The focal point of this master suite is the fireplace with a sitting area. As the kids grow older and their music louder, it is nice for parents to have a quiet retreat in which to unwind, read, watch television or just get away from the hustle and bustle of the day. This direct-vent gas fireplace does not need a chimney above it, so the designer was able to place an interesting porthole window above the mantle, with an art niche. The ceiling, instead of just being flat, is stepped up to add drama.
French doors lead directly to a patio in the rear yard.