Back Country Pre-War Colonial Renovation

Robert Benson For Charles Hilton Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

LISA | PENTHOUSE

CiHUB Indochine

The project is a penthouse of the most beautiful class in the Ciputra urban complex - where Vietnamese elites and tycoons live. This apartment has a private elevator that leads directly from the basement to the house without having to share it with any other owners. Therefore, privacy and privilege are absolutely valued. As a European Neoclassical enthusiast and have lived and worked in Western countries for many years, CiHUB's customer – Lisa has set strict requirements on conveying the true spirit of Tan interior. Classic standards and European construction, quality and warranty standards. Budget is not a priority issue, instead, homeowners pose a much more difficult problem that includes: Using all the finest and most sophisticated materials in a Neoclassical style, highlighting the very distinct personality of the homeowner through the fact that all furniture is made-to-measure but comes from famous brands. luxury brands such as Versace carpets, Hermes chairs... Unmatched, exclusive. The CiHUB team and experts have invested a lot of enthusiasm, time sketching out the interior plan, presenting and convincing the homeowner, and through many times refining the design to create a standard penthouse apartment. Neoclassical, unique and only for homeowners. This is not a product for the masses, but thanks to that, Cihub has reached the satisfaction of homeowners thanks to the adventure in every small detail of the apartment.

Ocean Beach San Diego Remodel

Design Intervention

After picture of living room expansion and remodel
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in San Diego with a music area, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Needham House Makeover

Cheryl McCracken Interiors,Inc

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, a music area, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Traditional Portfolio

Jessica Glynn Photography

Jessica Klewicki Glynn
Photo of a large traditional enclosed living room in Miami with a music area, beige walls and a standard fireplace.

Luxury Home Cinema Living Room

Llama Architects

Working alongside Janey Butler Interiors on this Living Room - Home Cinema room which sees stunning contemporary artwork concealing recessed 85" 4K TV. All on a Crestron Homeautomation system. Custom designed and made furniture throughout. Bespoke built in cabinetry and contemporary fireplace. A beautiful room as part of this whole house renovation with Llama Architects and Janey Butler Interiors.

LIVING ROOM | Contemporary Home Remodel | Century City Townhouse | Part One

FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC

This elegant 2600 sf home epitomizes swank city living in the heart of Los Angeles. Originally built in the late 1970's, this Century City home has a lovely vintage style which we retained while streamlining and updating. The lovely bold bones created an architectural dream canvas to which we created a new open space plan that could easily entertain high profile guests and family alike.

Madison Park Mansion

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Travis Peterson
Photo of a large transitional enclosed living room in Seattle with a music area, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Attic expansion

Bailey Davol Studio Build

An unused attic has become a light, bright and peaceful living space. A raised dormer allowed for the addition of a living room, bathroom and two bedrooms. This creative family embraced the idea of reusing some of the bones from the house in shelving, barn doors and special finishes.

Woodlands Avenue

Finkernagel Ross GmbH

Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept living room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, black floor and a music area.

VIVIENDA BONANOVA

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Large contemporary enclosed living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, a music area and brown floor.

SW Greenleaf

Nifelle Design - Fine Interiors

David Papazian
Large transitional enclosed living room in Portland with a standard fireplace, a music area, green walls, dark hardwood floors and a tile fireplace surround.

Paris - Salon

LOON Interior Design

Dans ce salon, nous avons tout repensé. Ainsi, le mélange des couleurs, textures, matières produit un résultat magnifique.
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Hogar Marta y Roger

Leticia Yagüez Estudio

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Madrid with a music area, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Salon - Appartement P

NSL Architectes Ingénieurs

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Marseille with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Back Country Pre-War Colonial Renovation

Significant Homes LLC

Traditional Living Room

Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in Charlotte with a music area, blue walls and no tv.

Living Room - Bright White

Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer

Gieves Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Nashville with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Roseland Manor

Timberland Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed living room in Toronto with a music area, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white walls.

Custom Drapery and Shades

Opening Act Window Fashions

The placement of the Sheer Drapery allows the view of the arched windows. Drapery Panels frame the window beautifully in this sitting room!
Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in Orange County with a music area, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Large Living Room Design Photos with a Music Area

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.