Brown Living Room Ideas and Designs
Anthro ArchitectureView from the main reception room out across the double-height dining space to the rear garden beyond. The new staircase linking to the lower ground floor level is striking in its detailing with conceal LED lighting and polished plaster walling.
DESIGNS! - Susan Hoffman Interior DesignsInspiration for a traditional grey and cream living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floors.
ZeroEnergy DesignThis renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income.
DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request.
MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic.
RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income.
ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them.
URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances.
OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.
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Mary CookBill Taylor
Classic formal open plan living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, feature lighting and a coffered ceiling.
Classic formal open plan living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, feature lighting and a coffered ceiling.
THE SISTERS AND COMPANY – DECORATING DEN INTERIORSDesign ideas for a traditional living room in Atlanta.
Pearson Design GroupLarge rustic formal open plan living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floors.
Oak Hill Building & RemodelingPhotos by Nick Vitale
Large traditional formal open plan living room in DC Metro with a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Large traditional formal open plan living room in DC Metro with a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Everything HomeUnique textures, printed rugs, dark wood floors, and neutral-hued furnishings make this traditional home a cozy, stylish abode.
Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis.
For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
LMK InteriorsFarmhouse style with industrial, contemporary feel.
Medium sized farmhouse open plan living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Medium sized farmhouse open plan living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Tays & Co Design StudiosNautical open plan living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling.
Heat 'N SweepLarge contemporary living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, no tv and brown floors.
Motawi TileworksArts and Crafts fireplace by Motawi Tileworks featuring Sullivan and Halsted relief tile and raised hearth. Photo: Justin Maconochie.
Design ideas for a classic living room in Detroit with a standard fireplace and a tiled fireplace surround.
Design ideas for a classic living room in Detroit with a standard fireplace and a tiled fireplace surround.
Interiors Joan and AssociatesPhoto of a contemporary living room in Omaha with carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a wall mounted tv and beige walls.
Marilyn Hill InteriorsInspiration for a medium sized classic formal and grey and cream open plan living room in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, no tv, feature lighting and a timber clad chimney breast.
Wyckoff Heating CoolingLarge rustic formal open plan living room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floors and feature lighting.
Tindall Architecture WorkshopPhoto by Firewater Photography. Designed during previous position as Residential Studio Director and Project Architect at LS3P Associates Ltd.
Large rustic open plan living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and feature lighting.
Large rustic open plan living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and feature lighting.
Katherine Jackson Architectural PhotographyPhoto of a medium sized beach style enclosed living room in Boston with grey walls and beige floors.
Dwell Interiors, LLCStarr Homes
Design ideas for a large coastal open plan living room in Dallas with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.
Design ideas for a large coastal open plan living room in Dallas with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.
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This is an example of an eclectic living room in Providence with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
This is an example of an eclectic living room in Providence with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Gardner HomesThis great room is filled with natural light thanks to the expansive windows and tall ceilings. Gorgeous beams and tongue/groove ceilings provide the perfect backdrop for the modern farmhouse esthetic. The horizontal stairway leading to the second level adds a slightly industrial touch to keep things fresh and modern, and compliments the updated gourmet kitchen. Floating built-in shelving allows the owners to personalize the space, while not detracting from the massive floor to ceiling brick fireplace that anchors the room.
Brown Living Room Ideas and Designs
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