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Living Room with Exposed Beams Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
JRP Design & RemodelJRP Design & Remodel
Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC
2020 Folk National Farmhouse Parade home
2020 Folk National Farmhouse Parade home
Chris Cook Homes LLCChris Cook Homes LLC
Design ideas for a farmhouse open plan living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a wall mounted tv, brown floors and exposed beams.
Living Room & Dining Area
Living Room & Dining Area
Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
Living room and dining area featuring black marble fireplace, wood mantle, open shelving, white cabinetry, gray countertops, wall-mounted TV, exposed wood beams, shiplap walls, hardwood flooring, and large black windows.
Bernard
Bernard
Meydenbauer GroupMeydenbauer Group
Design ideas for a contemporary grey and teal open plan living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a wall mounted tv and exposed beams.
Modern Mediterranean
Modern Mediterranean
Model RemodelModel Remodel
Lighted display cabinet with leather-finish quartz countertop.
Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and exposed beams.
Quail Call
Quail Call
Jennifer Taylor DesignJennifer Taylor Design
A colorful, yet calming family room. The vaulted ceiling has painted beams and shiplap.
This is an example of a traditional living room in Other with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, exposed beams, a timber clad ceiling, a vaulted ceiling and a chimney breast.
Sharbot Lake Cottage
Sharbot Lake Cottage
Dewson ArchitectsDewson Architects
Dewson Architects
Photo of a large traditional formal open plan living room in Toronto with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and exposed beams.
Late Victorian Remodel
Late Victorian Remodel
Centoni Restoration & Development, Inc.Centoni Restoration & Development, Inc.
The floor plan of this beautiful Victorian flat remained largely unchanged since 1890 – making modern living a challenge. With support from our engineering team, the floor plan of the main living space was opened to not only connect the kitchen and the living room but also add a dedicated dining area.
Brown Eclectic Arts + Crafts Living Room with Leather Lounge Chair
Brown Eclectic Arts + Crafts Living Room with Leather Lounge Chair
Jennifer Gustafson Interior DesignJennifer Gustafson Interior Design
• Craftsman-style living area • Furnishings + decorative accessory styling • Sofa - Eilerson • Custom Throw pillows - vintage tribal textiles • Area rug - Vintage Persian • Round wood-carved coffee table • Leather mid-century lounge chair - Herman Miller Eames • Floor Lamp - Grossman Grasshopper • Solid Walnut Side Table - e15 • French doors • Burlap wall treatment
Charonne
Charonne
Atelier NyoodAtelier Nyood
salon, sejour, decoration, fauteuils, osier, canapé en velours, canapé gris fonce, table basse, table en bois, coussins bleus, grandes fenêtres, lumineux, moulures, miroir vintage, cadres, chemine en pierre taillée, appliques murales.
Living Room Renovation
Living Room Renovation
The Good Home - Interiors & DesignThe Good Home - Interiors & Design
Photo by The Good Home
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse formal living room in Portland Maine with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and exposed beams.
Our Work - Echo Park, CA - Living/Dining/Family/Entertainment Rooms
Our Work - Echo Park, CA - Living/Dining/Family/Entertainment Rooms
ING ConstructionING Construction
Echo Park, CA - Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build; Great Room Cement tiled flooring, clear glass windows, doors, cabinets, recessed lighting, staircase, catwalk, Kitchen island, Kitchen appliances and matching coffee tables. Please follow the following link in order to see the published article in Dwell Magazine. https://www.dwell.com/article/backyard-cottage-adu-los-angeles-dac353a2
City Style Revamp
City Style Revamp
Jones Design Group LLCJones Design Group LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic mezzanine living room in Indianapolis with a home bar, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, exposed beams, brick walls and feature lighting.
Calle Mi Gusta
Calle Mi Gusta
M43 LLC Fine HomebuildingM43 LLC Fine Homebuilding
This is an example of a large formal open plan living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace, no tv, beige floors, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.
壬生中川の家リノベーション
壬生中川の家リノベーション
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
Photo of a small rustic open plan living room in Kyoto with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
座る家
座る家
株式会社CubeDesign株式会社CubeDesign
Photo of an open plan living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.
Kewarra Beach Renovation
Kewarra Beach Renovation
Nathan Verri Pty LtdNathan Verri Pty Ltd
• External walls and roof fully repainted • Internal walls & ceiling repaired & fully repainted • Kitchen cupboards modified and repainted • All ceiling & wall lighting replaced • Built in cabinetry throughout the home repainted
相模湖の家
相模湖の家
創和リフォーム工房創和リフォーム工房
This is an example of a classic open plan living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and exposed beams.
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Polished concrete floors. Exposed cypress timber beam ceiling. Big Ass Fan. Accordian doors. Indoor/outdoor design. Exposed HVAC duct work. Great room design. LEED Platinum home. Photos by Matt McCorteney.
Mediterraneo Salotto
Mediterraneo Salotto
Photo of a mediterranean formal living room in Florence with red walls, a standard fireplace and exposed beams.

Living Room with Exposed Beams Ideas and Designs

Looking for living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
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