Small contemporary open concept living room in Geelong with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white walls and beige floor.

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A cozy family lounge featuring a plaster fireplace with marble hearth and direct access to a private balcony. Floor-to-ceiling timber-framed doors, sheer curtains, and greenery beyond create a light-filled space that blends comfort with outdoor connection.

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Open plan living area created through complete internal reconfiguration of a Toorak residence. The renovation removed compartmentalised rooms to establish spatial clarity and stronger connection to the rear extension and garden. A restrained material palette and integrated fireplace detail reinforce a calm, cohesive interior architecture approach.

Turning into the living spaces, the clients decided to take down the wall of a small third bedroom, making the living room an expansive area, loosely divided by the placement of furniture into a formal lounge, and then a space which acts more as a sunroom/reading room. It is more cosy, more intimate. The flexibility of bringing both spaces together for a large gathering is perfect for this couple who love to entertain.

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This serene and light-filled living space received a full decorative update by ABP Interiors. The existing furniture was carefully reupholstered in fresh, patterned fabrics to breathe new life into beloved pieces. Walls and built-in joinery were repainted in a soft neutral palette, creating a calm and cohesive backdrop. The new wool carpet adds comfort and warmth underfoot, while custom curtains and a shaped pelmet in a delicate floral fabric complete the look. Every detail, from lamps to accent cushions, was thoughtfully layered for a soft, inviting finish.

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Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Small beach style open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

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Expansive contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with concrete floors, a brick fireplace surround, white walls, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood walls.

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

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Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with grey walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace and grey floor.

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.