The Family Room is the central space of the pool house and incorporates durable materials such as concrete floor, granite walls, and wood ceilings to withstand the high use yet maintain a unique but formal feel.

Custom, floating walnut shelving and lower cabinets/book shelves work for display, hiding video equipment and dog toys, too! Thibaut aqua blue grasscloth sets it all off in a very soothing way. Photo by: Melodie Hayes

Cabinets and Woodwork by Marc Sowers. Photo by Patrick Coulie. Home Designed by EDI Architecture.

Photo - Jessica Glynn Photography

Rustic home stone detail, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, fireplace and mantel, double doors, and custom chandelier.

A family photo wall that tells the story of a life well lived.

black leather ottoman, tufted leather, upholstered bench, black bench, light wood floor, horizontal fireplace, gas fireplace, marble fireplace surround, cream walls, recessed lighting, recessed wall niche, white ceiling, sheer curtains, white drapes, sheer window treatment, white floor length curtains, silver floor lamp, large window, clean, tray ceiling,

This is the informal den or family room of the home. Slipcovers were used on the lighter colored items to keep everything washable and easy to maintain. Coffee tables were replaced with two oversized tufted ottomans in dark gray which sit on a custom made beige and cream zebra pattern rug. The lilac and white wallpaper was carried to this room from the adjacent kitchen. Dramatic linen window treatments were hung on oversized black wood rods, giving the room height and importance.

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

Great Room PC: Matt Mansueto Photography

A custom cocktail-ottoman is the centerpiece of this intimate conversation area in the open plan family room. Upholstered in leather and trimmed with nail heads, it brings a hint of cattle country to this sophisticated setting. But there are so many details that make this space special. Notice the fringed skirts and nailheads on the arm chairs and their lumbar pillows bordered in pom pons. Plus, the custom rug is a subtle reference to a spotted animal skin. Photo by Brian Gassel

The original stone surround was restored in this 1920s lakeside cottage remodel. Custom wood mantle ties in with wood coffered ceiling.

The homeowners built a 2500 square foot addition to their 18th century bank house. The two-story family room opens onto the new kitchen and features a custom hardwood floors made from reclaimed barn beams, a stone fireplace that continues into the master suite using Pennsylvania field stone, and beams to accent and delineate the two rooms www.jmbphotoworks.com

This family room was totally redesigned with new shelving and all new furniture. The blue grasscloth added texture and interest. The fabrics are all kid friendly and the rug is an indoor/outdoor rug by Stark. Photo by: Melodie Hayes