View of the living room looking into the kitchen showing the parquet floor with rugs. The two rooms can be separated by the closing of the pocket doors. This large Grade II listed apartment block in Marylebone was built in 1928 and forms part of the Howard de Walden Estate. Nash Baker Architects were commissioned to undertake a complete refurbishment of one of the fourth floor apartments that involved re-configuring the use of space whilst retaining all the original joinery and plaster work. Photo: Marc Wilson

Young woman in her 20s hired me to edit & organize her closets upon further discussion she decided she wanted the entire apartment refreshed, restyled and reflective mix of mid century modern, traditional & contemporary taste. My specialty is re-styling & re-purposing homes and offices. Since her parents were paying for the closet cleaning, I made a deal that everything she sold: clothing, cameras, gold jewelry, expensive rug would be put into remaking the living room. With the exception the Greg Gossel collage everything was either found in a different room in the apartment or purchased with her newly acquired cash. photo: Rikki Snyder

This living room was inspired by elements of nature: a flowing stream and river stones. The custom-made wall decor, glass panels, and custom tabletop mimic the fluid movement of water. Designer: Fumiko Faiman, ASID. Photo by: Jeri Koegel.

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Inspiration for an expansive traditional living room in New York with beige walls.

Level Three: We selected a suspension light (metal, glass and silver-leaf) as a key feature of the living room seating area to counter the bold fireplace. It lends drama (albeit, subtle) to the room with its abstract shapes. The silver planes become ephemeral when they reflect and refract the environment: high storefront windows overlooking big blue skies, roaming clouds and solid mountain vistas. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego

Minimalistic living room has a coffee table with sliding underneath ottoman providing additional seating. Cowhide area rug brings another texture to the room and warmth to this modern room.

This historic room has been brought back to life! The room was designed to capitalize on the wonderful architectural features. The signature use of French and English antiques with a captivating over mantel mirror draws the eye into this cozy space yet remains, elegant, timeless and fresh

The owners of this small duplex located in Greenwich Village wanted to live in an apartment with minimal obstacles and furniture. Working with a small budget, StudioLAB aimed for a fluid open-plan layout in an existing space that had been covered in darker wood floors with various walls sub-diving rooms and a steep narrow staircase. The use of white and light blue throughout the apartment helps keep the space bright and creates a calming atmosphere, perfect for raising their newly born child. An open kitchen with integrated appliances and ample storage sits over the location of an existing bathroom. When privacy is necessary the living room can be closed off from the rest of the upper floor through a set of custom pivot-sliding doors to create a separate space used for a guest room or for some quiet reading. The kitchen, dining room, living room and a full bathroom can be found on the upper floor. Connecting the upper and lower floors is an open staircase with glass rails and stainless steel hand rails. An intimate area with a bed, changing room, walk-in closet, desk and bathroom is located on the lower floor. A light blue accent wall behind the bed adds a touch of calming warmth that contrasts with the white walls and floor.

Photo by Brian Kelly
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

This home remodel is a celebration of curves and light. Starting from humble beginnings as a basic builder ranch style house, the design challenge was maximizing natural light throughout and providing the unique contemporary style the client’s craved. The Entry offers a spectacular first impression and sets the tone with a large skylight and an illuminated curved wall covered in a wavy pattern Porcelanosa tile. The chic entertaining kitchen was designed to celebrate a public lifestyle and plenty of entertaining. Celebrating height with a robust amount of interior architectural details, this dynamic kitchen still gives one that cozy feeling of home sweet home. The large “L” shaped island accommodates 7 for seating. Large pendants over the kitchen table and sink provide additional task lighting and whimsy. The Dekton “puzzle” countertop connection was designed to aid the transition between the two color countertops and is one of the homeowner’s favorite details. The built-in bistro table provides additional seating and flows easily into the Living Room. A curved wall in the Living Room showcases a contemporary linear fireplace and tv which is tucked away in a niche. Placing the fireplace and furniture arrangement at an angle allowed for more natural walkway areas that communicated with the exterior doors and the kitchen working areas. The dining room’s open plan is perfect for small groups and expands easily for larger events. Raising the ceiling created visual interest and bringing the pop of teal from the Kitchen cabinets ties the space together. A built-in buffet provides ample storage and display. The Sitting Room (also called the Piano room for its previous life as such) is adjacent to the Kitchen and allows for easy conversation between chef and guests. It captures the homeowner’s chic sense of style and joie de vivre.

Photo by Nicole Hill Gerulat
Inspiration for a traditional living room in Las Vegas with a music area and white walls.

A very colorful, art driven living room in the Denver Tech Center. This is a project that I worked on with my previous employer where I was Design Lead & Project Manager/Designer.

This Living Room is a chameleon! Living rooms are for living, so why not live in it? Barbara Feinstein, owner of B Fein Interior Design, created this elegant space by concealing the television in a beautiful Hekman console with a hydraulic TV lift. Now you see it - now you don't! Custom sectional from B Fein Interiors Private Label.

© Leslie Goodwin Photography | Interior Design by Sage Design Studio Inc. http://www.sagedesignstudio.ca | Geraldine Van Bellinghen, 416-414-2561, geraldine@sagedesignstudio.ca

URRUTIA DESIGN Photography by Sherry Heck
Contemporary living room in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

AND Interior Design Studio Anne Norton-Dingwall, Designer Bruk Studios Photography
Traditional living room in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a beach style loft-style living room in Portland with a library.

The formal living room is one of the only rooms left from the original structure. Gray Thibaut wallpaper graces the walls. Though it looks like raw silk, it is actually vinyl. Scrubbable, washable, and bleachable, the wallpaper is perfect for a home with young children. Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction

Kati Curtis Design transformed this space into a colorful and eclectic living room to reflect the lifestyle of a client who entertains often. Kati Curtis Design had worked with this client over the years, collecting vintage pieces, re-purposing old, and adding new to create this curated look. Boston Virtual Imaging