Builder & Interior Selections: Kyle Hunt & Partners, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography

William Quarrles
Inspiration for a coastal dark wood floor family room remodel in Charleston with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photography by Tom Harper
Family room library - mediterranean family room library idea in Miami

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

Richard Leo Johnson
Example of a mountain style enclosed dark wood floor family room design in Atlanta with brown walls

Modern Italian Sofa Sleeper Fiore by Vitarelax. This couch has extremely comfortable shape, wonderful Italian quality and modern European design. Being super functional, it provides superb sitting and very comfortable sleeping experience. The Fiore sofa-bed features an innovational pull-out mechanism, made of steel, with a 13cm (5") high memory foam mattress inside, providing same as regular bed comfort suitable for everyday sleep. Fiore lounging collection also offers: small loveseat (fixed or convertible), large loveseat (fixed or convertible), and sofa (fixed or convertible). To add, all Fiore couches can be ordered upholstered in premium quality fabric, microfiber or genuine leather available in a variety of colors to choose from. All covers are totally removable, making its cleaning super easy. Please, contact us to get upholstery color samples. Features: Removable covers Queen, Full or TwinXL size sleeper Unfolds into bed in just one rotation Available in a variety of colors and materials All couches are available in fixed and convertible versions Can be ordered as a 3-seater sofa-bed, large loveseat-bed, and small loveseat-bed The starting price is for the Fiore Sofa-Bed upholstered in Fabric (Cat. A). Dimensions: Sofa: W86.2" x D38.2" x H35" (Queen Size Sleeper W63" x D77.5") Large Loveseat: W78.3" x D38.2" x H35" (Full Size Sleeper W55" x D77.5") Small Loveseat: W70.5" x D38.2" x H35" (TwinXL Size Sleeper W47.2" x D77.5")

O J Fotos
Example of a transitional living room design in Houston with blue walls, no fireplace and no tv

Modern Italian Sectional Sofa-Bed Zurigo by Vitarelax. European Sectional Sofa with adjustable headrests and huge side-reversible chaise side of the three-seater. Modern and stylish, it has great quality and strong construction. The Zurigo sleeper sofa features an innovational pull-out mechanism, made of steel, with a 13cm (5") high memory foam mattress inside, providing same as regular bed comfort suitable for everyday sleep. Zurigo lounging collection also offer: small loveseat (fixed or convertible), large loveseat (fixed or convertible), sofa (fixed or convertible), chair (fixed only), and a side-reversible sectional sofa (convertible or fixed) in several sizes with storage container in a chaise lounge. To add, all Zurigo couches can be ordered upholstered in premium quality fabric, microfiber or genuine leather available in a variety of colors to choose from. Seat cushions covers are totally removable, making its cleaning super easy. Please, contact us to get upholstery color samples. Features: Removable seat covers Chaise lounge with storage container Adjustable headrests Queen, Full or TwinXL size sleeper Unfolds into bed in just one rotation Available in a variety of colors and materials All couches are available in fixed and convertible versions Can be ordered as a 3-seater sofa-bed, large loveseat-bed, small loveseat-bed, armchair, and sectional sofa-bed The starting price is for the Zurigo Sectional Sofa-Bed upholstered in Fabric (Cat. A). Dimensions: Sectional Sofa: W120.4" x D37.4" x H34.3"/38.5" (Queen Size Sleeper W63" x D77.5") Sofa: W87.4" x D37.4" x H34.3"/38.5" (Queen Size Sleeper W63" x D77.5") Large Loveseat: W79.5" x D37.4" x H34.3"/38.5" (Full Size Sleeper W55" x D77.5") Small Loveseat: W71.7" x D37.4" x H34.3"/38.5" (TwinXL Size Sleeper W47.2" x D77.5") Chair: W38.2" x D37.4" x H34.3"/38.5"

A playroom perfect for sleepovers and building tents out of furniture.
Example of an eclectic carpeted family room design in New York with beige walls

Brian Kellogg
Example of a transitional carpeted living room design in Sacramento with beige walls

A custom home in Jackson, Wyoming Photography: Cameron R. Neilson
Large mountain style master stone tile freestanding bathtub photo in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

What if you could access your hot tub or swim spa with style? What if it was as simple as turning a key? No more removing snow, ice or other debris. No more straining to lift your cover. With Covana, you can equip your hot tub or swim spa with one of the highest insulation covers on the market. Covana systems are more than just hot tub covers. They are also completely automated gazebos which offer you maximum comfort, safety, and intimacy. Made with state-of-the-art materials, Covana products are designed to endure the most rigorous climates while saving you money on unnecessary water, heating bills, and maintenance products.

Request Free Quote This Swimming Pool and Hot Tub in Burr Ridge IL measures 20'0" x 40'0", and the spa which is inside the pool measures 7'0" x 8'0". Both bodies of water are covered by an automatic pool safety cover. The sunshelf measures 5'0" x 11'0" and has connected steps for entry and exit. The coping is Valders Wisconsin limestone as well as the decking. The pool interior is French Gray. Photos by Larry Huene

This beautiful family wanted to update their dated family room to be a more glamorous bright inviting room. We removed a corner fireplace that was never used, and designed a custom large built in with room storage, a television, and lots of bookcase shelves for styling with precious decor. We incorporated unique picture molding wall treatment with inverted corners. We brought in a new custom oversized rug, and custom furniture. The room opens to the kitchen, so we incorporated a few pieces in there as well. Lots of reflective chrome and crystal!

Kirkland clients, Shayna and Anthony had a lovely home with a beautiful view of Lake Washington. However, the waterfront side of their home didn’t offer an ideal set-up to fully enjoy the magnificence that their lot provides. They desired more year-round use of their home in the form of an outdoor covered living room, along with more overall functionality from their outdoor spaces. Their formal living area had a door to the outside that the couple never used. The McAdams Remodeling & Design team replaced the sliding door with a window that still offered plenty of natural light but enclosed the space providing more options for furniture placement. The room’s exterior stairs and landing were removed. The exterior siding was matched, and the new landscaping along with an arbor installed, was created in tandem during the remodel by a local landscape architecture firm, ensuring the change looked natural. Past the seating around the gas firepit, a new large deck was constructed, half of which was covered, to replace the smaller, dated version. The metal railing was exchanged for a new composite one, and a new Dutch back door leading from the kitchen offers an alternative option for ingress and egress along with fresh air on nice days. The covered deck area adjacent to the family room provides protection from the weather and now houses the outdoor kitchen they desired for entertaining family and friends. The outdoor kitchen includes a built-in gas grill, stone gas fireplace, refrigerator for food and beverages, and a garbage receptacle. A ceiling fan and heaters are incorporated into the outdoor living space design to provide year-round comfort. Finally, retractable shades were installed so that the couple can enclose the space if desired. A small upstairs bedroom was used as a den for relaxation and reading but also contains one of the best views in the home. The McAdams team removed the windows and base bulkhead, adding floor to ceiling windows and a glass door for an unobstructed view. The new medium-sized deck above the covered outdoor living space gives Shayna and Anthony the opportunity to entertain or relax while highlighting their view of the lake. Finally, their Juliet balcony off the primary bedroom received a re-coated railing and new decking, while the home was repainted to offer a classy craftsman feel and pull all of the changes into one cohesive home design. Shayna and Anthony love their new entertainment spaces and expect to use them often.

Jason Hulet
Example of a classic open concept coffered ceiling living room design in Other with beige walls

Farmhouse style with industrial, contemporary feel.
Living room - mid-sized country open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with gray walls

James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
Inspiration for a large french country open concept and formal dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

The media room features a wool sectional and a pair of vintage Milo Baughman armchairs reupholstered in a snappy green velvet. All upholstered items were made with natural latex cushions wrapped in organic wool in order to eliminate harmful chemicals for our eco and health conscious clients (who were passionate about green interior design). An oversized table functions as a desk or a serving table when our clients entertain large parties. Thomas Kuoh Photography