Family Room

Inspired x Design,LLC, Interior Design | Amy B. Schweitzer, Interior Designer | Photography, Seth Hannula

Designer inspired leather furniture that works with most decors. Stylish, functional leather furniture that is made to last.

This serene family room was designed with traditional elegance and sensibility in mind. The client loves the color green and wanted to create an inviting space that could withstand everyday activities. We achieved this look starting with new plush carpeting. Framing the windows are contrasting drapery panels in soft green ikat linen and cream linen, hung with antique pewter medallions. On either side of the fireplace are "His" and "Hers" recliners that tie into the pewter, neutral, and green color scheme. The custom sectional sofa is made with high performance fabric to combat the occasional spills; accent pillows were made with fabrics used on the ottoman and recliner. The result is an effortless and relaxing atmosphere with ample seating for the family and their guests.

Great Room and Dining Room. The Sater Design Collection's small, luxury, traditional home plan "Everett" (Plan #6528). saterdesign.com

Kathy Keeney Photography

Addition and design by J.S. Brown & Co. to a historic Worthington, Ohio home. Originally built in 1897. Photos by The Columbus Dispatch.

As a builder of custom homes primarily on the Northshore of Chicago, Raugstad has been building custom homes, and homes on speculation for three generations. Our commitment is always to the client. From commencement of the project all the way through to completion and the finishing touches, we are right there with you – one hundred percent. As your go-to Northshore Chicago custom home builder, we are proud to put our name on every completed Raugstad home.

A large circular driveway and serene rock garden welcome visitors to this elegant estate. Classic columns, Shingle and stone distinguish the front exterior, which leads inside through a light-filled entryway. Rear exterior highlights include a natural-style pool, another rock garden and a beautiful, tree-filled lot. Interior spaces are equally beautiful. The large formal living room boasts coved ceiling, abundant windows overlooking the woods beyond, leaded-glass doors and dramatic Old World crown moldings. Not far away, the casual and comfortable family room entices with coffered ceilings and an unusual wood fireplace. Looking for privacy and a place to curl up with a good book? The dramatic library has intricate paneling, handsome beams and a peaked barrel-vaulted ceiling. Other highlights include a spacious master suite, including a large French-style master bath with his-and-hers vanities. Hallways and spaces throughout feature the level of quality generally found in homes of the past, including arched windows, intricately carved moldings and painted walls reminiscent of Old World manors.

This Traditional residence needed an updated look. We painted the walls and ceilings, replaced the wallpaper and chandelier, designed custom window treatments, recovered the vintage antique furniture with updated modern fabrics, lightened and brightened the rooms. Even though we added dark color to the study walls it still brightened the feel of the space. We accented the room with custom framed baseball memorabilia and a cowhide rug. In the family room we added a freshness with a whimsical twist on a traditional rug available from Feizy along with lots of light and bright throw pillows. The coffee table adds balance to the heavy brown leather furniture and ties in nicely with the stone fireplace and hearth. The moody blue wall color makes the paintings pop. Our client loves their new look! Michael Hunter Photography

Photography by Michael Mccreary.

top opens for storage under cushions.