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MHouse inc. Ripley Ave.
MHouse inc. Ripley Ave.
Stephani Buchman PhotographyStephani Buchman Photography
photography by Stephani Buchman Photography Interior Design by Mhouse inc. Shirley Meisels
Rough Luxe Farm House
Rough Luxe Farm House
At Home Design LLCAt Home Design LLC
2010 A-List Award for Best Home Remodel Best represents the marriage of textures in a grand space. Illuminated by a giant fiberglass sphere the reharvested cathedral ceiling ties into an impressive dry stacked stone wall with stainless steel niche over the wood burning fireplace . The ruby red sofa is the only color needed to complete this comfortable gathering spot. Sofa is Swaim, table, Holly Hunt and map table BoBo Intriguing Objects. Carpet from Ligne roset. Lighting by Moooi. Large family and entertainment area with steel sliding doors allowing privacy from kitchen, dining area.
PEI Nova Scotia
PEI Nova Scotia
KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERSKISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS
Foster Associates Architects
New Summer Residence-Lake George, New York
New Summer Residence-Lake George, New York
SD Atelier ArchitectureSD Atelier Architecture
SD Atelier Architecture sdatelier.com The residence is not the typical Adirondack camp, but rather a contemporary deluxe residence, with prime views overlooking the lake on a private access road. The living room has the large window in as the main feature and a sizeable kitchen and dining space with a sitting room that takes advantage of the lake views. The residence is designed with Marvin windows, cedar shakes, stone and timber-frame accents in the gable
Chancery Place House
Chancery Place House
Jessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of StyleJessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of Style
The use of elegant, formally interesting rugs and textiles conveys a contemporary design to this living room. Living Room Manufacturers - Fabrics: Romo, Kravet, Brunschwig & Fils Lighting: Barbara Cosgrove, Currey & Company Area Rug - Madeline Weinrib Accessories: Arteriors Singleton Photography
Interior Living Room
Interior Living Room
Nautilus ArchitectsNautilus Architects
Photo: Randall Perry
san anselmo whole house remodel
san anselmo whole house remodel
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
Sited in the woodsy hills of San Anselmo, this house suffered from oddities of scale and organization as well as a rather low grade of detailing and finish. This design savvy couple saw the property’s potential and turned to building Lab to develop it into a home for their young, growing family. Initial discussions centered on expanding the kitchen and master bath but grew to encapsulate the entire house. With a bit of creative thinking we met the challenge of expanding both the sense of and actual space without the full cost of an addition. An earlier addition had included a screened-in porch which, with the floor and roof already framed, we now saw as the perfect place to expand the kitchen. Capturing this space effectively doubled the size of the kitchen and dramatically improved both natural light and the engagement to rear deck and landscape. The lushly forested surrounds cued the generous application of walnut cabinetry and details. Exposed cold rolled steel components infused the space with a rustic simplicity that the original detailing lacked but seemed to want. Replacement of hollow core six panel doors with solid core slabs, simplification of trim profiles and skim coating all sheetrock refined the overall feel. Ultimately, pretty much every surface - including the exterior - received our attention. On approach, the project maintains the house’s original sense of modesty. On the interior, warmth, refinement and livability are achieved by finding what the house had to offer rather than aggressive reinvention. photos by scott hargis
Coastal Home
Coastal Home
UserUser
The Forever House
The Forever House
Mitchell Wall Architecture and DesignMitchell Wall Architecture and Design
Alise O'Brien Photography As Featured in http://www.stlmag.com/St-Louis-AT-HOME/ The Forever House Practicality, programming flexibility, amenities, innovative design, and rpojection toward the site and landscaping are common goals. Sometimes the site's inherent contradictions establish the design and the final design pays homage to the site. Such is the case in this Classic home, built in Old Towne Clayton on a City lot. The family had one basic requirement: they wanted a home to last their entire lives. The result of the design team is a stack of three floors, each with 2,200 s.f.. This is a basic design, termed a foursquare house, with four large rooms on each floor - a plan that has been used for centuries. The exterior is classic: the interior provides a twist. Interior architectural details call to mind details from the Arts and Crafts movement, such as archways throughout the house, simple millwork, and hardwre appropriate to the period.
Stone Fireplace with Reclaimed Bargeboard Finish
Stone Fireplace with Reclaimed Bargeboard Finish
Island TimberFrame Ltd.Island TimberFrame Ltd.
The great room in the home features a 2 storey wall of glass and timbers facing out to the beach. The stone fireplace with reclaimed barge board contrast with the natural looking timbers for a very stunning effect.
Contemporary Living Room, Park City
Contemporary Living Room, Park City
Otto/Walker ArchitectsOtto/Walker Architects
Sunrise Vista
Sunrise Vista
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
We began with a structurally sound 1950’s home. The owners sought to capture views of mountains and lake with a new second story, along with a complete rethinking of the plan. Basement walls and three fireplaces were saved, along with the main floor deck. The new second story provides a master suite, and professional home office for him. A small office for her is on the main floor, near three children’s bedrooms. The oldest daughter is in college; her room also functions as a guest bedroom. A second guest room, plus another bath, is in the lower level, along with a media/playroom and an exercise room. The original carport is down there, too, and just inside there is room for the family to remove shoes, hang up coats, and drop their stuff. The focal point of the home is the flowing living/dining/family/kitchen/terrace area. The living room may be separated via a large rolling door. Pocketing, sliding glass doors open the family and dining area to the terrace, with the original outdoor fireplace/barbeque. When slid into adjacent wall pockets, the combined opening is 28 feet wide.
Craft House
Craft House
Steele AssociatesSteele Associates
Roxton
Roxton
Portico Design GroupPortico Design Group
photo credit: Kristen McGaughey
Eastern Mountain Ledge Carmel Mountain
Eastern Mountain Ledge Carmel Mountain
The Masonry Center, Inc.The Masonry Center, Inc.
Coronado Eastern Mountain Ledge Carmel Mountain manufactured stone featured on this fireplace.
QUEENS PARK - Semi
QUEENS PARK - Semi
CAPITAL BUILDINGCAPITAL BUILDING
This open space area was divided up by the use of split levels yet managed to retain its open plan feel and sense of space. The use of the timber textures in a variety of ways against the clean white base ensured that the space was connected and balanced. This resulted in an airy, open yet cosy space. Photography by Sue Murray - Imagineit.net.au
Vacation house
Vacation house
HB DesignHB Design
Urban Chic
Urban Chic
Parkyn DesignParkyn Design
A welcoming living room gathered around a traditional brick fireplace.
8 - Portola Valley Residence
8 - Portola Valley Residence
Stoecker and Northway Architects, Inc.Stoecker and Northway Architects, Inc.
Bill's Study
Bill's Study
Mary Douglas Drysdale Interior DesignMary Douglas Drysdale Interior Design
Ron Blunt

Contemporary Living Room with a Standard Fireplace Ideas and Designs

Looking for contemporary living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are contemporary living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or contemporary layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Contemporary Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of contemporary wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of contemporary living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are contemporary small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of contemporary small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for contemporary small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right contemporary living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your contemporary living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the contemporary seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at contemporary armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of contemporary side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of contemporary living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra contemporary living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget contemporary living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your contemporary living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your contemporary living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
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