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[Oznell]

At least, I'm pretty sure it's in Grand Rapids.  The designer of this house, Jean Stoffer, whose been getting more and more national attention, has a design business and store in Grand Rapids.

More modern than I usually go for, but I love it!  Must be the combination of that lovely gray-blue stone (a local find?) in the chimney, and all the glass with light streaming in.

The massive chimney area doesn't even have the symmetry that I usually prefer--  yet, for me, it works.  It is very useful to have that niche to the side of the fireplace-- here, used as a bar.  With a tweak or two, it could be a super book case instead.

The velvet and leather bring warmth, as do the gilt lampshades.  And at least there is ordered symmetry in the twin chairs and lamps!

Another thing I like about it, is, the family room is right on the other side of the dual fireplace.  So, you have a somewhat less formal area to "flop", if so desired.   Still has all the natural light, still has the stone.

The rest of the house has such nice detailing too.  I love a hallway that has a window in it, let alone a nice window seat!

Fall is such a gorgeous season in the upper Midwest.  I can just imagine being tucked up on that velvet couch, a big fire roaring in the grate, and watching the brilliant autumn leaves spiraling down...

[Love my grandkids]

@Oznell I like the chimney and some other parts. Do not like that light colored furniture or the style of some of the other furniture, or those horrors of light fixtures.

[smoochy]

@Oznell  are you from GR? I'm from west Michigan. I know Grand Rapids pretty well. Love this house 

[AuntG]

The exterior had me picturing something different inside. I like what the designer did. 

[Somertime]

Love this house!  Outside as well as inside, the light is fabulous.  It would be fantastic during a snowstorm especially the fireplace going full blast against the snow falling!  As much as I love bookcases. I do like the bar and I'm not a bar person.

[jubilant]

@Oznell  Normally I have little love for anything modern. THIS, however is a real beauty! Modern, yet somehow warm... and can I say....even cozy.  I could live with this for sure.    

[ECBG]

This is one of my favorite house styles from the outside; I love everything!

The inside is very well done, and I agree about the bookcase Idea.  I prefer the family room side.

[shoptilyadropagain]

I love this home. Oh, there are a few things I'd tweak but it is still beautiful! Funny thing though....I didn't see much difference between the formal living room and the less formal family room....lol.

[mspatmac]

@Oznell 

I like this home, inside and outside.  That fireplace is fantastic.  maybe it is the angles that most family room pictures are taken but don't most people have a TV?  LOL

[manny2]

I love modern clean lines @Oznell This checks all of the boxes. I love it. The massive windows letting in all that natural light is a real bonus.