The living room is the most popular place in a house for the entertainment of guests, and where families come together to end their day, relax after a long workweek or to enjoy a television program together. In most cases this room is on the main level of a home and sees a lot of activity. This is why it is imperative that this area to be decorated and made into a friendly atmosphere to ensure the comfort of visitors. When planning a living room design, the first and most important factor to decide is the purpose of the room. One thing to remember when designing your living area is that you have to be comfortable in the room and like the style since you will most likely be spending a lot of your time in the room. Finally here are a few living room Interior design ideas that will really get you in touch with the style that you want.
When we last wrote about Joe’s House – a coastal home retreat, we knew it was one of a group of small buildings commissioned by the same client – all located on an island off the south west coast of British Columbia, Canada. Now we managed to have a glimpse of the rest of these gorgeous modern cabins . Take a look… Resembling a traditional family summer camp, this project consists of four small connected guest cabins – all with the same footprint, yet with different configurations and different locations, surrounded by a beautiful forest and amazing views. This coastal location is quite isolated but the cabins are all situated close by. Used mainly in summer, these small buildings are all off the grid and self sufficient, completed with solar panels and rain water harvesting systems; When not in use, the cabins are shut down via an exterior shutter system. Each cabin is meticulously detailed with large horizontal glass openings; sliding doors open to exterior wooden decks, ...
This beautiful structure is nestled in a forest by a pond in Champaign, Illinois. A small retreat constructed above the ground with a narrow bridge, leading its way to the entrance, and a v-shaped roof similar to the architect’s first small meditation hut no.1 . I love the unique shape of this building; for me, it depicts a dragonfly hovering over the water. The water element merges with every aspect of the structure; water reflections project serenity and calm; the unique roof channels rainwater to a central spout over the pond; and a horizontal window frames a fragment of water, capturing stillness and contemplation. I love this building, both the unique exterior and the interior light-filled space with its glossy ebonized birch floor and tatami mats. Check out the wooden tea cabinet nook with the small operable window behind it, bringing in the calming sound of a water fountain. * More info at Jeffery S. Poss Architect
I wasn't too excited about visiting Pompeii; I had paid attention during art history class, but it sounded less than wonderful surrounded with Naple's sprawl and overrun with 1. 5 million tourists a year. But an early morning visit in the off-season, staying in the renovated surrounding town, made it easy to imagine a vibrant city in the shadow of Vesuvius. Pompeii street view A remarkably large and well- preserved city, Pompeii, of course, deserves its reputation. And following up with a visit to the National Museum in Naples to view the best mosaics provided a rare glimpse into life in a Roman city centuries ago.