Paris 5/ 180 m2/ Rénovation- Réagencement des espaces - Aménagement

Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, no tv and brown floor.

Lauren Smyth Residence

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Lauren Smyth designs over 80 spec homes a year for Alturas Homes! Last year, the time came to design a home for herself. Having trusted Kentwood for many years in Alturas Homes builder communities, Lauren knew that Brushed Oak Whisker from the Plateau Collection was the floor for her! She calls the look of her home ‘Ski Mod Minimalist’. Clean lines and a modern aesthetic characterizes Lauren's design style, while channeling the wild of the mountains and the rivers surrounding her hometown of Boise.

Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment

Pencil and Brick

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Duluth Retreat

Prospect Refuge Studio

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, no tv, brown floor and wood.

DUPLEX LLENO DE LUZ

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian loft-style living room in Madrid with white walls, laminate floors, a wood stove, no tv and brown floor.

Tiny House in Ballsbridge

houseology

Philip Lauterbach
This is an example of a small scandinavian open concept living room in Dublin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Wood Stoves

Homestead Stove Company

Morso 7642 wood stove heats up to 1200 sq/ft.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Portland with beige walls, a wood stove, light hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Bovina House

kimberly peck architect

The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.

Modern Period Family Home

NB Interiors UK

A country cottage large open plan living room was given a modern makeover with a mid century twist. Now a relaxed and stylish space for the owners.
Large midcentury open concept living room in Other with a library, beige walls, carpet, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Weybridge Family Home

LT Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Surrey with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, no tv and wallpaper.

Haus K

STUDIO HANSEN

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary loft-style living room in Berlin with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Edwardian Villa, Yorkshire

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This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal living room in Other with carpet, a wood stove, no tv, beige floor and beige walls.

Country Cottage

My Interiors Redesigned

A former dining room, now serving as an entrance hall and library to the cottage. The wood burner was already in place, but we added the mantle piece and styled the room to create a cosy space with the reading corner, keeping the theme of the room cohesive with the rest of the house.

Knoll House

Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + design

Jim Westphalen
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Burlington with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, a wood stove and no tv.

Farmstead Passive House

ZeroEnergy Design

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Lionheart

Pizzale Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Projet Mélanie & Laurent - Rénovation d'une maison de campagne

Maison Faugeras

Photo of a large country open concept living room with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, no tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Blue Living Room

Style At No.5 Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Limerick with blue walls, laminate floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Vermont Residence

Touloukian Touloukian Inc

Anton Grassl
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Boston with a library, concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Groundf floor SW11

Laura Stephens Interiors

Chris Snook
Scandinavian formal living room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, no tv and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Stove and No TV

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.