The family room opens up from the kitchen and then again onto the back, screened in porch for an open floor plan that makes a cottage home seem wide open. The gray walls with transom windows and white trim are soothing; the brick fireplace with white surround is a stunning focal point. The hardwood floors set off the room. And then we have the ceiling - wow, what a ceiling - washed butt board and coffered. What a great gathering place for family and friends.

We really brightened the space up by adding a white shiplap feature wall, a neutral gray paint for the walls and a very bright fireplace surround.
Living room - small eclectic formal and enclosed carpeted and multicolored floor living room idea in Portland with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Audrey Hall
Kitchen - rustic l-shaped kitchen idea in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Photo by Gieves Anderson
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dark wood floor and black floor wet bar remodel in Nashville with shaker cabinets, black cabinets and subway tile backsplash

The awe-inspiring Gemini CD Series direct vent gas fireplace is truly one for the modern age. Fashioned with an elegant two-piece façade, porcelain liners, and crushed glass media, the Gemini CD standard features represent magnificent simplicity. Optional features like high-definition driftwood logs and tumbled river stones punctuate its contemporary appeal. The Gemini CD is modern sophistication at its finest. FEATURES Available in 35” and 40” models Combo top/rear flue configuration for all models Electronic ignition with seamless battery backup to provide continued operation in the event of a power outage (IPI/CPI switch conveniently hidden on façade base, standard) Wall switch provides variable flame settings Outstanding heating efficiency for increased comfort and lower operating costs Standard two-piece façade in black, stainless or mixed Standard tempered glass and 2015 ANSI barrier compliant Reflective crushed glass media available in a variety of colors Full three-piece black reflective porcelain liners Optional On/Off remote control and blower available for all models Limited Lifetime Warranty

The captivating DRC3000 Series is the quintessence of modern hearth. Fashioned with an elegant two-piece façade, porcelain liners, and black crushed glass media, the DRC3000 standard features represent dapper simplicity. Optional features like high-definition driftwood logs and tumbled river stones punctuate its contemporary appeal. The DRC3000 is modern value at its best. FEATURES Available in 35” and 40” clean-faced models Combo top/rear flue configuration for all models Electronic ignition with seamless battery backup to provide continued operation in the event of a power outage (IPI/CPI switch conveniently hidden on façade base, standard) Wall switch provides variable flame settings Outstanding heating efficiency for increased comfort and lower operating costs Standard two-piece façade in black, stainless or mixed Standard tempered glass and 2015 ANSI barrier compliant Reflective crushed glass media available in a variety of colors Full three-piece black reflective porcelain liners Optional On/Off remote control and blower available for all models 20 year limited warranty

Example of a trendy open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Large beach style formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Other with white walls, no tv, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Example of a large trendy open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room design in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Architect: Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd. - Interior Design: Martha O’Hara Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography

Large danish open concept and formal dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Other with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Beach style formal and open concept beige floor living room photo in Nashville with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Example of a large 1950s medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom design in Other with a standard ceiling

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

Klopf Architecture and Outer space Landscape Architects designed a new warm, modern, open, indoor-outdoor home in Los Altos, California. Inspired by mid-century modern homes but looking for something completely new and custom, the owners, a couple with two children, bought an older ranch style home with the intention of replacing it. Created on a grid, the house is designed to be at rest with differentiated spaces for activities; living, playing, cooking, dining and a piano space. The low-sloping gable roof over the great room brings a grand feeling to the space. The clerestory windows at the high sloping roof make the grand space light and airy. Upon entering the house, an open atrium entry in the middle of the house provides light and nature to the great room. The Heath tile wall at the back of the atrium blocks direct view of the rear yard from the entry door for privacy. The bedrooms, bathrooms, play room and the sitting room are under flat wing-like roofs that balance on either side of the low sloping gable roof of the main space. Large sliding glass panels and pocketing glass doors foster openness to the front and back yards. In the front there is a fenced-in play space connected to the play room, creating an indoor-outdoor play space that could change in use over the years. The play room can also be closed off from the great room with a large pocketing door. In the rear, everything opens up to a deck overlooking a pool where the family can come together outdoors. Wood siding travels from exterior to interior, accentuating the indoor-outdoor nature of the house. Where the exterior siding doesn’t come inside, a palette of white oak floors, white walls, walnut cabinetry, and dark window frames ties all the spaces together to create a uniform feeling and flow throughout the house. The custom cabinetry matches the minimal joinery of the rest of the house, a trim-less, minimal appearance. Wood siding was mitered in the corners, including where siding meets the interior drywall. Wall materials were held up off the floor with a minimal reveal. This tight detailing gives a sense of cleanliness to the house. The garage door of the house is completely flush and of the same material as the garage wall, de-emphasizing the garage door and making the street presentation of the house kinder to the neighborhood. The house is akin to a custom, modern-day Eichler home in many ways. Inspired by mid-century modern homes with today’s materials, approaches, standards, and technologies. The goals were to create an indoor-outdoor home that was energy-efficient, light and flexible for young children to grow. This 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom new house is located in Los Altos in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, and Chuang-Ming Liu 
Landscape Architect: Outer space Landscape Architects 
Structural Engineer: ZFA Structural Engineers 
Staging: Da Lusso Design 
Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed 
Location: Los Altos, CA
 Year completed: 2017

Transitional home bar photo in Other

Basement
Farmhouse look-out light wood floor basement photo in Grand Rapids with white walls and a standard fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary gray floor powder room remodel in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls and white countertops

Trendy formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wallpaper living room photo in New York with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace