These clients, an entrepreneur and a physician with three kids, chose their Tudor home for the neighborhood, though it didn’t match their modern-transitional taste. They asked us to help them transform their into a place to play and entertain with clean lines and lively color, namely her favorites: bold purple and refreshing apple green. Their previous layout had a stifled flow with a large sectional sofa that dominated the room, and an awkward assortment of furniture that they wanted to discard with the exception of a vintage stone dining table from her mother. The living room served as a pass through to both the family and dining rooms. The client wanted the living room to be less like a glorified hallway and become a destination. Our solution was to unify the design of this living space with the related rooms by using repetition of color and by creating usable areas for family game night, entertaining and small get togethers. The generous proportions of the room enabled us to create three functional spaces: a game table with seating for four and adjacent pull up seating for family play; a seating area at the fireplace that accommodates a large group or small conversation; and seating at the front window that provides a view of the street (not seen in the photograph). The space went from awkward to one that is used daily for family activities and socializing. As they were not interested in touching the existing architecture, transformations were made using new light fixtures, paint, distinctive furniture and art. The client had a strict budget but desired the highly styled look of couture design pieces with curves and movement. We accomplished this look by pairing a few distinctive couture items with inspired pieces that are budget balancers. We combined the couture game table with more affordable chairs inspired by a classic klismos style, as one might pair Louboutins with stylish jeans. Right- and left-arm chairs with an interesting castle-like fret base detail flank windows. To help the clients better understand the use of the color scheme, we keyed the floor plan to show how the greens and purples traveled in a balanced manner around the room and throughout the adjacent dining and family rooms. We paired apple green accents with layered hues of lavender, orchid and aubergine. Neutral taupe and ivory tones ground the bold colors. The custom rug in ivory, aubergine, pale taupe, grey-lavender was inspired by a picture the client found, but we dramatically increased the scale of the pattern in proportion to our room size. This curvy movement is echoed in the sophisticated shapes of the furniture throughout the redesigned room—from the curved sofas to the circular cutouts in the cube end table. At the windows the solid sateen panels with contrasting aubergine banding have the hand of silk, and are also cost conscious, creating room in the budget for the stunning custom pillows in Italian embroidered silk. The distinctive color and shapes throughout provide the whimsy the clients' desired with the function they needed, creating an inviting living room that is now a daily destination. Designed by KBK Interior Design www.KBKInteriorDesign.com Photo by Wing Wong

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Other.

tufted sofa with ikat pillows
Design ideas for a traditional living room in San Francisco.

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Christina Bull Photography
Contemporary living room in London.

Family/Entertaining Room with Linear Fireplace by Charles Cunniffe Architects http://cunniffe.com/projects/willoughby-way/ Photo by David O. Marlow

Suleiman Merchant
This is an example of an eclectic living room in Mumbai with grey walls and brown floor.

Small Home. Family Room -Photographer: Rob Karosis
Traditional living room in New York with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Walls: Chamber Gate No. 85. Marble Matt Paint www.mylands.co.uk/chambers-gate
This is an example of a traditional enclosed living room in London with grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Enormous sliders brings lots of natural light and the indoor/outdoor lifestyle to this contemporary living room. Blonde wood, floor to ceiling built ins provide ample storage space and frame the ribbon fireplace with marble surround. The simple grey and black sofa, woven stools and reading chair bring texture to the room and a large potted palm adds a pop of color.

Photo of an eclectic living room in Other.

Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Custom Furniture Design, AV Design, Landscape Architecture, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Ball & Albanese

Roy Feldman
Photo of a traditional living room in Detroit.

We’re delighted to be able to show this, our latest project in Welwyn Garden City. More than ever, we need our homes to do so much. We want the kitchens functional and beautiful, the living areas comfortable yet practical with plenty of storage - and when it’s open plan living, like this one, we want the spaces to connect in a stylish and individual way. Choosing a supplier that creates hand built, bespoke cabinets and fitted furniture is the very best way to ensure all boxes are ticked! In this project the kitchen and living areas have been hand built in a classic Shaker style which is sure to stand the test of time but with some lovely contemporary touches. The mirror splashback, in the kitchen, allows the natural light to bounce around the kitchen and the copper accents are bright and stylish and keep the whole look current. The pendants are from tom Dixon @tom_dixon11. The cabinets are hand painted in F&B’s downpipe which is a favourite, and for good reason. It contrasts beautifully with their chalky Wimbourne White and, in an open plan living situation like this, it sets the kitchen area apart from living area. At Planet we love combining two finishes. Here, the Corian worktop in Vanilla sits beautifully with the Solid oak Breakfast bar which in itself is great with a wooden floor. The colours and finishes continue into the Living Room which unifies the whole look. The cupboards and shelving are painted in Wimbourne White with accents of the Downpipe on the back panels of the shelving. A drinks cabinet has become a popular addition to our projects, and no wonder! It’s a stylish and fun addition to the room. With doors closed it blends perfectly with the run of storage cupboards and open – no detail has been overlooked. It has integrated lighting and the worktop is the same Vanilla Corian as the kitchen. To complete the drinks cupboard a scalloped oak wine rack below has been hand built by our skilled craftsmen.

NSD designed a casual, chic environment for a client who wanted a space that felt relaxed and fabulous.
This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Custom Eliza Sofa and Rocking Loveseat by England Furniture. Traditional Loveseat, Chair, Rocker and Ottoman are also available. It's what's on the inside that counts. That's our motto here at England. This is why we build all of our furniture here in the U.S.A. out of quality materials. And we think quality and design go hand in hand. We offer more than 450 fabrics for you to select from, so you can design the piece of furniture that is perfect for your home. And you'll have your custom furniture delivered in 42 days or less! Create a warm and inviting style in your living room with the elegant Eliza and Linden collection. These charming upholstered pieces will add a casual country charm to your home, offering plush tight back cushions, deep welted box seat cushions, and pretty rolled arms. Beautiful turned wooden feet, or smooth rocker bases are available in a warm medium brown or weathered white finish to suit your taste. Available in multiple fabric options by special order, the Eliza and Linden living room groups will complement your home decor beautifully. The Eliza collection is a great option if you are looking for Traditional furniture in the Charleston & Summerville, SC area. Sofa: Elegantly crafted and designed, this upholstered sofa provides style and comfort wrapped in your choice of fabrics. This traditional sofa will keep you cozy, with deep welted box seat cushions and plush high back cushions. Rolled arms frame the piece, with elegantly turned wooden feet below the curved base for the perfectly charming finishing touch. Rocking Loveseat: Add this beautiful country style upholstered rocking loveseat to your home for an instant touch of class. This elegant seat has a comfortable and casual appeal, with high plush back cushions, pretty rolled arms, and a wooden rocker base in either warm medium brown or antique white wood. Complete your living room, nursery, or any other space with this lovely rocker. Choose from multiple fabric options for the ideal look to fit your home.

We made some small structural changes and then used coastal inspired decor to best complement the beautiful sea views this Laguna Beach home has to offer. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/

Dorado Living/Dining Room
Contemporary open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Large transitional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.