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Living Space with Cork Flooring and a Concrete Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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DIAMOND HEIGHTS MID-CENTURY
DIAMOND HEIGHTS MID-CENTURY
Lincoln Lighthill ArchitectLincoln Lighthill Architect
This Eichler-esque house, in a neighborhood known for its tracts of homes by the famous developer, was a little different from the rest- a one-off custom build from 1962 that had mid-century modern bones but funky, neo-traditional finishes in the worn-out, time capsule state that the new owners found it. This called for an almost-gut remodel to keep the good, upgrade the building’s envelope and MEP systems, and reimagine the home’s character. To create a home that feels of its times, both now and then- A mid-century for the 21st century. At the center of the existing home was a long, slender rectangular form that contained a fireplace, an indoor BBQ, and kitchen storage, and on the other side an original, suspended wood and steel rod stair down to the bedroom level below. Under the carpeted treads we were sure we’d find beautiful oak, as this stair was identical to one at our earlier Clarendon heights mid-century project. This elegant core was obscured by walls that enclosed the kitchen and breakfast areas and a jumble of aged finishes that hid the elegance of this defining element. Lincoln Lighthill Architect removed the walls and unified the core’s finishes with light grey ground-face concrete block on the upgraded fireplace and BBQ, lacquered cabinets, and chalkboard paint at the stair wall for the owners’ young children to decorate. A new skylight above the stair washes this wall with light and brightens up the formerly dark center of the house. The rest of the interior is a combination of mid-century-inspired elements and modern updates. New finishes throughout- cork flooring, ground-face concrete block, Heath tile, and white birch millwork give the interior the mid-century character it never fully had, while modern, minimalist detailing gives it a timeless, serene simplicity. New lighting throughout, mostly indirect and all warm-dim LED , subtly and efficiently lights the home. All new plumbing and fixtures similarly reduce the home’s use of precious resources. On the exterior, new windows, insulation, and roofing provide modern standards of comfort and efficiency, while a new paint job and brick stain give the house an elegant yet playful character, with the golden yellow Heath tile from the primary bathroom floor reappearing on the front door.
Mid-Century Game Room
Mid-Century Game Room
Visual Jill Inc.Visual Jill Inc.
A large family room downstairs shows the architectural detail of the time period: cork floors and wood paneled walls. Photos by Peter Lyons
Photo of a large midcentury open plan games room in San Francisco with a game room, cork flooring, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.
Manhattan South Harlem Townhouse
Manhattan South Harlem Townhouse
Holly Williams Brittain Architect PLLCHolly Williams Brittain Architect PLLC
Holly Williams Brittain
Design ideas for a scandinavian open plan living room in New York with white walls, cork flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.
Hill Farm
Hill Farm
Interior Trends Remodel & DesignInterior Trends Remodel & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan games room in Phoenix with a home bar, white walls, cork flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and multi-coloured floors.
AS Residence
AS Residence
architects AddisonSchierbeekarchitects AddisonSchierbeek
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Los Angeles with white walls, cork flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.
Mid-Century Living
Mid-Century Living
Visual Jill Inc.Visual Jill Inc.
Downstairs family room, complete with cork floors and wood paneling. Photos by Peter Lyons
This is an example of a large midcentury open plan games room in San Francisco with a home bar, cork flooring, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.
Mid-Century Living
Mid-Century Living
Visual Jill Inc.Visual Jill Inc.
Photos by Peter Lyons
Large midcentury open plan games room in San Francisco with a home bar, cork flooring, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.
Mid-Century Wet Bar
Mid-Century Wet Bar
Visual Jill Inc.Visual Jill Inc.
A cool built-in bar space is a major highlight of the downstairs family room. Photos by Peter Lyons
Large midcentury open plan games room in San Francisco with a home bar, cork flooring, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.
Manhattan South Harlem Townhouse
Manhattan South Harlem Townhouse
Holly Williams Brittain Architect PLLCHolly Williams Brittain Architect PLLC
Holly Williams Brittain
Scandi open plan living room in New York with white walls, cork flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.

Living Space with Cork Flooring and a Concrete Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

The social hub of the home; living rooms, sitting rooms and family rooms are where we head to lounge, entertain and and truly live our lives. As the most “public” rooms in the house, the ideal designs for living areas are not only welcoming, comfortable and practical, but also should offer a reflection of your personal style. When considering a living room redesign or designing your living areas for the first time, you should not only consider the kinds of activities that will take place in the space but also the kind of feel you want from the room. Whether you want a relaxed, cosy lounge space or home cinema, a fun family room for the kids, a bright and airy sitting room or even conservatory, or a grander more formal living room, you will need to start by making some practical choices about furniture and storage before then looking at decoration and accessories. Browse the various living sections on Houzz to find inspiration for your living room, home cinema, family and games room, or conservatory.
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