Small Contemporary Living Room Ideas and Designs
Designs AustraliaIntersecting shelving design with cupboards below.
Size: 1.4m wide x 2.2m high x 0.5m deep
Materials: Uprights and cabinet in Tasmanian Myrtle veneer, shelves in Victorian ash veneer. Clear satin lacquer finish
Urban AestheticsA 400 sq.ft studio display show suite. Gold award winner in CDECA design competition.
Axis Mundi
Packing a lot of function into a small space requires ingenuity and skill, exactly what was needed for this one-bedroom gut in the Meatpacking District. When Axis Mundi was done, all that remained was the expansive arched window. Now one enters onto a pristine white-walled loft warmed by new zebrano plank floors. A new powder room and kitchen are at right. On the left, the lean profile of a folded steel stair cantilevered off the wall allows access to the bedroom above without eating up valuable floor space. Beyond, a living room basks in ample natural light. To allow that light to penetrate to the darkest corners of the bedroom, while also affording the owner privacy, the façade of the master bath, as well as the railing at the edge of the mezzanine space, are sandblasted glass. Finally, colorful furnishings, accessories and photography animate the simply articulated architectural envelope.
Project Team: John Beckmann, Nick Messerlian and Richard Rosenbloom
Photographer: Mikiko Kikuyama
© Axis Mundi Design LLC
STONEYARD®Located in the heart of the city The InterContinental Hotel in Boston, MA features over 500 rooms, suites, penthouses and residences. One of these penthouses features a natural stone fireplace and wine cooler. The Greenwich Gray Ledgestone Thin Veneer was used in a dry-laid application showing no mortar between the stones. The minimalist space and cool gray walls accent the natural green and gray colors in the stones with decorative accents of red in the sconces and chandeliers. The use of stone around and above the wine cooler is a unique way to create some separation of the kitchen and living room in open concept spaces.
Eric Barry Photography
Donalds Construction
DMVF Architects'Cottage Cubed' - remodel of a 25sqm fishermans cottage. A large plywood cube of storage was constructed. The top of which is a sleeping platform. The faces of the cube are the stiarcase and kitchen. The interior of the cube contains a bathroom and utility. Cottage Cubed was completed in 2012 by DMVF Architects. www.dmvf.ie.
Photos by Ros Kavanagh.
Johnston ArchitectsThe great room features the "nest" that serves as a reading and relaxing nook plus extra sleeping space
photo by Ben Benschneider
Savos Interiors
Full Furnishing and Styling Service - Maximizing seating for the client’s social life was a must in this cozy town home. The large sectional and additional seating in front of the television create an inviting conversation area for game nights and movie nights. Behind the sectional, the two console tables and ottomans can be rearranged and pushed together to create an impromptu dining space. Utilizing every inch of this space allows the client to truly enjoy her home to its full potential.
Annalisa Carli ArchitettoL'ambiente unico di zona giorno e cucina. Quest'ultima nascosta e illuminata da un velux in alto.
Foto di Simone Marulli
Lorraine SakharetFollowing a damp course treatment and ripping out the existing flooring and standard kitchen, the space was crying out for some personality. With just one small open plan living area combining home office, TV, entertaining space and kitchen, great functionality was essential also. There was no existing storage. We were tasked with creating a calm space with a new colour scheme, lighting and flooring. We addressed the storage issue and furniture and designed a bespoke kitchen that could be hidden away behind panelling at the end of the room behind doors.The centre was created to be opened when entertaining and each section could be closed when not in use, hiding the washing machine, fridge freezer and cooker dishwasher and hob. Clever door storage was created for utensils and herbs and spices.Drawers for the bin were integrated and the biggest challenge was a pull out table that would slide out from above the cooker which could be tucked away after eating. Aged brass panels lined the interior of the kitchen and a stunning marble work surface was integrated. The gold sink and tap look beautiful set in the marble stone. The floor to ceiling wall storage unit at the other end of the room was painted the same colour as the wall so it blended seamlessly and felt part of the room rather than a feature. This unit created the much needed space to hide the TV and office.A pull out desk was integrated and room for the storage of a work stall beneath, glasses and books whilst hiding the cable box. The lighting was subtle and was integrated into the unit.The Natural Flooring Company provided the chevron walnut flooring. Designers Guide upholstery fabric was selected for the curtains and plinth we had made. The rug was sourced from West Elm and Green palm plants completed the look bringing the outside in and breathing life into the room. The gold sink and tap were sourced from Alveus Marble work surface by Gerrard Culliford. Single ‘Truffle’ armchair in burnt yellow vintage velvet completed the room.
Client Testimonial: I worked with Lorraine on a complete redesign of the kitchen/ diner in my basement flat. We ended up with a very different layout than I had envisaged , but much the better for it! Lorraine sourced beautiful bespoke cabinets to make the most of the small space, with a foldaway solution for the kitchen which works incredibly well. The colours, fitting and flooring she recommended have transformed the property. Further, she managed the project brilliantly, dealing with all tradesmen and even taking appliance deliveries to her own address when I was out of town. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Lorraine for projects in the future or recommend her wholeheartedly.
Agence Alexandra BOUSSAGOL - ArchitectesVue de l'entrée. Le Claustra permet une séparation douce avec le Salon. Ici la bibliothèque sur mesure en laque et chêne. Les panneaux centraux cachent la télé. Au sol, béton coulé.
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