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Contemporary Living Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

Hill House
Hill House
Kaiko Design InteriorsKaiko Design Interiors
Main living space - Dulux Terracotta Chip paint on the upper and ceiling with Dulux suede effect in matching colour to lower Dado. Matching curved sofas with graphic black and white accents. All lighting custom designed - shop today at Kaiko Design
Mont Albert North Renovation and Extension
Mont Albert North Renovation and Extension
Sherbrooke Design and ConstructionSherbrooke Design and Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with black walls, light hardwood floors and a hanging fireplace.
Hurlstone Park I
Hurlstone Park I
hecticrAt architectshecticrAt architects
This is an example of a contemporary living room in Sydney with light hardwood floors and beige floor.
Bay Street II Project
Bay Street II Project
LivingLotLivingLot
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.
Hood House
Hood House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
Contemporary Heritage Living
Contemporary Heritage Living
Melbourne Design Studios (MDS)Melbourne Design Studios (MDS)
North-facing highlight bring sun into the space, while the fireplace with the Venetian render creates a beautiful setting
Contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with a library, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.
Arch Deco
Arch Deco
Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior DesignHindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design
Living room featuring vaulted ceiling painted in mauve from Dulux, with arched doorways, Elke paprika velvet chairs from Castelli and oak flooring laid in a herringbone pattern, with a matt lacquer, from our inner easter suburbs project in Melbourne, renovating a 1930’s Spanish art deco home. See more from our Arch Deco Project.
Southbank Apartment
Southbank Apartment
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Contemporary apartment living room with warm neutral furnishings and a gorgeous feature floor lamp.
Photo of a small contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.
Miller Point Apartment
Miller Point Apartment
Novari Interior DesignNovari Interior Design
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.
Toorak Residence
Toorak Residence
MR.MITCHELLMR.MITCHELL
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary family room in Melbourne with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.
Dpoint
Dpoint
William Mallat / PhotographerWilliam Mallat / Photographer
William Mallat Photo 2022©
Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Michelle Viret DesignMichelle Viret Design
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.
Collis, Brighton East
Collis, Brighton East
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.
Dolls Point
Dolls Point
An Interior ThingAn Interior Thing
Contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.
Paddington Residence
Paddington Residence
zooi designzooi design
This is an example of a contemporary living room in Sunshine Coast with white walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.
CREMORNE
CREMORNE
Jane Thomson Interior DesignJane Thomson Interior Design
There’s nothing more satisfying and heart-warming to work with clients on multiple projects. I consider myself so fortunate to have met and worked with my Cremorne clients. The first time, I completed a full renovation of their then Mosman federation home back in 2007. This wonderful couple trusted me implicitly. As a designer, it’s one of the best feelings when clients are so willing to take on and run with your ideas. Getting to know your clients and forge lifetime friendships is an absolute privilege. So, in 2019 Ken and Pip, now empty-nesters, contacted me to help them with their brand-new abode. A considerable departure from their very traditional style that they’d left in Mosman. They wanted a new look. A complete departure, to a simple, sleek, and comfortable look, yet with an on-trend, but timeless feel. I’m so lucky to have worked with these amazing people.
Valia
Valia
Daniela Fulford PhotographyDaniela Fulford Photography
This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and beige floor.
Skyview - Luxury Staging
Skyview - Luxury Staging
BA Staging & InteriorsBA Staging & Interiors
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept family room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Bella Vista Display Home
Bella Vista Display Home
Horizon HomesHorizon Homes
Jack’s Point is Horizon Homes' new display home at the HomeQuest Village in Bella Vista in Sydney. Inspired by architectural designs seen on a trip to New Zealand, we wanted to create a contemporary home that would sit comfortably in the streetscapes of the established neighbourhoods we regularly build in. The gable roofline is bold and dramatic, but pairs well if built next to a traditional Australian home. Throughout the house, the design plays with contemporary and traditional finishes, creating a timeless family home that functions well for the modern family. On the ground floor, you’ll find a spacious dining, family lounge and kitchen (with butler’s pantry) leading onto a large, undercover alfresco and pool entertainment area. A real feature of the home is the magnificent staircase and screen, which defines a formal lounge area. There’s also a wine room, guest bedroom and, of course, a bathroom, laundry and mudroom. The display home has a further four family bedrooms upstairs – the primary has a luxurious walk-in robe, en suite bathroom and a private balcony. There’s also a private upper lounge – a perfect place to relax with a book. Like all of our custom designs, the display home was designed to maximise quality light, airflow and space for the block it was built on. We invite you to visit Jack’s Point and we hope it inspires some ideas for your own custom home.
Our Work
Our Work
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary sunroom in Chicago with light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and a glass ceiling.

Contemporary Living Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

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