Photographer: Jay Goodrich This 2800 sf single-family home was completed in 2009. The clients desired an intimate, yet dynamic family residence that reflected the beauty of the site and the lifestyle of the San Juan Islands. The house was built to be both a place to gather for large dinners with friends and family as well as a cozy home for the couple when they are there alone. The project is located on a stunning, but cripplingly-restricted site overlooking Griffin Bay on San Juan Island. The most practical area to build was exactly where three beautiful old growth trees had already chosen to live. A prior architect, in a prior design, had proposed chopping them down and building right in the middle of the site. From our perspective, the trees were an important essence of the site and respectfully had to be preserved. As a result we squeezed the programmatic requirements, kept the clients on a square foot restriction and pressed tight against property setbacks. The delineate concept is a stone wall that sweeps from the parking to the entry, through the house and out the other side, terminating in a hook that nestles the master shower. This is the symbolic and functional shield between the public road and the private living spaces of the home owners. All the primary living spaces and the master suite are on the water side, the remaining rooms are tucked into the hill on the road side of the wall. Off-setting the solid massing of the stone walls is a pavilion which grabs the views and the light to the south, east and west. Built in a position to be hammered by the winter storms the pavilion, while light and airy in appearance and feeling, is constructed of glass, steel, stout wood timbers and doors with a stone roof and a slate floor. The glass pavilion is anchored by two concrete panel chimneys; the windows are steel framed and the exterior skin is of powder coated steel sheathing.

Portage Bay

Heliotrope Architects

Photo Credit: Aaron Leitz
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Seattle with slate floors, a standard fireplace, a home bar and a concrete fireplace surround.

1800s Farmhouse Remodel

Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource

Repurposed beams, matching the home's original timber frame, and a tongue and groove ceiling add texture and a rustic aesthetic to the remodeled greeting room. These details draw visitors' attention upward, and the vaulted ceiling makes the room feel spacious. It also has a rebuilt gas fireplace and existing slate floor. The greeting room is a balanced mix of rustic and refined details, complementing the home's character. Photo Credit: David Bader Interior Design Partner: Becky Howley

数寄屋の彩と趣を愉しむ和モダンの平屋

やまぐち建築設計室

Photo of an expansive formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Modern Home

lnclighting.llc

Brimming with rustic countryside flair, the 6-light french country chandelier features beautifully curved arms, hand-carved wood center column and Persian white finish. Antiqued distressing and rust finish gives it a rich texture and well-worn appearance. Each arm features classic candelabra style bulb holder which can accommodate a 40W e12 bulb(Not Included). Perfect to install it in dining room, entry, hallway or foyer, the six light chandelier will cast a warm glow and create a relaxing ambiance in the space.

Дом у реки

Екатерина Ловягина

Автор проекта: Екатерина Ловягина, фотограф Михаил Чекалов
This is an example of a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with blue walls and slate floors.

Minimalist Modern Renovation

Sarita Simpson Design

Featured in the Spring issue of Home & Design Magazine - "Modern Re-do" in Arlington, VA. Hoachlander Davis Photography
This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in DC Metro with slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Modern Tradition

City Homes, LLC

Troy Thies
Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

North Kingsway Residence

Sustain Design Architects Inc.

Architecture: Graham Smith Construction: David Aaron Associates Engineering: CUCCO engineering + design Mechanical: Canadian HVAC Design
Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, slate floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Versteckte Lichtlinien

plan.b lichtplanung

Die am Übergang Wand / Decke versteckte Lichtlinie spendet, je nach Dimmeinstellung, Allgemein- oder Ambientelicht
This is an example of an expansive modern formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, slate floors, no tv and grey floor.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

A sense of craft, texture and color mark this living room. Charred cedar surrounds the blackened steel fireplace. Together they anchor the living room which otherwise is open to the views beyond.

リビング

Style Create （有）秀林組

This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Other with grey walls, plywood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Dangle Byrd House

Koko Architecture + Design

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with slate floors.

Elegant French Inspired Remodel & Addition

Newberry Architecture

Terry Vine Photography
Large formal open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, a standard fireplace, slate floors, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

maison

aEa - agence Engasser architecture

SMITH
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with slate floors, a wall-mounted tv, black walls and no fireplace.

Kitchen - Haddonfield , NJ

Cipriani Remodeling Solutions

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Philadelphia with white walls, slate floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Idlewylde

Unique Homestays

This is an example of a small country open concept living room in Other with a library, grey walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and grey floor.

Квартира для инженера

Схема

Photo of a scandinavian open concept living room in Moscow with white walls, plywood floors and beige floor.

Modern Home

lnclighting.llc

The Barn

Paul Uhlmann Architects

This residence was designed to be a rural weekend getaway for a city couple and their children. The idea of ‘The Barn’ was embraced, as the building was intended to be an escape for the family to go and enjoy their horses. The ground floor plan has the ability to completely open up and engage with the sprawling lawn and grounds of the property. This also enables cross ventilation, and the ability of the family’s young children and their friends to run in and out of the building as they please. Cathedral-like ceilings and windows open up to frame views to the paddocks and bushland below. As a weekend getaway and when other families come to stay, the bunkroom upstairs is generous enough for multiple children. The rooms upstairs also have skylights to watch the clouds go past during the day, and the stars by night. Australian hardwood has been used extensively both internally and externally, to reference the rural setting.

Living Room Design Photos with Plywood Floors and Slate Floors

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.