A project still in progress! Three meter by three checked sofa, bespoke coffee table and vintage chairs. The floor is a power floated concrete floor with exposed brick on the gable end wall. There is a feature wall/ceiling void of corrugated iron. The electric's are all exposed galvanised steel. The sofa needed to be family friendly and be resistant to the red soil that is common in the Stokeinteignhead area of Devon.

Refaccion Claudia

Naty Caradonti - REDECORANDO

San Francisco Loft

Heirloom Modern

Westside House

Fiorito Interior Design

After a decade of being bi-coastal, my clients decided to retire from the east coast to the west. But the task of packing up a whole lifetime in a home was quite daunting so they hired me to comb through their furniture and accessories to see what could fit, what should be left behind, and what should make the move. The job proved difficult since my clients have a wealth of absolutely gorgeous objects and furnishings collected from trips to exotic, far-flung locales like Nepal, or inherited from relatives in England. It was tough to pare down, but after hours of diligent measuring, I mapped out what would migrate west and where it would be placed once here, and I filled in some blank spaces with new pieces. They bought their recent Craftsman-style home from the contractor who had designed and built it for his family. The only architectural work we did was to transform the den at the rear of the house into a television/garden room. My clients did not want the television to be on display, and sticking a TV in an armoire just doesn’t cut it anymore. I recommended installing a hidden, mirror TV with accompanying invisible in-wall speakers. To do this, we removed an unnecessary small door in the corner of the room to free up the entire wall. Now, at the touch of a remote, what looks like a beautiful wall mirror mounted over a Japanese tansu console comes to life, and sound magically floats out from the wall around it! We also replaced a bank of windows with French doors to allow easy access to the garden. While the house is extremely well made, the interiors were bland. The warm woodwork was lost in a sea of beige, so I chose a deep aqua color palette for the front rooms of the house which makes the woodwork sing. And we discovered a wonderful art niche over the fireplace that the previous owners had covered with a framed print. Conversely, a warm color palette in the TV room contrasts nicely with the greenery from the garden seen through the new French doors. Photo by Bernardo Grijalva

Step into a space where modern elegance meets timeless design, as sweeping metal accents embrace a symphony of refined textures and luxurious details. Generous windows illuminate the sumptuous blues of the seating, harmoniously juxtaposed against the earthy richness of the room. Whether it's the delicate luminescence from the contemporary lighting or the allure of the cozy lounge corners, this room promises a serene retreat amidst urban sophistication.

Ridgeway Residence

User

Casey Woods Photography

Village Farmhouse

Birdseye Design

Mission Hill

The Artisans Group, Inc.

This beautiful LEED Certified Mediterranean style home rests upon a sloped hillside in a classic Pacific Northwest setting. The graceful Aging In Place design features an open floor plan and a residential elevator all packaged within traditional Mission interiors. With extraordinary views of Budd Bay, downtown, and Mt. Rainier, mixed with exquisite detailing and craftsmanship throughout, Mission Hill is an instant gem of the South Puget Sound.

F65 Transit Village

Mark Dziewulski Architect

Spring 2015 Catalog Shoot

iometro

Pops of gold and splashes of orange make this a fun, yet sophisticated family living space.

ROSNY SOUS BOIS-Rénovation d'une maison individuelle avec création d'une véranda

ArchiCarrée

Réalisation d'une véranda avec ouverture d'un mur porteur. Rénovation d'une maison individuelle.

ROSNY SOUS BOIS-Rénovation d'une maison individuelle avec création d'une véranda

ArchiCarrée

Réalisation d'une véranda avec ouverture d'un mur porteur. Rénovation d'une maison individuelle.

ROSNY SOUS BOIS-Rénovation d'une maison individuelle avec création d'une véranda

ArchiCarrée

Réalisation d'une véranda avec ouverture d'un mur porteur. Rénovation d'une maison individuelle.

Living Room Design Photos with Orange Walls and Concrete Floors

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.