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Weather House
Weather House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
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.
Stretchy Space
Stretchy Space
Ande Bunbury ArchitectsAnde Bunbury Architects
Built in storage hides entertainment equipment and incorporates a folded steel stair to a mezzanine storage space in this apartment. Custom designed floating shelves easily allow for a rotating display of the owners art collection. By keeping clutter hidden away this apartment is kept simple and spacious.
Enamour Terrace
Enamour Terrace
Kitty Lee ArchitectureKitty Lee Architecture
Design ideas for a small contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors and a wall-mounted tv.
Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst
David Parsons ArchitectDavid Parsons Architect
Inspiration for a small eclectic formal enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.
Southbank Apartment
Southbank Apartment
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Contemporary apartment living room with warm neutral furnishings and a gorgeous feature floor lamp.
Photo of a small contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.
Elwood Apartment
Elwood Apartment
Camilla Molders DesignCamilla Molders Design
A colorful living room and art wall
Design ideas for a small eclectic enclosed living room in Melbourne with white walls and light hardwood floors.
Little Richardson
Little Richardson
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
Living room makes the most of the light and space and colours relate to charred black timber cladding
Design ideas for a small industrial open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood.
Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Sunroom furniture furnishing details including custom woven roman shades and light gray accent chairs.
Photo of a small transitional sunroom in Charlotte with medium hardwood floors and a standard ceiling.
New Farmhouse - In Law Apartment
New Farmhouse - In Law Apartment
DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.
First floor of In-Law apartment with Private Living Room, Kitchen and Bedroom Suite.
Inspiration for a small country enclosed living room in Chicago with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.
Perfect Wall House
Perfect Wall House
Rauser DesignRauser Design
Casey Dunn
This is an example of a small country open concept living room in Austin with a wood stove, white walls and light hardwood floors.
Hurndale
Hurndale
Meredith Heron DesignMeredith Heron Design
Donna Griffith for House and Home Magazine
Inspiration for a small traditional family room in Toronto with blue walls, a standard fireplace and carpet.
Libertyville Custom Home In Law Suite
Libertyville Custom Home In Law Suite
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
This is an example of a small country open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.
The Vue
The Vue
Alyssa Wilcox InteriorsAlyssa Wilcox Interiors
Inspiration for a small scandinavian open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.
DSPlumbGood
DSPlumbGood
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
This is an example of a small transitional open concept family room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.
GREEVES 10-15
GREEVES 10-15
Rivers + Steel City HomesRivers + Steel City Homes
Photo of a small formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
Classic Modern - Den
Classic Modern - Den
Mia Rao DesignMia Rao Design
The family room / TV room is cozy with full wall built-in with storage. The back of the shelving has wallcovering to create depth, texture and interest.
Random Projects
Random Projects
Cathy Emmins InteriorsCathy Emmins Interiors
Inspiration for a small traditional enclosed family room in Surrey with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.
9th Street
9th Street
Rethink Design StudioRethink Design Studio
Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Sherwin Williams - White Wisp OC-54 Ceiling & Trim Color: Sherwin Williams - Extra White 7006 Chaise Lounge: Hickory Chair, Made to Measure Lounge Side Table: Noir, Hiro Table
Mid Century Apartment in the City of London
Mid Century Apartment in the City of London
Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonBlack and Milk | Interior Design | London
Living room. Use of Mirrors to extend the space. This apartment is designed by Black and Milk Interior Design. They specialise in Modern Interiors for Modern London Homes. https://blackandmilk.co.uk
Wall System Concepts
Wall System Concepts
Sam's Wood FurnitureSam's Wood Furniture
This is an example of a small transitional enclosed living room in Burlington with a music area, brown walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

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