Vintage Style
This casual living room invites guests to relax. Get the look with a simple, slipcovered chair and a playful, vintage poster.
Short stools under the window sill provide extra seating for adults or little ones.
Timeless Appeal
This living room is decorated with casual pieces that complement its formal architecture. The neutral palette -- accented
with soft blue pillows and accessories -- has the timeless appeal of a sepia-toned photograph.
Rules of Texture
Warmth in this living room comes from the mix of textures, from the burlap curtains to the white linen slipcovers and the
hide stool to the rough-hewn mantel on the local-stone fireplace.
Sunshine Day
Cheerful and energizing, yellow brings warmth to a room. It enhances and maximizes natural light and can brighten a space
with few windows.
Gold Glamour
Soften the look by using the full spectrum, from yellow gold to mink, blending pattern and finish.
Soothing Setting
Perfectly balanced architecture and furniture make a room feel comfortable and serene. Start with a central focal point, such
as a fireplace, and build around it.
Simple Palette
A simple white, brown, and wheat palette adds texture and interest without distracting from the view of the gulf. Three sets
of French doors framed with linen floor-to-ceiling drapes accentuate the high ceilings and beach.
Quirks Work
Simple furnishings and accessories create a serene setting in this living room, but the homeowners spice up the mantel with
a bright, graphic dog print.
Outside Comes In
Simple decor in Chafee Braithwaite's Atlanta living room keeps the focus on the garden beyond the windows. Inexpensive white
quilts were made into slipcovers and curtains. They are easy to throw in the wash and brighten with a little bleach.
Tangerine Living
A zesty orange front door makes a fantastic first impression. Orange accents are reinforced throughout the living room with
pillows and throw blankets.
Tall Order
The double-height family room is the center of family activity. It is separated from the kitchen by a floating wall so that
it can also serve for entertaining company.
Wall Art
Large-scale lampshades help fill in the tall vertical space, and resilient fabric on the sofa makes the room kid-proof.
Jade and Coral
Offset a highly decorative wall with a clean-lined modern sofa for maximum impact. Zing it up even more by upholstering it
in a vivid, block color. It's all about the contrast!
Timeless and Tasteful
Mix different styles of antiques and vintage furniture to avoid a style cliche. A well-edited room should look as if it's
been collected over time, not shipped straight from the showroom floor. In this living room, a Swedish-style sofa and French
rounded-back armchair combine with a low coffee table, graphic pillows, and funky ceramic garden stool for a layered and sophisticated
look.
Not Just White
In this living room, accessories are key: A contemporary, ebony-stained coffee table and bold rug blend well with a tufted
ottoman and metal Campaign-style side table.
Leather Bound
This living room accentuates its simple furniture pieces and colors with the rich textures of leather.
Taking Shape
A deep, high-backed sofa in the middle of the room anchors the space and visually divides the living and dining areas. An
overscale floral made of weather-resistant outdoor fabric protects it from everyday wear and tear.
Nurturing Neutrals
Raise the eye in a low-ceilinged room by wrapping the entire space with a lively fabric like this vine one. Bright lavender
brings a pop of color to an all-neutral room.
Texture Test
Basic shapes and colors serve as decorating cornerstones in this living room. A modern sofa, bubble lamps, and an acrylic
coffee table balance colorful, eclectic accessories.
Van Chaplin; Charles Walton IV
Room for Reflection
Read a book or take in the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains from one of this room's three walls of windows.
Don't miss the ceiling of the room -- it's unexpectedly clad with flooring for a fresh look.
Deep Blue
In this living room, the sofa anchors the space with its charcoal pin-striped fabric and giant wingback chair design. To complete
the look, accents of blues are brought in with the upholstered chairs.
Saturated Color
The striped fabric on the curvaceous 1970s chair inspired this living room's palette. A pleated skirt on the bright green
sofa hides casters that were added so the piece can easily swivel to accommodate larger crowds.
Exotic Meets Comfortable
The vintage, blue arabesque tile is the main attraction in this casual, coastal living room. Paired with comfy couches and
chairs, the striking space isn't over the top.
Family Fun
Comfortable furnishings, such as an upholstered ottoman, soft area rugs, and a cozy fireplace, encourage family time. Wall-to-wall
built-ins provide plenty of storage for media components, games, and books.
Punch of Pink
This room's striking hue is paired with a rich chocolate brown for balance, proving that there's no need to fear bold colors.
Happy Go Lucky
Sunshine Yellow is proven to boost your mood, so why not infuse your living room with energy-boosting colors? This living
room features traditional, clean furniture with bright yellow upholstery.
Texture Test
Shake up an all-brown room with lots of patterns and textures. An ottoman hidden under a coffee table provides extra seating
but tucks away when not needed.
Coastal Contrast
In this Malibu living room, dark furniture makes a big statement against off-white walls and brings balance to this living
space. The large sliding doors are framed with rich wood and draw attention to the beach view.
Comfy Cottage
A bar with black stools opens the kitchen to the comfy living room. Fresh green cabinets, accent pillows with natural themes,
and fabrics with interesting textures make this living room a comfortable space to enjoy the company of friends and family.
Disguised Desks
Sliding shutters allow the living room to accommodate a pair of offices that can be concealed when company comes. Rather than
being relegated to a dreary corner, these home offices live at the heart of the house.
Natural and Nautical
This living room combines traditional coastal style with modern building sensibilities: glass panels at the base of the windows
open like trapdoors to admit a breeze. Two built-in sofas were reupholstered in blue and accented with striped pillows.
Van Chaplin; Charles Walton IV
Pattern Play
The chairs' floral print grabs the attention in this living room. They also dictated the room's palette; the sofa's pillows
and trim accentuate the bright colors of the side chair's fabric. Designer Mallory Mathison balances out the bright color
with a neutral grass cloth wall covering.
Amp It Up
Spice up a bold paint color, like dark eggplant, with funky art objects and bold window treatments, but keep large pieces
of furniture simple to balance the space.
Fabulous Focal Point
Even when it is too warm for a blazing fire, you can use your fireplace to create atmosphere by adding candles or even white
sting lights. For an extra touch, lean a mirror against the back wall to add extra dimension.
The Great Divide
This ranch-style house has been revamped into a sleekly modern lake retreat. The living room's sliding glass doors open onto
the lake. A limestone-and-steel wall separates the stairwell from the living room and provides a tidy place to store firewood
and electronics.
Laurey W. Glenn' Robbie Caponetto
Laid-Back Living
This relaxed coastal living room provides a welcoming gathering spot for a family. The ocean, sunset, and beachside location
inspired the white, aqua, and persimmon color scheme, which emphasizes the room's spectacular views of the beach.
Pretty in Pink
Use furniture and a statement-making rug to create a room within a room. Pull the palette all the way through a room -- essential
for cohesion in an open space. Here, a poppy-orange chair and plum pillows echo the stairwell and den beyond.
Sectional Chic
A sectional sofa makes room for a party crowd or a quiet night indoors. Bright colors set against neutrals make this living
room fun and able to withstand sand and salt water.
Sunny Spot
Large windows and a tall mirror over the fireplace create a sunny atmosphere in this small living room.
Sweet Pink
In this sitting room, the soft colors and subtle fabrics contrast with concrete floors and the statement-making antiqued mirror
behind the sofa. The room could stand alone without the floral-printed slipper chairs, but it is much more interesting with
them.
Monochrome Home
Tone-on-tone wallpaper and paint and fabric in the same shade create an intimate space. The shag rug adds some interest, and
pops of white (on the accent chair, art, and sconce shades) break up the monochromatic palette.
Eco Goes Glam
This glamorous, modern living room turns eco-friendly into style-friendly. The warm colors of the sofa are balanced by the
abundant sunlight coming in through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Southern Accents , Erik Kvalsvik
High Style
High style is no problem for this living room with its incredibly tall ceilings. An exuberant limestone mantel and Beaux Arts
furnishings don't overwhelm in this spacious living area.
Make It Modern
In this living room, the furniture is kept simple, so the architecture can make a statement.
Bold Color
Infuse your living or family room with energy by decorating with bold color. This space uses red and yellow to create balance
and interest.
Simple Symmetry
We love this room for it's perfect symmetry. Two side tables flank the sofa, creating a focal point in a space without a fireplace,
the traditional focus of a living room.
Exotic and Natural
Clean, modern lines and exotic accessories give this living room a Bali-inspired, open-air vibe.
Not Just Neutrals
Even though the colors in this living room may be simple neutrals and whites, the space gets big personality with texture
and the occasional punch of blue. Interesting accents -- cool lamps, side tables, a rustic wooden mirror, and art objects
-- bring in a collected feeling.
Room with a View
Clean slipcovers of washable denim make this coastal living room family-friendly and beach-view-friendly.
Keep It Real
A living room should reflect your personal style and read as collected rather than decorated. Proudly display family photos,
books, and items with sentimental value. Raid your yard or garden for big, gorgeous greenery you can show off inside.
