Living Room

Design by Marae Simone, Faux Finishing by b. Taylored Designs, Photography by Amy Herr

Barbara Egan, Reportage Photography, Ireland.

View of living room, with fireplace and window seat. Access to screen porch is through the glass door to the right of the fireplace, which is open to both living room and screen porch. The large driftwood sulpture above the fireplace was created by one of the owner's sons. The floor lamp visible in the left foreground was designed and built by the architect, John Whipple. Photo © John Whipple.

Our Carmel design-build studio was tasked with organizing our client’s basement and main floor to improve functionality and create spaces for entertaining. In the basement, the goal was to include a simple dry bar, theater area, mingling or lounge area, playroom, and gym space with the vibe of a swanky lounge with a moody color scheme. In the large theater area, a U-shaped sectional with a sofa table and bar stools with a deep blue, gold, white, and wood theme create a sophisticated appeal. The addition of a perpendicular wall for the new bar created a nook for a long banquette. With a couple of elegant cocktail tables and chairs, it demarcates the lounge area. Sliding metal doors, chunky picture ledges, architectural accent walls, and artsy wall sconces add a pop of fun. On the main floor, a unique feature fireplace creates architectural interest. The traditional painted surround was removed, and dark large format tile was added to the entire chase, as well as rustic iron brackets and wood mantel. The moldings behind the TV console create a dramatic dimensional feature, and a built-in bench along the back window adds extra seating and offers storage space to tuck away the toys. In the office, a beautiful feature wall was installed to balance the built-ins on the other side. The powder room also received a fun facelift, giving it character and glitz. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-posh-home-remodel

John Horner

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Dining Space + Great Room, House 6 Concrete and Wood Home House 6, is Cheng Design’s sixth custom home project, was redesigned and constructed from top-to-bottom. The project represents a major career milestone thanks to the unique and innovative use of concrete, as this residence is one of Cheng Design’s first-ever ‘hybrid’ structures, constructed as a combination of wood and concrete. Photography: Matthew Millman

Photo by：Atsuyuki Yoshikawa

Das leicht petrolstichige, sehr gräuliche Blau ist ein Klassiker, der Räumen oft einen modernen Touch gibt. Ein starker, dennoch zurückhaltender Ton, der auf Wänden und Möbeln gut funktioniert.

Renovated fireplace and main room