Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Los Angeles with white walls, bamboo floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Large beach style formal open concept living room in Miami with blue walls, bamboo floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Photo of a small modern open concept living room in Houston with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Photography: Sarah Natsumi Moore
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, bamboo floors and a wall-mounted tv.

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Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Charlotte with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted 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

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

We took this new construction home and turned it into a traditional yet rustic haven. The family is about to enjoy parts of their home in unique and different ways then ever before.

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.

This investment apartment was renovated for the client to achieve increased equity and higher rental yield. Danielle Louis
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern loft-style living room in Brisbane with orange walls, a wall-mounted tv and bamboo floors.

Reclaimed oak texture wall surrounds a sand covered gas fireplace.
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Annie W Photography
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Los Angeles with a home bar, grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Anatoly Patrick Architecture Contemporary living space addition to the rear of a heritage home in inner Adelaide. The north facing addition connects with opens directly to the garden via sliding glass doors. A rough hewn timber feature wall continues indoors to outdoors.

Our latest project, Fish Camp, on Longboat Key, FL. This home was designed around tight zoning restrictions while meeting the FEMA V-zone requirement. It is registered with LEED and is expected to be Platinum certified. It is rated EnergyStar v. 3.1 with a HERS index of 50. The design is a modern take on the Key West vernacular so as to keep with the neighboring historic homes in the area. Ryan Gamma Photography

This grand room features floor to ceiling windows, bamboo floors, an open beam ceiling, and a fireplace with a surround of stacked Arizona sandstone. Architect: Pacific Architects General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Large modern formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, bamboo floors and a wall-mounted tv.

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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.

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This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Hawaii with white walls, bamboo floors, a wall-mounted tv, no fireplace and brown floor.

This gorgeous Award-Winning custom built home was designed for its views of the Ohio River, but what makes it even more unique is the contemporary, white-out interior. On entering the home, a 19' ceiling greets you and then opens up again as you travel down the entry hall into the large open living space. The back wall is largely made of windows on the house's curve, which follows the river's bend and leads to a wrap-around IPE-deck with glass railings. The master suite offers a mounted fireplace on a glass ceramic wall, an accent wall of mirrors with contemporary sconces, and a wall of sliding glass doors that open up to the wrap around deck that overlooks the Ohio River. The Master-bathroom includes an over-sized shower with offset heads, a dry sauna, and a two-sided mirror for double vanities. On the second floor, you will find a large balcony with glass railings that overlooks the large open living space on the first floor. Two bedrooms are connected by a bathroom suite, are pierced by natural light from openings to the foyer. This home also has a bourbon bar room, a finished bonus room over the garage, custom corbel overhangs and limestone accents on the exterior and many other modern finishes. Photos by Grupenhof Photography