Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield Photography
Huge trendy loft-style carpeted and gray floor family room photo in Denver with a tile fireplace, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This is a 50" Television pole mounted above a Subzero fridge. A custom metal faceplace was made by the cabinet maker to surround the television so it blends in perfectly. brian hugghins

Transitional living room photo in Austin

Inspiration for a transitional basement remodel in Philadelphia

Inspiration for a contemporary blue floor family room remodel in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Boasting views of the Museum of Natural History and Central Park, the Beaux Arts and French Renaissance style building built in 1900 was once home to a luxury hotel. Over the years multiple hotel rooms were combined into the larger apartment residences that exist today. The resulting units, while large in size, lacked the continuity of a single formed space. StudioLAB was presented with the challenge of re-designing the space to fit a modern family’s lifestyle today with the flexibility to adjust as they evolve into their tomorrow. Thus, the existing configuration was completely abandoned with new programmatic elements being relocated in each and every corner of the space. For clients that are big wine connoisseurs, the focal point of entry and circulation lies in a 400 bottle, custom built, blackened steel and glass, temperature controlled wine cabinet. The once enclosed living room was demolished to create one main entertaining space that includes a new dining area and open kitchen. Hafele bi-folding pocket door slides were used in the Living room wall unit to conceal the television, bar and display shelves when not in use. Posing as kitchen cabinetry, a hidden integrated door opens to reveal a guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom. Down the hallway of wide plank ebony stained walnut flooring, a compact powder room was built to house an original Paul Villinski installation of small butterflies cut from recycled aluminum cans, entitled Mistral. Continuing down the hall, and through one of the walnut veneered doors, is the shared kids bedroom where a custom-built bunk bed with integrated storage steps and desk was designed to allow for play space and a reading corner. The kids bathroom across the hall is decorated with custom Lego inspired hand cast concrete tiles and integrated pull-out footstools residing underneath the floating vanity. The master suite features a bio-ethanol fireplace wrapped in blackened steel and integrated into the Tabu veneered built-in. The spacious walk-in closet serves several purposes, which include housing the apartment’s new central HVAC system as well as a sleeping spot for the family’s dog. An integrated URC control system paired with Lutron Radio RA lighting keypads were installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades all by the use of smartphones.

This used to be a completely unfinished basement with concrete floors, cinder block walls, and exposed floor joists above. The homeowners wanted to finish the space to include a wet bar, powder room, separate play room for their daughters, bar seating for watching tv and entertaining, as well as a finished living space with a television with hidden surround sound speakers throughout the space. They also requested some unfinished spaces; one for exercise equipment, and one for HVAC, water heater, and extra storage. With those requests in mind, I designed the basement with the above required spaces, while working with the contractor on what components needed to be moved. The homeowner also loved the idea of sliding barn doors, which we were able to use as at the opening to the unfinished storage/HVAC area.

This modern renovation creates a focal point for a cool and modern living room with a linear fireplace surrounded by a wall of wood grain granite. The TV nook is recessed for safety and to create a flush plane for the stone and television. The firebox is enhanced with black enamel panels as well as driftwood and crystal media. The stainless steel surround matches the mixed metal accents of the furnishings.

Steve Chenn
Living room - traditional living room idea in Houston

Finished master bathroom showing the vanity with custom center storage unit and attached television unit. Photo by Maggie Mueller
Inspiration for a large contemporary master ceramic tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, a vessel sink and granite countertops

Family room - large contemporary open concept concrete floor family room idea in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Living room - traditional living room idea

The way a television should look on a wall. A recessed back box, premium Sony television, custom soundbar, and hidden electronics and wires all work to make the TV an elegant addition to the design of the room.

Photo: Robert Burns ˙© 2015 Houzz
Urban shed photo in Portland

Family room - contemporary family room idea in New York

A large comfortable family room flow into an open concept kitchen space. The l-shaped sofa is perfect for seating a large number of people. Contemporary artwork is the focal point of this room. And a unique and modern chandelier adds a final touch to the space. Photography by Peter Rymwid.

Trendy home theater photo in Miami

Example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed carpeted and beige floor home theater design in Salt Lake City with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv