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Expansive Formal Living Room Ideas and Designs

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Whole House Design & Renovation
Whole House Design & Renovation
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
From design to construction implementation, this remodeling project will leave you amazed.Need your whole house remodeled? Look no further than this impressive project. An extraordinary blend of contemporary and classic design will leave your friends and family breathless as they step from one room to the other.
Buckingham Residence
Buckingham Residence
Wolstenholme Associates, LLCWolstenholme Associates, LLC
photo by Katrina Mojzesz http://www.topkatphoto.com
The Arts & Crafts Remote Design Project
The Arts & Crafts Remote Design Project
Making SpacesMaking Spaces
Before and After photos shared with kind permission of my remote clients. For more information on this project and how remote design works, click here: https://blog.making-spaces.net/2019/04/01/vine-bleu-room-remote-design/
The Arts & Crafts Remote Design Project
The Arts & Crafts Remote Design Project
Making SpacesMaking Spaces
Before and After photos courtesy of my remote clients. All details about this project can be found here: https://blog.making-spaces.net/2019/04/01/vine-bleu-room-remote-design/
LED Lights and High Gloss Ceilings
LED Lights and High Gloss Ceilings
ECO CEILING INCECO CEILING INC
LED Lights and high gloss ceilings in Miami Beach.
Atelier 211
Atelier 211
Z BuildersZ Builders
Atelier 211 is an ocean view, modern A-Frame beach residence nestled within Atlantic Beach and Amagansett Lanes. Custom-fit, 4,150 square foot, six bedroom, and six and a half bath residence in Amagansett; Atelier 211 is carefully considered with a fully furnished elective. The residence features a custom designed chef’s kitchen, serene wellness spa featuring a separate sauna and steam room. The lounge and deck overlook a heated saline pool surrounded by tiered grass patios and ocean views.
Cobham Residence
Cobham Residence
Origins DesignOrigins Design
Bespoke velvet sofa with wooden frame. Bespoke curved armchairs with leather strap detail. Bespoke brass sde tables with antique mirror. Bespoke coffee table with glass and antique mirror. All designed and made by Origins Design
Midwest Makeover
Midwest Makeover
J Hill InteriorsJ Hill Interiors
Photographer: Jeff Johnson Third-time repeat clients loved our work so much, they hired us to design their Ohio home instead of recruiting a local Ohio designer. All work was done remotely except for an initial meeting for site measure and initial consult, and then a second flight for final installation. All 6,000 square feet was decorated head to toe by J Hill Interiors, Inc., as well as new paint and lighting.
Umbau eines Einfamilienhauses - Projekt F&F
Umbau eines Einfamilienhauses - Projekt F&F
CARLO - Architecture & Interior DesignCARLO - Architecture & Interior Design
Fotograf: Jens Schumann Der vielsagende Name „Black Beauty“ lag den Bauherren und Architekten nach Fertigstellung des anthrazitfarbenen Fassadenputzes auf den Lippen. Zusammen mit den ausgestülpten Fensterfaschen in massivem Lärchenholz ergibt sich ein reizvolles Spiel von Farbe und Material, Licht und Schatten auf der Fassade in dem sonst eher unauffälligen Straßenzug in Berlin-Biesdorf. Das ursprünglich beige verklinkerte Fertighaus aus den 90er Jahren sollte den Bedürfnissen einer jungen Familie angepasst werden. Sie leitet ein erfolgreiches Internet-Startup, Er ist Ramones-Fan und -Sammler, Moderator und Musikjournalist, die Tochter ist gerade geboren. So modern und unkonventionell wie die Bauherren sollte auch das neue Heim werden. Eine zweigeschossige Galeriesituation gibt dem Eingangsbereich neue Großzügigkeit, die Zusammenlegung von Räumen im Erdgeschoss und die Neugliederung im Obergeschoss bieten eindrucksvolle Durchblicke und sorgen für Funktionalität, räumliche Qualität, Licht und Offenheit. Zentrale Gestaltungselemente sind die auch als Sitzgelegenheit dienenden Fensterfaschen, die filigranen Stahltüren als Sonderanfertigung sowie der ebenso zum industriellen Charme der Türen passende Sichtestrich-Fußboden. Abgerundet wird der vom Charakter her eher kraftvolle und cleane industrielle Stil durch ein zartes Farbkonzept in Blau- und Grüntönen Skylight, Light Blue und Dix Blue und einer Lasurtechnik als Grundton für die Wände und kräftigere Farbakzente durch Craqueléfliesen von Golem. Ausgesuchte Leuchten und Lichtobjekte setzen Akzente und geben den Räumen den letzten Schliff und eine besondere Rafinesse. Im Außenbereich lädt die neue Stufenterrasse um den Pool zu sommerlichen Gartenparties ein.
English Rose
English Rose
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and InteriorsMeyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and Interiors
Casatopia (Delray))
Casatopia (Delray))
Simon Dale PhotographySimon Dale Photography
Simon Dale
Living Room Accent Wall
Living Room Accent Wall
Factor HDFactor HD
Great wood-looking porcelain tile from Ceramica Sant'Agostino's Blendart line. This color is called "DARK".
Bold, Bright and Beautiful
Bold, Bright and Beautiful
Traci Connell InteriorsTraci Connell Interiors
The open living space spills into the gorgeous open and white kitchen. We love the colors, and separations that take place throughout this transition.
Mansion in May
Mansion in May
Alan Schatzberg & Associates, Inc.Alan Schatzberg & Associates, Inc.
Martis Camp, Truckee
Martis Camp, Truckee
Martine Paquin DesignMartine Paquin Design
Mariko Reed
Old Westbury Neoclassical
Old Westbury Neoclassical
ChangoChango
This large living room setting sits above a custom grey/lavender silk and wool blend rug. Walls were paneled to a height and then a dark grey was carried above the paneling height. Pocket doors were put in to open the formal living room into the kitchen area, thus providing a sense of informality to this room. Symmetry was used to arrange flanking chairs and sofa. All upholstery goods were covered in linen over shades of creams and grays. Chartreuse and soft lavender were used as accent colors. A whitewashed sculptural console is placed behind the larger sofa in the space and invites to explore the room, past the entry foyer. A large reclaimed wood coffee table was used to anchor the room, while two burlap sculptural chairs are used as reading corners, with pivoting wall sconces.
Sustainable Long Island Residence
Sustainable Long Island Residence
Narofsky Architecture + ways2designNarofsky Architecture + ways2design
Rich Textures... Amazing Views...
Rich Textures... Amazing Views...
Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLCErnesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC
California Mediterranean
California Mediterranean
Orange Moon InteriorsOrange Moon Interiors
Den
CASA YS
CASA YS
CEL-RAS ARQUITECTURACEL-RAS ARQUITECTURA
Una vivienda con materiales nobles integrada en su entorno natural. En la zona de Calvià, en Mallorca, concretamente en Sol de Mallorca se ha proyectado esta vivienda unifamiliar, integrada en un entorno privilegiado del paisaje balear. A house with noble materials integrated into its natural environment. In the Calvià area, in Mallorca, specifically in Sol de Mallorca, this detached house has been projected, integrated into a privileged setting in the Balearic landscape.

Expansive Formal Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for Expansive living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are Expansive living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
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