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Nicholas McGuinn
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The natural light pours right into this stunning living room thanks to the newly refurbished windows.
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Living room with white washed brick fireplace surround and reclaimed mantel made from a rough hewn beam. Engineered hardwood flooring (Mohawk Winchester) in varying lengths and widths.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Kansas City with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a brick fireplace

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Frank Shirley Architects
Mid-sized cottage formal and enclosed living room photo in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

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Less is more--art director and Instagram darling Amanda Jane Jones refreshes her classic brick fireplace in Snow.
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Photo: Margot Hartford © 2017 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic formal and enclosed concrete floor and gray floor living room remodel in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

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For this project in Alamo, we shepherded the transition of a traditional California Ranch house into a clean modern home for our clients, empty nesters who love to entertain. Within an interior envelope of all-white walls and newly-elevated ceilings, a limited palette of materials consisting of warm oak floors and cabinetry combined with warm neutrals and soft grays, feels like a breath of fresh air and allows the greenery outside the many windows to play a leading role in the color scheme. The furnishings, including custom upholstered furnishings by Hardesty Dwyer, are comfortable and “bulletproof” to accommodate the couple’s six lively grandchildren. In the vaulted great-room, a large family table is the heart of the home. It is here that the couple regularly hosts Sunday dinners with their children and grandchildren.

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

Transitional formal and open concept light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam living room photo in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

A dramatic transformation in an early 20th century home brought into the new millennium by a young and eclectic owner. A new fireplace adds to the warmth and ambiance to a space filled with warm spice colors and African pieces collected through many travels. The clean face gas burning unit is the Bayport model from Kozy Heat finished with a Beveled front in Rust. The brick is new to the home and is painted white to limit the rustic feel but still maintain it's classic look. A slate hearth and a reclaimed wood mantel from a 100 year old barn compliment the design and anchor the design in tradition.