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Posted On: October 14th 2026, 10:31 pm
The Family Room at The Dominican Project | San Rafael, California
Inspired by traditional keeping rooms, the family room at our Dominican Project was designed to become the warm, welcoming heart of the home.
Historically, keeping rooms were cozy, informal spaces adjoining the kitchen where families gathered, relaxed, and connected. We embraced that same philosophy when designing this family room and its new natural stone fireplace, creating a sense of intimacy within what was once a large, vaulted, and less-than-inviting space.
We selected locally sourced natural stone, machine-cut for a tighter dry-stack fit, and paired it with a custom wood mantel stained to coordinate with the new exposed wood beams. Every material and architectural detail was thoughtfully considered to bring warmth, texture, and a sense of permanence to the room.
Layered artwork, warm wood furnishings, and a vintage rug further soften the space, bringing character, comfort, and a collected quality that makes the room feel as though it has evolved over time.
Together with the adjoining kitchen, this family room has become exactly what we envisioned: a beautiful, inviting space for everyday living and gathering. Truly the heart of this family home.
Interior Design: @kambermasondesign
Photography: @daviddlivingston
Styling: @rachel_forslund
Blue and black painting: @mineralworkshop
#KamberMasonDesign #MarinCountyInteriorDesigner #SanRafaelInteriorDesign #FamilyRoomDesign #TraditionalInteriorDesign
Family room interior design • Natural stone fireplace • Keeping room design • Marin County interior designer • Warm traditional interiors
Inspired by traditional keeping rooms, the family room at our Dominican Project was designed to become the warm, welcoming heart of the home.
Historically, keeping rooms were cozy, informal spaces adjoining the kitchen where families gathered, relaxed, and connected. We embraced that same philosophy when designing this family room and its new natural stone fireplace, creating a sense of intimacy within what was once a large, vaulted, and less-than-inviting space.
We selected locally sourced natural stone, machine-cut for a tighter dry-stack fit, and paired it with a custom wood mantel stained to coordinate with the new exposed wood beams. Every material and architectural detail was thoughtfully considered to bring warmth, texture, and a sense of permanence to the room.
Layered artwork, warm wood furnishings, and a vintage rug further soften the space, bringing character, comfort, and a collected quality that makes the room feel as though it has evolved over time.
Together with the adjoining kitchen, this family room has become exactly what we envisioned: a beautiful, inviting space for everyday living and gathering. Truly the heart of this family home.
Interior Design: @kambermasondesign
Photography: @daviddlivingston
Styling: @rachel_forslund
Blue and black painting: @mineralworkshop
#KamberMasonDesign #MarinCountyInteriorDesigner #SanRafaelInteriorDesign #FamilyRoomDesign #TraditionalInteriorDesign
Family room interior design • Natural stone fireplace • Keeping room design • Marin County interior designer • Warm traditional interiors
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