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Living Room with a Reading Nook and Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Fauteuils Scandinaves
Fauteuils Scandinaves
The DemeureThe Demeure
Valérie Dubois-Le Roux
Moulin Guieu / Marseille
Moulin Guieu / Marseille
padovani mauricepadovani maurice
Paul Ladouce
Urban Farmhouse
Urban Farmhouse
NRC HOMESNRC HOMES
This window seat is the perfect place to read. Custom cabinets underneath store board games, and ample built-in bookshelves house the owners' collection of books. Architectural design by Board and Vellum. Photo by John G. Wilbanks.
Spring
Spring
UserUser
River road
River road
The Conscious Builder Inc.The Conscious Builder Inc.
For this project, the goals were straight forward - a low energy, low maintenance home that would allow the "60 something couple” time and money to enjoy all their interests. Accessibility was also important since this is likely their last home. In the end the style is minimalist, but the raw, natural materials add texture that give the home a warm, inviting feeling. The home has R-67.5 walls, R-90 in the attic, is extremely air tight (0.4 ACH) and is oriented to work with the sun throughout the year. As a result, operating costs of the home are minimal. The HVAC systems were chosen to work efficiently, but not to be complicated. They were designed to perform to the highest standards, but be simple enough for the owners to understand and manage. The owners spend a lot of time camping and traveling and wanted the home to capture the same feeling of freedom that the outdoors offers. The spaces are practical, easy to keep clean and designed to create a free flowing space that opens up to nature beyond the large triple glazed Passive House windows. Built-in cubbies and shelving help keep everything organized and there is no wasted space in the house - Enough space for yoga, visiting family, relaxing, sculling boats and two home offices. The most frequent comment of visitors is how relaxed they feel. This is a result of the unique connection to nature, the abundance of natural materials, great air quality, and the play of light throughout the house. The exterior of the house is simple, but a striking reflection of the local farming environment. The materials are low maintenance, as is the landscaping. The siting of the home combined with the natural landscaping gives privacy and encourages the residents to feel close to local flora and fauna. Photo Credit: Leon T. Switzer/Front Page Media Group
Napolonic Library
Napolonic Library
Stone StandardStone Standard
Al Rendon
Detalle Salon Central
Detalle Salon Central
Jean LozadaJean Lozada
Cliente: Exceptional Stays Fotógrafo: Jean Lozada Photographer
Offener Wohnbereich mit fließenden Übergang zum Garten
Offener Wohnbereich mit fließenden Übergang zum Garten
kühnlein architekten GmbHkühnlein architekten GmbH
Offener Wohnbereich mit fließenden Übergang zum Garten. Überdachte Terrasse mit Feuerstelle. Betonboden und Sichtbetondecke. Großzügige Glasfassade mit Alulamellen als Sicht- und Sonnenschutz.
Harmonie Mélaminé - Des meubles de salon contemporains et épurés
Harmonie Mélaminé - Des meubles de salon contemporains et épurés
Arthur Bonnet FranceArthur Bonnet France
Esthétiques et fonctionnels, le modèle Harmonie se décline côté salon avec des meubles contemporains aux volumes graphiques et épurés. La pièce de vie séduit ainsi par son atmosphère à la fois douce et harmonieuse.
Open Plan Living Room with Living Wall
Open Plan Living Room with Living Wall
HAUMHAUM
City Cabin
City Cabin
Dovetail General ContractorsDovetail General Contractors
Triple-glazed windows by Unilux and reclaimed fir cladding on interior walls.
Bluegums, Frankston South, Victoria
Bluegums, Frankston South, Victoria
UserUser
Les Lilas - Maison Wabi-sabi en Ile-de-France
Les Lilas - Maison Wabi-sabi en Ile-de-France
Projet Wabi-sabiProjet Wabi-sabi
Un petit après-avant des pièces de vie du projet LL : Une maison de l’après-guerre très sombre avec des tas de rajouts et de surélévations, du carrelage et des peintures atroces, une cheminée excessivement rustique, de toutes petites pièces d’office, des fenêtres minuscules, la plupart à barreaux… Les travaux ont ici consisté à créer une grande cuisine ouverte à la place du débarras et de la cuisinette existants, ouvrir de grandes baies vitrées accordéon dans le salon et la cuisine qui permettent de vivre dedans dehors en été, recouvrir le carrelage de béton ciré et concevoir une cuisine et une bibliothèque (@alexandrereignier ) en bois clair et naturel. Pour éclairer encore davantage : des teintes bleu lin et rose ancien de chez @liberon_officiel et beaucoup, beaucoup de lumières indirectes (Je suis une dingue de lampes ? !). Pour des chambres cosy : du bois clair, des matériaux naturels et des murs foncés (ici off black de @farrowandballfr).
NW3 Interiors Showroom
NW3 Interiors Showroom
NW3 Interiors LtdNW3 Interiors Ltd
Our glass showroom features many of our favourite iconic pieces such as the Knoll Barcelona chair, Vauni fire and Mybrugh copper swing chair.
Point Chev
Point Chev
Michael Cooper ArchitectsMichael Cooper Architects
Mark Scowen
328 Wolseley
328 Wolseley
mckimm residential designmckimm residential design
Photo: Derek Swalwell
Rincón de lectura desde el área de comedor
Rincón de lectura desde el área de comedor
La Reina Obrera - Arquitectura e InteriorismoLa Reina Obrera - Arquitectura e Interiorismo
Bibliothèque Sur-Mesure
Bibliothèque Sur-Mesure
Rubeo.Rubeo.
Rénovation d'une ferme en Haute Savoie
Rénovation d'une ferme en Haute Savoie
Marque de FabrikMarque de Fabrik
Loftwohnung Leipzig
Loftwohnung Leipzig
bau/raum - designbau/raum - design

Living Room with a Reading Nook and Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

Looking for 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 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 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.

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 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 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 small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of 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 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 living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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