A gorgeous contemporary living room with massive windows, high ceiling, and a stunning outdoor view to boast about. This living room goes for a more minimalist style, preferring light basic finishes and very simple furniture silhouettes. Walls, ceiling, doors and windows are all white, while the flooring is light maple to give a subtle warm undertone in the space. The modern fireplace on one wall is clad with gray stone tiles, while the furniture pieces are all upholstered in off-white cream, except for the black leather accent armchair.
The extensive use of natural stone cladding combined with reclaimed wood on the columns and ceiling gives this large sunken living room an even more intimidating feel, especially since it also as a very large wood branch chandelier hanging right above. Although the walls were painted in a light yellow color, the natural greens and cool tones on the stones gives a somber, cabin-like feel to the space. Furniture pieces does not stick to any particular style, but colors selected are dark, with accents of red and white.
A different perspective of the sunken living room shown above. From this angle you can see the custom distressed wood pillars and open layout that flows from the living area to the kitchen. The living room’s high ceiling and wall of windows offers excellent views of the backyard with deck and fire pit.
High sloped ceiling and natural Pine wood finish reflected on both the ceiling and floors makes a pleasantly warm ambiance. The living area is the lowest level of the house and has direct access to both the main stairs and the dining area, with only a fireplace wall acting as a partition or divider. The casual living area has a simple black leather sofa and a beige velvet armchair on the side, with a matching mahogany coffee table and side table.
This sunken sitting area was made to maximize the warmth of the built-in fireplace by surrounding the front of the fireplace with modular sofas. The lower floor level helps keep the heat most concentrated on the area, making it a perfect spot for colder months. The fireplace is very minimalist, and actually just looks like a hold in the middle of a rustic brick-clad accent wall. Despite the rustic and earthy feel of the accent wall, the general style of the house is actually very contemporary, with plush white seats and a generally light color scheme.
Reflecting irregular geometry of the architecture, this sunken living area is placed on a uniquely shaped floor recess and conveniently placed in front of the built-in fire place. The space looks bright and simple as it all furniture pieces uses white leather upholstery for a modern look. Since this area uses folding glass door panels, the area is multi-purpose. All the doors and windows can be folded, making the area open to the pool area, therefore explaining the use of the same flooring material as the poolside area.
Most sunken living rooms only use round/semi circular furniture pieces to follow the shape of the floor recess. However, this particular example uses a massive semi-circle sectional sofa in a square-cut shallow floor recess. High ceiling and light gray walls creates a bright and cool ambiance to match the general color scheme of the living room which is composed of cool-toned neutrals, deep purples and blues. The semi-circular sofa has a complementary round area rug, a round glass coffee table, and 2 classic Rococo fauteuils.
A Mediterranean-inspired living space which also combines modern and classic elements in the furniture pieces and architectural details. Placed in a shallow floor recess right beside the picture windows and sloped ceiling, the area enjoys a natural light and a gorgeous view of the sea. The entrance to the area is marked with two Tuscan columns, framing the area as separate without the use of a partition. Furniture pieces uses earth-toned warm colors like a rusty yellow for the sofa and a dark mocha for the armchair.
Consistent with the warm and rustic look of the architecture and the other spaces, this sunken living room uses the same wood finishes, as well as appropriate upholstery colors to match the general look. The large area has a significantly lower floor level, easily defining the space. This also adds additional privacy and a sense of intimacy to the space, without being claustrophobic as the area is quite spacious. The built-in in U-shaped bench seat with loose seat and back cushions provides a cozy and comfortably atmosphere, and is able to accommodate a large number of users, making it an excellent gathering space for the whole family, occupants or guests.
Smaller spaces are usually not ideal candidates for application of sunken living rooms, but this example shows an example applied on a smaller space. This sunken living room is almost as high as the L-shape bench’s backrest, creating a private and cozy atmosphere. The size and location of the area is perfect for viewing the outdoors through the large picture windows opposite the sofa, and also a great place to gather by the fireplace during colder months.
A grand living area with a very high ceiling and spacious floor space, classic furniture pieces and a pleasing color scheme which creates a look that seems straight out of a high-society magazine. The sizable living area is on a shallow floor recess and uses carpet flooring instead of marble to easily see the floor level change. The area has matching humpback sofas and armchairs, two Renaissance armchairs with beige linen upholstery and a grand piano, making the area even look grander.
The interior architectural elements of this space is very modern, from its open floor plan, high ceiling, light-colored walls and floors, as well as modern stairs and railings. The colors and finishes of the interiors leans towards Art Deco style, while the furniture pieces used inside is definitely an eclectic mix of period styles and colors. In the living room alone, you will see that the area is framed with traditional style area rug, but uses more vivid colors, drawing attention into the area. The classic rolled arm sofa it uses is upholstered in red-violet velvet fabric and framed with tall interior plants. The accent chairs are two Diamond chairs by Bertoia which is a Mid-Century modern piece, while the basic coffee table is an Asian-inspired piece.
In an attempt to bring the elegance of classic interiors, many sunken living room ideas use Victorian style furniture pieces which are basically exaggerated silhouettes of classic furniture pieces. The furniture pieces in this room nicely complement the classic English architectural details, and does not appear tacky as the colors used are muted purples combined with light neutral tones. The living room also showcases the black grand piano on a raised floor surrounded by windows to create the perfect place for performing for friends or family.
A large floor area, high ceiling, dramatic lighting and a well-decorated second floor balcony overlooking the living area, this design definitely looks grand, yet manages to keep a more casual and comfortable vibe, instead of being too intimidating. It employs a simple color scheme of creams and rusty orange throughout the sunken living area, and also uses consistent style for the seating furniture, creating a very well-coordinated look.
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