We built-in a reading alcove and added shiplap to the ceiling and covered up old brown beams with new white millwork. We refaced the old brick fireplace with a German Smear treatment and replace an old wood stove with a new one.

A Sophisticated New Build

Geri Designs

Meuble sur mesure - Salon

Artmeuble

Création d'un meuble salon avec différent espace de rangement. Ensemble en laqué blanc et noir mat, alliant une touche de chêne clair. Intégrant la cheminée, la télévision et des niches de rangements pour livres et décoration.

Briarwood Road

Granit Architects + Interiors

Photo Credit: Andy Beasley Bespoke joinery is one of the best ways to add value to your property. Pieces that fit perfectly into your rooms can be re painted in the future to change up the space. A wood burner adds a nice cosy feel to the space with clever storage of the logs whilst still making a nice feature to look at. Building a media unit around your TV for storage is not only a smart storage idea, but it is neat and can be colour coordinated to look even more together. A polished concrete plinth below a toasty log burner perfect for snuggling up to read on a long winter night, the plinth elevates the burner and directs the warmth your way. Polished concrete is a contemporary material with long lasting and hard wearing properties, while adding to the industrial feel of this property. Rough cut logs waiting to be thrown on the fire add natural texture that contrasts and compliments the plain flat surfaces of this contemporary home.

Contemporary Guesthouse

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Contemporary living room. Maple veneer plywood walls and cabinets, Paloma gas stove from Heat & Glo, and leather Flight recliner from Design Within Reach. Rob Karosis Photography www.robkarosis.com

Sunken Living Room

Polykrome Design

The balance of textures and color in the living room came together beautifully: stone, oak, chenille, glass, warm and cool colors.

Mid-century modern styling in a contemporary waterside home

Emma Painter Interiors

Re-designed room to provide a snug at one end and library / home office at the other

Now can we just talk about these windows? And this view? It’s like love at first sight, truly! And we wanted to take full advantage of this large bright space and keep in open but with an edge of modern sophistication. The clean lines of white, black and glass were balanced with the softness of the light wood accents. And if you’ve been following along with us for a while you know how we love to mix materials and this room really showcases that. And we have to talk about this piano for a minute – we are OBSESSED with this white, vintage-looking piano and wanted to make it a focal! We love to incorporate pieces that a client already has and this piano was the perfect addition to this room. Using this black & white custom wall mural emphasized piano keys and was just the right touch of WOW without taking away from the rest of the space

Briarwood Road

Granit Architects + Interiors

Photo Credit: Andy Beasley Clement crittall glazing. Bespoke joinery creates a feature out of your books and DVDs. Painting the joinery in a bold colour makes a statement while adding dynamic interest and depth to a very bright white space. You can afford to go dark with furniture and walls if you have a very light space. Keep the rest of the walls simple and plain for maximum impact in your home. Choosing sofas in the same colour family in lighter shades and tones works well to tie everything together. For a more retro feel, small, short, thin planks in a medium tone create an authentic mid century look with a feature chair in a typical retro shape adds personality. A polished concrete plinth below a toasty log burner perfect for snuggling up to read on a long winter night, the plinth elevates the burner and directs the warmth your way. Polished concrete is a contemporary material with long lasting and hard wearing properties, while adding to the industrial feel of this property.

Village Farmhouse

Birdseye Design

Family House in North London

VORBILD Architecture

This new wood burner with marble surround has a black slate hearth. An antique decorative mirror hangs centrally above the fireplace. Photography by Chris Snook

Dining Room Joinery

LLI Design

In the living and dining rooms new light greyed oak parquet floors and traditional white marble fireplaces were specified. Bespoke pale grey lacquer joinery was designed and installed either side of the fireplaces in both rooms, incorporating plenty of storage, with asymmetrical shelving which was lit with individual accent in joinery spotlights. At the side of one of the fireplaces a black steel log store was incorporated. Both the dining and living rooms had the original ornate plaster ceilings, however they had been painted white throughout and were visually lost. This feature was brought back by painting the plaster relief in close, but contrasting, tones of grey to emphasis the detail.

Stanford Wood Lodgeaw Design

Absolute Architecture

Stanford Wood Cottage extension and conversion project by Absolute Architecture. Photos by Jaw Designs, Kitchens and joinery by Ben Heath.

Residenza - Crosano (TN)

Patrizia Burato

Edwardian House Renovation

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

This room used to be the garage and was restored to its former glory as part of a whole house renovation and extension.

MODERN BARN CONVERSION - PONTELAND

Studio Dean

This is the 'comfy lounge' - in contrast to the family room this one is calm, it is peaceful and it is not a place for toys! The neutral tones and textures in here are a delight and the colour is subtle, shaded and tonal rather than bold and pop like. You can kick of your shoes and grab a cuppa in here thats for sure.

Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Guest Cottage Photography by Lucas Henning.

Belmont Home

Dekkobird Design

Dual aspect living room with built-in cabinetry in alcoves, painted in Farrow & Ball Ammonite/Strong White

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

We built-in a reading alcove and enlarged the entry to match the reading alcove. We refaced the old brick fireplace with a German Smear treatment and replace an old wood stove with a new one. We replace a small sliding door with a large double french door to allow the sunroom to be part of the living room space. This also allows more natural light into the living room.

Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Stove and a Built-in Media Wall

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.