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25 Contemporary Living Room Ideas Shine Light on Design

Contemporary refers to what’s “current” in design. It’s not the same thing as modern living room design, although many people use the two terms interchangeably. Part of the contemporary living room design aesthetic is smoothness. Large surfaces should be smooth, with minimal variation in texture and ideally use of only one color. The concept enables …

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4-Bedroom Contemporary Style Single-Story Mountain Home for Sloping Lot with Courtyard Entry Garage (Floor Plan)

Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 4,774 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5.5 Stories: 1 Garage: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 4-bedroom contemporary style single-story mountain home. Here’s the floor plan: Buy this plan Buy this plan Standing seam metal roofs and striking stone accents lend a contemporary influence to this single-story mountain home. It features a …

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Commune at The Opposite House: Kokaistudios Reimagine a Contemporary Chinese Classic

Location: Beijing, China Interior Area: 756sqm Sunken Garden Area: 327sqm Date of completion: July 2020 Client: The Opposite House Interior Design: Kokaistudios Chief Designers: Andrea Destefanis, Filippo Gabbiani Design Managers (alphabetical order by last name): Chang Qing, Ada Sun, Suzy Zhang Design Team (alphabetical order by last name): Vivian Fang, Alex Jiang, Senny Wong Photography: …

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Contemporary Home with Floating Staircase by Viewrail

“It took us 11 years, but we sure love our new home.” Tim and Karen Brust took their time to get their new home just exactly right. Even though they are lifelong residents of northwest Indiana, they share a love for the California/Arizona contemporary style of architecture. They dreamed of an open-floor-plan home with tons …

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California Contemporary With a Fallingwater Vibe

There is a Contemporary-style home in Carmel, California that not only has panoramic Pacific Ocean views, it also has a Fallingwater vibe. This is now on the market priced at $5.125 million. The house sits on 25 acres of mountain ridges overlooking the Pacific. The house is measured at 5,400 square feet with three bedrooms, …

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Contemporary Home Pops with Colorful Lights and Water Scenery

There is a unique contemporary-style home in Austin, Texas that pops out with its colorful lights and water scenery. This is now on the market priced at $3.5 million. The estate is a five-acre enclave called Las Casitas House & Garden in the Westlake bedroom community. It has complete privacy, a pool, a waterfall, koi …

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Pink Wall Contemporary House in Santa Fe, NM

There is a contemporary house in Santa Fe, New Mexico with brilliant sweeps of red, orange, purple, and pink to reflect the artistry of Santa Fe. This is now on the market priced at $3.9 million. The two-story contemporary house is measured at 7,655 square feet with angular white walls, high ceilings, concrete, light hardwood …

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Contemporary Home in Jackson Hole Mountain

There is a Contemporary-style home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming eight hundred feet above the valley floor and built into the hillside with mountain and valley views. This is now on the market priced at $15 million. The house that is made of concrete and glass is measured at 6,489 square feet with four bedrooms, six …

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Contemporary Hilltop House Overlooking Lake Washington

There is a contemporary hilltop house located at the residential area in Kirkland overlooking Lake Washington that is now on the market priced at $2.188 million. The house is measured at 3,626 square feet with glass walls, large decks that extend outward and ultimate energy efficiency. The house consists of five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and …

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Cutting Edge Contemporary-Style House in Beverly Hills, CA

There is a newly-built contemporary house in Beverly Hills, California that is sited on one of the best view lots in the Hollywood Hills. This house is now on the market priced at $35 million. The house is measured at 15,500 square feet with seamless indoor-outdoor living, six bedrooms, ten bathrooms, staff quarters, home theater, …

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Curvilinear Contemporary House in Johannesburg, South Africa

There is a house in Johannesburg, South Africa with a stunning contemporary design that is perfect for the executive who loves to entertain. This house is now on the market priced at $1.275 million. The house has four bedroom suites, six bathrooms, five living areas, a heated pool, and gardens. It has walls of glass, …

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Contemporary-Style Ski Home in Sun Valley, ID

A luxurious contemporary-style ski home in Sun Valley, Idaho is now on the market. This home is within walking distance to ski slopes and quite near to the cultural town of Ketchum. It is priced at $8 million. The home is measured at 8,000 square feet with seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, heated floors, and patio …

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Island-Style Promontory Contemporary Estate in Hollywood Hills, CA

A contemporary-style private compound in Hollywood Hills with sweeping views of the Los Angeles skyline is now on the market priced at $42 million. The house is measured at 4,318 square feet with four bedrooms, ten bathrooms, Italian contemporary furnishings, and high-grade surfaces. It has a large outdoor living space with an infinity pool, spa, …

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La Jolla’s Ultra-Contemporary Brush Stroke House

There is an ultra-contemporary house in La Jolla, California designed by Wallace Cunningham. This house is now on the market priced at $12.7 million. The house is measured at 5,000 square feet with three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and lots of natural lighting that comes from its abundance of glass walls. The highlight of the property …

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Whitehall Contemporary Vineyard Estate!

The Whitehall estate in the rolling hills and vineyards of Napa Valley is now on the market. The Contemporary-style home with clean lines and pastoral sweeping views of the surrounding vineyards is priced at $38 million. The house sits on 20 acres of cabernet sauvignon grapes. The Whitehall estate is measured at 6,500 square feet …

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Connecticut Contemporary with Greek Temple!

The award-winning Contemporary-style compound in Litchfield County, Connecticut is designed by Gray Organschi and was built in 2002. This is now on the market priced at $14.9 million. The residence sits in 70 acres of lush landscaping. The main house is measured at 15,000 square feet with five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and 12 fireplaces. It …

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Miami Beach Contemporary with Natural Pool!

One of the top ten most expensive listings in Miami, New Miami Beach spec house with Brazilian contemporary vibe is now on the market for a price of $29.75 million. The Miami Beach Contemporary house is measured at 14,498 square feet with six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a great room with ocean and sunrise views, a …

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Contemporary Waterfront Mansion Built on the Edge of Lake Tahoe

Considered as one of Nevada’s most expensive contemporary homes, this mansion that is built on the edge of Lake Tahoe is now in the market. Located in the Incline Village ever since its construction in 2008, this is now for sale priced at $39.75 million. The Contemporary-style waterfront mansion is built on a half acre …

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Old World Contemporary Surfside Residence by Fredman Design Group

Welcome to a special gallery featuring the beautiful traditional yet contemporary Surfside home by Fredman Design Group. This fantastic home is of mixed materials including natural stone and reclaimed wood. The styles of this home shift slightly between very traditional–almost Old World–and more contemporary. For example, the formal dining room and foyer are in stone and …

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Center Est-Nord-Est, Contemporary Architecture Inspired by Tradition

During the last three decades, the quiet village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli known for its longstanding woodcarving tradition has been a rallying point for artists from various locations around the world. What started as a series of casual encounters in the early 1990s gradually turned into an artist-in-residence program, open to artists looking for inspiration along the …

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Cap St-Martin house by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architects

The Cap St-Martin residence is located at the end of a long winding road in Potton. Most of the neighboring properties are made up of second homes isolated from each other by a mixed forest, facing Lake Memphremagog. The residence is located on a plateau surrounded by a wooded mound to the west and a …

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Uluwatu, SAOTA’s First Completed Project in Bali, Indonesia

  This resort‐inspired home in Bali’s iconic surf destination, Uluwatu, puts a contemporary spin on local materiality and vernacular architecture to create a luxurious modern holiday home deeply attuned to its beautiful surroundings. This getaway home designed by SAOTA in Uluwatu, on the south‐western tip of the Bukit Peninsula of Bali, Indonesia, is dramatically perched …

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101 Contemporary Primary Bathroom Ideas (Photos)

Thanks for visiting our contemporary bathrooms photo gallery where you can search hundreds of contemporary bathroom design ideas. We hope you find your inspiration here. We add new designs every week. Types of bathrooms:  Primary Bathrooms | Powder Rooms Related: All Contemporary-Style Homes | Contemporary Foyer Ideas | Contemporary Living Room Ideas | Contemporary Dining …

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Up There! By ESPACE VITAL architecture

ESPACE VITAL architecture is proud to announce the completion of a new residence located in the Township of Potton. Perched up high near the edge of a steep slope, this contemporary dwelling creates a contrast and a duality between opaque areas hidden from sight and living areas bathed in light. An ideal getaway for resourcing …

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90 Contemporary Primary Bedroom Ideas (Photos)

Thanks for visiting our contemporary style bedrooms photo gallery where you can search hundreds of contemporary bedroom design ideas. We hope you find your inspiration here. We add new designs every week. Types of bedrooms: Primary Bedrooms | Kids’ Bedrooms | Baby Nurseries | Guest Bedrooms Related: All Contemporary-Style Homes | Contemporary Foyer Ideas | Contemporary …

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60 Contemporary Dining Room Ideas (Photos)

Thanks for visiting our contemporary dining rooms photo gallery where you can search for lots of dining room design ideas. We hope you find your inspiration here. We add new designs every week. Photos This dining room features a rectangular dining set and a wooden buffet bar adorned with a lovely painting. Sleek glass windows …

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Maison Atelier yh2

The yh2 architecture studio presents its new Maison Atelier, built in the backyard of the firm’s Maison Tour, built in 2000. Over the last 20 years, the architectural firm has transformed this typical Montreal lot twice: First, with the creation of the Maison Tour, a home/studio combination organized around an inner courtyard bracketed by a …

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50 Contemporary Kitchen Ideas (Photos)

Welcome to our collection of contemporary kitchen designs. Check out various kitchens found in spectacular contemporary houses below. Related: All Contemporary-Style Homes | Contemporary Foyer Ideas | Contemporary Living Room Ideas | Contemporary Dining Room Ideas | Contemporary Primary Bathroom Ideas | Contemporary Primary Bedroom Ideas | Contemporary Landscaping Ideas Photos This kitchen showcases a …

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70 Contemporary Landscaping Ideas (Photos)

Welcome to our collection of contemporary landscaping ideas. Check out various landscaping designs found in spectacular contemporary houses below. Related: All Contemporary Homes | Contemporary Foyer Ideas | Contemporary Living Room Ideas | Contemporary Dining Room Ideas | Contemporary Kitchen Ideas | Contemporary Bedroom Ideas | Contemporary Primary Bathroom Ideas Photos Minimalist landscaping featuring a …

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29 Contemporary Homes – Exterior and Interior Examples & Ideas (Photos)

Welcome to the Contemporary home decor style guide where you can see photos of all interiors in the Contemporary style including kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, foyers and more.  See our latest trend in home exteriors. Related: All Interior Design Styles | All Residential Architectural Styles Contemporary Homes (Exteriors) Check out these spectacular homes …

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Single Family House in Paris by Alia Bengana + Capucine de Cointet architectes

This small building tucked away in the back of a courtyard in Paris 10th district formerly housed small, dark apartments over two levels that were unsuitable for living in. “Given the presence of house fungus (mushrooms that had attacked all the building’s wooden structure) in particular, we had to entirely recreate the building, only keeping …

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Kloof 145 House in Cape Town by SAOTA

Accessed from Kloof Road, which winds along the western slopes of Lion’s Head, this site is positioned in the wind-protected suburb of Clifton. Years before any development was introduced, this slope was conceivably covered by indigenous forest and fynbos. Today, however, the area is developed and enjoys spectacular views over the sandy beaches, boulder outcrops, …

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The Queen Alix by Maître Carré

The result of a collaboration between developer Maître Carré, architecture firm Blouin Tardif Architecture Environnement and Rhoncus Design, the Queen Alix is a new multi-unit residential project at the corner of Alexandra St. and Alexandra Ave., in the heart of Montreal’s Marconi-Alexandra neighbourhood, also known as Mile-Ex. Saluting the past, present and future Once a …

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Dans l’Escarpement by Yiacouvakis Hamelin architectes (yh2)

This light-filled house, an hour and a half from Montreal, is literally hanging from a cliff as its name, “Dans l’Escarpement”, implies in French. It is located on land pertaining to an estate started over a hundred years ago and known for its remarkable landscapes and pristine lakes. In spite of this highly desirable location, …

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Residence Le Nid by Anne Carrier architecture (Overlooking the St. Lawrence River)

This second home is perched on high ground in Cap-aux-Corbeaux, a place made famous by the classic novel Menaud, maitre-draveur. The house is located on a shared private drive; accordingly, the more opaque secondary volumes by the roadside are oriented to protect the privacy of the living spaces, which face breathtaking views of the majestic …

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55 Contemporary Foyer Ideas (Photos)

Thanks for visiting our contemporary foyer photo gallery where you can search a lot of Contemporary foyer design ideas. We hope you find your inspiration here. We add new designs regularly Types: Foyers | Landings | Mudrooms | Staircases | All Contemporary-Style Homes | Contemporary Living Room Ideas | Contemporary Dining Room Ideas | Contemporary Kitchen …

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BOMA House in Cape Town, Africa Designd by SAOTA

A contemporary residence on the slopes of Lions Head, overlooking the Atlantic coastline. Tactile natural finishes combine with bold, simple forms to create a contemporary interpretation of Cape vernacular. PROJECT INFORMATION Status: Completed 2012 Site Area: 799 m2 Project Area: 963 m2 Project Type: Single Residential Project Team: Stefan Antoni, Bobby Hugill & Duke Williams …

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