Inspiration for a large farmhouse open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Charlotte with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and white walls

Interior design by SOCO Interiors. Photography by Giovanni. Built by Stock Development.
Living room - transitional formal and enclosed living room idea in Miami with gray walls and a standard fireplace

Evening lighting highlights the textural contrast of the stacked stone detailing around the corner gas fireplace. The soothing palette is adorned with metallic elements. Photo:Timothy Manning www.manningmagic.com

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Custom Home Built for Real Life Our clients came to us with a clear vision: a home that could adapt to their lifestyle and growing family. They needed a home built with intention, designed with the future in mind, and built around the routines they loved and the people they loved more. Open-Concept Living With Hosting in Mind Our clients hosted often and lived actively, so the main level had to be flexible for all of life’s moments. The goal was a space that felt grand without losing its warmth. Cooking together as a family mattered to our clients – the Wolf range, farmhouse sink, integrated appliances, and large island gave them a kitchen that flowed effortlessly while looking beautiful. This space also served as the bridge between other parts of the main level so that they would stay in view of the next. This created the perfect environment for gathering where everyone had their own spot without ever feeling apart from the whole group. For the living room, our clients wanted space that felt open without losing its warmth. Soaring ceilings created that sense of scale, while warm tones and materials, like the wood coffered ceiling and fireplace wall, kept it grounded. That same warmth carried outside, where an outdoor lounge with a fireplace and dining area made sure guests felt welcomed the moment they stepped out. A Backyard Built for Real Rest Every corner of the backyard was designed with one goal: to be the ultimate outdoor retreat. The elevated, white-brick-framed pool and integrated spa hot tub gave them a place to truly exhale. As the sun set, the fire pit lounge next to the pool became the hangout spot when they hosted their youth groups and family gatherings. Room to Grow With kids in the house, “custom” had to also mean flexible. Our clients had 2 young sons and needed their rooms to grow with them through the years. The two bedrooms and a full bath sat beside a loft that served as both their hangout-and-homework spot. The guest suite sat on the same level where a four-poster bed, floor-to-ceiling wood-look tile, and a frameless glass shower welcomed their guests from day one. A Retreat That’s Actually Theirs Between hosting and raising kids, this couple needed a suite that felt like a true escape. The wood-planked tray ceiling and French doors grounded the room in warmth the moment you walked in, while the ensuite bathroom carried a spa-like feeling with a freestanding soaking tub, custom double vanity, and a glass-enclosed shower. This Is What Approachable Luxury Looks Like The approachable luxury experience meant starting with conversations about how they wanted their space to live with them – how they hosted, how their kids played, how they wanted to feel walking through their own front door, and how we took their goals and experience and used it as the foundation of every decision that was made from start to finish. We wanted our clients to feel taken care of through the process and, most importantly, feel heard.

A pair of vintage 1970's club chairs were restyled when reupholstered to give them a more updated look. The vintage drinks table has a very practical melamine top. Atop the mantle sits a collection of modern art pottery am=long with other small treasures. The Biedermeier clock has an elegant sculptural quality. The artwork is by Frank Hodge. Photography: Michael Lee

This project has been an amazing transformation. The photos simply do not do it justice. The 75 inch television and gas ribbon fireplace are placed on a background of oyster shell tile with a white grout and framed with a cantilevered top, floating shelves, and a floating mantle made from african Sapele. LED lighting sets off the tile, floating shelves and art niche, and can be dimmed to set the mood. A modern, high gloss floating media cabinet provides storage for components and has two drawers to hold all those small items.

Adorning this 1940's fireplace is a new custom mantle in the craftsmen style. The mantle was made from indigenous ponderosa pine that was milled locally in Flagstaff Arizona.

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Inspiration for a large transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Orange County with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept ceramic tile living room design in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Brick-surround corner fireplace, wood mantle and stained concrete floors by Mark Payne Homes. Acme Brick: Wrens Creek with a medium white mortar smear

The main living room features a stone fireplace with wood mantel and wall-mounted television. White plantation shutters are featured behind a grey couch with seasonal throw pillows and above the built-ins.

Luxurious Family Room with a 72" Modern Linear Fireplace and original artwork by local Raleigh Artist. The artwork lifts up to display television behind.

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Living room - small mid-century modern living room idea in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

The two sided fireplace is above the bathtub in the bathroom and at the foot of the bed in the bedroom. The wall is tiled on both sides and the archway into the bathroom is tiled also. A traditional looking faucet with a hand sprayer was added. The drop in tub is classic white and the tub deck is tiled.

Existing front living/kitchen/dining maximized for open-concept living - Interior Architecture: HAUS | Architecture + BRUSFO - Construction Management: WERK - Photo: HAUS | Architecture

Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photography by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

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This mountain estate in the heart of Calgary stands out among its peers. Built over 2 inner city lots this yard brings the rustic mountain charm these clients love to the heart of Calgary. The simple planting pallet reinforces the client's wish for a classy, clean outdoor living environment. Many evenings are spent surrounded by the warmth of the custom outdoor fireplace that completes this masterpiece.