This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with blue walls, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Pine Library

Cory Connor Designs

kazart photography
Inspiration for a transitional living room in New York with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and no tv.

Westwood Park, San Francisco

Refined Interiors

Photo: Nick Klein © 2022 Houzz
Large transitional open concept family room in San Francisco with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

PALM SPRINGS INSPIRED LIVING ROOM

Michelle Gage | Interior Designer

photos: Kyle Born
This is an example of a large eclectic enclosed living room in New York with a home bar, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

DIY Ombre Wall

Colorhouse Paint

Ombre is a blending of colors to create a fading effect. When talking interior paints, it’s basically blending 2 or more colors on a wall. The ombre look starts with the lightest color at the top, which blends into the medium value color, which blends into the darkest hue at the bottom of the wall. It’s like horizontal stripes, but without the hard lines. Ombre is best applied on a single accent wall. Colors that have less contrast blend more easily and create the best results.

Baby Blue Living Room

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

christian garibaldi
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and no tv.

Mid Century Modern Masterpiece | Candler Park - Atlanta, GA

Minhnuyet Hardy Interiors

Mali Azima
Large transitional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Produktion für Living at Home: Thema Wandgestaltung

Richard

Fotograf: Matteo Manduzio
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Hamburg with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Sweetwater Residence

Threshold Design

This is an example of a transitional formal enclosed living room in Boston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and no tv.

Eclectic Living Room

Photo of an eclectic formal living room in Los Angeles with blue walls.

Updated Tudor

erin williamson

Erin Williamson design-crisis.com
Photo of an eclectic living room in Austin with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and no tv.

Basement Family Room

Leslie Goodwin Photography

Oak Street

Jen Samson Design

Inspiration for a scandinavian enclosed living room in Orange County with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Blyskal Puzio Residence

Steven Affelt, RA

This is the seating area for the Home Theater with a 100" projection screen display. Speakers are discreet. Timothy Hill
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed home theatre in New York with blue walls, bamboo floors, a projector screen and brown floor.

Game Room Addition

Realty Restoration, LLC

Large traditional open concept family room in Austin with a game room, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and blue walls.

Living at it's best

User

This is an example of a contemporary family room in Denver with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Willow Glen Residence

Viscusi Elson Interior Design - Gina Viscusi Elson

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in San Francisco with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Villa Redferno

Scott Weston Architecture Design PL

SWAD PL
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Sydney with blue walls and dark hardwood floors.

White Bookshelves for Home Library Designed by Smart Closets

Smart Closets

Custom living room library surrounding sofa. In White Melamine finish and Transitional Style door faces
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in New York with a library, blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Гекконы

KLЯksa-design

Photo of a contemporary family room in Moscow with blue walls, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Turquoise Living Design Ideas with Blue Walls

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.