This is an example of a country enclosed living room in Other with a home bar, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Anderson St - San Pedro

CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO

CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Photo of an eclectic family room in Los Angeles with a home bar, white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Chez moi, Fontagard

Adrien Granchere

Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with a home bar, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Beach Vacation Home

Creative Touch Interiors

Photographed by: Julie Soefer Photography
Large traditional open concept living room in Houston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a home bar, a tile fireplace surround and a corner fireplace.

Carolina Blue in Preston Hollow

Lark Interior

A family room featuring a navy shiplap wall with built-in cabinets.
Photo of a large beach style open concept family room in Dallas with a home bar, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Hillside - Cincinnati

Stride Studios

Photography - Ryan Kurtz
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept family room in Cincinnati with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, a home bar, concrete floors and beige floor.

Beach Front Home

JMA INTERIOR DESIGN

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept family room in San Diego with a home bar, beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Poolside Escape

Jules Duffy Designs

Pool House Laura Moss Photography
This is an example of a beach style living room in New York with a home bar and white walls.

Beach House in Bayhead

ML Interior Designs

BAR - HEIDI PIRON DESIGN
Beach style family room in New York with a home bar, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Palm Beach Beach Side Cabana

Annie Santulli Designs

Robert Brantley Photography
Photo of a beach style enclosed family room in Miami with a home bar, blue walls, no fireplace and beige floor.

Reclaimed Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

The Entire Main Level, Stairwell and Upper Level Hall are wrapped in Shiplap, Painted in Benjamin Moore White Dove. The Flooring, Beams, Mantel and Fireplace TV Doors are all reclaimed barnwood. The inset floor in the dining room is brick veneer. The Fireplace is brick on all sides. The lighting is by Visual Comfort. Bar Cabinetry is painted in Benjamin Moore Van Duesen Blue with knobs from Anthropologie. Photo by Spacecrafting

Cote d'Azur

Daria Boston Design Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Nice with blue walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and a home bar.

Clapham house renovation

Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire Photography
Eclectic enclosed family room in London with a home bar, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Coral Cove 2

Jon Encarnacion Photography

This is an example of a beach style open concept living room in Orange County with a home bar, grey walls and light hardwood floors.

Private Residence V

Italkraft

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional family room in Miami with blue walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, a home bar, a corner fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Arlington Redux

Meghan Shadrick Interiors

Jessica Delaney Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional living room in Boston with a home bar, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Everglades Place

KRA Architecture + Design

This is an example of a beach style living room in Atlanta with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Living Room/Home Bar

Confluence Design

This home offers a 2nd living room area, perfect for adult entertaining, a formal dining room or a home office. It features a large window, large art walls and a large walnut armoire at the front entry. gus modern sofa, inner-city, Kentwood Floors, kolbe windows and doors, Lighthouse Studios, zoon media

Reeds Landing Circle

Lori Loomis Interiors

Traditional living room in Richmond with a home bar and grey walls.

Into The Blue

Jennifer Ribek Inc.

Brantley Photography
This is an example of a transitional open concept family room in Miami with a home bar, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey walls.

Decorating With Blue And White Living Design Ideas with a Home Bar

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.