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Open Plan Living Room with a Concrete Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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Timeless neutrals, open concept Living Room
Timeless neutrals, open concept Living Room
Eve Gianni Art + DesignEve Gianni Art + Design
The timeless living room was designed for easy entertaining. The sofas are covered in crypton fabric so even a red wine spill won't ruin the party!
REIHENHAUS . Umgestaltung + Feng Shui
REIHENHAUS . Umgestaltung + Feng Shui
ARCHITEKTUR + FENG SHUIARCHITEKTUR + FENG SHUI
Auf die Details kommt es an. Hier eine ungenutzt Ecke des 4 Meter hohen Wohnbereichs, die durch Beleuchtung und eine geliebten Tisch zur Geltung kommt.
Catskills House
Catskills House
J_spy Architecture | DesignJ_spy Architecture | Design
California Transitional Home
California Transitional Home
Ryan Rosene PhotographyRyan Rosene Photography
Hide & Seek House
Hide & Seek House
INLITEINLITE
Architect: Bower Architecture // Photographer: Shannon McGrath // Featuring Inlite Cardan R downlights in black
Beach Front 30A
Beach Front 30A
Coastal Elements ConstructionCoastal Elements Construction
Casa Clara
Casa Clara
Clear Choice WindowsClear Choice Windows
Alvhem
Alvhem
Torchio Architects, Inc.Torchio Architects, Inc.
A Modern Swedish Farmhouse Steve Buchanan Photography JD Ireland Interior Architecture + Design, Furnishings
Lake Knowles
Lake Knowles
Michael Wenrich ArchitectsMichael Wenrich Architects
Ryan Begley Photography
The Villa
The Villa
Kadello & Larsen Architectural DesignsKadello & Larsen Architectural Designs
Cape Cod
Cape Cod
Hariri & Hariri ArchitectureHariri & Hariri Architecture
Eric Laignel
Chic California Living
Chic California Living
Cindy Olstead InteriorsCindy Olstead Interiors
Our clients had a very traditional style and requested a fresher, more modern design for their design. The major architectural detail we performed on this job was redesigning the major, domineering arched fireplace into a more modern and simple fireplace with a fabricated limestone slab. More subtle details include taking out the outdated carpet and putting in contemporary hardwood flooring. We also designed two separate seating areas, one for intimate conversation and another for an entertainment area. For these seating areas, we commissioned custom furniture to fully tailor the area for our client's space. In the dining area, we provided an updated color palette to accentuate the architectural elements of the ceiling and selected furniture from there that provided a great cohesive look for the room.
Elemental Focus
Elemental Focus
Choate + Hertlein ArchitectsChoate + Hertlein Architects
Fred Housel Photographer
Franks Off Fifth
Franks Off Fifth
Zimmerman and AssociatesZimmerman and Associates
The Lodge
The Lodge
Alpha Genesis Design Build LLC.Alpha Genesis Design Build LLC.
Coder Residence
Coder Residence
Starwood Custom HomesStarwood Custom Homes
Project Snowshill
Project Snowshill
Delaney's DesignDelaney's Design
We love these unique, oversized velvet chairs we found!
Living Room
Living Room
Johnston Design GroupJohnston Design Group
Casa Terrace
Casa Terrace
Canexel ConstruccionesCanexel Construcciones
Salón con vigas vistas y chimenea en espacio recogido pero abierto a comedor y cocina.
Redelco House
Redelco House
Brooks + Scarpa ArchitectsBrooks + Scarpa Architects
Description: In early 1994, the architects began work on the project and while in construction (demolition, grading and foundations) the owner, due to circumstances beyond his control, halted all construction of the project. Seven years later the owner returned to the architects and asked them to complete the partially constructed house. Due to code changes, city ordinances and a wide variety of obstacles it was determined that the house was unable to be completed as originally designed. After much consideration the client asked the architect if it were possible to alter/remodel the partially constructed house, which was a remodel/addition to a 1970’s ranch style house, into a project that fit into current zoning and structural codes. The owner also requested that the house’s footprint and partially constructed foundations remain to avoid the need for further entitlements and delays on an already long overdue and difficult hillside site. The architects’ main challenge was how to alter the design that reflected an outdated philosophical approach to architecture that was nearly a decade old. How could the house be re-conceived reflecting the architect and client’s maturity on a ten-year-old footprint? The answer was to remove almost all of the previously proposed existing interior walls and transform the existing footprint into a pavilion-like structure that allows the site to in a sense “pass through the house”. This allowed the client to take better advantage of a limited and restricted building area while capturing extraordinary panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley and Hollywood Hills. Large 22-foot high custom sliding glass doors allow the interior and exterior to become one. Even the studio is separated from the house and connected only by an exterior bridge. Private spaces are treated as loft-like spaces capturing volume and views while maintaining privacy. Limestone floors extend from inside to outside and into the lap pool that runs the entire length of the house creating a horizon line at the edge of the view. Other natural materials such as board formed concrete, copper, steel and cherry provides softness to the objects that seem to float within the interior volume. By placing objects and materials "outside the frame," a new frame of reference deepens our sense of perception. Art does not reproduce what we see; rather it makes us see.

Open Plan Living Room with a Concrete Fireplace Surround 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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