Dimplex Ignite Fireplace - St. Petersburg, FL

Urban Concepts Modern Hearth & Outdoor, Inc.

Downtown St. Petersburg linear fireplace featuring a Dimplex Ignite electric fireplace and sleek recessed TV. Clad in Florim Magnum Large Format Porcelain Tile in a black onyx pattern.

Malibu Beachfront Contemporary

JRP Design & Remodel

Our clients are seasoned home renovators. Their Malibu oceanside property was the second project JRP had undertaken for them. After years of renting and the age of the home, it was becoming prevalent the waterfront beach house, needed a facelift. Our clients expressed their desire for a clean and contemporary aesthetic with the need for more functionality. After a thorough design process, a new spatial plan was essential to meet the couple’s request. This included developing a larger master suite, a grander kitchen with seating at an island, natural light, and a warm, comfortable feel to blend with the coastal setting. Demolition revealed an unfortunate surprise on the second level of the home: Settlement and subpar construction had allowed the hillside to slide and cover structural framing members causing dangerous living conditions. Our design team was now faced with the challenge of creating a fix for the sagging hillside. After thorough evaluation of site conditions and careful planning, a new 10’ high retaining wall was contrived to be strategically placed into the hillside to prevent any future movements. With the wall design and build completed — additional square footage allowed for a new laundry room, a walk-in closet at the master suite. Once small and tucked away, the kitchen now boasts a golden warmth of natural maple cabinetry complimented by a striking center island complete with white quartz countertops and stunning waterfall edge details. The open floor plan encourages entertaining with an organic flow between the kitchen, dining, and living rooms. New skylights flood the space with natural light, creating a tranquil seaside ambiance. New custom maple flooring and ceiling paneling finish out the first floor. Downstairs, the ocean facing Master Suite is luminous with breathtaking views and an enviable bathroom oasis. The master bath is modern and serene, woodgrain tile flooring and stunning onyx mosaic tile channel the golden sandy Malibu beaches. The minimalist bathroom includes a generous walk-in closet, his & her sinks, a spacious steam shower, and a luxurious soaking tub. Defined by an airy and spacious floor plan, clean lines, natural light, and endless ocean views, this home is the perfect rendition of a contemporary coastal sanctuary. PROJECT DETAILS: • Style: Contemporary • Colors: White, Beige, Yellow Hues • Countertops: White Ceasarstone Quartz • Cabinets: Bellmont Natural finish maple; Shaker style • Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Polished Chrome • Lighting Fixtures: Pendent lighting in Master bedroom, all else recessed • Flooring: Hardwood - Natural Maple Tile – Ann Sacks, Porcelain in Yellow Birch • Tile/Backsplash: Glass mosaic in kitchen • Other Details: Bellevue Stand Alone Tub Photographer: Andrew, Open House VC

Newell Pavilion

eme design

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Home

Mantell-Hecathorn Builders

The only builder in Southwest Colorado to third-party certify all their homes to rigorous standards. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Certified indoor air quality, durability, and low maintenance. Built using inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright as well as the clients' vision with lots of clean lines.

Residential-New York City

DGD Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Luxury Styled Contemporary Home

Sanaz Design Inc

Photo of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Toronto with grey walls and a ribbon fireplace.

Sunset Idea House

Lauren Nelson Design

This is an example of a contemporary living room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Tiburon Luxury Home

Jennifer Messina Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and brown floor.

Remodeled Living Room

Darek Shapiro / Environmental Architecture LLC

The original kitchen was on the right side. Now a bar and sink is there. The original ceiling once landed on top of the concrete wall on the right, but it was raised to create what I call a butterfly ceiling. Space and indirect light was created above the central beam to let the ceiling float even more. The back wall has a wooden structure to align the rooms right walls top ledge with the underside of the long beam to give the room balance with a similar shape as the beam. The original column were dressed up with polish and round pegs at the top. The Artworks are called " Metamorphosis Transmutations" and done by Jeff klapperich. Thats a piano on the front right side.

Sailor's Retreat in Newport

Amanda Martocchio Architecture

When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

Penthouse Millennium towers

MDK Design Associates, Inc.

Sam Grey Photography
Photo of a contemporary living room in Boston with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Beverly One

Ventura Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and light hardwood floors.

Ottawa Custom Home

Michelle Design & Consultant

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Vancouver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

A Modern Connecticut Residence

Décor Aid

When an international client moved from Brazil to Stamford, Connecticut, they reached out to Decor Aid, and asked for our help in modernizing a recently purchased suburban home. The client felt that the house was too “cookie-cutter,” and wanted to transform their space into a highly individualized home for their energetic family of four. In addition to giving the house a more updated and modern feel, the client wanted to use the interior design as an opportunity to segment and demarcate each area of the home. They requested that the downstairs area be transformed into a media room, where the whole family could hang out together. Both of the parents work from home, and so their office spaces had to be sequestered from the rest of the house, but conceived without any disruptive design elements. And as the husband is a photographer, he wanted to put his own artwork on display. So the furniture that we sourced had to balance the more traditional elements of the house, while also feeling cohesive with the husband’s bold, graphic, contemporary style of photography. The first step in transforming this house was repainting the interior and exterior, which were originally done in outdated beige and taupe colors. To set the tone for a classically modern design scheme, we painted the exterior a charcoal grey, with a white trim, and repainted the door a crimson red. The home offices were placed in a quiet corner of the house, and outfitted with a similar color palette: grey walls, a white trim, and red accents, for a seamless transition between work space and home life. The house is situated on the edge of a Connecticut forest, with clusters of maple, birch, and hemlock trees lining the property. So we installed white window treatments, to accentuate the natural surroundings, and to highlight the angular architecture of the home. In the entryway, a bold, graphic print, and a thick-pile sheepskin rug set the tone for this modern, yet comfortable home. While the formal room was conceived with a high-contrast neutral palette and angular, contemporary furniture, the downstairs media area includes a spiral staircase, comfortable furniture, and patterned accent pillows, which creates a more relaxed atmosphere. Equipped with a television, a fully-stocked bar, and a variety of table games, the downstairs media area has something for everyone in this energetic young family.

Sustainable Showcase- Home Remodel

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

Partial structures were removed creating the desired sight lines throughout the main level. The fireplace was replaced with an efficient free-standing wood stove and a skylight was added in a corner that lacked windows. When test holes were made in the ceiling to verify the structure of the beams, the client noticed the void above and asked if that space could be captured resulting in new vaulted ceilings throughout the house. Project designer: Sherry Williamson Architect: Andrew Mann Architecture Landscape Architect: Scott Lewis Landscape Architecture David Wakely Photography

WestBridge, Lot 3

STS Construction Services

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Arto & Rustic Elegance

Art Tile

Mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

RENOVATION TLC

Curtis Construction Services

CURTIS CONSTRUCTION
Photo of a contemporary living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Villa Bellevue

SUSANNE KAISER Innenarchitektur Berlin

Usedom Travel
Large contemporary open concept living room in Berlin with a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, beige walls and medium hardwood floors.

Casa Pigneto

Angelo Talia - Fotografia Architettura Archviz3D

Foto di Angelo Talia Progetto: Incognito Studio, D. Perra Architetto, M. Schiano
Contemporary living room in Rome with a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

All Fireplaces Contemporary Living Room Design Photos

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 contemporary 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 contemporary living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.