Family Room Design Photos with a Freestanding TV

like the wood wall and the cabinetunder the tv - kawhena_woodman

Open Concept kitchen and family room. Photo Credit: N. Leonard

The owners requested a Private Resort that catered to their love for entertaining friends and family, a place where 2 people would feel just as comfortable as 42. Located on the western edge of a Wisconsin lake, the site provides a range of natural ecosystems from forest to prairie to water, allowing the building to have a more complex relationship with the lake - not merely creating large unencumbered views in that direction. The gently sloping site to the lake is atypical in many ways to most lakeside lots - as its main trajectory is not directly to the lake views - allowing for focus to be pushed in other directions such as a courtyard and into a nearby forest. The biggest challenge was accommodating the large scale gathering spaces, while not overwhelming the natural setting with a single massive structure. Our solution was found in breaking down the scale of the project into digestible pieces and organizing them in a Camp-like collection of elements: - Main Lodge: Providing the proper entry to the Camp and a Mess Hall - Bunk House: A communal sleeping area and social space. - Party Barn: An entertainment facility that opens directly on to a swimming pool & outdoor room. - Guest Cottages: A series of smaller guest quarters. - Private Quarters: The owners private space that directly links to the Main Lodge. These elements are joined by a series green roof connectors, that merge with the landscape and allow the out buildings to retain their own identity. This Camp feel was further magnified through the materiality - specifically the use of Doug Fir, creating a modern Northwoods setting that is warm and inviting. The use of local limestone and poured concrete walls ground the buildings to the sloping site and serve as a cradle for the wood volumes that rest gently on them. The connections between these materials provided an opportunity to add a delicate reading to the spaces and re-enforce the camp aesthetic. The oscillation between large communal spaces and private, intimate zones is explored on the interior and in the outdoor rooms. From the large courtyard to the private balcony - accommodating a variety of opportunities to engage the landscape was at the heart of the concept. Overview Chenequa, WI Size Total Finished Area: 9,543 sf Completion Date May 2013 Services Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design

Meredith Gilardoni Photography

Simone Paddock Photography

The client requested a spot off the dining room, appropriate for after dinner conversation while entertaining, but also a cozy spot for her husband to enjoy a cigar and watch TV. Photos by Moy Photography

This family room is part of a gorgeous home on a 5 acre farm. The furniture chosen reflects the casual style of the home and mixes well with the organic and eclectic accents and antiques. A large window mirror was installed on the left side of the fireplace to balance the window on the right. The drum shade chandelier features a branch design which ties the room together. The seating keeps the fireplace as the focal point of the room while allowing for easy tv watching.

The finished lower level of this home features wood beam ceilings, concrete floors, and a floor to ceiling fireplace. Photo by Paul Kohlman

Nos clients, une famille avec deux enfants, ont fait l’acquisition de cette maison datant des années 50 (130 m² sur 3 niveaux). ⁠ ⁠ Le brief : ouvrir les espaces au RDC et créer un 3e étage en aménageant les combles tout en respectant la palette de couleurs bleu et gris clair. ⁠ ⁠ Au RDC - Nos clients souhaitaient un esprit loft. Pour ce faire, nous avons cassé les murs de la cuisine et du salon. Y compris les murs porteurs ! ⁠ Grâce à l’expertise de nos équipes et d’un ingénieur, la structure repose à présent sur le poteau et la poutre qui traversent la pièce. La poutre, en métal coffré, a été peinte en blanc pour se fondre avec l’ensemble. ⁠ ⁠ Les espaces, bien qu’ouverts, se démarquent. Que ce soit à travers la verrière (création sur-mesure), l’îlot de la cuisine ou encore le sol de carreaux @kerionceramics_ et le parquet. ⁠ ⁠ Avez-vous remarqué ? Au sol, deux types de parquet co-existent. Le parquet en point de Hongrie d'époque était en mauvais état. Une partie n’a pu être restaurée et jouxtait un mur qui a été supprimé. Nous y avons posé un nouveau parquet à l’anglaise pour rattraper le tout. ⁠ ⁠ L’escalier qui mène aux chambres a fait l’objet d’une rénovation totale pour être remis à neuf. Il mène, entre autre, au 3e étage où nous avons récupéré les combes pour créer 2 chambres et 1 SDB pour les enfants. Ceci a demandé un très gros travail : création de rangements/placards sur-mesure sous les combles, isolation, branchements d’eau et d’électricité.

Margot Hartford