Seven Dramatic Double-Height Living Rooms Showcasing Architectural Design
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Jennifer Hahn
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Summary
This article showcases seven double-height living rooms from around the world, featuring dramatic high ceilings and striking interior designs. The lookbook includes diverse examples ranging from a Japanese book lover's house to a brutalist holiday home in Mexico, highlighting how architects and designers use vertical space to create visually impactful living areas. The collection serves as curated visual inspiration for those interested in architectural design and interior spaces with dramatic proportions.
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This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides curated visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.
For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring homes with built-in sofas, secret rooms and kitchens.
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