Northern Virginia's best addition contractor created a beautiful family room. The homeowners wanted a more open feel; as well as a home office. The fireplace uses water to create condensation to give the appearance of flames.

View from dining area of custom fireplace, built-in storage and ship rib rafters of wooden ceiling. Photo by © Trent Bell

A comfortable Family Room designed with family in mind, comfortable, durable with a variety of texture and finishes. Photography by Phil Garlington, UK

William Quarles

This beautiful custom cut fireplace is made with Woodside natural stone veneer from the Quarry Mill. The stone has been cut on all four sides by the mason on site.Woodside is a castle rock style natural thin stone veneer that consists of several rectangular sizes with squared and random edges. The stone is a natural granite with a beautiful weathered finish. From almost peachy beiges with subtle marbling to much darker browns, Woodside offers versatility to blend with your homes decor. Woodside is a great choice when creating a staggered layout that still looks natural. The individual pieces of thin stone veneer range in height from 4″-12″. Due to the larger sizes of the pieces this stone works great on large scale exterior projects. Castle rock style stones like Woodside are almost always installed with a mortar joint between the pieces of stone.

family room with motion privacy sheers accented by decorative side panels allow my client to enjoy the view of the back patio and pool. Custom sofas and rattan club chairs create a comfortable sitting area for entertaining and relaxing, Photo by Allan Elliott

Custom barn board and iron shelves. Liz Donnelly - Portland Photo Co.

Quiana Marie Photography Bohemian + Eclectic Design

Many families ponder the idea of adding extra living space for a few years before they are actually ready to remodel. Then, all-of-the sudden, something will happen that makes them realize that they can’t wait any longer. In the case of this remodeling story, it was the snowstorm of 2016 that spurred the homeowners into action. As the family was stuck in the house with nowhere to go, they longed for more space. The parents longed for a getaway spot for themselves that could also double as a hangout area for the kids and their friends. As they considered their options, there was one clear choice…to renovate the detached garage. The detached garage previously functioned as a workshop and storage room and offered plenty of square footage to create a family room, kitchenette, and full bath. It’s location right beside the outdoor kitchen made it an ideal spot for entertaining and provided an easily accessible bathroom during the summertime. Even the canine family members get to enjoy it as they have their own personal entrance, through a bathroom doggie door. Our design team listened carefully to our client’s wishes to create a space that had a modern rustic feel and found selections that fit their aesthetic perfectly. To set the tone, Blackstone Oak luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed throughout. The kitchenette area features Maple Shaker style cabinets in a pecan shell stain, Uba Tuba granite countertops, and an eye-catching amber glass and antique bronze pulley sconce. Rather than use just an ordinary door for the bathroom entry, a gorgeous Knotty Alder barn door creates a stunning focal point of the room. The fantastic selections continue in the full bath. A reclaimed wood double vanity with a gray washed pine finish anchors the room. White, semi-recessed sinks with chrome faucets add some contemporary accents, while the glass and oil-rubbed bronze mini pendant lights are a balance between both rustic and modern. The design called for taking the shower tile to the ceiling and it really paid off. A sliced pebble tile floor in the shower is curbed with Uba Tuba granite, creating a clean line and another accent detail. The new multi-functional space looks like a natural extension of their home, with its matching exterior lights, new windows, doors, and sliders. And with winter approaching and snow on the way, this family is ready to hunker down and ride out the storm in comfort and warmth. When summer arrives, they have a designated bathroom for outdoor entertaining and a wonderful area for guests to hang out. It was a pleasure to create this beautiful remodel for our clients and we hope that they continue to enjoy it for many years to come.

Classic Traditional Style, cast concrete countertops, walnut island top, hand hewn beams, radiant floor heat, distressed beam ceiling, traditional kitchen, classic bathroom design, pedestal sink, freestanding tub, Glen Eden Ashville carpet, Glen Eden Natural Cords Earthenware carpet, Stark Stansbury Jade carpet, Stark Stansbury Black carpet, Zanella Engineered Walnut Rosella flooring, Travertine Versai, Spanish Cotta Series in Matte, Alpha Tumbled Mocha, NSDG Multi Light slate; Alpha Mojave marble, Alpha New Beige marble, Ann Sacks BB05 Celery, Rocky Mountain Hardware. Photo credit: Farrell Scott

Parlor One in New Orleans Garden District Home

This beautiful fireplace is made with Door County Fieldstone natural thin veneer from the Quarry Mill. Door County Fieldstone consists of a range of earthy colors like brown, tan, and hues of green. The combination of rectangular and oval shapes makes this natural stone veneer very different. The stones’ various sizes will help you create unique patterns that are great for large projects like exterior siding or landscaping walls. Smaller projects are still possible and worth the time spent planning. The range of colors are also great for blending in with existing décor of rustic and modern homes alike.

Spazio salotto con mobile a parete esistente rinnovato e proposto in bianco, parete vedo non vedo realizzata su misura con mensole sospese fissate a cavetti metallici ancorati a soffitto e a pavimento. Ph: Emanuela Baccichetti

Game room with inlay cork on drink rail for setting drinks down. Full wood ceiling. Telescoping pocket doors