The great room brings tranquil and soothing tones to a gracious and open space in the center of the home. The comfortable design makes it an inviting space to relax and unwind.

A wood-and-metal console table behind the couch displays a variety of books and collectibles and helps delineate the living space from the kitchen.

Twin side chairs in cream with round bolster pillows add soft seating to the room and balance the more masculine design elements.

A well-dressed bulldog portrait adds a sense of humor and whimsy to the room. The pop of gold in the painting echoes metallic elements found in the accessories and details throughout the space.

A mix of gray-washed woods, metal, steel and soft-cream tones are a soothing blend of industrial and organic elements that work together and create a graceful yet masculine room.

A high wingback chair in cream adds additional seating and is a comfy spot to relax by the fire with a book at the end of the day.

The gray-washed wood coffee table plays off the soft multicolored area rug for a relaxed, organic feel.

The open floor plan of the great room opens to the adjacent kitchen and breakfast nook, keeping this level of the home bright and airy.

Layers of cream, gray and deep wood tones in the great room play off the color scheme and hues found in the adjacent kitchen, giving the house a cohesive, easy ambiance.

Dark-charcoal-toned walls in the adjacent breakfast nook elegantly frame the open entry to the great room.

A cream-upholstered couch with mismatched throw pillows feels relaxed and inviting while providing ample seating.