Contemporary Home With Wide-Open Floor Plan

From the foyer to the central courtyard, this home in Newport Beach, Calif., has an incredible sense of openness. Tall ceilings, large windows and sliding glass doors all contribute to that airy aesthetic, while dark gray accents offer some intrigue and contrast. When they're ready to entertain guests, the owners can head outside and enjoy dinner and drinks from their stylish lounge area.

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December 17, 2018

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Wall of Windows Creates Bright Foyer

In the foyer, a wall of windows from floor to ceiling brings in plenty of natural light making the home feel bright and open. Even with the large space, designers made the entrance of this home feel a little more intimate with simple, warm furniture that brings the home to life.

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Bench in Large Front Foyer

The bench and mirror in the foyer makes the entrance of this home inviting and intimate despite its magnificent size and design.

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Wood Added to Home's Ceilings Adds Warmth and Design Continuity

To create warmth and continuity throughout the home's first and second floor spaces, designers added wood to the ceiling of the spaces. This addition softened the home's neutral design and created a more "homey" feel throughout the design.

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Glass Doors Provide Seamless Access Between Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

In the rear of the home's entrance, designers added sliding glass doors to the back of the house revealing access to the back patio. This allows the homeowners to transition seamlessly from one entertaining space to another.

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Functional Kitchen with Tons of Counter Space, Food Storage Space and Organization Options

This family needed plenty of space for food prep, food storage and organization, so designers created an open plan, eat-in kitchen that had all the features the homeowners needed to create a functional space. Cabinets and countertops span the back wall of the room, providing plenty of counter and cabinet space, while two commercial sized, French Door refrigerators add tons of room for food storage. The final touch in this lovely kitchen was the over sized kitchen island with lower cabinets on three sides and a large, marble countertop for additional storage and work space. The island is even wired with electricity to make the feature even more functional.

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Open Shelving in the Kitchen

Open shelving creates a stylish storage space in the kitchen.

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Open Plan Kitchen Boasts Timeless Appeal

To create character in this neutral space, designers added gray, shaker cabinets on the island to complement the white cabinets and white backsplash that were used throughout the rest of the space. Then, they added decorative hardware and interesting light fixtures to really round out the space.

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Blue and Gray Barstools Pop in Neutral Kitchen

The blue and gray patterned barstools add color to the classic kitchen and really pop against the gray and white marble countertops in the space.

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Open Concept Home Design with Great Flow for Entertaining

An open concept design in the main spaces of this home allows for a great, easy flow in the spaces for entertaining, while the sliding glass doors in the rear of the space gives the homeowners the option of extending their entertaining space to the outdoor patios.

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Neutral, Contemporary Dining Room is Open Concept Living Space

Situated conveniently in the center of the home's open concept living spaces, the dining area comfortably seats eight and is the perfect space for enjoying a meal.

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Light and Bright Family Room with Plenty of Seating and Maneuverability

For the family room designers brought in plenty of seating with the blue sectional, which adds a pop of color, white armchairs and a neutral colored ottoman that doubles as a coffee table. The white color palette and large windows throughout the space keep the room feeling bright and open, while the fireplace adds a touch of warmth. On either side of the fireplace, storage was added with a set of modern cabinets that can be moved in case the homeowners decide to rearrange their family's space.

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Blue and White Pillows Add Color to Living Room

Blue and white striped pillows add a splash of color to the neutral color palette in the living room.

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Multi-Functional Media Room with Patio Access

In the media room, a gray love seat, gray armchairs and a gray ottoman provide plenty of seating in the space, while a multi-game table gives the space additional function. For extra convenience, sliding glass doors allow for an easy transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces. This allows the homeowners to really utilize both spaces for entertaining their guests.

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Gray and White Sitting Room with Built-In Heater

In the sitting room, designers created a bright, yet cozy space for the homeowners and their family. The painted shiplap walls and ceiling keep the space feeling bright, while the wood beams in the ceiling and the frames of the chairs bring warmth to the room. For an added bit of color, the chairs were given gray cushions and the fireplace brick was painted gray to create a focal point in the space. The heaters in the ceiling add to the warmth in the space and enable it to be used on even the coldest of days.

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Semi-Private Side Porch with Swings Outside Master Bedroom

Just outside the master bedroom, a semi-private side porch boasts two single swings that give the homeowners a great space to relax and enjoy their morning coffee and a good book.

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Subtle Contrast Adds Warmth to Bedroom Design

Gray details in this bedroom help to warm the space by adding a bit of subtle contrast to the neutral color palette.

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Black French Doors Bring in Natural Light to Warm This Neutral Bedroom Space

Designers wanted this bedroom to feel large and open, so they created a focal point with the black French doors that let in plenty of natural light to warm the space, as well as add a touch of contrast to the neutral color palette.

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Stylish, Neutral Powder Room With Textured Wallpaper

To bring style to the small powder room space, designers installed a light, textured wood vanity and a smooth, white countertop with a deep sink. Then, they covered the wall with an elegant, neutral patterned gray and white wallpaper and finished off the pace with gold backed sconces.

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Gray and White Bedroom with Private Sitting Room

In this bedroom space, designers wanted to keep the space feeling clean and bright like the rest of the home, so they kept the color palette neutral and warm with a subtle, gray and white look. For a little extra comfort, a sitting area was added to the room and is separated from the main bedroom space by a curtain that adds privacy to both spaces.

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Small Guest Bathroom with Neutral Color Palette

The clean, neutral color palette in the small guest bathroom reflects the natural light from the large window to the rear of the space. This gives the illusion of a larger room. To finish off the space, designers added a gray mirror for a bit of subtle contrast and black sconces add a touch of industrial flair.

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Warm, Neutral Bedroom

In this bedroom, designers went with a neutral color palette that would anchor the space and reflect the natural light that comes into the space from the room's large windows. A beige colored wallpaper accent wall creates a focal point in the space, while the tan headboard and the sandy wood nightstand add even more warmth to the room's design.

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Double Mirrors Make Master Bathroom Vanity Feel Larger

In the master bathroom, designers wanted to lengthen the feel of the vanity, so instead of installing one large mirror, they opted for two smaller ones. That way, the homeowners will have the option of getting ready at the same time.

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Versatile Outdoor Entertaining Space

The rear courtyard of this home was designed with everything in mind. With two lounge areas and a cozy dining area, this backyard space gives the homeowners a versatile outdoor entertaining space.

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Contemporary Home With Wide-Open Floor Plan

Related To:

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Wall of Windows Creates Bright Foyer

Bench in Large Front Foyer

Wood Added to Home's Ceilings Adds Warmth and Design Continuity

Glass Doors Provide Seamless Access Between Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

Functional Kitchen with Tons of Counter Space, Food Storage Space and Organization Options

Open Shelving in the Kitchen

Open Plan Kitchen Boasts Timeless Appeal

Blue and Gray Barstools Pop in Neutral Kitchen

Open Concept Home Design with Great Flow for Entertaining

Neutral, Contemporary Dining Room is Open Concept Living Space

Light and Bright Family Room with Plenty of Seating and Maneuverability

Blue and White Pillows Add Color to Living Room

Multi-Functional Media Room with Patio Access

Gray and White Sitting Room with Built-In Heater

Semi-Private Side Porch with Swings Outside Master Bedroom

Subtle Contrast Adds Warmth to Bedroom Design

Black French Doors Bring in Natural Light to Warm This Neutral Bedroom Space

Stylish, Neutral Powder Room With Textured Wallpaper

Gray and White Bedroom with Private Sitting Room

Small Guest Bathroom with Neutral Color Palette

Warm, Neutral Bedroom

Double Mirrors Make Master Bathroom Vanity Feel Larger

Versatile Outdoor Entertaining Space

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