The design of this renovation adds a contemporary touch to a historic home and cleverly hides a side door behind drapes matching the rest of the window dressings.

Transitional Living Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Kansas City with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, light hardwood floors and no tv.

Seeley Living Room B

Michael Abrams Interiors

Traditional living room in Chicago with beige walls.

Mill Valley Modern Barn

TINEKE TRIGGS

This is an example of a transitional formal living room in San Francisco with a standard fireplace.

Classic Elegant Living Room with Traditional Sofa and Accent Chairs

7 Sisters Interiors

Modern Classic Coastal Living room with an inviting seating arrangement. Classic paisley drapes with iron drapery hardware against Sherwin-Williams Lattice grey paint color SW 7654. Keep it classic - Despite being a thoroughly traditional aesthetic wing back chairs fit perfectly with modern marble table. An Inspiration for a classic living room in San Diego with grey, beige, turquoise, blue colour combination. Sand Kasl Imaging

Mt. Baker Luxury Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

This room is actually a sun room. Casual and yet elegant.
Mid-sized arts and crafts living room in Seattle.

Lo-Hi Residence

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

EMR Photography
Photo of a transitional living room in Denver with beige walls.

Contemporary Family Room

Statement of Style

Warm and inviting contemporary great room in The Ridges. The large wall panels of walnut accent the automated art that covers the TV when not in use. The floors are beautiful French Oak that have been faux finished and waxed for a very natural look. There are two stunning round custom stainless pendants with custom linen shades. The round cocktail table has a beautiful book matched top in Macassar ebony. A large cable wool shag rug makes a great room divider in this very grand room. The backdrop is a concrete fireplace with two leather reading chairs and ottoman. Timeless sophistication!

Pacific Heights Penthouse

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

A complete interior remodel of a top floor unit in a stately Pacific Heights building originally constructed in 1925. The remodel included the construction of a new elevated roof deck with a custom spiral staircase and “penthouse” connecting the unit to the outdoor space. The unit has two bedrooms, a den, two baths, a powder room, an updated living and dining area and a new open kitchen. The design highlights the dramatic views to the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge to the north, the views west to the Pacific Ocean and the City to the south. Finishes include custom stained wood paneling and doors throughout, engineered mahogany flooring with matching mahogany spiral stair treads. The roof deck is finished with a lava stone and ipe deck and paneling, frameless glass guardrails, a gas fire pit, irrigated planters, an artificial turf dog park and a solar heated cedar hot tub.

Solaris Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional family room in Charleston.

SO/DA Inc.

The design approach for each room was to compliment the existing traditional setting by introducing contemporary focal elements. The family room and kitchen are highlighted by an Ochre chandelier with reclaimed wood armoire and console by CFC and Nepalese rug from Lapchi Atelier. The office sconces by Remains Lighting accent the room’s dark reds similarly to the Century chairs in the dining room. Drapery throughout the house was fabricated and installed by Deco Home, who also fabricated the master bed and bench from custom designs by SO|DA.

W Residence Living Room

Urbanspace Interiors

The dining room is open to the living room, and we wanted the 2 spaces to have an individual personality yet flow together in a cohesive way. The living room is very long and narrow, so finding the right sofa was of utmost importance. We decided to create 2 distinct entertaining areas using the Molteni & C Freestlyle Sectional. Since the backs are separate pieces from the seats, the whole sofa can be reconfigured in any number of ways to fit the situation. The fabric for the sofa is a beautiful charcoal with great texture, providing the perfect backdrop to all of the colorful pillows from Maharam, Knoll Textiles and Missoni Home. In one area we used a pair of Moroso Bloomy Chairs to create an intimate seating area, perfect for enjoying cocktails. In the other area, we included the owner’s existing Ligne Roset Facet Chair for a pop of color. Instead of tables, we used Molteni & C ottomans for maximum flexibility and added seating when necessary. The wall features a customized built-in cabinet that holds the stereo equipment and turntable, along with 2 illuminated benches from Molteni & C that provide great soft indirect light. The geometric shape of the wall unit is counterbalanced by the incredible piece of artwork by Erin Curtis. Finally, the layering of 3 Golran Carpet Reloaded rugs create the perfect platform for the furniture, along with reinforcing the modern eclectic feel of the room.

CT Family Room

Beth Rosenfield Design, LLC – Associate ASID

The field stone fireplace is the focal point of this inviting Connecticut family room. Ample seating, warm colors, and a fresh mix of patterns and textures make this a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy movies by the fire.

Fireplace w Custom Wood Mantle

Benvenuti and Stein

Traditional family room, fireplace, custom cabinetry, Chicago north
This is an example of a traditional living room in Chicago with a standard fireplace.

Open Living Room

Creative West Architects

The Living Room is very connected to the outdoor spaces in this rural setting. It is approached off the entry hall by a small flight of formal steps.

North Berkeley Town House

LMB Interiors

Patrik Argast
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in San Francisco with a tile fireplace surround.

Ft. Worth Historical Residence

Dona Rosene Interiors

Photography by Robert Peacock.
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Dallas with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

San Francisco Pacific Heights Residence

Tres McKinney Design

This sofa niche faces the primary seating area's flat screen TV and fireplace. A pool table is is in the adjacent room. Photography: Andrew McKinney

Family Room Built-Ins

Wildwood Cabinetry

Built-In Photo by Ken Allender
This is an example of a large traditional living room in Nashville with a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Traditional Living Room

Traditional living room in Charleston with a library.

Brown Living Design Ideas

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind. While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?

Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?

Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?

When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.