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Westgate
Westgate
Kasper Custom Home RemodelingKasper Custom Home Remodeling
This shot of the formal living room provides a more intimate view of the seating area and adjacent art. All this room needs is a fine wine, a charcuterie board, and a few friends to make it feel complete. Designer: Debra Owens Photographer: Michael Hunter
Tian Shan Mountain House
Tian Shan Mountain House
Audrey Matlock ArchitectAudrey Matlock Architect
Possum Kingdom Lake Estate
Possum Kingdom Lake Estate
UserUser
Rye Georgian
Rye Georgian
McGrath IIMcGrath II
This is the wife's home office which gets used on the weekends. Right off the kitchen and family room, it's the perfect place to get some work done while still feeling a part of what's going on in the heart of the home. The custom made sofa was made to fit the bay windows perfectly. The walls are covered in a subtle grasscloth. The coffee table is a vintage piece found at an antique shop.
Vivienda Unifamiliar Golf
Vivienda Unifamiliar Golf
Elena Ruiz (Ruiz Narvaiza Ass)Elena Ruiz (Ruiz Narvaiza Ass)
jordi miralles
Southwestern Living Room
Southwestern Living Room
Park Slope Brownstone
Park Slope Brownstone
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Custom Millwork Design, Furniture Design, Art Curation, & Landscape Architecture by Chango & Co. Photography by Ball & Albanese
Oakwood Court, Holland Park, London
Oakwood Court, Holland Park, London
Domus NovaDomus Nova
sun room entry addition
sun room entry addition
AXIS ProductionsAXIS Productions
The addition of the sunroom created a graceful entry and a nice place to retreat and enjoy the view. With southwest exposure and tall windows, this is a great place to curl up and enjoy a cozy reading spot. An existing pinon pine was saved during construction directly outside of the new sunroom. WoodStone Inc, General Contractor Home Interiors, Cortney McDougal, Interior Design Draper White Photography
Rancho California
Rancho California
UserUser
The magnificent Casey Flat Ranch Guinda CA consists of 5,284.43 acres in the Capay Valley and abuts the eastern border of Napa Valley, 90 minutes from San Francisco. There are 24 acres of vineyard, a grass-fed Longhorn cattle herd (with 95 pairs), significant 6-mile private road and access infrastructure, a beautiful ~5,000 square foot main house, a pool, a guest house, a manager's house, a bunkhouse and a "honeymoon cottage" with total accommodation for up to 30 people. Agriculture improvements include barn, corral, hay barn, 2 vineyard buildings, self-sustaining solar grid and 6 water wells, all managed by full time Ranch Manager and Vineyard Manager.The climate at the ranch is similar to northern St. Helena with diurnal temperature fluctuations up to 40 degrees of warm days, mild nights and plenty of sunshine - perfect weather for both Bordeaux and Rhone varieties. The vineyard produces grapes for wines under 2 brands: "Casey Flat Ranch" and "Open Range" varietals produced include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. There is expansion opportunity of additional vineyards to more than 80 incremental acres and an additional 50-100 acres for potential agricultural business of walnuts, olives and other products. Casey Flat Ranch brand longhorns offer a differentiated beef delight to families with ranch-to-table program of lean, superior-taste "Coddled Cattle". Other income opportunities include resort-retreat usage for Bay Area individuals and corporations as a hunting lodge, horse-riding ranch, or elite conference-retreat.
Angelo Residence
Angelo Residence
Boswell ConstructionBoswell Construction
Porcelain tile with wood grain 4" canned recessed lighting Kerf frameless doors open-concept #buildboswell
Beach House - Narragansett
Beach House - Narragansett
Andra Birkerts DesignAndra Birkerts Design
Eric Roth Photography
Miami Penthouse Mancave Gameroom Grand Piano
Miami Penthouse Mancave Gameroom Grand Piano
Pool Table PortfolioPool Table Portfolio
Chic, White and Black Living Room with a Steinway Grand Piano. Premium Partners integrated within the showcase: Lutron Crestron Steinway Apple James Loudspeaker Tru Audio Genelec
Santa Barbara Style
Santa Barbara Style
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
A monumental limestone fireplace sets the stage for this intimate living room. Sunlight streams in the windows from a beautiful courtyard surrounded on 3 sides by this Santa Barbara style home. Terra Cotta floors are a perfect compliment to the rich fabrics and finishes. Photography: Mark Boisclair
Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies
Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies
Accent Window Fashions LLCAccent Window Fashions LLC
Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Quartette® window shadings with EasyRise™ Cord Loop Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Quartette® Window Shadings with Easyrise™ Fabric: Originale™ Color: White Diamond Operating Systems: EasyRise Cord Loop or Specialty Shapes Room: Living Room Room Styles: Contemporary, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Silhouette #Quartette #window_shadings #EasyRise #Cord_Loop #Specialty_Shapes #Living_Room #Contemporary #Eclectic #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.
Spanish Revival Residence
Spanish Revival Residence
AB design studio, inc.AB design studio, inc.
romantic retreat | warm inviting materials | stunning courtyard.
Custom Home by the Sea
Custom Home by the Sea
Hebert Design BuildHebert Design Build
Yes, we think some serious living could happen in this living room. And dozing. And snuggling. And reading. And... OK, now for some details: The ceilings between the large beams in the dining room and living room are constructed of square oak lattice over fabric stretched over a wood frame. The floors are oak. Photo by Daniel Gagnon Photography.
Modern Elegance: Living Room
Modern Elegance: Living Room
Perceptions InteriorsPerceptions Interiors
Modernism gracefully collides with elegance in the formal living room of this historic DC home.
Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence
Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
With its cedar shake roof and siding, complemented by Swannanoa stone, this lakeside home conveys the Nantucket style beautifully. The overall home design promises views to be enjoyed inside as well as out with a lovely screened porch with a Chippendale railing. Throughout the home are unique and striking features. Antique doors frame the opening into the living room from the entry. The living room is anchored by an antique mirror integrated into the overmantle of the fireplace. The kitchen is designed for functionality with a 48” Subzero refrigerator and Wolf range. Add in the marble countertops and industrial pendants over the large island and you have a stunning area. Antique lighting and a 19th century armoire are paired with painted paneling to give an edge to the much-loved Nantucket style in the master. Marble tile and heated floors give way to an amazing stainless steel freestanding tub in the master bath. Rachael Boling Photography
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - Fireplace
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - Fireplace
New Mood Design LLCNew Mood Design LLC
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

Luxury Formal Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for 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 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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