Luxury Open Plan Living Room Ideas and Designs
Atmosphère d'Ailleurs
Au centre du vaste salon une juxtaposition de 4 tables basses en bois surmontées d'un plateau en terre cuite prolonge le plan vertical de la cheminée.
Crédit photo Valérie Chomarat, chalet Combloux
Ward Jewell Architect AIA
These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds.
The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together.
Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite.
Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA
Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises
Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc.
Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc.
Photography: Laura Hull
Allen Construction
Architect: Moseley McGrath Designs
General Contractor: Allen Construction
Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Cheryl Morgan Designs
Formal living room with separate game table seating area. Includes a grand piano as well. Motorized sun shades under cornice boxes. plush upholstery by Mimi London and A. Rudin. Custom carved Sofa Tables. Bar connected to this space.
George Gutenberg Photography
Tutto Interiors
Full design of all Architectural details and finishes with turn-key furnishings and styling throughout with this Grand Living room.
Photography by Carlson Productions, LLC
Camilla Molders Design
Residential Interior Design & Decoration project by Camilla Molders Design
Architecture by Millar Roberston Architects
Featured in Australian House & Garden Magazines Top 50 rooms 2015
User
A niche created by the need to maintain a small shear wall became a semi-private space off the Entry and Living Room for reading or conversation during an event at the residence. The Jaurez Michado mural, along with other art on the main floor tell a story of love won and love lost, asking the question "Is it better to have loved and lost, or not to have loved at all?" With this notion, the design team and client began referring to the niche as the "Love Shack".
The custom pillows and seating was designed and built by West Highland Design.
At the ceiling a carved pine floral grill disguises the main floor return air duct.
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