Family Room

Large but cozy famly room with vauted ceiling and timber beams

Escalier et meuble TV bibliothèqe dans un salon de loft parisien. Rangements fermés, bibliothèque ouverte, un espace TV fermé par deux portes et un coin secrétaire. Structure bibliothèque en Valchromat noir vernis, Niche en Plaquage chêne vernis, Marches de l'escalier en chêne massif vernis. Photographe: Claire Illi

Dimplex DLGM29 Vapor Fireplace Insert features revolutionary ultrasonic technology that creates the flame and smoke effect. As the mist rises up through the logs, the light reflects against the water molecules creating a convincing illusion of flames and smoke. The result is an appearance so authentic it could be mistaken for a traditional wood-burning fireplace.

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The open plan family room provides ample seating for small or larger groups. Accents of blue, yellow and teal play against the white storage bench seats and taupe sofas. Custom bench seating and pillows. Photo: Jean Bai / Konstrukt Photo

This tiny home is located on a treelined street in the Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver. We helped our client create a living and dining space with a beach vibe in this small front room that comfortably accommodates their growing family of four. The starting point for the decor was the client's treasured antique chaise (positioned under the large window) and the scheme grew from there. We employed a few important space saving techniques in this room... One is building seating into a corner that doubles as storage, the other is tucking a footstool, which can double as an extra seat, under the custom wood coffee table. The TV is carefully concealed in the custom millwork above the fireplace. Finally, we personalized this space by designing a family gallery wall that combines family photos and shadow boxes of treasured keepsakes. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

The electronics are disguised so the beauty of the architecture and interior design stand out. But this room has every imaginable electronic luxury from streaming TV to music to lighting to shade and lighting controls. Photo by Greg Premru

A custom entertainment unit was designed to be a focal point in the Living Room. A centrally placed gas fireplace visually anchors the room, with an generous offering of storage cupboards & shelves above. The large-panel cupboard doors slide across the open shelving to reveal a hidden TV alcove. Photo by Dave Kulesza.

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Joinery with concealed TV

This sunroom/library has bluestone floors and is a hexagon shape with custom bookshelves and paneling in mahogany. The custom made carpet is round and the sofa and chairs have rounded backs which follow the curves of the rug.

This elegant townhouse is rich in detail and has traditional and contemporary elements which adds a timeless appeal. A mix of oriental and transitional area rugs provide the groundwork for which each room . We provided an interesting mix of patterns and textures on the pillows and upholstery to add excitement to the basically neutral space, with pops of color. Custom molding was applied to the dining room ceiling that is right off the entry. No one enters without commenting on this element. As elegant as it looks the client wanted a comfortable feel and was extremely happy with the results.

The entertainment center includes two fold-down secretaries for his and her desks, file cabinets and an enclosed printer area. Even the TV is disguised behind a sliding door for a clean look when it's not in use. Photography: Brian Mahany