The family room has a black slate surrounding the gas fireplace, built-in cabinetry and a box tray ceiling.

Michael Hunter

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This client came with an existing sofa and wall colors but no idea what to do with the rest of the space. She loves color and pattern but was unsure how to use them. Together, we accented existing neutrals with eye-catching mid-century style chairs and chose shades of turquoise and tangerine to bring interest.

The FAMILY ROOM gathers the family and lots of Shades of Grey. A wood burning fireplace with a clever print of “ Smoke " above it makes certain there is always a flame in the hearth while the french doors breeze out to the Pool and Patio area. The white coffer ceiling has panels of contrasting grey which also blankets the back of the bookshelves. A grey sectional and grey plush carpet makes this Family Room cozy even if it is a grey day.

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

Stephen Thrift

Photo by Tria Giovan

Photo: Tim Tang

The grand family room with custom coffered ceiling, “feature wall” fireplace, beautifully handcrafted built-in (discreetly hiding the Audio Visual equipment) is open to the kitchen, provides access to the screened porch and has multiple French doors which offer vistas out to impeccably landscaped and terraced grounds with native fieldstone walls and wandering stone pathways set in river rock and multiple outdoor living spaces.

Open concept family room with lake view. Custom upholstered swivel chairs at the window. TV concealed behind art over the mantel. High ceiling beams and arched picture window.

Home staging makes this large room become a homeowners dream design. The beautiful gray walls with the exposed wood beams really create a warm feel for this Family Room. Home staging highlights the designer & architectural features of this space.

Family Room for lounging, reading, spending time together, entertaining friends, watching TV. Photo by David Duncan Livingston