This large gated estate includes one of the original Ross cottages that served as a summer home for people escaping San Francisco's fog. We took the main residence built in 1941 and updated it to the current standards of 2020 while keeping the cottage as a guest house. A massive remodel in 1995 created a classic white kitchen. To add color and whimsy, we installed window treatments fabricated from a Josef Frank citrus print combined with modern furnishings. Throughout the interiors, foliate and floral patterned fabrics and wall coverings blur the inside and outside worlds.

Custom Home Build Los Angeles

America Green Builders

Modern flair Cape Cod stunner presents all aspects of luxury living in Los Angeles. stunning features, and endless amenities make this home a one of a kind. As you walk through the front door you will be enchanted with the immense natural light, high ceilings, Oak hardwood flooring, and custom paneling. This home carries an indescribable airy atmosphere that is obvious as soon as you walk through the front door. Family room seamlessly leads you into a private office space, and open dining room in the presence of a stunning glass-encased wine room. Theater room, and en suite bedroom accompany the first floor to prove this home has it all. Just down the hall a gourmet Chef’s Kitchen awaits featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, large center island w/ breakfast bar, top of the line Wolf stainless steel-appliances,Butler & Walk-in pantry. Living room with custom built-ins leads to large pocket glass doors that open to a lushly landscaped, & entertainers dream rear-yard. Covered patio with outdoor kitchen area featuring a built in barbeque, overlooks a waterfall pool & elevated zero-edge spa. Just upstairs, a master retreat awaits with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and private balcony. His and her walk in closets, and a master bathroom with dual vanities, large soaking tub, & glass rain shower. Other amenities include indoor & outdoor surround sound, Control 4 smart home security system, 3 fireplaces, upstairs laundry room, and 2-car garage.

Natuzzi sofa and furniture

Depole Design llc

How to create zones in a space to define the areas and maintain a massive sense of scale with intimate elements
Expansive industrial open concept living room in New York with white walls and light hardwood floors.

New Home Build

Cerami Builders Inc

Photography by Paul Dyer
Expansive modern open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and light hardwood floors.

modern ranch

elena del bucchia DESIGN

Modern Rustic home with Scandinavian inspired design, architecture & heritage of the home owners. This particular image shows a family room with custom furniture, floor to ceiling windows and custom art. Photo: Martin Tessler

Mariposa

Hartenberger Construction Inc.

Broad pine and Douglas fir ceiling spans the loft area, living/dining/kitchen below, master suite to the left, decked patios view all directions, sitting area at loft Patrick Coulie

Windermere Avenue

MILLWORX

Design ideas for an expansive modern enclosed living room in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Sunset Terrace French Custom Build

Frankel Design Build

Connie Anderson
Photo of an expansive transitional open concept living room in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

The expansive living room features soaring 22' ceilings and exposed wood beams, along with a custom designed slate fireplace wall. Our team designed the massive custom fireplace wall and selected the oversized black metal chandelier to compliment the grand scale of this space. Large scale windows highlight the mountain views of this home's terraced backyard. The living room features a large comfortable sectional sofa, an 80" TV, two oversized swivel chairs, and a grouping of four cocktail tables in the center. An arched wood console table provides a visual separation between the kitchen and the living areas. Neutral colors provide a soothing palette and durable fabrics were selected for this active family with pets. On the opposite side of the room, the home's open staircase and architectural entry door balance the expansive space. A sliding glass door provides privacy for the study when needed.

Grand Millenial in Quail Creek

Alicia Zupan Designs

Living Room - custom paneled walls - 2 story room Pure White Walls. **Before: the master bedroom was above the living room before remodel
Photo of an expansive traditional formal loft-style living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, coffered and panelled walls.

Interni

Ezio Prandini Fotografo

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary formal living room in Milan with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Bona Traffic HD, Extra Matt, on Maple Floor

PMW Floor Sanding Refinishing Specialists

Paul Weaver
Inspiration for an expansive modern open concept living room in Other with light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a stone fireplace surround.

Contemporary Living Room

Expansive contemporary open concept living room in Miami with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

The Saugatuck Project

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary loft-style living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and vaulted.

190 MQ DI SCELTE DI TESTA

ESSEstudioarch

Expansive modern open concept living room in Milan with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Beach Bungalow

Ashby Collective

Expansive beach style open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Lower Bel Air Vineyard Open Traditional

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Expansive beach style open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls and light hardwood floors.

CASA LAGRANGE

Arch. FABIO FANTOLINO Studio

Designed by Fabio Fantolino, Lagrange House is located in the heart of the city of Turin. Two apartments in one inhabited by mother and son, perceived as a single space that may be divided allowing each to preserve a sense of individual personality and independence. The internal design is inspired by the styles of the 1950’s and 1970’s, each a contamination of the other. The hand-sanded Hungarian oak herringbone flooring sets the scene forthe entire project. Some items are found in both apartments: the handles, the round table in the dining area. The mother resides in the larger apartment, which is elegant and sophisticated thanks to the richness of the materials used, the marble, the fabric and the highly polished steel features. The flavour of the 1950s finds its greatest expression in the living area which, apart from its elegance offers different areas of expression. The conversation area is developed around a Minotti Freeman Tailor sofa, featuring a rigorous cotton titanium-coloured fabric and a double-stitched linearmotif, typical of the 1950's, contrasting with soft elements such as carpets, De La Cuona pale pink velvet-covered armchairs with Bowl by Mater tables at their sides. The study area has a walnut desk, softened by the light from an Aballs T by Parachilna suspension Lamp. The Calacatta gold marble table surrounded by dark velvet Verpan chairs with a black structure is in the centre of the dining area, illuminated by the warm light from a black Tango lamp from the Phanto collection. The setting is completed by two parallel niches and a black burnished iron archway: a glass showcase for dishes and an opening allowing for a glimpse of the kitchen in black fenix with shelving in American walnut enriched with Calacatta gold marble interspersed by TopanVP6 coloured pendants by &Tradition. The guest bathroom maximizes the richness of Arabescato marble used as a vertical lining which contrasts with the aquamarine door of the washbasin cabinet with circular walnut particulars. The upstairs sleeping area is conceived as a haven, an intimate place between the delicacy of light grey wood panelling, a Phanto PawFloor lamp and a Verner Panton black flowerpot bedside lamp. To further define this atmosphere, the Gubi Beetle Chair seat with a black structure and velvet lining and the table lamp designed by the architect Fabio Fantolino. The smaller apartment has a design closer to the '70s. The loung has a more contemporary and informal air, a Percival Lafer vintage leather armchair, a petrol-coloured Gianfranco Frattini for Tacchini sofa and light alcantara chrome-plated tubular chairs. The kitchen can be closed-in on itself, serving as a background to the dining area. The guest bathroom has dark tones in red Levanto marble with details in black and chromed iron. The sleeping area features a blue velvet headboard and a corner white panelling in the corner that houses a wall cabinet, bedside table and custom made lamp. The bond between the two home owners and, consequently, between the two apartments is underlined by the seamlessly laid floor and airs details that represent a unique design that adapts and models the personality of the individual, revisiting different historical eras that are exalted by the use of contemporary design icons.

Cordillera Ranch Residence

WoodCo

Cordillera Ranch Residence Builder: Todd Glowka Designer: Jessica Claiborne, Claiborne & Co too Photo Credits: Lauren Keller Materials Used: Macchiato Plank, Vaal 3D Wallboard, Ipe Decking European Oak Engineered Wood Flooring, Engineered Red Oak 3D wall paneling, Ipe Decking on exterior walls. This beautiful home, located in Boerne, Tx, utilizes our Macchiato Plank for the flooring, Vaal 3D Wallboard on the chimneys, and Ipe Decking for the exterior walls. The modern luxurious feel of our products are a match made in heaven for this upscale residence.

Traditional to modern

Just the Thing Decorating, Staging, and Windows

Fresh and modern home used to be dark and traditional. New flooring, finishes and furnitures transformed this into and up to date stunner.
Inspiration for an expansive modern open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Expansive Living Room Design Photos with Light Hardwood Floors

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.