Doug Petersen Photography

2014 Parade of Homes - Monterey

Tim O'Brien Homes

Sapps Fireplace

French Mill Stone

Exquisite hand-carved detailing

Living Room – Emerald Falls – 2014 Spring Parade

Gonyea Custom Homes

Living flows from room to room easily in this great room style living space with large windows. Photography by Spacecrafting.

Wolf Willow-Cream on Cream Luxury

Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.

Staunton

Acreage

110 Canterbury Circle Niceville, FL

Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography

Board & Batten

Renew Properties

Joe Coulson

Lake Escape

Jonathan Miller Architects

Josh Queener

Farm to Table-Chappaqua NY

Legacy Construction Northeast LLC

Carol Kurth Architecture, PC , Peter Krupenye Photography

Retractabe Door Screens on Living Room French Doors

Garden State Retractables

Old Naples, Private Residence

Harwick Homes

The living room has an open view to the kitchen without combining the two rooms.

Westridge Escape

Apex Mountain Homes

Westport Island House

Shelter Interiors LLC

architecture - Beinfield Architecture In this project, the beans are reclaimed and the ceiling is new wood with a grey stain. The beautiful scones were custom designed for the project. You can contact Surface Techniques in Milford CT who manufactured them. Our wall color Benjamin Moore White Dove.

new and old products together

Synergy Builders Inc.

This eclectic kitchen designed with new and old products together is what creates the character. The countertop on the island is a reclaimed bowling alley lane!

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Trim Team NJ

We specialize in moldings installation .crown molding, casing, baseboard, window and door moldings, chair rail, picture framing, shadow boxes, wall and ceiling treatment, coffered ceilings, decorative beams, wainscoting, paneling, raise panels, recess panels, beaded panels, fireplace mantels, decorative columns and pilasters. · beige · built · built in · built in mantel · built in mantels · built-in · built-in fireplace · built-in fireplaces · cabinetry · cabinets · candle · candle holder · candle holders · Cherry · cherry fireplace · cherry fireplace mantel · cherry fireplace mantels · cherry fireplaces · cherry mantel · cherry mantels · cherry mantle · cherry mantles · cinnamon · classic · classic dentil · classy · coffee · column · columns · complement · convenient · cove · cove molding · cove moldings · custom · custom fireplace · custom fireplace mantel · custom fireplace mantels · custom fireplaces · custom mantel · custom mantel piece · custom mantel pieces · custom mantels · custom mantle · custom mantle piece · custome · customized fireplace · customized fireplace mantel · customized mantel · décor · decoration · decorations · decorative · decorative fireplace · decorative fireplace mantel · decorative living room · decorative living rooms · decorative mantel · decorative panel · decorative panels · dentil · design · designs· entertainment room remodel · entertainment room · entertainment room remodel ideas · entertainment room remodeling · entertainment room remodeling ideas · example · family room · family room design · family room fireplace · family room fireplace mantel · family room fireplace mantels · family room fireplaces · family room mantel · family room mantels · family room remodel · family room remodel ideas · family room remodeling · family room remodeling ideas · finish ·fire poker · fireplace · fireplace décor · fireplace decoration · fireplace decorations · fireplace design · fireplace mantel · fireplace mantel décor · fireplace mantel decoration · fireplace mantel decorations · fireplace mantels · fireplace tile · fireplace tiles · fireplaces · for · frame · frames · framing · giraffe · giraffe decor · giraffes · glaze · glaze finish · glazed · great home · great home idea · great home ideas · grill · hand- crafted · hand-crafted fireplace · hand-crafted mantel · hardware · hearth · hearths · home · house · idea · ideas · in · inc · interior · interior design · iron · kitchen cabinetry · living room · living room décor · living room decoration · living room decorations · living room design · living room fireplace · living room fireplace mantel · living room fireplace mantels · living room fireplaces · living room mantel · living room mantels · living room remodel · living room remodel ideas · living room remodeling · living room remodeling ideas · made in the USA · mantel · mantel décor · mantel decoration · mantel decorations · mantel design · mantel piece · mantel pieces · mantels · mantle · mantle piece · mantle pieces · mantles · maximize · modern · molding · moldings · more · optimization · optimize · organization · organizational · organize · organized · panel · panels · red rug · remodel · remodel ideas · remodel showroom · remodeling · remodeling ideas · remodeling showroom · room · rooms · rug · sample · samples · semi-custom · set · showroom · showrooms · sleek · small · Small space · small spaces · space · space saving · spaces · specialty · storage · storage accessories · storage accessory · storage design · storage furniture · storage idea · storage ideas · storage ideas for small rooms · storage room design · style · styled · styles · styling · Supreme · tan · tan paint · tan wall · theme · themed · themes · tile · tiles · tip · tips · tool · tools · Tradition · traditional · Traditional Design · Traditional Designs · traditional entertainment room · traditional fireplace · traditional fireplace mantel · traditional fireplace mantels · traditional fireplaces · traditional home · Traditional living room · Traditional living rooms · traditional mantel · traditional mantels · Traditional remodel · traditional room · traditional storage · Traditional Style · transform · transformed · transition · Transitional · Transitional Design · Transitional Designs · transitional entertainment room · transitional family room · transitional fireplace · transitional fireplaces · transitional home · Transitional living room · transitional living room fireplace · transitional living room storage · Transitional living rooms · transitional mantel · transitional remodel · transitional room · transitional storage · Transitional Style · transitional styling · USA · using · using space· woodwork ·

Private Residence

Alice Lane Home Collection

Photos by Ashlee Raubach

Palmetto Bluff - Private Residence

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

This lovely home sits in one of the most pristine and preserved places in the country - Palmetto Bluff, in Bluffton, SC. The natural beauty and richness of this area create an exceptional place to call home or to visit. The house lies along the river and fits in perfectly with its surroundings. 4,000 square feet - four bedrooms, four and one-half baths All photos taken by Rachael Boling Photography

Block Island Cottages

South County Post & Beam, Inc.

Architect: Jim Fitzerald

The Greene Home

Mitch Wise Design,Inc.

steinbergerphoto.com

Traditional Open Concept Living Room Design Photos

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 traditional 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 traditional living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.