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N Street Residence
N Street Residence
KUBE architectureKUBE architecture
When man's aspiration is the sky, the ground is only a resistance. - Sverre Fehn In this renovation, a conventional masonry row house is opened up to the sky, with a light, airy interior. The original floor plan was completely transformed for more efficient function and a greater sense of spatial connection, both vertically and horizontally. From a grounded lower level, with concrete, cork, and warm finishes, an abstract composition of crisp forms emerges. The kitchen sits at the center of the house as a hearth, establishing the line between dark and light, illustrated through wenge base cabinets with light anigre above. Service spaces such as bathrooms and closets are hidden within the thickness of walls, contributing to the overall simplicity of the design. A new central staircase serves as the backbone of the composition, bordered by a cable wall tensioned top and bottom, connecting the solid base of the house with the light steel structure above. A glass roof hovers overhead, as gravity recedes and walls seem to rise up and float. The overall effect is clean and minimal, transforming vertically from dark to light, warm to cool, grounded to weightless, and culminating in a space composed of line and plane, shadows and light.
new design
new design
lilach shahaflilach shahaf
warm style house for a family of tow parents and 3 girls. photographer: elad gonen and zeev beech
Reforma vivienda Valladolid
Reforma vivienda Valladolid
Estudio LättEstudio Lätt
Maria Marcos Calvo, Arquitecto
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Haus_W
Haus_W
Fachwerk4 | Architekten BDAFachwerk4 | Architekten BDA
livingroom
livingroom
Elad GonenElad Gonen
Architektenloft Köln
Architektenloft Köln
Carolin Hirschfeld FotodesignCarolin Hirschfeld Fotodesign
Small House Project
Small House Project
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Photography: Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com
HAUSE 25
HAUSE 25
Andrea AgostiniAndrea Agostini
Interno minimale
Interno minimale
PAVIA & PAVIA INTERNATIONAL DESIGN SRLPAVIA & PAVIA INTERNATIONAL DESIGN SRL
Valentina Esposito
Scarborough House
Scarborough House
Blueprint DesignsBlueprint Designs
Family & Dining Areas
2012 New American Home
2012 New American Home
UserUser
James F. Wilson / courtesy BUILDER Magazine
West Vancouver Haven
West Vancouver Haven
Boda Construction Ltd.Boda Construction Ltd.
Built in Fireplace
Built in Fireplace
DecoflameDecoflame
The Orlando bio ethanol ribbon ,built in fire, is designed especially to make your walls absolutely safe, whilst creating an ultra stylish contemporary fireplace. Layout options can flexible – it can be open to one, two or three sides or used as a room divider. This beautiful Danish designed fire place will enhance any living space.
Appartement C
Appartement C
Atelier Ferret ArchitecturesAtelier Ferret Architectures
Filmmaker's Residence
Filmmaker's Residence
Specht Novak ArchitectsSpecht Novak Architects
loft project Berlin
loft project Berlin
Laux Interiors BerlinLaux Interiors Berlin
Rathgar
Rathgar
NODENODE
St. Ursula Street
St. Ursula Street
Chris Briffa ArchitectsChris Briffa Architects
Photograph by David Pisani
Warren Apartment
Warren Apartment
IncorporatedIncorporated
Franz West Chairs Josh McHugh

274 Contemporary Living Design Photos

How Do I Use Houzz For Living Room Inspiration Ideas?

The living room is where most Singaporeans spend most of our day relaxing after a busy day. Whether you live in a 3-room BTO HDB flat or a semi-detached house, at the end of the literal work day, this space has to make you happy, not anyone else. So regardless of current style trends, you should pick elements for that balance between stylish and personal taste.

Tips on Words and Phrases To Use on Houzz To Find Inspirations for Living Room Designs

On the whole Singaporeans describe elements of the living room the same way as international Houzz users. However, you may get a wider variety of inspirations by expanding search terms. Or perhaps a greater focus by narrowing word choices. Use the following guide as a breakdown of possible variations for living room search terms used among Singaporeans, and to be aware of the differences between each of them.

1. Living and Family Rooms: What's the Difference?

Beyond calling it a living room, the space where a family relaxes and entertains is sometimes called a "family room" in the rest of the world. The living room in a HDB, condo, or landed property is often the biggest room in the house. This is often the space that you'll see first when you step in. In recent years with the popularity of open-space living room design, the space can also open into the kitchen with minimal barriers. The family room is a much more casual space than the living room, and is not likely the biggest space in the house. Nor would it necessarily be near the kitchen the way a living room would be.

2. Console, Console Table, or Sideboard?

Any long, low cabinet for storage can be termed a console or sideboard. They perform the same functions, but are different in name depending on which part of the house they are located in. Internationally, when In the living room, they are often called a sideboard. In the living room, Singaporeans are more likely to use this piece of furniture as a platform and storage for their media (TV cabinet or stand) This would be called console or console table, depending on whether it has storage.

3. Sofa, Chesterfield, Lounge, or Ottoman?

Any bench seating for two or more, is a sofa. In Singapore, the terms sofa and couch are most commonly used, with the latter being the preferred North American term for this type of furniture. A lounge is traditionally considered a sofa with support for one's legs, but furniture brands have used this term loosely to describe most sofas. A Chesterfield has traditionally had the same meaning as a sofa, especially in the United Kingdom early in the 20th century. Nowadays, it specifically describes a buttoned leather sofa. An ottoman is a seat with no back nor handles. It is often paired up with an armchair as a footstool. As an often overlooked living room seating option in Singapore homes, the ottoman is compact and versatile in the living room. Ottomans with storage can help keep your living room space tidy. Others double up as a side or coffee table too.

4. Coffee Table or Side Table?

Most Singaporeans would not have difficulty distinguishing between a coffee table and a side table, as the former is larger and often feature prominently in the heart of a living room space. What we seem to be more concerned, is which would suit our lifestyle. Some have found side tables to be more versatile, than a big coffee table in the middle of their living room. Others feel that a traditional coffee table anchors a living room space, and will not replace it.

5. Rugs or Carpets?

The proper definition of a carpet is a floor covering that spans the entire rooms from wall-to-wall. They require professionals to install and remove. Rugs only cover a portion of a room, can be easily removed, cleaned and replaced. Because of our tropical environment, rugs are more common in the residential environment, and likely the word you'll be using more often on Houzz.

How Do I Use Living Room Inspirations in Ideabooks on Houzz?

Look up Singapore living rooms ideas on Houzz. Get a general idea of Contemporary living rooms, or specifically Contemporary living rooms that suit your taste, and saving them into an ideabook. Find inspiration for specific items such as the sofa, coffee tables, l-shaped sofas, and start individual ideabooks for them as well. You can then use these ideabooks to budget for your renovation, or have a conversation with a professional like an interior designer or contractor.
Blk 890A Woodland
Blk 890A Woodland
Design 4 Space Pte LtdDesign 4 Space Pte Ltd
A beautiful yet functional home with a minimal theme is the hardest to design. Often defined as reducing an object into its basic necessities, minimalism is also a term that characterizes a popular modern architecture and current design theme.It is a fact that we live in a hectic time and it will be utmost inviting to come back to a comfortable and pleasant home. Our clever bedroom designers can fit a walk-in wardrobe into any room, regardless of its shape or size, and may be the perfect storage solution that you may not have even considered yet. Talk to us today and find out how we can relish this dream of yours.
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