Custom Interior Decorative Concrete Flooring

Residential Interior Floor Size: 2,500 square feet Installation: TC Interior
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Mid-Century Interior Remodel in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

Our homeowners approached us for design help shortly after purchasing a fixer upper. They wanted to redesign the home into an open concept plan. Their goal was something that would serve multiple functions: allow them to entertain small groups while accommodating their two small children not only now but into the future as they grow up and have social lives of their own. They wanted the kitchen opened up to the living room to create a Great Room. The living room was also in need of an update including the bulky, existing brick fireplace. They were interested in an aesthetic that would have a mid-century flair with a modern layout. We added built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace mimicking the wood and stain color true to the era. The adjacent Family Room, needed minor updates to carry the mid-century flavor throughout.

Newport Beach Residence

Paul Davis Architects

Photograph by Art Gray
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CARLING RESIDENCE

User

Open concept living room with built-ins and wood burning fireplace. Walnut, teak and warm antiques create an inviting space with a bright airy feel. The grey blues, echo the waterfront lake property outside. Sisal rug helps anchor the space in a cohesive look.

Maidstone

HW Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional formal open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

View of living room from upper level entry. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern loft-style living room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Waterfront Modern Interiors

Johker Design

Gorgeous Modern Waterfront home with concrete floors, walls of glass, open layout, glass stairs,
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Glen Ellen Residence

Knock Architecture and Design

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Realville

Wright Jenkins Home Design

A beautiful floor to ceiling fireplace is the central focus of the living room. On the left, a semi-private entry to the guest wing of the home also provides a laundry room with door access to the driveway. Perfect for grocery drop off.

Living Room

Real Estate Judge

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with grey walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Net Zero House

RDC Fine Homes, Inc.

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Custom Home in Vega

New Life Homes Inc.

Gunnar W
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328 Wolseley

mckimm residential design

Derek Swalwell photographer Mews Chevron tiles
Large modern formal open concept living room in Melbourne with grey walls, concrete floors, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and a ribbon fireplace.

Ultra Modern Luxury Oasis

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

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Our Recent Projects

Taba Rug Gallery

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Richmond Beach South

H2D Architecture + Design

The Richmond Beach South residence is a new custom single family residence built as a speculative project. The home is situated on the site to take advantage of the views of the Puget Sound. Design features include concrete floors with radiant heat, steel and wood railings, and custom cabinetry. Design Collaboration with Edge Design and Build

Onaga Gardens

Studio Collab

Ochre plaster fireplace design with stone mosaic tile mantle and hearth. Exposed wood beams and wood ceiling treatment for a warm look.
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Flinders Ranch

Destination Living

The brief for this project was for the house to be at one with its surroundings. Integrating harmoniously into its coastal setting a focus for the house was to open it up to allow the light and sea breeze to breathe through the building. The first floor seems almost to levitate above the landscape by minimising the visual bulk of the ground floor through the use of cantilevers and extensive glazing. The contemporary lines and low lying form echo the rolling country in which it resides.

2018 Street of Dreams - Private Reserve

BC Custom Construction

Stephen Fiddes
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Living room with bright yellow fireplace

KuDa Photography

Private residence. Designed by Derrell Parker. Photo by KuDa Photography.
Eclectic living room in Portland with concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Living Room Design Photos with Concrete Floors and a Tile 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.