Remodeled great room with new layout of shelving, new wet bar, kitchen, paint, cabinetry, fireplace logs and light fixtures. Purebred Chandelier from McGee & Co. New shelving layout by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Custom painted Maple wet bar cabinets and Enigma Ra quartz countertop by Hoosier House Furnishings. Helman Sechrist Architecture, Architect; Marie Martin Kinney, Photographer; Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc., General Contractor.

Calabay Cove Vacation Home Transformation

Gail Barley Interiors, LLC

A totally redesigned fireplace fits in perfectly with the new aesthetic of the home. Tall drapes and valances draw the eye to the high ceilings. An oversized chandelier is a bright pop of gold and works as a statement piece. Photographer: Trevor Ward Photography

East Hampton Renovation

Margali & Flynn Designs

Mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, a home bar, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Glen Oak

Luminosus Designs LLC

custom curved sofa, custom furniture, custom window treatment, custom-built-in bar & bookcase, custom area rug, custom window treatment, blue, cream, white, black, silver,

Monterey Vista Coastal Living Room

Beachy Boheme Interiors

This living room got an upgraded look with the help of new paint, furnishings, fireplace tiling and the installation of a bar area. Our clients like to party and they host very often... so they needed a space off the kitchen where adults can make a cocktail and have a conversation while listening to music. We accomplished this with conversation style seating around a coffee table. We designed a custom built-in bar area with wine storage and beverage fridge, and floating shelves for storing stemware and glasses. The fireplace also got an update with beachy glazed tile installed in a herringbone pattern and a rustic pine mantel. The homeowners are also love music and have a large collection of vinyl records. We commissioned a custom record storage cabinet from Hansen Concepts which is a piece of art and a conversation starter of its own. The record storage unit is made of raw edge wood and the drawers are engraved with the lyrics of the client's favorite songs. It's a masterpiece and will be an heirloom for sure.

Lovely house for Seniors

ARCHITECT MAYA ARDEL-MAIK

Small beach style loft-style living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, porcelain floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Orr Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

This is an example of a large beach style open concept family room in Other with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Brilliant Blue Condo

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Small beach style open concept family room in Milwaukee with a home bar, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and timber.

Lake Home

Alair Homes Hickory

This home's renovation included a new kitchen. Some features are custom cabinetry, a new appliance package, a dry bar, and a custom built-in table and desk.

Basement Envy Anyone?

Innovative Design Build

This full basement renovation included adding a mudroom area, media room, a bedroom, a full bathroom, a game room, a kitchen, a gym and a beautiful custom wine cellar. Our clients are a family that is growing, and with a new baby, they wanted a comfortable place for family to stay when they visited, as well as space to spend time themselves. They also wanted an area that was easy to access from the pool for entertaining, grabbing snacks and using a new full pool bath.We never treat a basement as a second-class area of the house. Wood beams, customized details, moldings, built-ins, beadboard and wainscoting give the lower level main-floor style. There’s just as much custom millwork as you’d see in the formal spaces upstairs. We’re especially proud of the wine cellar, the media built-ins, the customized details on the island, the custom cubbies in the mudroom and the relaxing flow throughout the entire space.

Monterey Vista Coastal Living Room

Beachy Boheme Interiors

Projet Mimosas : Clés en main pour appartement VEFA à Arcachon

Atelier Germain

L'appartement en VEFA de 73 m2 est en rez-de-jardin. Il a été livré brut sans aucun agencement. Nous avons dessiné, pour toutes les pièces de l'appartement, des meubles sur mesure optimisant les usages et offrant des rangements inexistants. Le meuble du salon fait office de dressing, lorsque celui-ci se transforme en couchage d'appoint. Meuble TV et espace bureau.

Parker Project

Stephanie Alegre Interiors

Casual yet refined living room with custom built-in, custom hidden bar, coffered ceiling, custom storage, picture lights. Natural elements.
Large beach style open concept living room in New York with a home bar, white walls, coffered and medium hardwood floors.

Painted Brick Transitional on the Green

Wyrick Residential Design

Large beach style open concept family room in Houston with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Woodmeister Master Builders - WestWind

Woodmeister Master Builders

Custom dry bar cabinetry.
Small beach style open concept living room in Boston with a home bar, white walls and light hardwood floors.

The Sand Castle

D'Asign Source

Odd Duck Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style open concept family room in Miami with a home bar, green walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Beach House in Bayhead

ML Interior Designs

BAR - HEIDI PIRON DESIGN
Beach style family room in New York with a home bar, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Westhampton Beach Home for Family and Friends

Darci Hether New York

This three-story Westhampton Beach home designed for family get-togethers features a large entry and open-plan kitchen, dining, and living room. The kitchen was gut-renovated to merge seamlessly with the living room. For worry-free entertaining and clean-up, we used lots of performance fabrics and refinished the existing hardwood floors with a custom greige stain. A palette of blues, creams, and grays, with a touch of yellow, is complemented by natural materials like wicker and wood. The elegant furniture, striking decor, and statement lighting create a light and airy interior that is both sophisticated and welcoming, for beach living at its best, without the fuss! --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, see here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/westhampton-beach-home-for-gatherings/

Harbor View

Hutker Architects

Beach style family room in Boston with a home bar and white walls.

Living Room

Villa Decor

Ashley Avila
This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Grand Rapids with a home bar, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Beach Style Living Design Ideas with a Home Bar

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind. While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many beach style living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?

Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?

Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?

When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and beach style accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.