Art, comfort, and entertaining were all key elements to consider while designing this space. We selected large scale modern art pieces to balance out the dramatic built in and give a gallery feel to the space. Accents of leather and wood, add warmth to the space along with the combinations of plush textures. Photos by Matthew Williams

The Lounge, with a massive l-shape sofa in a luxurious silver velvet. The daybed is upholstered in an Andrew Martin fabric

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2-bedroom house for a young family with no kids. The brief was to imagine a sophisticated but casual and comfortable look for a home that the clients have purchased new land to potentially build on. They love to entertain, and both wanted to have the opportunity to receive guests or relatives visiting them. It was important to the clients that both bedrooms have a casual hotel look to them, one that would make people come back again and again. Also, have the possibility of renting it out the summer holidays. ©Detail Movement

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This modern sectional sofa exhibits an innovative mega modern contemporary design that renders functionality and practicality in your living room. Revealing a veneer table when folded down is the rectangular middle section of the 2-seater sofas that is perfect for your drinks or cup. Added to the side of the 1-seater is a veneer end table. Tufting in leather is the triangular-shaped corner seat that has a crescent shape backrest. The log-shaped headrests are adjustable. The ottoman, throw pillows and one of the 2-seater sofas is in tufted leather. Bonded leather/PVC upholstered and can be upgraded to genuine leather quality through our customer service. Features: Bonded leather upholstery where body touches PVC Color matched upholstery where your body does not touch Special order item 8-10 Weeks May be ordered in different colors Dimensions: 1 Seater: W45" x D34" x H38" 2 Seater: W64" x D34" x H38" Corner: W34" x D34" x H38" 2 Seater: W64" x D34" x H38" Ottoman: W36" x D26" x H18"

James Smith

This shaker style kitchen with an opaque lacquer finish shows a "L" shaped layout with an island. Storage space is the main concern in this room. Undeniably, the designer has focused on maximizing the amount of space available by having the cabinets installed up to the ceiling. An entire wall is dedicated to storage and kitchen organization. Glass doors with stainless steel framing bring lightness and refinement while reminding us of the appliances and hood’s finish. This kitchen has an eclectic style, but one that remains sober. The monochromatic color palette allows all components to be well integrated with each other and make this room an interesting and pleasant place to live in. Several classic elements like shaker doors and a "subway" style backsplash are diminished by the industrial aspect that bring the concrete island, the massive stainless steel hood and the black steel stools. Tiled windows remind us of the windows of largeMontreal’s factories in the early 30s, and therefore add to the more industrial look. The central element and a major focal point of this kitchen is unquestionably the concrete island. It gives this room a lot of texture and interest while remaining sober and harmonious. Black steel stools contribute to this urban and industrial aspect thanks to their minimalist and quaint design. A white porcelain farmhouse sink is integrated impeccably with the cabinets while remaining discreet. Its specific shape adds character to the kitchen of thisWestmount’s house, built in 1927. Finally, the wood floor just brightens up and warms the atmosphere by creating a sustained contrast with the rest of the kitchen. In the dining room, a gorgeous antique solid wood table is also warming up the space and the upholstered chairs add comfort and contribute to a comfortable and welcoming ambience.

A two-level pergola, circular firepit area and outdoor kitchen with a charcoal-gas combo grill star in this Houston patio addition designed for entertaining large crowds in style. "The client was an attorney with a passion for cooking and entertaining," says the project's principal designer, Lisha Maxey of LGH Designs. "Her main objective with this space was to create a large area for 10 to 20 guests, including seating and the prep and cooking of meals." Located in the backyard of the client's home in Spring, TX, this beautiful outdoor living and entertaining space includes a 28-by-12-foot patio with Fantastico silver travertine tile flooring, arranged in a Versailles pattern. The walkway is Oklahoma wister flagstone. Providing filtered shade for the patio is a two-level pergola of treated pine stained honey gold. The larger, higher tier is about 18 by 10 feet; the smaller, lower tier is about 10 feet square. "We covered the entire pergola with Lexan - a high-quality, clear acrylic sheet that provides protection from the sun, heat and rain," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. Beneath the lower tier of the pergola sits an L-shaped, 12-by-9-foot outdoor kitchen island faced with Carmel Country ledgestone. The island houses a Fire Magic® combination charcoal-gas grill and lowered power burner, a Pacific Living countertop pizza oven and a stainless steel RCS trash drawer and sink. The countertops and raised bar are Fantastico silver travertine (18-square-inch tiles) and the backsplash is real quartz. "The most unique design item of this kitchen area is the hexagon/circular table we added to the end of the long bar," says Lisha. This enabled the client to add seating for her dining guests." Under the higher, larger tier of the pergola is a seating area, made up of a coffee table and espresso-colored rattan sofa and club chairs with spring-green-and-white cushions. "Lighting also plays an important role in this space, since the client often entertains in the evening," says Wayne. Enter the chandelier over the patio seating arrangement and - over the outdoor kitchen - pendant lamps and an industrial-modern ceiling fan with a light fixture in the center. "It's important to layer your lighting for ambiance, security and safety - from an all-over ambient light that fills the space to under-the-counter task lighting for food prep and cooking to path and retaining wall lighting." Off the patio is a transition area of crushed granite and floating flagstone pavers, leading to a circular firepit area of stamped concrete. At the center of this circle is the standalone firepit, framed at the back by a curved stone bench. The walls of the bench and column bases for the pergola, by the way, are the same ledgestone as the kitchen island. The top slab on the bench is a hearth piece of manmade stone. "I think the finish materials blend with the home really well," says Wayne. "We met her objectives of being able to entertain with 10 to 12 to 20 people at one time and being able to cook with charcoal and gas separately in one unit. And of course, the project was on time, on budget." "It is truly a paradise," says the client in her Houzz review of the project. "They listened to my vision and incorporated their expertise to create an outdoor living space just perfect for me and my family!"

Photo credit: Eric Marcus of E.M. Marcus Photography http://www.emmarcusphotography.com

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Urban Attitudes is a furniture collection of sofas, chairs, and ottomans that all work together. This allows you to seamlessly mix and match all three of these pieces in your living room. Pictured: La-Z-Boy Alexandria Sofa & La-Z-Boy Cambridge Reclining Chair (L) & La-Z-Boy Marietta Chair (R)