Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Кухня-гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Moscow with a wall-mounted tv, black walls, laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Architects Project

Mark Hardy

Expansive midcentury formal open concept living room in Hampshire with blue walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor and wood.

Hilltop Road

Dichotomy Interiors

contemporary home design for a modern family with young children offering a chic but laid back, warm atmosphere.
Large midcentury open concept living room in New York with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and vaulted.

GUEMES ISLAND MODERN CABIN

H2D Architecture + Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Загородный дом, 600кв.м

Ирина Шевченко

Photo of a large industrial loft-style living room in Moscow with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

View Ridge

Heliotrope Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and wood.

Modern Farm House in Cherry Hills

Haley Custom Homes

This elegant Great Room celing is a T&G material that was custom stained, with wood beams to match. The custom made fireplace is surrounded by Full Bed Limestone. The hardwood Floors are imported from Europe

Дом из бруса в Выборге

Студия дизайна Татьяны Ефремовой

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with a home bar, beige walls, porcelain floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, timber and wood walls.

Sunnyside Drive

K and Q Interiors

This great room is a perfect bland of modern ad farmhouse featuring white brick, black metal, soft grays and oatmeal fabrics blended with reclaimed wood and exposed beams.

Дом из бруса в стиле шале.

Асаевич Анна

Гостиная в стиле шале с печкой буржуйкой, отделка за камином натуральный камень сланец
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic living room in Other with beige walls, ceramic floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Navajo Trail Ski Loft

Modern Elemental Ergon

This Park City Ski Loft remodeled for it's Texas owner has a clean modern airy feel, with rustic and industrial elements. Park City is known for utilizing mountain modern and industrial elements in it's design. We wanted to tie those elements in with the owner's farm house Texas roots.

Stylish Interior Remodeling Projects

Nailed It Builders

Elevate your home with our stylish interior remodeling projects, blending traditional charm with modern comfort. From living rooms to bedrooms, we transform spaces with expert craftsmanship and timeless design

Old Town Road

Best Builders ltd

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

Ross Peak Great Room Guillotine Fireplace

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Great Room Guillotine Fireplace is the perfect focal point for this contemporary room. The guillotine fireplace door consists of a custom formed brass mesh door, providing a geometric element when the door is closed. The fireplace surround is Natural Etched Steel, with a complimenting brass mantle. Shown with custom niche for Fireplace Tools.

Bellevue Retreat

Reed Design Group

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, beige floor and vaulted.

Buchanan River House

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Hand rubbed blackened steel frames the fiireplace and a recessed niche for extra wood. A reclaimed beam serves as the mantle. the lower ceilinged area to the right is a more intimate secondary seating area.

Sahlin Farms Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

The living room presents clean lines, natural materials, and an assortment of keepsakes from the owners' extensive travels.
Large country open concept living room in Baltimore with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and vaulted.

Cordillera Residences

Beth Levine Architect, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, a metal fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and vaulted.

Modern Livingroom Flood Renovation

Brashear Construction & Design

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

All Ceiling Designs Living Room Design Photos with a Metal Fireplace Surround

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.