireplace mantle. The entertainment center includes speaker door inserts to conceal and safely store the sound system speakers and other media equipment. It also houses a large, flat-screen TV. Not to mention, wall to wall storage and decorative glass cabinetry to showcase your best decor pieces. Built-in Media Centers: They have become a fashionable feature in new homes and a popular remodeling project for existing homes. With open floor plans, the media room is often designed adjacent to the kitchen, and it makes good sense to visually tie these rooms together with coordinating cabinetry styling and finishes. Dura Supreme’s entertainment cabinetry is designed to fit the conventional sizing requirements for media components. With our entertainment accessories, your sound system, speakers, gaming systems, and movie library can be kept organized and accessible. Designed by Mingle Team - Plymouth, MN Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Jason Sandy www.AngleEyePhotography.com
Living room - traditional dark wood floor living room idea with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Joshua Drake Photography
Living room - transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in Charleston with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Inside the cabin, an open floorplan lends itself to family moments and entertaining. An exposed wood ceiling creates a rustic vibe while contemporary furniture keep the space balanced. A stone wood burning fireplace with oversized reclaimed wood mantle is a dramatic centerpiece to the room.

KuDa Photography 2013
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Portland with beige walls, a two-sided fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This cozy fireplace design gives warmth to this rustic style kitchen. Castle stone veneer was used to create this fireplace façade. This stone can be mortar jointed or dry stacked depending on the homeowners preference.

KMSalter Design
Small transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Toronto with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv