This is How Designers Decorate Double-Height Living Rooms
Take a look at the different materials, colours & design features employed by designers to enhance the look of this voluminous space
Double-height living rooms not only look elegant but also bring in an element of expansiveness and grandeur into the overall decor of the space.
JMS Architects has incorporated two levels of windows on the double-height wall to create the illusion of an even larger space.
2. Create a focal wall
A floor-to-ceiling ethnic painting makes a stunning showstopper element in this double-height living room by Vishwa Design Studio.
A floor-to-ceiling ethnic painting makes a stunning showstopper element in this double-height living room by Vishwa Design Studio.
The irregularly placed wall panels stretch up to the ceiling and add a lot of character into the design of this double-height living room while the staircase imparts visual depth.
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3. Add more function
Transform the double-height walls into a highly functional space by incorporating storage. In this example, Zakrzewski + Hyde Architects has introduced a combination of open and closed cabinets for storing and displaying books against the backdrop of tall windows that bring in views of the outdoors.
Transform the double-height walls into a highly functional space by incorporating storage. In this example, Zakrzewski + Hyde Architects has introduced a combination of open and closed cabinets for storing and displaying books against the backdrop of tall windows that bring in views of the outdoors.
4. Bring in wooden elements
Since tall spaces can look cold and uninviting, go for wooden wall panelling that extends to the ceiling to beautify the space. Wood brings in an element of warmth and creates a luxurious ambience.
Since tall spaces can look cold and uninviting, go for wooden wall panelling that extends to the ceiling to beautify the space. Wood brings in an element of warmth and creates a luxurious ambience.
McInturff Architects has used wooden furniture and flooring, introducing the material as a design feature to visually connect the first floor with the ceiling.
See how Usine Studio has used recessed cove lighting behind the wooden wall panels to bring in an element of drama into this double-height space.
5. Introduce rich colours
Ace Associates has used ethnic Indian colours to beautify the look of this double-height living room.
Ace Associates has used ethnic Indian colours to beautify the look of this double-height living room.
6. Display art
Here in this living room by Fadd Studio, a tall painting draws the eye upwards and stands out against the backdrop of a contrast-coloured wall.
Here in this living room by Fadd Studio, a tall painting draws the eye upwards and stands out against the backdrop of a contrast-coloured wall.
Just see how Welch Design Studio has installed a tall piece of artwork to add a lot of depth and fill the void of a double-height wall. The art installations on the walls offset the neutral tones of this space.
8. Enrich with textures
Shibanee & Kamal Architects have introduced natural stone cladding to infuse depth and texture into this living room.
The Importance of Texture: How & Where to Use It
Shibanee & Kamal Architects have introduced natural stone cladding to infuse depth and texture into this living room.
The Importance of Texture: How & Where to Use It
Just see how the slim strips of wood in the ceiling and the variations in the natural wood tones create a textured effect that contrasts well with the plain wall surfaces.
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How to Accent a Double-Height Wall
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How to Accent a Double-Height Wall
What to Do With Double-Height Living Rooms
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Glass walls flood the interiors with plenty of natural light and create an element of spaciousness, just as in this double-height living room by Aamir and Hameeda Associates.