Great Room:

Challenge: A wall design to reflect the owner's European elegant style while keeping the three sided fireplace and incorporating a large screen television.

Solution:

Separate and contrast the fireplace and entertainment cabinet. Fireplace surround is faux-painted to resmble limestone slabs (real deal would involve structural reinforcement). Partially built in cabinet, stained to match the floor, looks like a piece of furniture and connects to the rest of the room.

Dining Room:

Challenge:  Treat a dining room window that is not centered on the wall, while creating architectural interest and detail.

Solution:  Build a bookcase around the window, using the entire wall as a focal point.  Match the plantation shutter color to minimize the off-center placement of the window.