Looking across the bay at the Skyway Bridge, this small remodel has big views. The scope includes re-envisioning the ground floor living area into a contemporary, open-concept Great Room, with Kitchen, Dining, and Bar areas encircled. The interior architecture palette combines monochromatic elements with punches of walnut and streaks of gold. New broad sliding doors open out to the rear terrace, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. With lots of light and an ethereal aesthetic, this neomodern beach house renovation exemplifies the ease and sophisitication originally envisioned by the client.

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim.

Overlook A Plan - Greisch

Front Light Building Co.

Design ideas for a country family room in Other with white walls, a brick fireplace surround, timber and planked wall panelling.

Scandi style apartment

No.54 Interiors

Open plan Scandi style studio apartment with light walls painted in Little Greene Slaked Lime and vintage furniture.
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in West Midlands with white walls, light hardwood floors, timber and planked wall panelling.

Lake Bluff

Jacoby & Sons Custom Home Builders

Transitional living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, timber, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Laguna Beach Living

Marea Clark Interiors

This is an example of a beach style living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Family Room

Grant & Grant Design Group

vaulted Family Rm with ship-lap ceiling, timber frame beams, stacked stone fireplace / antique timber mantle & antler chandelier. ~General Contractor - George Pendleton ~Timberframe - Timberframe Horizons / Tom Rouse ~Doors / Windows - Semco Windows & Doors

Aqua Verde Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

The family room, tucked away from the main living spaces, offers a space to relax, experiment with music or watch a movie.
Large contemporary enclosed family room in Austin with a music area, black walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Sherman Oaks Eclectic

Meridith Baer Home

Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Los Angeles with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, red floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Modern Farm House

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Large open living with corner brick fireplace and natural light coming from above. Built-in window seat.
Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Other with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

吹抜けでつながるファミリールーム

國分大輔建築設計事務所

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept family room in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

車と暮す家

桑島建築事務所

This is an example of a modern living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, timber and planked wall panelling.

Stone Fireplace with TV Mounted

Scorziell Development, Inc.

Family sitting room with a stone fireplace, shiplap walls and ceilings, white couches, glass tables, and more.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Gladstone St

Finesse Projects

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Brisbane with white walls, dark hardwood floors, timber, panelled walls and planked wall panelling.

WALL SHELVES

ACHILLEA DESIGN

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Tokyo with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, yellow floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Загородный дом в стиле Тюдор

ItalProject

Гостевой загородный дом.Общая площадь гостиной 62 м2. Находится на мансардном этаже и объединена с кухней-столовой.
This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Sunnyside Cres | Fireplace Wall

Niko's Contracting Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Open Family Room with Shiplap Walls+Ceiling

Sea Island Builders LLC

Charming Lowcountry-style farmhouse family room with shiplap walls and ceiling; reclaimed wood mantel, hand scraped white oak floors, French doors opening to the pool

塩浜のリノベーション

note architects

Design ideas for a small asian open concept living room in Tokyo with a home bar, white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Living Design Ideas with Timber and Planked Wall Panelling

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.