Creating the perfect addition to the HC&G 2008 Green Idea House, the family room combines eco-friendly modern furniture with found objects. One of the more clever examples is the “coin chair”, made from hundreds of half dollars welded to a metal frame. The fireplace boasts a sea-themed decorative venetian plaster surrounded by rusty scrap sheet metal fabricated to create a mantel. The custom sofa, is upholstered in a neutral organic bamboo textile that begs to be touched. The structural columns were covered in a mixture of sand and mica to reference the beach. Instead of opting for the traditional seating arrangement around the fireplace, we re-imagined the function of the modern family room. We created a warm family environment that can easily be adapted into everyday life.

Photographer:  Rob Rich