6 Beautiful Modern Living Rooms

There is something about the forest that brings peace and relaxation, with just a stroll through nature helping to lift your spirits and contemplate life’s journeys. While you may not be looking to move completely off the grid to find this tranquility, or go for a long hike, there is no better haven than a retreat in the forest. Your typical rustic cabins and cottages in the woods has come a long way.

Architects have now added their modernized spin on these woodland dwellings, creating structures of wood, steel and glass to maximize their stunning surrounds. You will find everything from a treehouse-like living room in Montana to a steel and glass home in Malaysia. We have living rooms capturing forest views that will inspire you to want to move to the suburbs and be surrounded by the great outdoors!

1. This Portland, Oregon living room showcases two stunning focal points: the wall of glass capturing forested views and the striking fireplace wall. The fireplace wall consists of two different types of granite blocks. The colorful panels are called “van Gogh”, while the black is an “Absolute Black” with a wire brushed finish.

2. A minimal North Carolina home features this stylish living room with a comfortable sectional and an Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Glass windows soak in the spectacular forest views.

3. Called the “Radius House”, it is a reflection of how to live well in a small space. With concrete floors, wood beams and expansive windows, the space is drenched in natural light. Views features giant redwoods that surrounds the property, connecting with the outdoors and making the space feel larger.

4. This light-filled, double volume living area features incredible views of the surrounding pine trees, located in Saltsjö-Boo, a coastal area just outside Stockholm.

5. Set above the Hudson River, New York, expansive walls of glass in this living room emphasize views of the natural surroundings.

6. This creekside shingle-style weekend cabin in Calistoga, California is set amongst the firs and redwoods. Reclaimed beams visually mimics the surrounding woods.

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