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Traditional Living Room with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

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Cet alcôve placée dans l'entrée offre un coin lecture positionné à coté de la bibliothèque. Les appliques murales permettent d'orienter la lumière pour suivre les différentes positions du lecteur
Private Residence in British Colonial style
Private Residence in British Colonial style
Equilibrium Interior Design IncEquilibrium Interior Design Inc
Craig Denis Photography
Thomas Residence
Thomas Residence
UserUser
Sellwood Library House
Sellwood Library House
The WorksThe Works
This turn-of-the-century original Sellwood Library was transformed into an amazing Portland home for it's New York transplants. Custom woodworking and shelving transformed this room into a warm living space. Leaded glass windows and doors and dark stained wood floors add to the eclectic mix of original craftsmanship and modern influences. Lincoln Barbour
Ageloff & Associates Portfolio
Ageloff & Associates Portfolio
Ageloff & AssociatesAgeloff & Associates
Mark LaRosa
Custom Wood Panel Study
Custom Wood Panel Study
Desert Star ConstructionDesert Star Construction
Antique furniture, built in bookcases, and a gold chandelier create the foundation for this breathtaking study. A luxurious sofa and leather sitting chairs give a sophisticated vibe while beautiful sconces on either side of the mantle provide elegant ambiance. The magic is in the details from the trinkets along the mantle to the tiger before the fireplace. A crackling fire in the hearth makes this space perfect for a cozy read or the epicenter of entertainment for a small group of friends.
Old Westbury Neoclassical
Old Westbury Neoclassical
ChangoChango
This is the informal den or family room of the home. Slipcovers were used on the lighter colored items to keep everything washable and easy to maintain. Coffee tables were replaced with two oversized tufted ottomans in dark gray which sit on a custom made beige and cream zebra pattern rug. The lilac and white wallpaper was carried to this room from the adjacent kitchen. Dramatic linen window treatments were hung on oversized black wood rods, giving the room height and importance.
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Kitchens
East End Country KitchensEast End Country Kitchens
Shelving/Cabinetry by East End Country Kitchens Photo by Tony Lopez
Manhattan Pad
Manhattan Pad
Pizzigati Designs- eco chic interiorsPizzigati Designs- eco chic interiors
Westlake Craftsman Remodel
Westlake Craftsman Remodel
Laura Burton InteriorsLaura Burton Interiors
Whit Preston
Sater Group's "Sumatra" Custom Home Plan
Sater Group's "Sumatra" Custom Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Larry Taylor
Historic Irving Gill
Historic Irving Gill
Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.
Photography by David Phelps Photography. Located on the beach, this historic Percival Thompson House enjoys stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1910 and enduring several unfortunate alterations along the way, an extensive remodel was badly needed. With very dedicated clients at the helm, the well executed and conceived designs were carried out by the design/construction team. Interior Designer Tommy Chambers Builder Mark Thieda of Tekton Master Builders Architect Michael Martinez of Heritage Architecture and Planning Landscape Designer John Andrews
Rysso Peters
Rysso Peters
Rysso PetersRysso Peters
Appartement Jouffroy d'Abbans-
Appartement Jouffroy d'Abbans-
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Assis dans le cœur d'un appartement haussmannien, où l'histoire rencontre l'élégance, se trouve un fauteuil qui raconte une histoire à part. Un fauteuil Pierre Paulin, avec ses courbes séduisantes et sa promesse de confort. Devant un mur audacieusement peint en bleu profond, il n'est pas simplement un objet, mais une émotion. En tant que designer d'intérieur, mon objectif est toujours d'harmoniser l'ancien et le nouveau, de trouver ce point d'équilibre où les époques se croisent et se complètent. Ici, le choix du fauteuil et la nuance de bleu ont été méticuleusement réfléchis pour magnifier l'espace tout en respectant son essence originelle. Chaque détail, chaque choix de couleur ou de meuble, est un pas de plus vers la création d'un intérieur qui n'est pas seulement beau à regarder, mais aussi à vivre. Ce fauteuil devant ce mur, c'est plus qu'une association esthétique. C'est une invitation à s'asseoir, à prendre un moment pour soi, à s'imprégner de la beauté qui nous entoure. J'espère que cette vision vous inspire autant qu'elle m'a inspiré en la créant. Et vous, que ressentez-vous devant cette fusion entre le design contemporain et l'architecture classique ?
Library Bookcases
Library Bookcases
Architecturally SpeakingArchitecturally Speaking
Inspired Interiors Designer Showhouse, Room to Dream Foundation
Inspired Interiors Designer Showhouse, Room to Dream Foundation
Holly Joe Interiors, LLCHolly Joe Interiors, LLC
A traditional mantle decorated with a modern twist. A faux fur and crystal wreath sets the stage for glittered trees, pinecones and evergreens.
Modern Colonial
Modern Colonial
Derrick ArchitectureDerrick Architecture
This reading niche has a daybed with flanking bookshelves. A perfect place to read to kids!
Residential Spaces
Residential Spaces
Riverbend MillRiverbend Mill
Soft Industrial
Soft Industrial
Haus Interior DesignHaus Interior Design
Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Cobble Hill Townhouse
Cobble Hill Townhouse
Aman ArchitectureAman Architecture

Traditional Living Room with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

Looking for traditional 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 traditional 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 classic 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.

Traditional 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 traditional 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 classic 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 traditional small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of classic 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 traditional 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 classic living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your traditional 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 traditional 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 elegant 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 traditional 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 elegant 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 classic 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 traditional 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 classic 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 traditional 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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