Mitered stone fireplace surround with media art roller screen creates focal wall flanked by tall turquoise vases in Florida beach home.

We really brightened the space up by adding a white shiplap feature wall, a neutral gray paint for the walls and a very bright fireplace surround.

Beachaus I Master Bedroom. Italian Lime Plaster Fireplace by Darrell Morrison @ Decorative Painting & Plaster Concepts Inc. Photo ©SeeVirtual Marketing & Photography

Sara Harris

For this den, designer Antonio Martins brought in Scott Adkins of Profab Metal Design to fabricate a steel fireplace surround that would fit over the room's original stone hearth. Designed by Antonio Martins. Photo By: Drew Kelly for California Home + Design

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Alex Lesovoy

With this 10,000 sq. ft. private residence, located in Virginia's stunning coastline, GRADE's objective was to tailor spaces to suit the client family's daily activities and contemporary lifestyle. Completed in 2009, the house's broad elevation and beautiful natural surroundings complement its bright, classic exterior. Indoors, spaces are equally airy, with the house's cross-axial layout giving way to distinct spaces that are also visually accessible to each other - allowing the family to engage in separate activities while simultaneously providing a sense of connectivity and togetherness. The interiors mark a departure in style due to formal elements presented by the architectural layout, classic molding and regal exposed framework.

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.