Wine Cup Hill Kitchen & Living Room Remodel

Our clients desired an organic and airy look for their kitchen and living room areas. Our team began by painting the entire home a creamy white and installing all new white oak floors throughout. The former dark wood kitchen cabinets were removed to make room for the new light wood and white kitchen. The clients originally requested an "all white" kitchen, but the designer suggested bringing in light wood accents to give the kitchen some additional contrast. The wood ceiling cloud helps to anchor the space and echoes the new wood ceiling beams in the adjacent living area. To further incorporate the wood into the design, the designer framed each cabinetry wall with white oak "frames" that coordinate with the wood flooring. Woven barstools, textural throw pillows and olive trees complete the organic look. The original large fireplace stones were replaced with a linear ripple effect stone tile to add modern texture. Cozy accents and a few additional furniture pieces were added to the clients existing sectional sofa and chairs to round out the casually sophisticated space.

EL OESTE

Scala Construction Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and light hardwood floors.

Saratoga Whimsy House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This is an example of a large scandinavian open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Robinson St.

LETTER FOUR, INC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and wood walls.

Rénovation d'un grand Appartement Parisien

Lagom architectes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Entertainment Wall

Curtis Graf Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

167th Place

Prairieland Homes

Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Timeless Adirondack Style

Ann Stillman O'Leary

Rikki Snyder
This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Burlington with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, medium hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Remodel- Michel

Crawford Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, green walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Tropical Living

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

The tropical open design in the living room was created with pocketing glass doors that open to the lanai and beautiful pool. The use of natural tropical hardwood flooring bring warmth and color into the home while the white walls sooth your senses making the room feel light and open. Traditional Hawaiian canoe paddles hang on either side of the kitchen pass through, the custom pillows are a mix of tropical green and pink fabrics, keeping the sophisticated living room from getting too serious.

Lake Lure Renovation + Addition

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Interior Design: Allard + Roberts Interior Design Construction: K Enterprises Photography: David Dietrich Photography
Large transitional open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

East Hollywood Staging Project

Gray + Gold Design

This is an example of a small eclectic enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Varacins Home

Kevin Jones Builders LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Milwaukee with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Area Rugs

Kermans Flooring

Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Indianapolis with white walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Lakeside Farmhouse

Fluidesign Studio

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Structural Dimensions Inc. I Photographer: Seth Benn Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

1925 Assisi Residence

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Small traditional enclosed living room in Philadelphia with dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and white walls.

Modern Fireplace

The White House Interiors

Simon Maxwell
Photo of a transitional living room in London with carpet, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey walls.

Cliff

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a transitional formal enclosed living room in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Marble Fireplace/TV wall with Wenge custom frosted glass back lit shelves

Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.

The completed project, with 75" TV, a 72" ethanol burning fireplace, marble slab facing with split-faced granite mantel. The flanking cabinets are 9' tall each, and are made of wenge veneer with dimmable LED backlighting behind frosted glass panels. a 6' tall person is at eye level with the bottom of the TV, which features a Sony 750 watt sound bar and wireless sub-woofer. Photo by Scot Trueblood, Paradise Aerial Imagery

NEW ENGLAND FARMHOUSE

James D. Rogers, Builder

Inspiration for an expansive country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Brown Living Room Design Photos with a Built-in Media Wall

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.