This home is a bachelor’s dream, but it didn’t start that way. It began with a young man purchasing his first single-family home in Westlake Village. The house was dated from the late 1980s, dark, and closed off. In other words, it felt like a man cave — not a home. It needed a masculine makeover. He turned to his friend, who spoke highly of their experience with us. We had remodeled and designed their home, now known as the “Oak Park Soiree.” The result of this home’s new, open floorplan assured him we could provide the same flow and functionality to his own home. He put his trust in our hands, and the construction began. The entry of our client’s original home had no “wow factor.” As you walked in, you noticed a staircase enclosed by a wall, making the space feel bulky and uninviting. Our team elevated the entry by designing a new modern staircase with a see-through railing. We even took advantage of the area under the stairs by building a wine cellar underneath it… because wine not? Down the hall, the kitchen and family room used to be separated by a wall. The kitchen lacked countertop and storage space, and the family room had a high ceiling open to the second floor. This floorplan didn’t function well with our client’s lifestyle. He wanted one large space that allowed him to entertain family and friends while at the same time, not having to worry about noise traveling upstairs. Our architects crafted a new floorplan to make the kitchen, breakfast nook, and family room flow together as a great room. We removed the obstructing wall and enclosed the high ceiling above the family room by building a new loft space above. The kitchen area of the great room is now the heart of the home! Our client and his guests have plenty of space to gather around the oversized island with additional seating. The walls are surrounded by custom Crystal cabinetry, and the countertops glisten with Vadara quartz, providing ample cooking and storage space. To top it all off, we installed several new appliances, including a built-in fridge and coffee machine, a Miele 48-inch range, and a beautifully designed boxed ventilation hood with brass strapping and contrasting color. There is now an effortless transition from the kitchen to the family room, where your eyes are drawn to the newly centered, linear fireplace surrounded by floating shelves. Its backlighting spotlights the purposefully placed symmetrical décor inside it. Next to this focal point lies a LaCantina bi-fold door leading to the backyard’s sparkling new pool and additional outdoor living space. Not only does the wide door create a seamless transition to the outside, but it also brings an abundance of natural light into the home. Once in need of a masculine makeover, this home’s sexy black and gold finishes paired with additional space for wine and guests to have a good time make it a bachelor’s dream. Photographer: Andrew Orozco

ニューヨークにある巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (ライブラリー、淡色無垢フローリング、白い壁、茶色い床) の写真

Ric Stovall
デンバーにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、金属の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、ホームバー、横長型暖炉) の写真

Great rooms are perhaps the hallmark of residential design in the first decades of this century, creating beautiful expansive spaces for families to enjoy. This great room is remarkable with vaulted ceiling and a huge accordion door opening to a covered patio. Its book ended with a natural stone wall in the kitchen and a stone wrapped two story fireplace in the living room.

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

David Patterson Photography
デンバーにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの壁) の写真

Juliet Murphy Photography
ロンドンにある高級な巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (白い壁、ライブラリー、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、埋込式メディアウォール、ベージュの床、アクセントウォール) の写真

Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
ロサンゼルスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (ライブラリー、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

This Model Home showcases a high-contrast color palette with varying blends of soft, neutral textiles, complemented by deep, rich case-piece finishes.

Renovation of an existing attic into a new third floor space.
シカゴにあるお手頃価格の巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

A mix of fun fresh fabrics in coral, green, tan, and more comes together in the functional, fun family room. Comfortable couches in different fabric create a lot of seating. Patterned ottomans add a splash of color. Floor to ceiling curved windows run the length of the room creating a view to die for. Replica antique furniture accents. Unique area rug straight from India and a fireplace with brick surround for cold winter nights. The lighting elevates this family room to the next level.

ミネアポリスにある巨大なカントリー風のおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、埋込式メディアウォール、ベージュの床、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

Photography - Toni Soluri Photography Architecture - dSPACE Studio
シカゴにある巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール、アクセントウォール) の写真

High Res Media
フェニックスにある高級な巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ゲームルーム、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真

John Ellis for Country Living
ロサンゼルスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なカントリー風のおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、青いソファ) の写真

A low, midcentury inspired console pulls an organic element into the room as well as providing a space for an ivory table lamp with brass accents. The brass is picked up again in the mirror over the console, hung low to keep the feel informal. Plants help bring a little nature into a city home as well as providing an ever changing accessory. Summer Thornton Design, Inc.

Two gorgeous Acucraft custom gas fireplaces fit seamlessly into this ultra-modern hillside hideaway with unobstructed views of downtown San Francisco & the Golden Gate Bridge. http://www.acucraft.com/custom-gas-residential-fireplaces-tiburon-ca-residence/

Modern Rustic home inspired by Scandinavian design, architecture & heritage of the home owners. This particular image shows a family room with plenty of natural light, two way wood burning, floor to ceiling fireplace, custom furniture and exposed beams. Photo:Martin Tessler