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Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
Living Room
Living Room
Robbins ArchitectureRobbins Architecture
Hedrich Blessing Photographers Floor from DuChateau
Surrey House
Surrey House
SigmarSigmar
Bay window seat in the living room
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Conservatory Lounge
Conservatory Lounge
Town and Country ConservatoriesTown and Country Conservatories
Southampton Cottage
Southampton Cottage
Timothy Whealon Inc.Timothy Whealon Inc.
Max Kim-Bee
Katherine & Robert's Rowhouse
Katherine & Robert's Rowhouse
Residents UnderstoodResidents Understood
Bonnie Sen
RAGLAN ST HOUSE 11
RAGLAN ST HOUSE 11
UserUser
Craig Bryant
Portland Modern Mix
Portland Modern Mix
The WorksThe Works
Lincoln Barbour Photographer and Jessica Helgerson Designer
Lake Houses
Lake Houses
Durrett HomesDurrett Homes
Lake House in East Texas
Gabriel Builders
Gabriel Builders
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Family room with dining area included. Cathedral ceilings with tongue and groove wood and beams. Windows along baack wall overlooking the lake. Large stone fireplace.
Rothman Nautical Themed Playroom
Rothman Nautical Themed Playroom
Linda Rosen InteriorsLinda Rosen Interiors
Featured on Houzz in 7 Tips to Combine a Playroom and Guest Room - https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5630234/list/7-tips-to-combine-a-playroom-and-guest-room
Modern extension
Modern extension
Dylunio dy Dŷ / Interior design by GwerfylDylunio dy Dŷ / Interior design by Gwerfyl
Whispering Hills Drive Family Room
Whispering Hills Drive Family Room
Decorating Den Interiors - Bromberek Design TeamDecorating Den Interiors - Bromberek Design Team
We replaced the brick with a Tuscan-colored stacked stone and added a wood mantel; the television was built-in to the stacked stone and framed out for a custom look. This created an updated design scheme for the room and a focal point. We also removed an entry wall on the east side of the home, and a wet bar near the back of the living area. This had an immediate impact on the brightness of the room and allowed for more natural light and a more open, airy feel, as well as increased square footage of the space. We followed up by updating the paint color to lighten the room, while also creating a natural flow into the remaining rooms of this first-floor, open floor plan. After removing the brick underneath the shelving units, we added a bench storage unit and closed cabinetry for storage. The back walls were finalized with a white shiplap wall treatment to brighten the space and wood shelving for accessories. On the left side of the fireplace, we added a single floating wood shelf to highlight and display the sword. The popcorn ceiling was scraped and replaced with a cleaner look, and the wood beams were stained to match the new mantle and floating shelves. The updated ceiling and beams created another dramatic focal point in the room, drawing the eye upward, and creating an open, spacious feel to the room. The room was finalized by removing the existing ceiling fan and replacing it with a rustic, two-toned, four-light chandelier in a distressed weathered oak finish on an iron metal frame. Photo Credit: Nina Leone Photography
Sheri Olson
Sheri Olson
Sheri Olson Architecture PLLCSheri Olson Architecture PLLC
Living and dining room. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider.
Stinson Beach House
Stinson Beach House
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
San Anselmo Living Room
San Anselmo Living Room
Jute Interior DesignJute Interior Design
photo- Matthew Millman
Oakwood Road
Oakwood Road
Pamela J DesignPamela J Design
New Victorian
New Victorian
NB Design Group, IncNB Design Group, Inc
Noe Modern Craftsman
Noe Modern Craftsman
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.

333 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 living rooms, or specifically 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.
Outdoor living in Palo Alto
Outdoor living in Palo Alto
Fernau & Hartman ArchitectsFernau & Hartman Architects
The master bedroom overlooks the outdoor dining room below. Photograph © Richard Barnes
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