Vibrant Family Room Tuck Faunterloy

counter stools, dark stained wood, hood, kitchen, pendant lights, pillows, recessed lights, red, seating area, side table, stainless steel, stone wall, tile floor, wood ceiling, woven area rug, © PURE Design Environments Inc.

Colleen Steixner © 2011 Houzz

Given a challenging lot configuration and topography, along with privacy issues, we had to get creative in designing this home. The home is divided into four basic living zones: private owner’s suite, informal living area, kids area upstairs, and a flexible guest entertaining area. The entry is unique in that it takes you directly through to the outdoor living area, and also provides separation of the owners’ private suite from the rest of the home. There are no formal living or dining areas; instead the breakfast and family rooms were enlarged to entertain more comfortably in an informal manner. One great feature of the detached casita is that it has a lower activity area, which helps the house connect to the property below. This contemporary haven in Barton Creek is a beautiful example of a chic and elegant design that creates a very practical and informal space for living.

© Jacob Termansen Photography

contemporary family room design by Shirry Dolgin of A.S.D interiors. sophisticated white couches and mirror accent above fireplace.

Asia-inspired. In this family room, bamboo blinds soften the light and take on an Asian feel when paired with ceramic Chinese garden stools and Far East artwork. The Asian theme of this sitting area and office is carried with bamboo, ceramic garden benches and collected pieces Asia-inspired. In this family room, bamboo blinds soften the light and take on an Asian feel when paired with ceramic Chinese garden stools and Far East artwork.

Brian Wetzel

Southern Living featured plan "Eastover Cottage" Photos by: J. Savage Gibson WaterMark Coastal Homes Beaufort County Premiere Home Builder Location: 8 Market #2 Beaufort, SC 29906