Connie White
Inspiration for a large cottage open concept light wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Living room - mid-sized traditional dark wood floor living room idea in Chicago with beige walls and a standard fireplace

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Example of a mid-sized transitional open concept brown floor and dark wood floor family room design in DC Metro with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

@Amber Frederiksen Photography
Large trendy open concept carpeted family room photo in Miami with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Living room - small traditional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Houston with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

A versatile and portable piece, the Liberty Tabletop Biofuel Fireplace showcases its lively flames indoors or out. Composed of steel, with an attractive powder-coat finish offered in black, white or red, Liberty uses sensual curves to outline its fire. Rectangular with arc-shaped cutouts on its lengthier sides, this small fire feature is ideal for any table or counter space. Positioned behind the arcs, two panes of tempered glass protect the flame from wind in order to preserve an optimum burn time.

A versatile and portable piece, the Liberty Tabletop Biofuel Fireplace showcases its lively flames indoors or out. Composed of steel, with an attractive powder-coat finish offered in black, white or red, Liberty uses sensual curves to outline its fire. Rectangular with arc-shaped cutouts on its lengthier sides, this small fire feature is ideal for any table or counter space. Positioned behind the arcs, two panes of tempered glass protect the flame from wind in order to preserve an optimum burn time.

A versatile and portable piece, the Liberty Tabletop Biofuel Fireplace showcases its lively flames indoors or out. Composed of steel, with an attractive powder-coat finish offered in black, white or red, Liberty uses sensual curves to outline its fire. Rectangular with arc-shaped cutouts on its lengthier sides, this small fire feature is ideal for any table or counter space. Positioned behind the arcs, two panes of tempered glass protect the flame from wind in order to preserve an optimum burn time.

Inspiration for a small contemporary living room remodel in London with white walls

Travis Peterson
Example of a mid-sized urban formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Seattle with beige walls and a two-sided fireplace

The Circum Tabletop Bio Ethanol Fireplace, a cylindrical tabletop fireplace by Ignis, is perfect for incorporating fire into your space without the hassle of cleanup. Circum offers a view of the dancing flame to anyone in its surround by way of its round tempered glass behind which the flame burns. Offered in four sharp colors, this Ignis Fireplace is sure to complement any decorating style.

The Circum Tabletop Bio Ethanol Fireplace, a cylindrical tabletop fireplace by Ignis, is perfect for incorporating fire into your space without the hassle of cleanup. Circum offers a view of the dancing flame to anyone in its surround by way of its round tempered glass behind which the flame burns. Offered in four sharp colors, this Ignis Fireplace is sure to complement any decorating style.

The Circum Tabletop Bio Ethanol Fireplace, a cylindrical tabletop fireplace by Ignis, is perfect for incorporating fire into your space without the hassle of cleanup. Circum offers a view of the dancing flame to anyone in its surround by way of its round tempered glass behind which the flame burns. Offered in four sharp colors, this Ignis Fireplace is sure to complement any decorating style.

The Circum Tabletop Bio Ethanol Fireplace, a cylindrical tabletop fireplace by Ignis, is perfect for incorporating fire into your space without the hassle of cleanup. Circum offers a view of the dancing flame to anyone in its surround by way of its round tempered glass behind which the flame burns. Offered in four sharp colors, this Ignis Fireplace is sure to complement any decorating style.

Inspiration for a timeless formal medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Philadelphia with gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

When the developer found this brownstone on the Upper Westside he immediately researched and found its potential for expansion. We were hired to maximize the existing brownstone and turn it from its current existence as 5 individual apartments into a large luxury single family home. The existing building was extended 16 feet into the rear yard and a new sixth story was added along with an occupied roof. The project was not a complete gut renovation, the character of the parlor floor was maintained, along with the original front facade, windows, shutters, and fireplaces throughout. A new solid oak stair was built from the garden floor to the roof in conjunction with a small supplemental passenger elevator directly adjacent to the staircase. The new brick rear facade features oversized windows; one special aspect of which is the folding window wall at the ground level that can be completely opened to the garden. The goal to keep the original character of the brownstone yet to update it with modern touches can be seen throughout the house. The large kitchen has Italian lacquer cabinetry with walnut and glass accents, white quartz counters and backsplash and a Calcutta gold arabesque mosaic accent wall. On the parlor floor a custom wetbar, large closet and powder room are housed in a new floor to ceiling wood paneled core. The master bathroom contains a large freestanding tub, a glass enclosed white marbled steam shower, and grey wood vanities accented by a white marble floral mosaic. The new forth floor front room is highlighted by a unique sloped skylight that offers wide skyline views. The house is topped off with a glass stair enclosure that contains an integrated window seat offering views of the roof and an intimate space to relax in the sun.

Inspiration for a victorian formal living room remodel in San Francisco with blue walls and a standard fireplace

Room by Coralberry Cottage Photography by Patrick Brickman
Beach style living room photo in Charleston with blue walls and a tile fireplace