Living room - contemporary open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Portland with white walls, a standard fireplace and a concealed tv

The juxtaposition of raw, weathered and finished woods with sleek whites, mixed metals and soft textured elements strike a fabulous balance between industrial, rustic and glamorous – exactly what the designers envisioned for this dream retreat. This unique home’s design combines recycled shipping containers with traditional stick-building methods and resulted in a luxury hybrid home, inside and out. The design team was particularly challenged with overcoming various preconceived notions about containers to truly create something new, luxurious and sustainable.

For our client, who had previous experience working with architects, we enlarged, completely gutted and remodeled this Twin Peaks diamond in the rough. The top floor had a rear-sloping ceiling that cut off the amazing view, so our first task was to raise the roof so the great room had a uniformly high ceiling. Clerestory windows bring in light from all directions. In addition, we removed walls, combined rooms, and installed floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall sliding doors in sleek black aluminum at each floor to create generous rooms with expansive views. At the basement, we created a full-floor art studio flooded with light and with an en-suite bathroom for the artist-owner. New exterior decks, stairs and glass railings create outdoor living opportunities at three of the four levels. We designed modern open-riser stairs with glass railings to replace the existing cramped interior stairs. The kitchen features a 16 foot long island which also functions as a dining table. We designed a custom wall-to-wall bookcase in the family room as well as three sleek tiled fireplaces with integrated bookcases. The bathrooms are entirely new and feature floating vanities and a modern freestanding tub in the master. Clean detailing and luxurious, contemporary finishes complete the look.

Family room - large contemporary open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room idea in Dallas with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a plaster fireplace

Living room fireplace wall with bookshelves on either side. Photographed by Eric Rorer
Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept light wood floor living room design in Seattle with a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace, white walls and no tv

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal and open concept living room remodel in Other with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

The family room, including the kitchen and breakfast area, features stunning indirect lighting, a fire feature, stacked stone wall, art shelves and a comfortable place to relax and watch TV. Photography: Mark Boisclair

Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept marble floor and white floor living room idea in Phoenix with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

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Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Austin with a corner fireplace, beige walls, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a huge trendy open concept beige floor living room design in Las Vegas with brown walls, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Chantal Vu
Mid-sized trendy open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in San Diego with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept carpeted living room remodel in San Francisco with green walls and no fireplace

Modern family loft in Boston’s South End. Open living area includes a custom fireplace with warm stone texture paired with functional seamless wall cabinets for clutter free storage. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design. http://www.zeroenergy.com

Praised for its visually appealing, modern yet comfortable design, this Scottsdale residence took home the gold in the 2014 Design Awards from Professional Builder magazine. Built by Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, the 5,877-square-foot residence features an open floor plan that includes Western Window Systems’ multi-slide pocket doors to allow for optimal inside-to-outside flow. Tropical influences such as covered patios, a pool, and reflecting ponds give the home a lush, resort-style feel.

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Trendy open concept concrete floor living room photo in Sacramento with a ribbon fireplace

Fireplace: - 9 ft. linear Bottom horizontal section-Tile: Emser Borigni White 18x35- Horizontal stacked Top vertical section- Tile: Emser Borigni Diagonal Left/Right- White 18x35 Grout: Mapei 77 Frost Fireplace wall paint: Web Gray SW 7075 Ceiling Paint: Pure White SW 7005 Paint: Egret White SW 7570 Photographer: Steve Chenn

Large trendy open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Boston with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Peter Bennetts
Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept carpeted and gray floor living room idea in Melbourne with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

Living room with an open wall design to the back yard (via a sliding glass pocket door system and outside deck) in an open grand room that includes the entry, foyer, dining room, and wine cellar.