Situated along the coastal foreshore of Inverloch surf beach, this 7.4 star energy efficient home represents a lifestyle change for our clients. ‘’The Nest’’, derived from its nestled-among-the-trees feel, is a peaceful dwelling integrated into the beautiful surrounding landscape. Inspired by the quintessential Australian landscape, we used rustic tones of natural wood, grey brickwork and deep eucalyptus in the external palette to create a symbiotic relationship between the built form and nature. The Nest is a home designed to be multi purpose and to facilitate the expansion and contraction of a family household. It integrates users with the external environment both visually and physically, to create a space fully embracive of nature.

Eclectic Manor in the Park

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

Design ideas for an expansive eclectic open concept living room in Orange County with a music area, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and vaulted.

West Rim Remodel

Urbane Design

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Austin with a music area, white walls, no fireplace, no tv, multi-coloured floor and vaulted.

California Cottage

Colossus Mfg.

Cabin inspired living room with stone fireplace, dark olive green wainscoting walls, a brown velvet couch, twin blue floral oversized chairs, plaid rug, a dark wood coffee table, and antique chandelier lighting.

Good Bones, New Vibe, Plano

Nicole Arnold Interiors

Room by room, we’re taking on this 1970’s home and bringing it into 2021’s aesthetic and functional desires. The homeowner’s started with the bar, lounge area, and dining room. Bright white paint sets the backdrop for these spaces and really brightens up what used to be light gold walls. We leveraged their beautiful backyard landscape by incorporating organic patterns and earthy botanical colors to play off the nature just beyond the huge sliding doors. Since the rooms are in one long galley orientation, the design flow was extremely important. Colors pop in the dining room chandelier (the showstopper that just makes this room “wow”) as well as in the artwork and pillows. The dining table, woven wood shades, and grasscloth offer multiple textures throughout the zones by adding depth, while the marble tops’ and tiles’ linear and geometric patterns give a balanced contrast to the other solids in the areas. The result? A beautiful and comfortable entertaining space!

Piccole Ranch Transformation

Sandra Mijan, Dress Your Space

Comfortable living room, inviting and full of personality.
This is an example of a large contemporary loft-style living room in Las Vegas with a music area, white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, no tv, grey floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Morningroom

Nicky Percival Limited

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Sussex with a music area, pink walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and vaulted.

Muiron

Visbeen Architects

Midcentury enclosed living room in Grand Rapids with a music area, a standard fireplace and vaulted.

Franklin-Leipers Fork

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Music Room!!!
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Nashville with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Canyon Acres

Shields construction inc

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Orange County with a music area, white walls, a wall-mounted tv, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Seidner Road

RBL Designs, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Orlando with a music area, white walls, porcelain floors, a concealed tv, white floor and vaulted.

A Classically Styled Orangery in the Surrey Countryside

Westbury Garden Rooms

Our first port of call was to improve the flow between these living spaces. By utilising the existing doorway that led from the kitchen to the garden patio, we designed the entrance to the new orangery. Our clients wanted to ensure that their kitchen would also benefit from ample natural light, as this new extension would mean that the only window to the room would be lost along the partitioning wall. So, the existing window opening was transformed into a passe-plat or serving hole. This allowed us to ensure that all the brilliant, natural light flowing through the roof lantern and large windows of the orangery, would also spill through the opening and illuminate the kitchen.

Modern Great Room with All New Black Windows - Renewal by Andersen Greater Georg

Renewal by Andersen of Atlanta

Magnificent modern space with all new black windows we installed. This huge great room that serves as a living room and music room, with rich wood floors, column and a dramatic ceiling looks amazing with all new black picture windows we installed. Get started replacing the windows in your home with Renewal by Andersen of Georgia, serving the entire state including Atlanta, Savannah, Macon and Augusta.

Mt. Olympus Remodel

Whitten Architects, Inc.

Tucked off to the side of the kitchen is the double height family room
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with a music area, white walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and vaulted.

Franklin-Leipers Fork

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Double Ridge Residence

Rain City Architecture

Two story Living Room space open to the Kitchen and the Dining rooms. The ceiling is covered in acoustic panels to accommodate the owners love of music in high fidelity.

Morningroom

Nicky Percival Limited

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Sussex with a music area, pink walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and vaulted.

Fishtown Row

Wyant Architecture

A narrow formal parlor space is divided into two zones flanking the original marble fireplace - a sitting area on one side and an audio zone on the other.

Carlsbad Cottage

Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC

Carlsbad Cottage underwent a remarkable transformation under the creative direction of Ginger Rabe Designs. The project encompassed a comprehensive redesign, incorporating various custom elements and meticulous attention to detail from designing, space planning to implementation. Living Room: Custom cabinets were designed and crafted with intricate detailing, including wood selection, grain orientation, and overall design. These cabinets belonged to the GR Studio Cabinet Line. A unique curved niche was introduced, featuring floating shelves, cabinets, custom lighting, and captivating tilework. A handpicked wood beam was integrated to infuse character into the room. Custom lighting, tile, and woodworking contributed to the enhanced ambiance of the living room. Kitchen: The kitchen received special attention, with a custom plastered hood adorned with a carefully selected wood beam that added coastal charm to the space. Marble countertops, fixtures, and hardware were chosen to harmonize with the overall design concept. The combination of materials and designs tied the kitchen's aesthetic together, blending the coastal-inspired feel with modern glamour.

Ship lap industrial farmhouse style

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

I removed the stair railing because I wanted to hide the back of the upright Piano. I also only wanted to carpet the stair treads, painting the risers white. I painted the walls and ceiling Sherwin Williams City Loft because I wanted a neutral backdrop for all of our artwork and collectibles.

Living Room Design Photos with a Music Area and Vaulted

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.