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Living Room Bookcase Rug Floors Bench Standard Layout Fireplace Design Photos and Ideas

When architects Thomas Karsten and Alexandra Erhard toured the raw industrial space, they were struck by how much light streamed in, a gift bestowed by large windows and the rare presence of a private patio.
Clare Conklin's living room features subtle earth tones and a mix of wood finishes.
A few steps lead up to the dining room area.
The elegant space is anchored by a brick, wood-burning fireplace.
Walnut storage, both open and closed, frames a black-painted wall with a fireplace at its center. The wall treatment can also hide a future television. "A dark wall is a great way to keep a large screen from feeling like a big black hole on the wall," notes the firm.
Natural light and wood features connect the existing living area to the addition.