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This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

won a design award with Spark Fires
This is an example of a contemporary living room in New York with white walls and a ribbon fireplace.

Open plan living space within this new four bedroom family house. Contemporary white kitchen, Herringbone parquet flooring and Raisa wood-burning stove. Photography: The Modern House

Gareth Byrne
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Dublin with white walls and marble floors.

Alex Hayden
This is an example of a contemporary family room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and a ribbon fireplace.

Rachael Stollar
Inspiration for a contemporary verandah in New York with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Los Angeles with a two-sided fireplace.

This complete fireplace wall renovation erased the 1980's and resulted in a modern inviting family room retreat. Roy Weinstein & Ken Kast Photography

Douglas Williams
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Vancouver with a stone fireplace surround.

Sited on a runway with sweeping views of the Colorado Rockies, the residence with attached hangar is designed to reflect the convergence of earth and sky. Stone, masonry and wood living spaces rise to a glass and aluminum hanger structure that is linked by a linear monolithic wall. The spatial orientations of the primary spaces mirror the aeronautical layout of the runway infrastructure. The owners are passionate pilots and wanted their home to reflect the high-tech nature of their plane as well as their love for contemporary and sustainable design, utilizing natural materials in an open and warm environment. Defining the orientation of the house, the striking monolithic masonry wall with the steel framework and all-glass atrium bisect the hangar and the living quarters and allow natural light to flood the open living spaces. Sited around an open courtyard with a reflecting pool and outdoor kitchen, the master suite and main living spaces form two ‘wood box’ wings. Mature landscaping and natural materials including masonry block, wood panels, bamboo floor and ceilings, travertine tile, stained wood doors, windows and trim ground the home into its environment, while two-sided fireplaces, large glass doors and windows open the house to the spectacular western views. Designed with high-tech and sustainable features, this home received a LEED silver certification. LaCasse Photography

A welcoming living room gathered around a traditional brick fireplace.
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Interior Design: Mod & Stanley Design Inc. (www.modandstanley.com) Photography: Chris Boyd (www.chrisboydphoto.com)
Photo of a contemporary family room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Photo of a contemporary living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, slate floors and a wood stove.

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary living room in San Diego with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Design ideas for a contemporary family room in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Photo of a contemporary living room in Vancouver with green walls and a ribbon fireplace.

Contemporary open plan dining in Los Angeles with white floor.

Interior Design by Mackenzie Collier Interiors (Phoenix, AZ), Photography by Matt Steeves Photography (Ft. Myers, FL)
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Phoenix with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige walls and carpet.

Photos: Peter Powles
Photo of a contemporary living room in Vancouver with a ribbon fireplace.