Stacey Zarin Goldberg
Example of a large eclectic open concept light wood floor living room library design in DC Metro with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Cottage hallway photo in Omaha

THEME Inspired by the Magic Tree House series of children’s books, this indoor tree house provides entertainment, fun and a place for children to read about or imagine adventures through time. A blue sky, green meadows, and distant matching beech trees recreate the magic of Jack and Annie’s Frog Creek, and help bring the characters from the series to life. FOCUS A floor armoire, ceiling swing and climbing rope give the structure a true tree house look and feel. A drop-down drawing and writing table, wheeled work table and recessed ceiling lights ensure the room can be used for more than play. The tree house has electric interior lighting, a window to the outdoors and a playful sliding shutter over a window to the room. The armoire forms a raised, nine-foot-wide play area, while a TV within one of the wall’s floor-to-ceiling cabinets — with a delightful sliding ladder — transforms the room into a family theater perfect for watching movies and holding Wii competitions. STORAGE The bottom of the drawing table is a magnetic chalk board that doubles as a display for children’s art works. The tree’s small niches are for parents’ shoes; the larger compartment stores children’s shoes and school bags. Books, games, toys, DVDs, Wii and other computer accessories are stored in the wall cabinets. The armoire contains two spacious drawers and four nifty hinged storage bins. A rack of handy “vegetable buckets” above the armoire stores crayons, scissors and other useful items. GROWTH The room easily adapts from playroom, to party room, to study room and even to bedroom, as the tree house easily accommodates a twin-size mattress. SAFETY The rungs and rails of the ladder, as well as the grab bars beside the tree house door are wrapped with easy-grip rope for safe climbing. The drawing table has spring-loaded hinges to help prevent it from dropping dangerously from the wall, and the table door has double sets of locks up top to ensure safety. The interior of each storage compartment is carpeted like the tree house floor to provide extra padding.

Game room - large farmhouse open concept carpeted and beige floor game room idea in Phoenix with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This Milford French country home’s 2,500 sq. ft. basement transformation is just as extraordinary as it is warm and inviting. The M.J. Whelan design team, along with our clients, left no details out. This luxury basement is a beautiful blend of modern and rustic materials. A unique tray ceiling with a hardwood inset defines the space of the full bar. Brookhaven maple custom cabinets with a dark bistro finish and Cambria quartz countertops were used along with state of the art appliances. A brick backsplash and vintage pendant lights with new LED Edison bulbs add beautiful drama. The entertainment area features a custom built-in entertainment center designed specifically to our client’s wishes. It houses a large flat screen TV, lots of storage, display shelves and speakers hidden by speaker fabric. LED accent lighting was strategically installed to highlight this beautiful space. The entertaining area is open to the billiards room, featuring a another beautiful brick accent wall with a direct vent fireplace. The old ugly steel columns were beautifully disguised with raised panel moldings and were used to create and define the different spaces, even a hallway. The exercise room and game space are open to each other and features glass all around to keep it open to the rest of the lower level. Another brick accent wall was used in the game area with hardwood flooring while the exercise room has rubber flooring. The design also includes a rear foyer coming in from the back yard with cubbies and a custom barn door to separate that entry. A playroom and a dining area were also included in this fabulous luxurious family retreat. Stunning Provenza engineered hardwood in a weathered wire brushed combined with textured Fabrica carpet was used throughout most of the basement floor which is heated hydronically. Tile was used in the entry and the new bathroom. The details are endless! Our client’s selections of beautiful furnishings complete this luxurious finished basement. Photography by Jeff Garland Photography

Photos by Chris Haslett. The garage had mixed use. It functions as outdoor pool bathroom. Surf board storage in the back room. Golf cart parking and attic storage above for extra house hold items. The landscape ties in all the exterior elements such as pool, garage and outdoor living spaces. The "oyster" house is an indoor-outdoor living space with jeldwins version of a nano wall that opens the building up to full marsh views. The oyster house has a full kitchen and is used for weekend entertaining and a place to watch the game.

Wine cellar - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor wine cellar idea in Houston

This three-story vacation home for a family of ski enthusiasts features 5 bedrooms and a six-bed bunk room, 5 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, great room, 2 wet bars, great room, exercise room, basement game room, office, mud room, ski work room, decks, stone patio with sunken hot tub, garage, and elevator. The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects

This is an example of a traditional outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in Phoenix.

Family Room New Addition
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept light wood floor game room remodel in Portland with gray walls and a tv stand

Another finely crafted luxury home by Walker Residential with room for a pool! 5 bed with en suite baths featuring 1st floor 5th bedroom for family/guest or those with limited mobility. Study,2 family areas, 2 wet bars, oversized game room w/ great storage make a great layout. Kitchen w/butler’s pantry, large pantry, mud room & large storage/entry off the garage for unloading cars/kids. Interior has vaulted master and vaulted game room/man cave w/wet bar, wide plank oak hardwoods, quartzite & quartz counter, wonderful lighting fixtures, beautiful hardware selections, Sub Zero & Thermador appliances. Exterior features really make the outdoor areas part of the living spaces. Deep front patio fit all your Adirondack rocking chairs. The back family room opens to beautiful outdoor kitchen, with generous patio area and pool bath. The home is extremely energy efficient w/foam insulation, LED lighting, insulated doors & windows and tankless water heaters.

Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall brown floor wet bar design in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stone tile backsplash and black countertops

Multipurpose bonus room by garage entrance: armoire storage with full body mirror and ottoman; chess game area, sitting area for entertaining near the bar at the corner.

Built in Storage cabinets and drawers for all the kids toys!
Inspiration for a transitional game room remodel in Baltimore with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a family room remodel in Los Angeles

A young growing family purchased a great home in Chicago’s West Bucktown, right by Logan Square. It had good bones. The basement had been redone at some point, but it was due for another refresh. It made sense to plan a mindful remodel that would acommodate life as the kids got older. “A nice place to just hang out” is what the owners told us they wanted. “You want your kids to want to be in your house. When friends are over, you want them to have a nice space to go to and enjoy.” Design Objectives: Level up the style to suit this young family Add bar area, desk, and plenty of storage Include dramatic linear fireplace Plan for new sectional Improve overall lighting THE REMODEL Design Challenges: Awkward corner fireplace creates a challenge laying out furniture No storage for kids’ toys and games Existing space was missing the wow factor – it needs some drama Update the lighting scheme Design Solutions: Remove the existing corner fireplace and dated mantle, replace with sleek linear fireplace Add tile to both fireplace wall and tv wall for interest and drama Include open shelving for storage and display Create bar area, ample storage, and desk area THE RENEWED SPACE The homeowners love their renewed basement. It’s truly a welcoming, functional space. They can enjoy it together as a family, and it also serves as a peaceful retreat for the parents once the kids are tucked in for the night.

In this basement redesign, the primary goal was to create a livable space for each member of the family... transitioning what was unorganized storage into a beautiful and functional living area. My goal was create easy access storage, as well as closet space for everyone in the family’s athletic gear. We also wanted a space that could accommodate a great theatre, home gym, pool table area, and wine cellar.

Another finely crafted luxury home by Walker Residential with room for a pool! 5 bed with en suite baths featuring 1st floor 5th bedroom for family/guest or those with limited mobility. Study,2 family areas, 2 wet bars, oversized game room w/ great storage make a great layout. Kitchen w/butler’s pantry, large pantry, mud room & large storage/entry off the garage for unloading cars/kids. Interior has vaulted master and vaulted game room/man cave w/wet bar, wide plank oak hardwoods, quartzite & quartz counter, wonderful lighting fixtures, beautiful hardware selections, Sub Zero & Thermador appliances. Exterior features really make the outdoor areas part of the living spaces. Deep front patio fit all your Adirondack rocking chairs. The back family room opens to beautiful outdoor kitchen, with generous patio area and pool bath. The home is extremely energy efficient w/foam insulation, LED lighting, insulated doors & windows and tankless water heaters.

A playful corner in this beach bungalow entry room features a painted surfboard wall, cozy reading nook, and fun, surfer-inspired wallpaper.
Example of an eclectic kids' room design in San Diego