A sheepskin was chosen for by the fire to sit on the French Connection leather chair, with a rustic wooden coffee table close at hand
Photo of a small contemporary enclosed living room in Hertfordshire with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

SAINT-HYMER

User

Design ideas for a country open concept living room in Le Havre with a library, white walls, travertine floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

The full-height drywall fireplace incorporates a 150-year-old reclaimed hand-hewn beam for the mantle. The clean and simple gas fireplace design was inspired by a Swedish farmhouse and became the focal point of the modern farmhouse great room.

Deception Pass Cabin

Greg Robinson Architect

A new 800 square foot cabin on existing cabin footprint on cliff above Deception Pass Washington
Small beach style open concept living room in Seattle with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, yellow floor and exposed beam.

Scandinavo contemporaneo

silvia piccioni architetto

Il living a doppia altezza è immediatamente collegato al pranzo, posizionato sotto il soppalco, con bella sospensione di design sul tavolo allungabile in legno.

Круглый дом / A round country house

Ирина Киреева

В доме основной и цокольный этажи, поэтому снаружи дом смотрится довольно компактным. Этому так же способствует форма дома – это круглый дом, чем-то напоминающий по форме юрту. Но на самом деле дом состоит из 20 равных секций, образующих многогранную форму. Дом пришлось почти полностью разобрать, сохранив металлический каркас крыши и огромную несущую колонну и возвести его заново в тех же границах и той же формы, но из новых материалов и полностью перестроив наполнение - внутреннюю планировку, фасадную часть, веранду и главное, мы открыли потолок дома, обнажив многочисленные строительные балки крыши. Ведь изначально весь потолок был подшит вагонкой и казалось, что он просто лежит на голове. Когда мы сняли доски и увидели “начинку”, я просто обомлела от этой “балочной” красоты и несколько месяцев рабочие вычищали и реставрировали балки доводя их до совершенства. На первом основном этаже большое открытое пространство кухни-гостиной и две спальни с личными зонами. Весь цокольный этаж – это дополнительные зоны – рабочий кабинет, зона кинотеатра, детская игровая, техническая кухня, гостевая и т.д. Важным для меня был свет, я хотела впустить много света в гостиную, ведь солнце идет вдоль гостиной весь день. И вместо небольших стандартных окон мы сделали окна в пол по всей стене гостиной и не стали вешать на них шторы. Кроме того в гостиной над зоной кухни и в детской я разместила антресоли. В гостиной на антресоли мы расположили библиотеку, в этом месте очень комфортно сидеть – прекрасный обзор и на гостиную и на улицу. Заходя в дом сразу обращаешь внимание на потолок – вереницу многочисленных балок. Это деревянные балки, которые мы отшпаклевали и покрасили в белый цвет. При этом над балками весь потолок выкрашен в контрастный темный цвет и он кажется бесконечной бездной. А так же криволинейная половая доска компании Bolefloor удачно подходит всей идее и форме дома. Так же жизнь подтвердила удобное расположение кухни – параллельные 2 линии кухни с варочной панелью Bora, в которую встроена вытяжка. Цветовая гамма получилась контрастная – присутствуют и практически темные помещения спальни, цокольного этажа и контраст оттенков в гостиной от светлого до темного. Так же в доме соединились различные натуральные материалы и шпон дерева, и массивные доски, и крашеные эмалью детали. Мебель подбиралась прежде всего с учетом эстетического аспекта и формы дома. Этой форме подходит не все. Вообще в доме особенно в гостиной нет общепринятого длинного дивана для всей семьи или пары кресел перед камином. Мягкая зона в гостиной несколько фрагментарная и криволинейная. Для решения этих задач отлично вписалась диванная группа марки BoConcept, это диваны, разработанные дизайнером Karim Rashid. Отдельными модулями разной формы и цвета они рассредоточены по зоне гостиной, а рядом с ними много пуфов и придиванных столиков. Они оказались не только необычными, но и очень удобными.

Projet BEL AIR

Maurine Bellier - Architecte d’intérieur

Rénovation complète pour le RDC de cette maison individuelle. Les cloisons séparant la cuisine de la pièce de vue ont été abattues pour faciliter les circulations et baigner les espaces de lumière naturelle. Le tout à été réfléchi dans des tons très clairs et pastels. Le caractère est apporté dans la décoration, le nouvel insert de cheminée très contemporain et le rythme des menuiseries sur mesure.

Westport Historic

Innate Studio | Architecture & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in New York with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Cool Revelation

Kitchens Wow, Inc.

The hearth area is done in Crystal Cabinetry's Cherry with a Greystone finish highlighted in Black. The door style is the Cascade door. Frosted glass and aluminum doors accent the range wall. Black surface hardware, lighting and plumbing fixtures accent the room. The backsplash is done in Emser's Euphoria tile. The countertops are Corian's Ashen Gray Quartz.

Totteridge Manor House

Emilie Fournet Interiors

A dark living room was transformed into a cosy and inviting relaxing living room. The wooden panels were painted with the client's favourite colour and display their favourite pieces of art. The colour was inspired by the original Delft blue tiles of the fireplace.

loft Wabi-sabi Pantin

Projet Wabi-sabi

Inspiration for an expansive open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, no tv, white floor and exposed beam.

Banana Loft

Studio Z Design

The 13 foot tall living room has full height custom designed and built library bookcase.
Photo of a mid-sized industrial loft-style living room in Toronto with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, exposed beam and brick walls.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

Projet BEL AIR

Maurine Bellier - Architecte d’intérieur

Case mansardate: un ampio living da completare - progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Photo of a large contemporary loft-style living room in Milan with a library, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and exposed beam.

with LED Light and Extruded Aluminum Blades by TroposAir

Tropical Fan Company

The 52 inch Titan is an industrial style large ceiling fan. The Titan II is damp rated for indoor or outdoor use. This huge ceiling fan features a quiet and efficient 6-speed DC motor. The extruded aluminum non warp blades are a perfect compliment to the Titan motor. Also included is a full function remote control. A special Decora style In Wall Remote is also available. We are pleased to offer this popular fan in Pure White, Brushed Nickel, and Oil Rubbed Bronze. Blades and motor colors can be mixed for a unique look.

Aménagement d'un salon "cathédrale"

Studio HeCo

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Sundance Mantel

Rustica Hardware

The Sundance Mantel Shelf captures the raw and rustic nature of a beam that has a story. This product is composed of Alder planks with a weathered texture and a glaze finish. This product is commonly used as a floating shelf where practical. Kit includes everything you need to attach to studs for a seamless and easy installation.

Little Beach House267 Towd Point Road, Southampton

TRA studio Architecture PLLC

This Atlantic holiday cottage is located in the unique landscape of the creek at Towd Point, in Southampton, one of only 28 Federal Ecological Preserves in the US. Caterina and Bob, a design couple who owns the architecture firm TRA studio in the city, chose the property because of their historic ties to the area and the extraordinary setting and its precise location within it: it is the only house whose site is at the bend of the Towd Point peninsula, right where the views of the protected creek are at the widest and where a little beach naturally occurred. Although the views are open and vast, the property is minimal, way too small to even consider a small pool or spa: the pristine creek is the house water feature, the recreation expansion of the diminutive back yard. We often joke that at TRA we can make small spaces feel big, which is, exactly what we did. As often happened with TRA’s renovation projects, as well as with the most recent art pieces by Robert Traboscia, one of the Studio’s founders, the house is an “object trouve’’, originally a modest fishing outpost, that went through many alterations, to finally find a refreshed life as a modern cottage for a New York family. A vintage busted kayak, repurposed as a planter, completes the process. The cottage is actually a collection of objects: the original Bayman’s cottage now houses two bedrooms, the adjoining deck soon afterwards was enclosed to make space for the kitchen/dining volume and a newer living room addition was later built to complete the compound.’ The compactness of the volumes contributes to the environmental quality of the house, whose simple natural materials have been carefully restored and insulated, while the simplicity of the volumes, which has been respectfully retained, talks about a nostalgia for the past Long Island seaside retreats. The single level recognizable gabled roof silhouette sits comfortably on the private beach, the greyed cedar deck acting as a platform to connect with the landscape. The informal weathered materials and the reductive color palette weave effortlessly from the exterior to the interior, creating a serene environment, echoing the coastal landscape, which emphasizes the line where the water meets the sky, the natural beach, tall breezy grasses and the multitude of happy birds who call the creek home. The restoration process started with the modest goal of cleaning up the walls and replace the worn uneven floor, it soon turned into a forensic research for the original elements, uncovering the historic foam-green siding gabled façade that is now the backdrop of the dining pavilion. The renovation respected the history of the place: everything changed and everything stayed the same. In an area known for vast, affluent, estates, the house is often the place where friends and family gather: the size of the house, the largeness of the creek, the wild life coexisting in harmony with the visitors, the availability of a swim in the bay or kayak adventure, are all interesting and inviting. We often observed that people do not want to leave our interiors, we love the little house because is a place that you never need to leave, this is definitely a house where there is always something to do. In the Hamptons, the question is often “what you are looking at”, usually the pool or landscaped nature, here it is easy to respond: our private beach and protected nature. The landscaping simply aims at enhancing the existing: three sculptural and weathered trees were given new life, the natural arch of the Creek, further outlined by the bulkhead, is amplified and repeated, similarly to rock stratifications, to connect to the house and define the different modes of the landscape: native grasses, private beach, gravel lawn, fence and finally Towd Point Road. Towd Point Little Beach is a habitat meant to be shared with birds and animals.

Projet Les Ormes

Alexandra Hilvert Intérieurs

Pour cette belle maison arborée, le cahier des charges de mes clients était : Une ambiance par pièce ! J'ai travaillé autour de l'ambiance que m'inspiraient celles-ci selon leur fonction.

Living Room Design Photos with a Library and Exposed Beam

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.