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.

Farmhouse Living Room

Photo of a country living room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, a metal fireplace surround and planked wall panelling.

Rendezvous

LKID

Design ideas for a country open concept living room in Jackson with a library, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Custom Living Room in Nantucket

J. Graham Goldsmith Architects

Susan Teare
Design ideas for a large beach style open concept living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, a metal fireplace surround, vaulted and wood walls.

H45 Loft

Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR

This is the model unit for modern live-work lofts. The loft features 23 foot high ceilings, a spiral staircase, and an open bedroom mezzanine.
Photo of a mid-sized industrial formal enclosed living room in Portland with grey walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, grey floor, no tv and a metal fireplace surround.

Highgate

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

See https://blackandmilk.co.uk/interior-design-portfolio/ for more details.

Ketchum Cabin Retreat

User

The natural elements of the home soften the hard lines, allowing it to submerge into its surroundings. The living, dining, and kitchen opt for views rather than walls. The living room is encircled by three, 16’ lift and slide doors, creating a room that feels comfortable sitting amongst the trees. Because of this the love and appreciation for the location are felt throughout the main floor. The emphasis on larger-than-life views is continued into the main sweet with a door for a quick escape to the wrap-around two-story deck.

Rénovation d'une maison ambiance industrielle - Salon

Le Fil Rouge - Design

La demande était d'unifier l'entrée du salon en assemblant un esprit naturel dans un style industriel. Pour cela nous avons créé un espace ouvert et confortable en associant le bois et le métal tout en rajoutant des accessoires doux et chaleureux. Une atmosphère feutrée de l'entrée au salon liée par un meuble sur mesure qui allie les deux pièces et permet de différencier le salon de la salle à manger.

Квартира 99 м2 ЖК Родной город. Воронцовский парк в современном стиле

Блохина Ксения

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed, light hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and panelled walls.

Deep Blue London

Anca Rotaru Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor and wood walls.

Water's Edge

ID by Gwen

Inspiration for a beach style open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

TV hidden behind a pocket panelled slider

Broswick Builders Ltd

Living room cabinetry feat. fireplace, stone surround and concealed TV. A clever pocket slider hides the TV in the featured wooden paneled wall.
Mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Auckland with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Formal Dinning Room in Open Concept Split Level

ArtHouse Residential

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Edmonton with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Designed in sharp contrast to the glass walled living room above, this space sits partially underground. Precisely comfy for movie night.
Photo of a large country enclosed living room in Chicago with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, black floor, wood and wood walls.

Lake Creek Residence

Darby Architects

Photo by Stovall Stills
Photo of a large country living room in Denver with medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

2021 Artisan Home Tour

Housing First Minnesota

2021 Artisan Home Tour Remodeler: Nor-Son Custom Builders Photo: Landmark Photography Have questions about this home? Please reach out to the builder listed above to learn more.

Rays of Light

Aspen Leaf Interiors

For this ski-in, ski-out mountainside property, the intent was to create an architectural masterpiece that was simple, sophisticated, timeless and unique all at the same time. The clients wanted to express their love for Japanese-American craftsmanship, so we incorporated some hints of that motif into the designs. The high cedar wood ceiling and exposed curved steel beams are dramatic and reveal a roofline nodding to a traditional pagoda design. Striking bronze hanging lights span the kitchen and other unique light fixtures highlight every space. Warm walnut plank flooring and contemporary walnut cabinetry run throughout the home.

ЗАГОРОДНЫЙ ДОМ В ПОСЕЛКЕ «ОСТРОВ»

АВИЛА. Студия интерьера и архитектуры

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, black floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

The Custom Foxridge at Greer's Landing

Mitchell & Best Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, dark hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

ベランダ、庭の木々も取り込んだリビング

株式会社a3　(エーサン）

薪ストーブを設置したリビングダイニング。フローリングは手斧掛け、壁面一部に黒革鉄板貼り、天井は柿渋とどことなく和を連想させる黒いモダンな空間。アイアンのパーテーションとソファはオリジナル。
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

All Wall Treatments 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.