The traditional theme of this home is still present in this room, however, we see touches of beach in the beige furniture and subtle decor. With large windows, there are perfect views of the water.

Finished Basement Family Room

Valerie Grant Interiors

A basement level family room with music related artwork. Framed album covers and musical instruments reflect the home owners passion and interests. Photography by: Peter Rymwid

Mid-Century Modern Office Design

6th Ave Homes

This mid-century modern office remodel is the perfect blend of style and function. The deep green velvet couch is the centerpiece of the room, inviting employees and guests to sit down and collaborate. The rich green hue adds a touch of glamour while the velvet texture creates a cozy atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for informal meetings, brainstorming sessions or just taking a break.

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

Game room with stained cement floor, dark blue moody walls, and furnished with dark wood/blue felt pool table, twin leather couches, and cement milk globe pendant lighting.

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

A stair tower provides a focus form the main floor hallway. 22 foot high glass walls wrap the stairs which also open to a two story family room. A wide fireplace wall is flanked by recessed art niches.

Westchester Avenue

NEST Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Houston with multi-coloured walls, no fireplace, carpet and blue floor.

Lower Level Transformation

Environments by Design

Additional seating was added throughout this media room near the Pool Table and the Virtual Golf Simulator so the clients are able to entertain a large number of guests.

The Lounge

Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Tampa with a home bar, white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, yellow floor and wood.

Wellesley Outdoor Living Room

Keri Murray Architecture

The owners spend a great deal of time outdoors and desperately desired a living room open to the elements and set up for long days and evenings of entertaining in the beautiful New England air. KMA’s goal was to give the owners an outdoor space where they can enjoy warm summer evenings with a glass of wine or a beer during football season. The floor will incorporate Natural Blue Cleft random size rectangular pieces of bluestone that coordinate with a feature wall made of ledge and ashlar cuts of the same stone. The interior walls feature weathered wood that complements a rich mahogany ceiling. Contemporary fans coordinate with three large skylights, and two new large sliding doors with transoms. Other features are a reclaimed hearth, an outdoor kitchen that includes a wine fridge, beverage dispenser (kegerator!), and under-counter refrigerator. Cedar clapboards tie the new structure with the existing home and a large brick chimney ground the feature wall while providing privacy from the street. The project also includes space for a grill, fire pit, and pergola.

Atlantic Beach Private Residence

True Design Studios

Cristina Danielle Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Jacksonville with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Bellaire 2- Family Room

BwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, Inc

Movie Poster Murals.
Large transitional enclosed home theatre in Houston with carpet and blue floor.

Eastern Shore Traditional Made Modern

Jamie Merida Interiors

Beach style enclosed living room in DC Metro with beige walls, carpet, no tv and blue floor.

White Wall Challenge 2

Lisa OBrien Interior Designs

Mid-sized traditional enclosed family room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, yellow floor and beige walls.

Riverwoods Residence Sunroom

Studio21 Architects

Sunroom with lots of natural light, a blue glass chandelier, and beautiful blue carpet.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional sunroom in Chicago with carpet, a standard ceiling and blue floor.

Sonoma Mid Century Modern

MastersTouch Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a midcentury living room in San Francisco with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and blue floor.

Shiplap Linear Fireplace Surround

Dream Home Builders and Remodelers

Ship lap fireplace surround. Used James Hardie Artisan siding to meet code. hardie plank is non-combustible. 72 inch Xtroidiare gas insert fireplace. White walls are Chantilly Lace and Fireplace Surround is Kendal Charcoal from Benjamin Moore

1930's to contemporary in Cambridge

Emma Adams Architect Ltd

Extended ground floor to create large kitchen / sitting room with minimal glazed metal screen and doors to garden. Flush rooflights by Glazing Vision. Kitchen by www.tomas-kitchen-living.co.uk Glazing by Clement Windows. Floor by Reeves Wood. Contractor http://bmltd.net Photo by Mike Higginson

Rose Bay

Marylou Sobel Interior Design

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors and blue floor.

Living Room 2 - The Wilson House

Wilsonart

The Wilson House represented affordable design options, and was featured in Ralph Wilson Plastics Company advertisements as well as in the editorial pages of the nation's top trade magazines.

The Salsa House

Louise Lakier

Louise Lakier Photography © 2012 Houzz
Small eclectic open concept living room in Melbourne with a library, a wood stove and blue floor.

Living Design Ideas with Blue Floor and Yellow Floor

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.