The Living Room fireplace has a stone-like Venetian plaster raised hearth. The pattern of the wall evokes the green shades of the tall native grasses around the house. Erick Mikiten, AIA

This is a detail of the bookcase wall in the living room Kevin Kurbs Photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern open concept living room in Seattle with a library, beige walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in San Diego with white walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

When Irvine designer, Richard Bustos’ client decided to remodel his Orange County 4,900 square foot home into a contemporary space, he immediately thought of Cantoni. His main concern though was based on the assumption that our luxurious modern furnishings came with an equally luxurious price tag. It was only after a visit to our Irvine store, where the client and Richard connected that the client realized our extensive collection of furniture and accessories was well within his reach.

“Richard was very thorough and straight forward as far as pricing,” says the client. "I became very intrigued that he was able to offer high quality products that I was looking for within my budget.” The next phases of the project involved looking over floor plans and discussing the client’s vision as far as design. The goal was to create a comfortable, yet stylish and modern layout for the client, his wife, and their three kids. In addition to creating a cozy and contemporary space, the client wanted his home to exude a tranquil atmosphere. Drawing most of his inspiration from Houzz, (the leading online platform for home remodeling and design) the client incorporated a Zen-like ambiance through the distressed greyish brown flooring, organic bamboo wall art, and with Richard’s help, earthy wall coverings, found in both the master bedroom and bathroom. Over the span of approximately two years, Richard helped his client accomplish his vision by selecting pieces of modern furniture that possessed the right colors, earthy tones, and textures so as to complement the home’s pre-existing features. The first room the duo tackled was the great room, and later continued furnishing the kitchen and master bedroom. Living up to its billing, the great room not only opened up to a breathtaking view of the Newport coast, it also was one great space. Richard decided that the best option to maximize the space would be to break the room into two separate yet distinct areas for living and dining. While exploring our online collections, the client discovered the Jasper Shag rug in a bold and vibrant green. The grassy green rug paired with the sleek Italian made Montecarlo glass dining table added just the right amount of color and texture to compliment the natural beauty of the bamboo sculpture. The client happily adds, “I’m always receiving complements on the green rug!” Once the duo had completed the dining area, they worked on furnishing the living area, and later added pieces like the classic Renoir bed to the master bedroom and Crescent Console to the kitchen, which adds both balance and sophistication. The living room, also known as the family room was the central area where Richard’s client and his family would spend quality time. As a fellow family man, Richard understood that that meant creating an inviting space with comfortable and durable pieces of furniture that still possessed a modern flare. The client loved the look and design of the Mercer sectional. With Cantoni’s ability to customize furniture, Richard was able to special order the sectional in a fabric that was both durable and aesthetically pleasing. Selecting the color scheme for the living room was also greatly influenced by the client’s pre-existing artwork as well as unique distressed floors. Richard recommended adding dark pieces of furniture as seen in the Mercer sectional along with the Viera area rug. He explains, “The darker colors and contrast of the rug’s material worked really well with the distressed wood floor.” Furthermore, the comfortable American Leather Recliner, which was customized in red leather not only maximized the space, but also tied in the client’s picturesque artwork beautifully. The client adds gratefully, “Richard was extremely helpful with color; He was great at seeing if I was taking it too far or not enough.” It is apparent that Richard and his client made a great team. With the client’s passion for great design and Richard’s design expertise, together they transformed the home into a modern sanctuary. Working with this particular client was a very rewarding experience for Richard. He adds, “My client and his family were so easy and fun to work with. Their enthusiasm, focus, and involvement are what helped me bring their ideas to life. I think we created a unique environment that their entire family can enjoy for many years to come.” https://www.cantoni.com/project/a-contemporary-sanctuary

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Cheryle St. Onge
Design ideas for a small beach style open concept living room in Boston with bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Photo by Paul Bardagjy
Photo of a midcentury living room in Austin with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in Other with grey walls, bamboo floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and exposed beam.

Alix Henry
Photo of a mid-sized enclosed living room in Albuquerque with white walls, bamboo floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

The main living room is designed for entertaining and maximizing the views of the city while still being comfortable for everyday life. The open floor plan uses a large freestanding fireplace, floating ceilings, stone column and barn door to define the entry, living room, kitchen, breakfast nook, dining room and media room while keeping easy flow from space to space. -Mike Larson Estate Photography

Aaron Lietz Photography
This is an example of a large asian open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, bamboo floors, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Architect: Grouparchitect Modular Builder: Method Homes General Contractor: Alchemy Building Company Photography: AMF Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Benny Chan, Fotoworks
Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Boston with white walls, bamboo floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Joana Morrison
Photo of a mid-sized tropical formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Open plan living
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with grey walls, bamboo floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

When Irvine designer, Richard Bustos’ client decided to remodel his Orange County 4,900 square foot home into a contemporary space, he immediately thought of Cantoni. His main concern though was based on the assumption that our luxurious modern furnishings came with an equally luxurious price tag. It was only after a visit to our Irvine store, where the client and Richard connected that the client realized our extensive collection of furniture and accessories was well within his reach.

“Richard was very thorough and straight forward as far as pricing,” says the client. "I became very intrigued that he was able to offer high quality products that I was looking for within my budget.” The next phases of the project involved looking over floor plans and discussing the client’s vision as far as design. The goal was to create a comfortable, yet stylish and modern layout for the client, his wife, and their three kids. In addition to creating a cozy and contemporary space, the client wanted his home to exude a tranquil atmosphere. Drawing most of his inspiration from Houzz, (the leading online platform for home remodeling and design) the client incorporated a Zen-like ambiance through the distressed greyish brown flooring, organic bamboo wall art, and with Richard’s help, earthy wall coverings, found in both the master bedroom and bathroom. Over the span of approximately two years, Richard helped his client accomplish his vision by selecting pieces of modern furniture that possessed the right colors, earthy tones, and textures so as to complement the home’s pre-existing features. The first room the duo tackled was the great room, and later continued furnishing the kitchen and master bedroom. Living up to its billing, the great room not only opened up to a breathtaking view of the Newport coast, it also was one great space. Richard decided that the best option to maximize the space would be to break the room into two separate yet distinct areas for living and dining. While exploring our online collections, the client discovered the Jasper Shag rug in a bold and vibrant green. The grassy green rug paired with the sleek Italian made Montecarlo glass dining table added just the right amount of color and texture to compliment the natural beauty of the bamboo sculpture. The client happily adds, “I’m always receiving complements on the green rug!” Once the duo had completed the dining area, they worked on furnishing the living area, and later added pieces like the classic Renoir bed to the master bedroom and Crescent Console to the kitchen, which adds both balance and sophistication. The living room, also known as the family room was the central area where Richard’s client and his family would spend quality time. As a fellow family man, Richard understood that that meant creating an inviting space with comfortable and durable pieces of furniture that still possessed a modern flare. The client loved the look and design of the Mercer sectional. With Cantoni’s ability to customize furniture, Richard was able to special order the sectional in a fabric that was both durable and aesthetically pleasing. Selecting the color scheme for the living room was also greatly influenced by the client’s pre-existing artwork as well as unique distressed floors. Richard recommended adding dark pieces of furniture as seen in the Mercer sectional along with the Viera area rug. He explains, “The darker colors and contrast of the rug’s material worked really well with the distressed wood floor.” Furthermore, the comfortable American Leather Recliner, which was customized in red leather not only maximized the space, but also tied in the client’s picturesque artwork beautifully. The client adds gratefully, “Richard was extremely helpful with color; He was great at seeing if I was taking it too far or not enough.” It is apparent that Richard and his client made a great team. With the client’s passion for great design and Richard’s design expertise, together they transformed the home into a modern sanctuary. Working with this particular client was a very rewarding experience for Richard. He adds, “My client and his family were so easy and fun to work with. Their enthusiasm, focus, and involvement are what helped me bring their ideas to life. I think we created a unique environment that their entire family can enjoy for many years to come.” https://www.cantoni.com/project/a-contemporary-sanctuary

Kristof Lemp www.lempinet.com
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Frankfurt with white walls, bamboo floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

View from livingroom looking towards deck and dining room Photo by CAST architecture
Inspiration for a modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, bamboo floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.