Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Boston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

New Forest Thatched House Refurbishment

Pell-Stevens Architects

Traditional living room in Hampshire with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and a plaster fireplace surround.

Mercer Island Living Room

AJX Design Co.

WH Earle Photography
Large beach style enclosed living room in Seattle with carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, beige floor and blue walls.

The Blue Room

Samantha Watkins McRae

We were approached to make this new 3 bedroom apartment acquisition in SW6 a home and Integrate this client’s love of blue into key spaces. Working within the budget, we replaced the carpeted areas in key rooms with a pale timber flooring to heighten light and durability. By incorporating a dining area within the reception room we created space for relaxing and entertaining. Elegant, bespoke joinery hugs the chimney recess to maximising storage and floor space, whilst hiding the wall mounted TV within a mirrored cabinet. Soft furnishings introduce curved edges, texture and colour, reflected in the featured artwork by Kee Kopie.

Bold and Blue

Simply Wesley, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed family room in DC Metro with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

On The Thames

MODEL Projects Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized living room in Surrey with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Ealling House, W5

VORBILD Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in London with a music area, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Interior Painting

Innovation Painting & Drywall Repair

Large contemporary open concept family room in Chicago with a game room, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Vaughan Home Design & Décor

Lumar Interiors

This home in Vaughan is a comfortable, functional space that reflects the family’s eclectic style. Project by Richmond Hill interior design firm Lumar Interiors. Also serving Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Markham, Thornhill, Vaughan, York Region, and the Greater Toronto Area. For more about Lumar Interiors, click here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/portfolio/cozy-home-vaughan/

Walker Hill

CM Natural Designs

Photo cred: Chipper Hatter
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in San Francisco with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and a plaster fireplace surround.

Crown Paints Two Tone Tranquility

Crown Paints

Achieving a tranquil environment doesn't have to restrict you to neutrals and off whites. Rich colours, used in complement are extremely effective. Wall colours City Break and Tropical Ocean available in Matt or Mid Sheen Breatheasy emulsion. Woodwork and fireplace Milk White Quick Dry Non Drip Satin.

East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017

Kenowa Builders

Stoffer Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Grand Rapids with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and grey floor.

Gail Barley Interiors

Gail Barley Interiors, LLC

Florida family room. This family wanted a blue and white room with a light and airy feel. We had the bookcases custom designed for the space and we added a mantle and a raised hearth to the fireplace. The blue and white palette was brought in with paint, upholstery fabrics and accessories.

Waterdown Transitional

Design Inspirations Inc.

Our clients already owned the rugs in the dining, living and foyer areas as well as the Grandfather clock. We completed the rooms by blending in more transitional furnishings, lighting and window coverings to add updated appeal. We had the home owner paint the grandfather clock black and had the handrail of the stairs painted black as well as adding anchor points of black around the rooms. We chose the wall colours from the lovely blue accents in the area rugs and carried the colour palette through the rest of the home's kitchen and main areas. Photography by Kelly Horkoff of KWest Images

Pink and blue triple function space with living room divider

My Bespoke Room

We created a dark blue panelled feature wall which creates cohesion through the room by linking it with the dark blue kitchen cabinets and it also helps to zone this space to give it its own identity, separate from the kitchen and dining spaces. This also helps to hide the TV which is less obvious against a dark backdrop than a clean white wall.

Spanish Modernization

Inchoate Architecture, LLC

Design by Inchoate Architecture, LLC Construction by DaVinci Builders Photos by Brian Reitz, Creative Vision Studios Photos by Inchoate
Photo of a mid-sized transitional family room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Laminate

Floor Decorators Carpet One

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Seattle with blue walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Brown & Howard Wharf, Newport

Swift-Morris Interiors

Neil Alexander
Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

PADDINGTON TOWNHOUSE 2

The Designory

This young family home is a terrace house nestled in the back streets of Paddington. The project brief was to reinterpret the interior layouts of an approved DA renovation for the young family. The home was a major renovation with the The Designory providing design and documentation consultancy to the clients and completing all of the interior design components of the project as well as assisting with the building project management. The concept complimented the traditional features of the home, pairing this with crisp, modern sensibilities. Keeping the overall palette simple has allowed the client’s love of colour to be injected throughout the decorating elements. With functionality, storage and space being key for the small house, clever design elements and custom joinery were used throughout. With the final decorating elements adding touches of colour in a sophisticated yet luxe palette, this home is now filled with light and is perfect for easy family living and entertaining. CREDITS Designer: Margo Reed Builder: B2 Construction

Gas Burning Fireplaces

Hearth & Home

Design ideas for a small traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Living Design Ideas with Blue Walls and a Plaster Fireplace Surround

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.