Chateau d'Ecrainville

Narophoto

©Alexis Narodetzky

Contemporary Living Room

Michael Trahan Interior Design

Red Hot Living Room

Furniture

Furniture Depot

Aboyne Home

Niall Hastie Photography

Traditional Interior Design | Complete Home Design

Foran Interior Design

Based on extensive interviews with our clients, one of our challenges of this job was to provide a practical and useable home for a couple who worked hard and played hard. They wanted a home that would be comfortable for them and since they entertained often, they required function yet desired drama and style. We worked with them from the ground up, selecting finishes, materials and fixtures for the entire home. We achieved comfort by using deep furniture pieces with white goose down cushions, suitable for curling up on. Colors and materials were selected based on rich tones and textures to provide drama while keeping with the practicality they desired. We also used eclectic pieces like the oversized chair and ottoman in the great room to add an unexpected yet comfortable touch. The chair is of a Balinese style with a unique wood frame offering a graceful balance of curved and straight lines. The floor plan was created to be conducive to traffic flow, necessary for entertaining. The other challenge we faced, was to give each room its own identity while maintaining a consistent flow throughout the home. Each space shares a similar color palette, attention to detail and uniqueness, while the furnishings, draperies and accessories provide individuality to each room.

Owings Mills Residence

Peter Bartels, Interior Designer

The large 800 square foot living room with brick walls at each end of the room, floor to ceiling windows on the exterior wall and the opposite wall open to other areas of the home. I designed a fireplace to anchor the space using the same travertine tiles that were installed on the floors. Bulkheads were added at each end of the room to tie in to the exiting bulkheads at the window wall. The lighting plan was redesigned and decorative wood trim was added to the ceiling and bulkheads. The Donghia lamp, sofa and loveseat, along with the coffee table and end table were brought from the previous residence. A Michaelian & Kohlberg patchwork patterned wool rug was placed over low loop wall to wall carpet. The ottomans are from Baker Furniture.

Andrew Vaughan

Working in conjunction with Deborah Beaumont Interiors

KLAD™ Luxury Leather Wall in Our Hair Parlor Collection

Keleen Leathers, Inc.

Location: Christopher Guy Midwest Showroom - Chicago Photo Credit: Veronica | Amazingly beautiful. This dramatic wall design was completed in our metallic hair on leather collection "Hair Parlor". Homeowners can see it in person at the Christopher Guy Showroom in Downtown Chicago.

Hope Ranch House

Circa Genevieve ID

Elmwood Imperial Altar Table

China Furniture and Arts

This Chinese altar style console is hand crafted from solid elm and features elegant floral motif carvings. It is a great piece for displaying decorative items, like the blue and white porcelain seen here.

French Style Hotel Apartment

Showroom

Leroy Hearth and Home

Kilim Upholstery

George Smith

Standard Arm Signature Chair covered in bold Kilim.

Aspire Apollo II Apartment

Vidazme, Inc.

A two bedroom model set in one of Maryland’s up and coming neighborhoods. The vibrant reds, cool greys, striking blacks and soft whites are combined in perfect harmony to deliver a contemporary and memorable space.

The living and dining area gained about 100 sq. ft. of space because we demolished and relocated the old galley kitchen. The photo shows the dining area and a small sitting area. A larger area with two sofas is across the room.

Lillian August (Vendors)

User

Lillian August Furniture: Belvedere Sofa, Lombard Round Cocktail Table, *Available in additional fabrics and finishes

Elegant and Sophisticated Project in McLean

Essence of Design, LLC

Living Room Design Photos with Red Walls and Carpet

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.