Cozy seat by the fireplace. Chair, Williams Sonoma Home; rug, Pottery Barn.

Once a void next to the fireplace, the new built-in cabinetry houses not only a TV and media equipment, but the baskets below contain a huge volume of toys. Family…

Large, black bar stools with traditional detailing were chosen to provide comfortable seating in the kitchen area. They’re stable enough for Gabe to climb on too!

Drapery panels provide a dramatic backdrop for the family room, as well as frame the tree-filled view. The sectional is great for family lounging. The ottoman was used in place…

More toys fill the trunks, while a shapely lamp fills the corner with light.

Black finish on woods ties the look together from kitchen to eating area to family room. Large side table from Ethan Allen.

The large sideboard provides storage for placemats, and less-frequently used dishes. Plants were brought in for texture and height.

Card table gone! The family eating area turns into a classy, yet no-nonsense place where it’s easy to pull up a highchair. Storage sideboard by Pottery Barn, table & chairs…