A pale blue tufted sofa sits on a patterned area carpet, with a chrome coffee table bench, gold drapery and photo gallery wall above.
Photo of a small contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Dark gray tones are juxtaposed with bright shades of yellow, green, and orange in this funky and fun living room. Framed white windows emphasize the view while nature-inspired patterns and organic décor blur the lines between the indoors and out. A contemporary chandelier serves as a statement piece while a white mantel and stone fireplace create a strong focal point within the room.

Our Lounge Lake Rug features circles of many hues, some striped, some color-blocked, in a crisp grid on a neutral ground. This kind of rug easily ties together all the colors of a room, or adds pop in a neutral scheme. The circles are both loop and pile, against a loop ground, and there are hints of rayon in the wool circles, giving them a bit of a sheen and adding to the textural variation. Also shown: Camden Sofa, Charleston and Madison Chairs.

We transformed this living room by painting the built-in oak bookcases in a contemporary blue-grey shade, tweaking the crow and adding a baseboard. Photography by Donna Griffith.

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Susan Gilmore, Photography
Photo of a traditional living room in Minneapolis with grey walls.

The new kitchen for this English-style 1920s Portland home was inspired by the classic English scullery—and Downton Abbey! A "royal" color scheme, British-made apron sink, and period pulls ground the project in history, while refined lines and modern functionality bring it up to the present. Photo: Anna M. Campbell

An eclectic mix of Traditional design & Modern details. A beautiful antique Persian Carpet drives the colour scheme and the bold wall colours pull it all together. A design that is interesting and liveable. Credit: Hush Homes Inc. , Dale Wilcox Photography, Scollard Carpet Inc.

This project was designed by Mikal Otten. Interior design by Beth Armijo (www.armijodesigngroup.com). Photography by Emily Minton Redfield.
This is an example of a transitional formal living room in Denver with a standard fireplace.

Chic but casual Palm Beach Apartment, incorporating seaside colors in an ocean view apartment. Mixing transitional with contemporary. This apartment is Malibu meets the Hampton's in Palm Beach. The deep blue colors along with the texture of the grass cloth wall paper bring a rich contemporary feel. Photography by Robert Brantley

To create a unique kitchen, we take inspiration from the personality of our clients; it’s a collaborative effort to develop the exact look and feel that best suits their lifestyles. The challenge of this kitchen was to re-build the existing kitchen and adjoining full bath, creating a much better flow with plenty of storage for this active family (as they often entertain seaside). The two-toned cabinetry in both white and laguna blue reflected a true beach-feel adorned with a terrific choice of starfish and shell shaped hardware to draw attention to this creative and beautifully transformed seaside kitchen. We remind our clients that in order to be unique, do something unique! And this is nicely demonstrated in both the layout, color scheme and backsplash design details. Our client selected several hand painted decorative ocean creatures for the backsplash, drawing from colors in the room, and this created a truly unique conversation piece! A glint of sparkle from the white quartz countertops brings you closer to the beach in this impressive oceanfront home. From flooring to ceiling, we created a picture perfect beautiful beach house kitchen that is not only functional but provides a relaxed and inviting feel for these seaside owners.

The combination of buttoned back and sides with studded trim and single width seat pad all combine to make this one beautifully-designed sofa! The clean lines and fuss-free angled shape ensures longevity of design. Made from soft velvet in a striking teal colour, this is the sofa to wow your guests - using bold colours in interior design shows confidence, stylish flair and flamboyant charm. The seat cushion is the perfect combination of feather and foam for luxurious softness whilst still maintaining it’s shape. Go contemporary against a deep grey scheme, or fresh and effortlessly lavish amongst a white or neutrals palette.

A fun, fresh, and inviting transitional space with blue and green accents and lots of natural light - designed for a family in mind yet perfect for entertaining. Design by Annie Lowengart and photo by David Duncan Livingston. Featured in Marin Magazine May 2013 issue seen here http://digital.marinmagazine.com/marinmagazine/201305/?pg=112&pm=2&u1=friend

Renovated to accommodate a family of eight, this oceanfront home proudly overlooks the gateway to Marblehead Neck. This renovation preserves and highlights the character and charm of the existing circa 1900 gambrel while providing comfortable living for this large family. The finished product is a unique combination of fresh traditional, as exemplified by the contrast of the pool house interior and exterior. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Inspiration for a large beach style enclosed living room in Portland with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Design & Construction: Cardea Building Co. Photo by: John D Hayes of OpenHomes Photography
This is an example of a traditional living room in San Francisco with grey walls and a standard fireplace.

photo credit: Tricialee Photography
Mid-sized eclectic living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The new kitchen for this English-style 1920s Portland home was inspired by the classic English scullery—and Downton Abbey! A royal color scheme, British-made apron sink, and period pulls ground the project in history, while refined lines and modern functionality bring it up to the present. Photo: Anna M. Campbell

Photo of a contemporary living room in Detroit with white walls.

In this combination living room/ family room, form vs function is at it's best.. Formal enough to host a cocktail party, and comfortable enough to host a football game. The wrap around sectional accommodates 5-6 people and the oversized ottoman has room enough for everyone to put their feet up! The high back, stylized wing chair offers comfort and a lamp for reading. Decorative accessories are placed in the custom built bookcases freeing table top space for drinks, books, etc. Magazines and current reading are neatly placed in the rattan tray for easy access. The overall neutral color palette is punctuated by soft shades of blue around the room. LORRAINE G VALE photo by Michael Costa