Asian family room in Other with beige walls, no fireplace, no tv and tatami floors.

シリンダーハウス

株式会社ハウゼ

Inspiration for an asian family room in Tokyo with white walls and tatami floors.

広いリビング・ダイニングの家

岸建築設計室一級建築士事務所

イクマサトシ〈Technistaff〉
Asian family room in Fukuoka with tatami floors.

North Bay

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Photographer: Jay Goodrich This 2800 sf single-family home was completed in 2009. The clients desired an intimate, yet dynamic family residence that reflected the beauty of the site and the lifestyle of the San Juan Islands. The house was built to be both a place to gather for large dinners with friends and family as well as a cozy home for the couple when they are there alone. The project is located on a stunning, but cripplingly-restricted site overlooking Griffin Bay on San Juan Island. The most practical area to build was exactly where three beautiful old growth trees had already chosen to live. A prior architect, in a prior design, had proposed chopping them down and building right in the middle of the site. From our perspective, the trees were an important essence of the site and respectfully had to be preserved. As a result we squeezed the programmatic requirements, kept the clients on a square foot restriction and pressed tight against property setbacks. The delineate concept is a stone wall that sweeps from the parking to the entry, through the house and out the other side, terminating in a hook that nestles the master shower. This is the symbolic and functional shield between the public road and the private living spaces of the home owners. All the primary living spaces and the master suite are on the water side, the remaining rooms are tucked into the hill on the road side of the wall. Off-setting the solid massing of the stone walls is a pavilion which grabs the views and the light to the south, east and west. Built in a position to be hammered by the winter storms the pavilion, while light and airy in appearance and feeling, is constructed of glass, steel, stout wood timbers and doors with a stone roof and a slate floor. The glass pavilion is anchored by two concrete panel chimneys; the windows are steel framed and the exterior skin is of powder coated steel sheathing.

Middleton Farm

Acanthus Architecture, PA

Photography by Lissa Gotwals
Photo of a large country sunroom in Other with slate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a skylight and grey floor.

和室

アーキレーベル｜株式会社鈴木組

リビングと一体で使える和室には中霧島壁や檜の床柱などの自然素材を使い、シンプルで居心地のよい空間になっています
Inspiration for an asian family room in Other with tatami floors.

Country Living Room

Photo of a country living room in Cornwall with white walls, slate floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

山荘

株式会社佐伯工務店

Design ideas for a small asian family room in Other with tatami floors and green floor.

門戸岡田町の家

テクトスタジオ一級建築士事務所

撮影者、岡田大次郎
Design ideas for an asian family room in Kyoto with beige walls, no fireplace, no tv and tatami floors.

湯田の家 House in Yuda

Priya Design / プリヤデザイン

Design ideas for an asian living room in Kyoto with beige walls, tatami floors and no tv.

Portage Bay

Heliotrope Architects

Photo Credit: Aaron Leitz
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Seattle with slate floors, a standard fireplace, a home bar and a concrete fireplace surround.

MountainHouse

Misiaszek Turpin pllc

Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre

Holmdel NJ Residence

YZDA | Yoshida + Zanon Design Atrium

Peter Rymwid Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, slate floors and a stone fireplace surround.

Woodside Guest House

Cathy Schwabe Architecture

Living room end of Great Room in Guest House. Cathy Schwabe, AIA. Designed while at EHDD Architects. Photograph by David Wakely
This is an example of a contemporary living room in San Francisco with slate floors.

Kelly Residence

Arthur Dyson Architects

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, slate floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Encino Modern

Tracy A. Stone Architect

The new family room was created by demolishing several small utility rooms and a small "maid's room" to open the kitchen up to the rear garden and pool area. The door to the new powder room is visible in the rear. The powder room features a small planter and "entry foyer" to obscure views of the more private areas from the family room and kitchen. Design Team: Tracy Stone, Donatella Cusma', Sherry Cefali Engineer: Dave Cefali Photo: Lawrence Anderson

Wellesley Outdoor Living Room

Keri Murray Architecture

The owners spend a great deal of time outdoors and desperately desired a living room open to the elements and set up for long days and evenings of entertaining in the beautiful New England air. KMA’s goal was to give the owners an outdoor space where they can enjoy warm summer evenings with a glass of wine or a beer during football season. The floor will incorporate Natural Blue Cleft random size rectangular pieces of bluestone that coordinate with a feature wall made of ledge and ashlar cuts of the same stone. The interior walls feature weathered wood that complements a rich mahogany ceiling. Contemporary fans coordinate with three large skylights, and two new large sliding doors with transoms. Other features are a reclaimed hearth, an outdoor kitchen that includes a wine fridge, beverage dispenser (kegerator!), and under-counter refrigerator. Cedar clapboards tie the new structure with the existing home and a large brick chimney ground the feature wall while providing privacy from the street. The project also includes space for a grill, fire pit, and pergola.

House at Rathfarnham

David Doyle Architects

An Orangerie sunroom for plants and reading the Sunday papers.........
Inspiration for a traditional sunroom in Other with slate floors, a skylight and black floor.

信州・松本のリノベーション

かわかみ建築設計室

This is an example of an asian family room in Other with white walls, tatami floors and brown floor.

Cooper Woods Modern Tudor

Havlicek Builders Inc.

This 2 story home with a first floor Master Bedroom features a tumbled stone exterior with iron ore windows and modern tudor style accents. The Great Room features a wall of built-ins with antique glass cabinet doors that flank the fireplace and a coffered beamed ceiling. The adjacent Kitchen features a large walnut topped island which sets the tone for the gourmet kitchen. Opening off of the Kitchen, the large Screened Porch entertains year round with a radiant heated floor, stone fireplace and stained cedar ceiling. Photo credit: Picture Perfect Homes

Living Design Ideas with Slate Floors and Tatami Floors

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind. While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?

Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?

Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?

When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.