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This is an example of a medium sized contemporary open plan living room in Angers with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Living Room
Photo of a medium sized classic open plan living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, brown floors and a concrete fireplace surround.

Medium sized coastal living room in Adelaide with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and tongue and groove walls.

Interior - Living Room and Dining Beach House at Avoca Beach by Architecture Saville Isaacs Project Summary Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The interpretation of experiencing life at the beach in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off a circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. The interiors reinforce architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun.   Project Description Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The house is designed to maximise the spectacular Avoca beachfront location with a variety of indoor and outdoor rooms in which to experience different aspects of beachside living. Client brief: home to accommodate a small family yet expandable to accommodate multiple guest configurations, varying levels of privacy, scale and interaction. A home which responds to its environment both functionally and aesthetically, with a preference for raw, natural and robust materials. Maximise connection – visual and physical – to beach. The response was a series of operable spaces relating in succession, maintaining focus/connection, to the beach. The public spaces have been designed as series of indoor/outdoor pavilions. Courtyards treated as outdoor rooms, creating ambiguity and blurring the distinction between inside and out. A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. Verandah is final transition space to beach: enclosable in winter; completely open in summer. This project seeks to demonstrates that focusing on the interrelationship with the surrounding environment, the volumetric quality and light enhanced sculpted open spaces, as well as the tactile quality of the materials, there is no need to showcase expensive finishes and create aesthetic gymnastics. The design avoids fashion and instead works with the timeless elements of materiality, space, volume and light, seeking to achieve a sense of calm, peace and tranquillity. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Focus is on the tactile quality of the materials: a consistent palette of concrete, raw recycled grey ironbark, steel and natural stone. Materials selections are raw, robust, low maintenance and recyclable. Light, natural and artificial, is used to sculpt the space and accentuate textural qualities of materials. Passive climatic design strategies (orientation, winter solar penetration, screening/shading, thermal mass and cross ventilation) result in stable indoor temperatures, requiring minimal use of heating and cooling. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Accommodation is naturally ventilated by eastern sea breezes, but sheltered from harsh afternoon winds. Both bore and rainwater are harvested for reuse. Low VOC and non-toxic materials and finishes, hydronic floor heating and ventilation ensure a healthy indoor environment. Project was the outcome of extensive collaboration with client, specialist consultants (including coastal erosion) and the builder. The interpretation of experiencing life by the sea in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of the pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. The interior design has been an extension of the architectural intent, reinforcing architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum capacity. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/

Design ideas for a medium sized coastal open plan living room in Perth with porcelain flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, white walls and white floors.

Derek Swalwell
Photo of a contemporary formal open plan living room in Melbourne with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey walls and brown floors.

Porebski Architects, Beach House 2. Concrete block walls and terrazzo floors are brought inside to accentuate the indoor outdoor fell. A skylight with baffles is located over the fireplace to bring light in a create a visual effect on the wall. Hydronic underfloor heating is connected to the sea water geothermal regulation system designed into the house. Photo: Conor Quinn

Le salon mêle matériaux bruts et mobilier design. Le sous-bassement en béton, formant les premières marches de l’escalier et la base du foyer, apporte une touche industrielle. L’escalier en métal d’un seul tenant, avec marches et contremarches posées sur un IPN apparent, crée légèreté et fluidité. Le bois clair, le métal des luminaires et le canapé vert aux formes organiques apportent chaleur et confort, complétés par un coin lecture, plantes et objets décoratifs soigneusement choisis.

Architect: Bower Architecture // Photographer: Shannon McGrath // Featuring Inlite Cardan R downlights in black
Inspiration for a contemporary open plan living room in Other with grey walls, concrete flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floors.

Photo of a medium sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and feature lighting.

Alex James
Design ideas for a bohemian living room in London with a reading nook, grey walls, a standard fireplace, light hardwood flooring and a concrete fireplace surround.

This is an example of a large retro formal open plan living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, exposed beams and panelled walls.

Crédit photo Veronese Sébastien
Photo of a large rustic open plan living room in Lyon with brown walls, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.

Design ideas for a modern formal open plan living room in Melbourne with white walls, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floors, concrete flooring, a ribbon fireplace and feature lighting.

Medium sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Stockholm with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.

Inspiration for a victorian formal living room in London with light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and beige walls.

The dressing a fireplace with Panbeton® Smooth. Photo credits: Simon Bouisson
Photo of a medium sized contemporary enclosed living room in Paris with a reading nook, white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and medium hardwood flooring.

A modern extension to a north-facing period home in Dublin, designed around an internal courtyard. The design maximises every opportunity to invite sunlight and nature into the heart of the home. The extension creates a flexible open-plan space, thoughtfully arranged to accommodate multiple functions — including a kitchen, dining area, reading nook, casual living zone, and a dedicated children’s play area. The feature double-sided fireplace features a concrete base with a bevelled edge, creating the illusion of a floating platform.

Bjurfors.se/SE360
Medium sized scandinavian living room in Gothenburg with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floors.