Sitting room: 10 Designer Sitting Rooms – What Is a Sitting Room?

10 Designer Sitting Rooms – What Is a Sitting Room?

A sitting room may sound pretty self-explanatory—it’s just a room to sit in—but what sets it apart from a living room and a family room? While a family room is meant to be casual and used by everyone for watching movies and hanging out, and a living room is large, formal, and intended for entertaining, a sitting room is a happy medium between the two. In spaces that are large enough to accommodate all three communal spaces, the sitting room will be the most relaxing and intimate space for the family to convene, nap, read, or enjoy a game night. Consider this roundup of ten chic spaces a master class in designing a sitting room.

Make It Cozy

Paul Raeside

There’s something about dark walls and ceilings that instantly slow you down. Plus, they’re a sophisticated and unexpected design choice. In this sitting room, interior designer Andrew Felsher contrasts the moody walls and traditional art with fun, bright furniture and prints throughout. Use the small space to your advantage and make it feel like a jewel box.

Keep It Casual

Arent & Pyke

For a less elaborate sitting room setup, take cues from this space designed by Arent & Pyke. In this beach house, the design team focused on channeling the tropical vibe of a coastal home through fun motifs and casual materials, yet they still maintained a level of sophistication. And most importantly, when designing a sitting room, arrange furniture in way that facilitates conversation. In this case, that simply means angling the seats inward.

Less Is More

Heather Hilliard

Here, Heather Hilliard opted for a roomy and inviting sectional in a light blue sitting room. The upholstered ottoman contributes to the comfy environment while the ornate gilt mirror is all it takes to dress up the room without making it feel stuffy.

Have Fun With It

Heidi Caillier

If your sitting room looks out at an expansive view and gets tons of light, even better. Heidi Caillier enhanced the hygge factor with a sheepskin rug, whimsical prints, and eclectic furniture.

Strike a Balance

Eric Piasecki

In this sitting room designed by Katie Ridder, the mirrored effect of the glossy red paint on the ceiling makes the small space feel like a fun house while the cheerful art, casual rug, and laidback coffee table ground the space.

Opt for Neutrals

Alexandra Ribar

If you can situate a sitting room somewhere with a sloped ceiling, all the better—the nook-like feel enhances intimacy. Designed by Leanne Ford, this one is a calming neutral, with plenty of cozy textures layered together for a cozy, approachable, and relaxed family hangout spot.

Go Monochrome

John Merkl

This blue sitting room by Heather Hilliard has all the staples, from a small sofa to an arm chair, plenty of surfaces, a woven basket to store away throws, and ample lighting. Pro tip: stick to to one color family like Hilliard did here. The monochromatic scheme is soothing and it makes the actual design process a lot easier.m

Bring in the Books

Lisa Romerein

“The room doesn’t get a lot of light, so I decided to make it cozy and turned it into an English-style portrait room, which is ridiculous, but fun,” celebrity chef Alex Hitz tells us. The floor-to-ceiling bookshelf makes it feel like the coziest home library ever, while the armchairs and sofa make it a good entertaining space, too. If your sitting room is on smaller side, it’s the perfect excuse to get bold with wallpaper.

Make It Approachable

Corinne Mathern

Corrine Mathern took a casual, modern, and thoroughly Califorina approach to this sitting room in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. It’s just a tab more formal than the average family room, but still boasts that unpretentious look and feel so key to a comfy sitting room.

Switch Up Seating

Heather Hilliard Design

The number one goal in a sitting room is to create a relaxing atmosphere. So why put two armchairs side by side when you can line up a row of chaise longues? Place a slim side table between them so you have a place to rest your reading material and/or beverages.

Hadley Mendelsohn
Senior Editor
Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful’s senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

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Jubilant Expression

Thomas Loof

It had always been a dream for Garrow Kedigian to live at the legendary Carlyle Hotel, and so when that dream became a reality, the decorator looked for ways to pay homage to the iconic landmark. The citron color covering the living room walls nods to Dorothy Draper, whose signature yellow velvet banquettes are still found in the Carlyle lobby. Meanwhile, the black moldings were inspired by the building’s iron doors and the faux window mullions.

Fairytale Beginnings

Werner Straube

Designer Summer Thornton pulled inspiration from both places near and far when it came to decorating the living room of her 19th-century Chicago townhouse. The apricot shade on the living room walls comes from a sunlit building she’d seen in Venice while the hand-marbled paper (Marbled Art) covering the ceiling also mimics styles found in that region.

Joyful Living

Laurey Glenn

Janie Jones and Elizabeth Miles, the duo behind Hundley Hilton, may have different style preferences, but together they make one powerful design team. As illustrated in the joyful living room of their client’s Birmingham cottage, they know how to mix various colors and styles with ease. The vibrant yellow sectional (Lee) paired with a mod game table and Pierre Paulin-style Z chairs create the optimal space for easy conversation.

Literary Magic

Paul Costello

Design team Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman aimed to preserve the historic architecture of New Orleans’ famous Faulkner House Books while instilling a youthful spirit in the living quarters. Aerodynamic Italian chairs in a decadent silk brocade animate the room’s existing silk draperies and duck-egg blue paint. The coffee table is covered in a velour textile by Arabel Fabrics.

Sunset Hues

Miguel Flores-Vianna

Believe it or not, the soft sunset palette of Renvy Graves Pittman’s Bel Air living room originated from the antique Spanish rug. The warm tones carry over onto the apricot silk draperies and the floral sofa, upholstered in Lee Jofa’s Hollyhock chintz.

Clean Lines

Lisa Romerein

Brooke and Steve Giannetti, the married duo behind the architecture, design, and lifestyle firm Giannetti Home, aimed to maximize the Los Angeles villa’s connections with the gardens and accommodate business-related entertaining. The living room features multiple French doors, framed by billowy Rogers & Goffigon drapery, that open into a sycamore-shaded garden for a private cocktail party.

Verdant Youth

Alison Gootee

Decorator Heather Chadduck Hillegas relied on buzzy patterns, verdant pops of color, and a pearly coat of paint to give this century-old Arkansas farmhouse a fresh chapter. In the living room, the sofa’s leafy Malmaison Fontaine pattern (Jasper) and a vine-sculpted tole chandelier balance the traditional wingback chairs (Mrs. Howard) and a gilded French mirror.

English Revival

James McDonald

Esther Cayzer-Colvin took a few decorating notes from her grandmother and co-founder of Colefax and Fowler, Nancy Lancaster, and played with buoyant patterns in the newly added drawing room of her Wiltshire estate. Italian-strung curtains in Turkish-inspired patterned linen (Carolina Irving) frame views of the lush gardens. The sofa and slipper chair are both from Howard & Sons.

Cottage Charm

Nicole Franzen

Before filling this Napa Valley cottage with heirlooms, designer Dan Fink and architect Carl Baker of Ike Kligerman Barkley needed to rethink the configuration and flow of the living spaces. The biggest change was the addition of the great room, which extends off the back of the house onto the pool and outdoor dining room. The beechwood armchairs are by Sergio Rodrigues (Espasso).

Beach Vibes

VICTORIA PEARSON

To break up the ballroom-size living room in this Pebble Beach chateau, the designer Mary McDonald devised three separate seating areas, all accented by different rugs. A diamond-patterned sisal rug lays the foundation for an airy lookout. Pale, near-neutral blues on the sofa (fabric, Clarence House) and drapery (fabric, Kerry Joyce) amplify the sunlight in the living room.

Americana Drama

Mark Roskams

“I like to utilize the entire volume of a room,” says designer Anthony Baratta, pointing to an American painting by Tomory Dodge and oversize custom floor lamp, both of which take advantage of the capacious height of this New York City apartment.

Equally ample upholstered furnishings are clad in arresting colors and patterns, including cherry-red velvet (Pierre Frey) and the sofa’s block-printed linen (Christopher Moore). Plaster and marble objects, including an over-the-top amphora lamp, echo the color and classical tone of the original ceiling moldings. The medallion border on the drapes was inspired by one in a Christian Lacroix showroom.

Old-World Grandeur

In the large living room of this Alabama home designed by architect Paul Bates and interior designed Melanie Pounds, a landscape diptych by Michael Dines hangs over a carved European mantel (Chateau Domingue). Sofas, Verellen (at left) and Dmitriy & Co. (at right).

Anything But Mellow Yellow

Douglas Friedman

Designer Todd Romano’s San Antonio living room might as well be a virtuoso’s guide to owning the color wheel: Taxicab yellow, pure red, and cobalt are a mighty foundation for soft pastels and nuanced naturals. A pair of Chinese baluster vases fitted as lamps bookends a custom button-tufted sofa. Central artwork, C-Ring 1, Todd & Fitch.

Midcentury Cool

William Abranowicz

In the living room of architect Ken Pursley’s Charlotte, North Carolina, home, a Calacatta marble partition separates the seating area from an open kitchen, shielding countertop clutter while inviting conversation between cook and guest. The custom sofa was a wedding gift from fellow architect Bobby McAlpine.

Sea of Greens

Thomas Loof

In the living room of designer Cece Barfield Thompson’s New York City home, an oil painting by London artist Daisy Cook hangs over a nine-foot Schneller sofa upholstered in stain-resistant fabric (Perennials). The coffee table is crafted from a 19th-century Chinese screen.

European Simplicity

Joshua McHugh

The inviting, casual living room of this colonial Connecticut home designed by Philip Gorrivan is furnished with antique French leather armchairs and a sprawling sectional sofa covered in a vintage ticking stripe. Several of the pillows were crafted with fabrics the owners picked up on their travels.

Royal Hues

Brie Williams

In the living room of designer Ceara Donnelley’s Charleston home, a custom mohair sectional (Dmitriy & Co.) wraps a R&Y Augousti table. Paneling color, Pelt by Farrow & Ball

Scale and Age

Eric Piasecki

In the living room of this waterfront Maine home designed by architect Gil Schafer, troweled plaster walls and immense, dual, custom-carved Dorset stone fireplaces give a sense of European heft and age. An antique needlepoint sofa is slipcovered in a cool ocean-blue linen.

Mad for Plaid

Mark Roskams

This radiant New York City study designed by Anthony Baratta is dressed in a Lee Jofa tartan pattern recolored specifically for this room (Anthony Baratta credits the “perfect pitch” of his team, Erick Espinoza and Jamie Nagoon, for refining such hues). The armchair upholstery is inspired by an early American weaving; the leather chair is antique English.

Primitive Modern

Nickolas Sargent

That’s how designer Mikel Welch would describe his personal design aesthetic, and he channeled himself as a client for this comforting living room at the 2021 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach. Welch says he loves to blend old, rustic pieces and vintage finds with his affinity for modern homes to create a unique space—and that is certainly on display here.

The designer used pieces from his own furniture collection to anchor the space, while filling in with furnishings from Jayson Home. The oversized abstract art above the console table is from Briggs & Co. The room is painted an airy Swiss Coffee in matte from Benjamin Moore’s Aura line and the breezy window treatments were fabricated by The Shade Store.

Nautical and Nice

Nickolas Sargent

For Lexington, Kentucky–based Benjamin Deaton, transforming the

2021 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach living room was all about blending the Palm Beach lifestyle with his personal aesthetic and experiences. The designer envisioned the conceptual homeowner as being a well-traveled, renowned host with an endearing quirkiness that makes this traditional space have a fresh and relaxed feel.

Inside Out

Douglas Friedman

At this Dallas home designed by architect Ryan Street and interior designer Meredith McBrearty, a contemporary abstract by Louisiana painter José-María Cundin ignites a textural symphony of natural neutrals. The living room sofa is by Joseph Jeup, and the pair of armchairs are by B&B Italia.

Sunshine State of Mind

Thomas Loof

In this light-filled retreat in Naples, Florida, designed by Summer Thornton, gauzy block-printed drapery (Muriel Brandolini) filters sunlight into the great room. Sofas, Montauk Sofa

House of Tudor

Annie Schlechter

At this Bronxville, New York, historic Tudor home designed by Carrier and Company, the living room’s colorful and printed upholstery enliven oak paneling that is original to the home. Walnut veneer drawings, Neal Perbix. Mohair sofa fabric, Maharam. Coffee table, Julian Chichester.

La Fiorentina Lives On

Stephen Karlisch

At the 2020 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, the living room evoked so much Mediterranean charm, you could almost feel the warm ocean breeze right in the middle of Texas. Inspired by the iconic La Fiorentina, designer Mark D. Sikes utilized his signature blue-and-white color palette to reinterpret the historic, elegant space into one fit for a North Dallas manse.

The star of this room is the magnificent wallcovering by Iksel Decorative Arts that envelopes the space in European seaside glamour. Elegant tailored-pleat drapery fabricated by The Shade Store gave the room a romantic, dreamy feel. The history of La Fiorentina was beautifully continued through this inviting, serene living space that evoked the same casual elegance and grace.

A Gracious Gathering Space

Laurey Glenn

Designed by Brockschmidt and Coleman, the Nashville, Tennessee, home of Keith and Jon Meacham features a convivial living room with the perfect mix of cool and warm hues that’s often filled with lively guests gathering for cocktails before dinner. Curtains, Claremont.

Wonderful Wanderlust

Douglas Friedman

At this Connecticut home designed by Miles Redd, a pair of commissioned Tim Kent paintings portraying Babylonian scenes adds a sense of wanderlust and fantasy to the family room. Faux shagreen desk, Made Goods

Elemental Beauty

JD Powers

In the living room of this Sea Island, Georgia, home designed by Anne Spilman, a Holland and Sherry rug brings a lively pattern to the floor while Brunschwig & Fils chair fabric, Holland and Sherry curtain fabric, and a seafoam green couch welcome in color.

Deco Neutrals

Mali Azima

In the spirit of French Deco, architect Yong Pak and designer Melanie Turner worked together to create this light-filled salon, complete with two cozy seating areas and a dining table for 12, this 100-year-old Atlanta home. In the main seating section, a conical Murano glass chandelier glimmers over pair of Louis XVI–style commodes and retro-inspired sofa (Björk Studio). The artwork above the mantel is by the late artist Todd Murphy.

Soaring Chintz

Francesco Lagnese

The entire scheme of this charming living room in a Big Sky, Montana condo stemmed from the owner’s love of Pierre Frey’s floral linen, Mortefontaine. Designer Palmer Weiss covered two swivel chairs and several pillows in it, then carried the aubergine, soft brown, and olive tones throughout the rest of the room. The 19th-century portrait of Pocahontas is by Victor Nehlig.

Gutsy and Vibrant

Julia Lynn

Decorator Angie Hranowsky gave each room of this late-20th-century Tudor it’s own personality. In the yellow living room, golden walls (Golden Straw, Pratt & Lambert), a peach velvet sofa (Pierre Frey), and pillows in purple and pale seafoam green assert youthfulness and vibrancy.

’80s Glamour

Douglas Friedman

With a shared love for 1980s design and glamour, designer Miles Redd and his client, Sam Milner, played with bold color and lively pattern in the jewel-toned living room of her Greenwich home. Rich sapphire, emerald, and ruby tones seen in the chintz-covered furniture and Persian carpet inspired the room’s taffeta curtains, silk walls (Kravet), and velvet pillows.

Hollywood Influences

DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN

A soulful mix of natural materials, soft suedes, Belgian linens, and luxe velvet brings a sense of Old California back into this 52-acre vineyard estate by Ken Fulk. At the center of the living room, a linen sofa (Gregorius|Pineo) and a leather armchair (McGuire) offer ideal spots to perch beside the peninsular fireplace.

Anglo and Low Country Blend

Emily J Followill

Architect Peter Block constructed this Arts and Crafts–inspired cottage on Brays Island to offer prime flexibility in a small footprint. Designer Beth Webb filled the living room with a plush sofa (Mrs. Howard) upholstered in soft wool (Holland & Sherry) to provide the resting spot after dinner in the adjoining dining room.

A Jubilant Occasion

Annie Schlechter

Lacquered green walls and vivid dragon-print draperies (Jim Thompson) usher guests in to converse and relax in this jubilant New York living room by Chiqui Woolworth. The artwork over the mantel, Contemplation, is by Anne Rose, the owner’s mother.

Island Vibes

Brie Williams

When renovating his 70-year-old midcentury cottage on Harbour Island, designer Matthew Carter used a color palette of deep greens, dark browns, and a blend of whites to make each room feel more organic. For the living room, the Kentucky-based decorator paired a classic sofa (George Smith) paired with armchairs in a blue-check fabric (Alan Campbell). At the center is a 1970s coconut shell table.

Artful Restraint

Max Kim-Bee

Los Angeles–based designer Richard Hallberg used a cloud-like palette and a symphony of objéts to tie together each room of this historic Nashville mansion. Chess by John Cage (1968) hangs over a custom sofa within the living room. Soft linen upholstery fabric is by Formations.

Patterned Connections

DYLAN THOMAS

To unify the two halves of the large drawing room in his English countryside cottage, textile designer Richard Smith covered the walls of each section in the same shell-pink wallcovering (Madeaux). The flame stitch fabric covering the settee can also be seen on pillows in the other side of the parlor.

The Mediterranean Edit

HELENIO BARBETTA

Handmade terra-cotta floors, a brass hearth surround, and tiles crafted in Tangier, Morocco, bring elemental beauty and warmth into the living room of landscape architect Marco Bay’s Portofino escape. The blue and green glassware on the mantel echoes the sparkling Mediterranean outside.

Innovative Thinking

Courtesy of Mikel Welch

Designer and TV host Mikel Welch proves neutrals and wooden accents are far from boring in this New York City apartment. Welch repurposed barn doors as an innovative wall decor piece that warms up the entire space.

Elemental Twist

Stephan Julliard

A modern-leaning design duo, Le Berre Vevaud awakened this mid-19th-century Paris loft with elemental furniture and bursts of vibrant color like the pair of Œuf chairs by Jean Royère in a punchy yellow and the sculptural sofa by de Sede.

Striking Simplicity

Courtesy of Joy Moyler

In this living room by renowned decorator Joy Moyler, soft upholstered furniture, dreamy lighting, and a calm neutral palette create a soothing atmosphere to relax and catch up with family.

Outside In

Douglas Friedman

The living room of this Naples, Florida, home designed by Celerie Kemble becomes a refined waterfront lounge thanks to retractable glass and a shallow pool with floating stepping pads en route to the terrace. Slipper chair and pillow fabric, Penny Morrison and de Le Cuona. English 1930s side tables, Lee Stanton Antiques

Family Heirlooms

Tara Donne

In the living room of Jenna Bush Hager’s Long Island, New York, home, sapphire velvet upholstery (Donghia) and tassel fringe (Samuel & Sons) refresh a classic sofa. Armchair fabric, Morris & Co. Vintage coffee table, Baker. Chandelier, Stray Dog Designs. Egret painting, George W. Bush. Interior design, Traci White Designs

Back to Back

Trel Brock

“Prioritizing conversation is key,” says designer Richard Keith Langham, who designed this Greenwich, Connecticut, living room. The back-to-back sofas create two seating areas and alternate vantage points, ideal for creating more intimate conversation zones in a larger space.

Always Sunny

NELSON HANCOCK,

In this Southampton living room designed by Markham Roberts, a game table by the fireplace creates an intimate gathering spot for chess or a cocktail.

Garden Views

Brian Woodcock

With dreamy views of the flourishing gardens outside her Mountain Brook, Alabama home, designer Caroline Gidiere incorporated subtle floral motifs throughout her living room. The sofa’s slipcover is in a custom Colefax and Fowler print found on a floral document fabric in England’s Bowood House. The Regency game table and antique chairs are flanked by Chippendale mirrors and lamps from Bungalow 5.

Collected Warmth

David Tsay

In this California home by Peter Dunham, vintage pieces such as the chintz on Syrie Maugham armchairs and Flemish tapestry covering a round ottoman enliven a space with context and history.

Soothing Symmetry

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In this Upper East Side townhouse, designer Jeffrey Bilhuber used a pair of slipper chairs and love seats to a create a pair of artful mirror-image seating areas flanking the fireplace.

Glimmering Effects

William Abranowicz

Glimmering surfaces, unique pieces, impeccable views of the Mecox Bay assert a sense of glamour within this living room by Alex Papachristidis. The New York–based decorator worked with various artisans to create one-of-a-kind piece such as the lighting hanging from the ceiling by Hervé van der Straeten in this Hamptons home.

French Dreams

Dylan Thomas

In the living room of Micky Hurley’s Paris apartment, a collection of 12 marble Caesar intaglios mingles with treasured oil paintings from Hurley’s ancestors. A pair of stamped Louis XV fauteuils from Greta Garbo’s estate flanks a tufted sofa found at Bonhams.

A Hint of Glint

Thomas Loof

In the living room of Diana Ross’ former New York apartment, designer Jeffrey Bilhuber brought the sparkle with lacquered walls and mirrored inset panels. Custom sofa in a blue Cassaro fabric. Ottomans in a Brunschwig & Fils fabric. Brass cocktail and side tables, Michael Dawkins Home. Rug, Holland & Sherry. Pendant, Studio Van den Akker. Artwork, Caio Fonseca.

Parisian Pastels

Christoph Theurer

“Juxtaposing elements that don’t normally belong together makes everything feel more exciting,” says French designer Jean-Louis Deniot on his approach to designing this 18th-century Paris apartment. In the living room, colorful midcentury and contemporary furnishings such as the curvy sofa covered in a flecked bouclé (Raf Simons) and pink porcelain side tables (Djim Berger) stand out against gray-painted 18th-century boiserie.

Maximalist Manners

Björn Wallander

In the living room of this Miami beach retreat, designer Sig Bergamin plays with two dozen patterned fabrics and jewel tones to create a festive and welcoming vibe. A deep-red striped daybed fabric by Robert Kime mingles with an amethyst-and-gold-accented art series, adding a layered look to the room.

Always Sunny

Amy Neunsinger

Designer Mark D. Sikes awakens the decor of this midcentury ranch with splashes of color and ornate wallpaper in each room. The living room walls, painted Citron by Farrow & Ball, liven up the architecture of this 1950s home. The geometric rug is from Patterson Flynn Martin and the floral drapery and tufted sofa upholstery are from Lee Jofa.

The Wild Side

Thomas Loof

Designer Katie Ridder challenges classic, demure Hamptons style with electric shades of blue and red and rich patterns in the living room of this Hamptons home. The solid turquoise sofa and Chinese-red pillow fabric playfully accent hues within the hand-painted Iksel wallcovering. The sofa upholstery is by Jim Thompson.

Worldy Charms

Thomas Loof

This Palm Beach living room of antiques dealer Lars Bolander doubles as an art exhibition with paintings and sculptures decorating every corner. The console displays objects from the Bolander’s travels, including a French drawing and bowls from Greece and India. The metal fig tree sculpture is by Luciano Zanoni. The sculptures at left and on the console are by Dominique Pollès, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. James Harpel.

Playfully Historic

Annie Schlechter

Storied antiques work harmoniously with fearless colors in the living of designer Meg Braff’s 1960s Long Island ranch. Braff found this 17th-century Chinese coromandel screen at a local estate once designed by Mario Buatta. The vintage sofa is trimmed in a four-inch fringe by Houlès. The sofa upholstery fabric is from Zoffany.

Dazzling Pastels

Thomas Loof

Designer Miles Redd uses an exaggerated pelmet in the living room of this Victorian home to disguise a low window and draw the eye upward. The custom tufted sofa is in a Brunschwig & Fils silk velvet. The window treatment fabric is by Fisherman’s Fabric and the lacquered walls are Bird’s Egg by Benjamin Moore.

Sitting Tall

FRANCESCO LAGNESE

In the living room of this Palm Beach villa, designers Bunny Williams and Elizabeth Lawrence use apple green seating as a way to make the space feel young and fresh. The antique Italian chair in a Zimmer+Rohde fabric is from John Rosselli Antiques. The custom curved sofas are from Liz O’Brien.

French Escape

Alexandre Bailhache

With layers of vivacious fabrics and touches of French flair, designer Susan Bednar Long unlocks the magic of this 200-year-old Provence living room. Drapery fabrics by Braquenié and Chelsea Textiles compliment the home’s bountiful gardens while bringing to life the living space, which was formerly the barn.

Watery Tones

FRANCESCO LAGNESE

Designers Bunny Williams and Elizabeth Lawrence swath the guesthouse living room of this Mediterranean-style villa with watery blue tones inspired by its Palm Beach setting. The room features a modern take on a classic Mediterranean tile wall that was created through photo imaging by Artgroove Studio. The armchairs are by O. Henry House and the elephant stool and mirror are from John Rosselli Antiques.

Tiger’s Eye

Mali Azima

This Atlanta living room designed by Melanie Turner marries classical influences with modern flair with the help of a tiger-striped sofa in a Scalamandré velvet. The teal pillows are in a Schumacher fabric with Samuel & Sons trim. Walls in Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball and artworks by Hendrik Kerstens and Trine Søndergaard.

Shell Games

FRANCESCO LAGNESE

Designer Susan Zises Green infuses pink, cream, and coral shades into this Palm Beach living room to echo a collection of seashells. An antique stool awaits guests, and flowers by Tom Mathieu add vibrant life throughout. The custom sofa and both pairs of armchairs are upholstered in Claremont fabrics, topped with pillows in Fortuny fabrics, and flanked by side tables by John Rosselli Antiques. The lamps are Daniel Barney and frame artwork by Diane Petry.

Lacquered Living

Thomas Loof

Black-and-white patterns pop against lacquered green walls in this Washington, D.C., living room designed by Alessandra Branca. The room’s sofa and chairs are from the designer’s Casa Branca collection, and the chairs are covered in a Schumacher fabric. The 1940s lacquer cocktail table is from Maison Jansen and artwork by Ellsworth Kelly.

Moroccan Magic

NICKOLAS SARGENT

In the living room of this Kips Bay Show House, designer Cindy Rinfret uses patterned grass cloth wallcovering and panels—designed in collaboration with Nicolette Mayer—to make the room feel well-traveled and collected. The gold leaf lighting by Currey & Company creates a sense of harmony with the entry’s domed, Moroccan-influenced architecture. In the corner, a 1970s original Jansen palm tree adds a playful nod to Palm Beach. Drapery fabrication by The Shade Store.

Polished and Tranquil

MAX KIM-BEE

Serenity and splendor mingle in this Santa Barbara living room designed by Ann Holden with the help of pedigreed antiques like the 19th-century Italian tapestry above the fireplace. The sofas are in an Ardecora fabric by Richard Shapiro, and the walls are in Hazy Skies by Benjamin Moore. The console is skirted in a Fortuny fabric and the cocktail table is by Hélène Aumont.

Spanish Style

James Merrell

The expansive living room of this 1930s Spanish Colonial home
designed by Cathy Kincaid is divided into intimate seating groups to create a cozy atmosphere. The custom sofa at right is in a Claremont fabric, while the facing armchairs are in a Rose Tarlow Melrose House fabric. The French canvas screen is 19th century and the rug is by Doris Leslie Blau.

Cosmopolitan Country

Max Kim-Bee

A Portuguese needlepoint rug adds pattern and texture to the neutral living room of this Long Island home. Designer Frank de Biasi furnished the room with a vintage sofa by Maison Carlhian. The arm chairs are vintage Howard and Sons and the slipper chairs are vintage Maison Jansen. Speciality items in the room include the custom cocktail table, early-19th-century Danish secretary, and artwork by Ugo Rondinone.

High Impact

JOSHUA McHUGH

In this New York home designed by Nick Olsen, exposed wood beams and a painted floor serve as a rustic backdrop for exuberantly upholstered furniture. The armchair and ottoman, covered in a Bennison Fabrics crewelwork, are from Ann-Morris. The walls are painted in White Dove by Benjamin Moore.

Gallery Touches

Thomas Loof

In this living room designed by John Oetgen, the crisp white walls and marble floors create a gallery-like backdrop perfect for showcasing fine antiques. The custom sofa and Louis XVI-style armchairs are covered in Dedar fabrics. The acrylic side table is by Travis & Company, and the antique rug is by Moattar, Ltd. The marble flooring is by Materials Marketing.

Simply Colorful

Max Kim-Bee

A framed 18th-century Japanese textile and colorful patterned pillows balance the off-white living room in Lipari, Sicily, one of eight Aeolian islands. Designers Nicola and Elda Fabrizio covered the Vico Magistretti sofa in a Dedar fabric. The ceramic head sculpture is by Lucilla Vallone.

Peak Views

Wiliam Waldron

In this Aspen getaway, designer Victoria Hagan used bronze window casings to frame floor-to-ceiling mountain views. The custom sofas are covered in a Romo fabric by Classic Design. The pair of chairs are designed by C.J. Peters, and the armchair is in a Chapas Textiles fabric by Frank Rogin. The custom cocktail table is by Victoria Hagan Home Collection and the Hervé van der Straeten console is from Ralph Pucci. The custom rug is by Mansour.

A Textured Mix

Max Kim-Bee

This seaside California living room designed by Mark D. Sikes is a lively mix of materials: wicker, limestone, and wood. The sofa by Hickory Chair is in a Pindler linen. The Bielecky Brothers armchairs showcase a Carleton V cotton. The round table is by John Rosselli Antiques, and the floor lamp is by Visual Comfort & Co. The chandelier is from Formations.

Sophisticated Monochromatics

Thomas Loof

An antique French settee wrapped in a Great Plains fabric anchors this Atlanta townhouse living room by John Oetgen. The antique Swedish armchair is in a Dedar fabric, the bench is designed by Formations, and the mirror is an 18th-century carved Italian treasure. The Italian sconces are antiques from Travis & Company.

Seaside Living

ROGER DAVIES

In this coastal California home, designer Christina Rottman frames the home’s view of the Pacific Ocean with Chivasso sheer and C&C Milano silk curtains. The custom sofa is in a Sabina Fay Braxton velvet and Rose Tarlow Melrose House leather. The cocktail table is Jean de Merry and the vintage chairs, in a Castel fabric, are from Demisch Danant. The art above the fireplace is by Roi James, and the pendant is Hervé van der Straeten.

Earthy Neutrals

Max Kim-Bee

The natural style in this Aspen, Colorado, home was designed by Richard Hallberg, who used muted tones to make a quiet backdrop in harmony with its mountain surroundings. The furniture includes a custom armchair in a Romo fabric, a cocktail table by Chista, and a table by Tom Palmer.

Relaxed and Breezy

MAX KIM-BEE

Designer Mark D. Sikes infused the decor of this living area with a blue-and-white scheme to pay homage to the home’s California seaside setting. The sofa is from Lee Industries in a Kerry Joyce linen, and the coffee table is by Quadrus Studio.

Charming in Cream

MAX KIM-BEE

In this bright living room, designer Amanda Nisbet painted the paneled walls a cream shade to make the space feel more intimate. The custom sofa is in a Manuel Canovas fabric, and the custom armchair is in a Studio Four NYC fabric with Samuel & Sons trim. The ceiling fixture is by Amanda Nisbet for the Urban Electric Co., and the ceramic table lamp is by Vaughan. The vintage faux-bois table lamp is by Epoca, and the ceiling is in Stonington Gray by Benjamin Moore.

Minimal and Quaint

Annie Schlechter

Designer Betsy Brown uses textured pieces to add warmth to this minimalist living room. The antique bergères in an Edelman leather are by Lief. The sofa features a Rogers & Goffigon linen by Dmitriy & Co. The slipper chair is designed by Christian Liaigre, and the cocktail table is designed by Japanache. The artwork at right is by John Carroll Doyle.

Classic Blue and White

MAX KIM-BEE

In this Hamptons home, designer Amanda Nisbet features a blue-and-white rug to resemble the sea. The custom sofas are in a de Le Cuona linen with Samuel & Sons trim, and the chairs are in a Lelievre fabric from Century Furniture. The Bunny Williams Home ottomans are in a Designers Guild stripe, and the curtains are in an Élitis fabric. The grass cloth wallcovering is by Phillip Jeffries.

A Vintage Twist

PIETER ESTERSOHN

In this antiques-filled living room, designer Amelia T. Handegan uses a sense of restraint to make the historic pieces feel modern. The circa-1830 sofa is Swedish, and the Amelia, Inc. bergères are in Sabina Fay Braxton fabrics. The Louis XVI chair is in a Christopher Hyland fabric, and the circa-18th-century Italian bench has a seat in a Nomi velvet. Displayed at right is a 19th-century framed Chinese coromandel screen. The antique minarets are by David Skinner Antiques, and the walls are in custom Venetian plaster by Kristen Bunting; the 18th-century portrait is from Charleston.

Pops of Purple

SIMON UPTON

In this living room designed by Suzanne Kasler, old-world opulence contrasts with modern restraint. The sofa is in a Ralph Lauren velvet, and the armchairs by John Saladino are in a Classic Cloth fabric. The bergère is in a Great Plains silk, and the cocktail table is by Nancy Corzine. The curtains are in a Nancy Corzine fabric with Samuel & Sons trim, and the mantel is by François & Co.

Bold Elegance

MELANIE ACEVEDO

This no-holds-barred living room designed by Michelle Nussbaumer features a worldly mix of antiques and textiles. The stool is in a Fabricut fabric, and the round table is by Ceylon Portfolio. The 19th-century mirror is French, and the Syrian side table is by Ceylon et Cie. The curtains are in a Michelle Nussbaumer fabric, and the 19th-century rug is by Farzin Rugs.

Playfully Patterned

Eric Piasecki

In a cozy home nestled in the mountains of Utah, designer Anthony Baratta adds a new sense of whimsy to this living room with a riot of plaids and pretty quilts. The room features custom chairs and ottoman in Ralph Lauren Home checks. A custom-painted trunk is by Kevin Cross, and a custom mantel is designed by Thomas W. Newman. The walls are in White Dove, and the ceiling is in Yarmouth Blue, both by Benjamin Moore.

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Sarah DiMarco is the Assistant Editor at VERANDA, covering all things decor, design, and travel, and she also manages social media for the brand.

75 Beautiful Living Room Ideas with Smart Decorating Choices

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While you’re looking for the best paint colors for your living room or lounge-worthy family room decorating ideas, gain inspiration for your space with our roundup of functional and beautiful living room ideas. Whether your space is small, large, modern, simple or extravagant, our roundup can inform your home’s next great transformation — especially if you want some Pinterest-inspired looks.

When we think of eye-catching living rooms, the design ideas are endless. Add a comfy sofa for family movie nights, hang chic curtains as the finishing touch (here are some living room curtain ideas for your viewing) or choose a statement rug that’s colorful, neutral, patterned or textured. Not to mention the beauty that comes with finding the right lighting! Every detail counts.

Many of these elegant designs are beginner-friendly, budget-friendly and easy to recreate (don’t worry we give you pointers on how to move forward with the revamp). And we have looks for every type of style you may desire — from traditional and modern to bohemian and shabby chic.

Use our roundup to create your dream room. And if you’re looking for a layout that’ll help with your overall wellbeing, check out these feng shui living room tips experts say will help create a balanced space.

Stephen Karlisch

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Green and White Stripes

Unsure of how to spruce up your living room walls? Give them a cool yet gripping contrast with green and white stripes, similar to this space designed by Tori Rubinson Interiors.

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Shades of Red

If you love the color red, but you can’t choose which design will suit the walls, rug or overall look, don’t stick to one pattern. Pick out a red-and-white striped rug and use red-flowered wallpaper to complement the look. Add red to the seating and choose paintings that feature red for a cohesive look.

Justin Krug

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Luxe Aesthetic

This beautiful living room features hardwood floors, a luxurious fireplace and a large set of windows with views of lush greenery. Implement some of these style elements to give your area an elegant appeal.

Paul Versluis

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Entertainment Section

Similar to how designer Tamara Day styled this sitting area, you can add bean bags instead of regular seating to turn the space into the perfect game room or entertainment setting for kids and guests.

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Stacy Zarin Goldberg

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Rattan Hanging Chair

Adding a rattan hanging chair is a functional, unexpected addition to an interior. Hang one in any corner of the room where you or guests can casually lounge, read or nap.

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Rustic-Modern

Transform your area with a rustic-modern appeal using wood beam ceilings, a stone fireplace and crisp white furniture.

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Match Walls to Furniture

Whether you want to create a moody, bright or minimalist feel in your living room, match the color of the walls to your furniture. This will pull the room together in a seamless and unique way.

Rachel Whiting

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Green Couch

When in doubt, choose the color you love the most and use it everywhere, from your furniture to your window treatments.

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Pretty in Pink

Pink is said to symbolize love. Bring a light and loving atmosphere that your guests will enjoy with pink furniture and walls. Use a lighter shade for the walls and a darker hue for the couches, stools and tables.

Mike Garten

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Statement Fireplace

Make the fireplace your focal point by opting for one made of stone or brick. Keep the walls white and choose brown leather furniture to complement the room’s semi-rustic feel.

Rikki Snyder

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3D Wall Design

Designer Maryline Damour of Damour Drake collaborated with fiber artist Sienna Martz to give this living room a calm and forest green atmosphere using a 3D leaf installation. Recreate the sense of greenery or design an installation that would better match your personality or room’s aesthetic.

Peter Molick

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Cool Gray

Thanks to designer Maureen Stevens, the airy living room in this 1920s Victorian home is full of style. The space features Benjamin Moore’s Gray Owl, which balances the century-old bright white trim and coffered ceiling.

Beatriz da Costa

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Versatile End Tables

Searching for a way to boost your living room’s functionality? Not only can end tables be easily moved around the space, but you can also use them as a work surface or spot for kids to tackle homework. When they’re not in use, place books or flowers on top as you would with traditional coffee tables.

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Randy O’Rourke

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Built-in Bookshelves

If you don’t have a dedicated library, installing built-in bookshelves right in your living room is the next best thing. Keep a rolling ladder handy to make it easy to access the higher shelves.

Michele Lee Willson

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Multipurpose Space

When it came to designing this living room, interior designer Heather Hilliard opted for a multipurpose approach. This space is suitable for tackling work, eating, lounging, you name it.

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August Oliver

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Classic Black-and-White

Lifestyle influencer Anna Mae Groves’ Cincinnati home leaned into a timeless black-and-white palette for her living room, complete with DIY geometric wall art.

Jessica Delaney

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Graphic Walls

Speckled wallpaper, paired with an emerald velvet sofa, enliven this living room setup by New York City-based designer Megan Hopp.

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Brie Williams

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Cool Cyan

Built-in firewood storage and deep cyan-colored walls — Sherwin-Williams’ Endless Sea — adds character to this living room in a 1970s Dutch Colonial-style home.

Jessica Bordner

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California Cool

Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson teamed up with interior designer Ginny Macdonald to arrange this stylish black-and-white outdoor living room. The design is an extension of her California home’s interiors.

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Striking Monochrome

If you love the monochrome look, you’re sure to find inspiration in this living room that features Benjamin Moore’s Knoxville Gray on the walls and fireplace.

Lincoln Barbour

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Rustic Flair

A white living room design scheme shines thanks to wooden beams and decorative pieces that play up its rustic flair.

Brent Darby

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Shades of Mint

A living room is the perfect spot to experiment with color, and this colorful space is proof. Varied shades of mint green, ranging from the sofa’s cushions to the curtains, create visual interest.

Layla Palmer

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Collected Look

Achieve a collected look by displaying potted greenery, decorative trays and an assortment of vessels on your mantel.

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Colorful Light Fixture

Refresh an unsightly light fixture with a few simple coats of paint, round bulbs and pom-pom fringe for a whimsical touch. Bold colors overhead pull together the room’s eclectic vibe.

Peter Murdock

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Streamlined Shelves

Upgrade your storage by removing the jackets off of old books (you can load up at yard sales) to expose the stitching or covering your collection with coordinating papers.

Mike Garten

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Tilted Mirror

For a relaxed mantel look, rest a sturdy style against the wall – no hammering required.

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Mary Costa

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Lush Leaves

Fill any underused nook or corner with an oversized plant to make it the focal point of the room. Tuck the pot in a woven basket for an extra punch.

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Stacey Brandford

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Painted Brick

Update an old-school brick fireplace (or wood paneling) with a coat of cream-colored paint. Take that, ’70s-era decor.

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Soothing Palette

Let the vibes flow from room-to-room with another clever paint tip. “I often paint a home one color throughout,” says Susana Simonpietri, interior designer and co-founder of Chango & Co. “Or, I’ll try the softest hue in the room that gets the most natural light, then work through the rest of the home with deepening shades of blue and gray. “

31 Living Room Ideas from the Homes of Top Designers

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Find inspiration in the stylish living spaces of the world’s top talents

By Alyssa Wolfe

March 2, 2017

The world’s famed designers create exquisite interiors for their clients, but what about the spaces they fashion for themselves? For these sought-after professionals, their own homes are places to express their personal tastes and experiment with new trends, showcase bold patterns, and display treasured art and antiques. We’ve gathered a selection of the elegant and inspiring living rooms of decorators and architects whose residences have appeared in the pages of AD, each filled with smart and stylish ideas for your own design project. From over-the-top grandeur to sleek modernism, see the stunning spaces where the world’s top talents entertain and relax.

Photo: Pieter Estersohn

Architect Lee Ledbetter renovated a landmark 1963 house in New Orleans to share with his partner, Douglas Meffert. Surrounding the custom-made cocktail table in the living room are a pair of Harvey Probber brass armchairs upholstered in a KnollTextiles fabric, two Louis XVI–style fauteuils in a Holly Hunt leather, a vintage T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chair in a Zoffany stripe, and a vintage Florence Knoll sofa in a KnollTextiles Ultrasuede. A large mixed-media artwork by Robert Helmer hangs on the brick wall, which is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Decorator’s White.

Photo: François Dischinger

Designer Sara Story restored a Victorian home in Snedens Landing, New York. An artwork by Sterling Ruby and a zebrahide add pizzazz to the living room.

Photo: Douglas Friedman

With the help of architect Eric Ryder, designer Brigette Romanek renovated a historic Laurel Canyon home for her family. The living room is outfitted with a pair of Marco Zanuso lounge chairs from Eccola, a Blackman Cruz console (left), and a Hans Wegner chaise longue.

Photo: Ricardo Labougle

A large Roberto Matta canvas overlooks the living room in Linda Pinto’s Paris apartment. In the foreground at left is a bronze side table by Claude Lalanne, next to a sofa accented with 1970s fur pillows; the cocktail tables are by Ado Chale, the sculpture in the far right corner is by Philippe Hiquily, and the rug was custom made by Tai Ping.

Thomas Ruff’s photograph Substrat 24 I dominates the living room of Jamie Drake’s Manhattan apartment. Arranged around a marble-and-granite table by Drake Design Assoc. are a Milo Baughman lounge chair in a Christopher Hyland mohair, a Drake-designed sofa in a Schumacher fabric, and a pair of club chairs and a Bright Group ottoman that are covered in Rubelli velvets from Donghia. The curtains are of a Clarence House fabric, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Sidewalk Gray, with a Venetian-plaster finish by the Alpha Workshops. The carpet is by the Alpha Workshops for Edward Fields.

Photo: Richard Powers

What appears to be a gilt-framed mirror in Timothy Corrigan’s Paris apartment is actually a window aligned with two mirrors, one in the living room and one in the dining room beyond. Corrigan highlighted the ingenious hall-of-mirrors illusion by installing matching Napoléon III chandeliers in the two rooms. The armchairs and the curtain and sofa fabrics are all from Schumacher’s Timothy Corrigan Collection; the stools are vintage Jansen, and the carpet is a Corrigan design for Patterson Flynn Martin.

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The heart of the Allegra Hicks’s Naples, Italy, apartment is a long, high-ceilinged room divided into living and dining areas, each anchored by carpets designed by Hicks. The designer also created the Roman-shade fabric, the cut velvet on the wood-framed Jindrich Halabala armchairs, and the butterfly-specimen table at right; an 18th-century Venetian mirror surmounts the mantel.

Photo: Roger Davies

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Architect Jorge Elias filled his 17,000-square-foot home in the Jardim Europa neighborhood of São Paulo with extraordinary antiques and images. An 18th-century Russian chandelier, vintage velvet sofas, Louis XV fauteuils, a gold-leafed Hand chair by Pedro Friedeberg, and artworks by Serge Poliakoff and Fernand Léger are among the eclectic mix in the living room.

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Photo: Douglas Friedman

The former Manhattan living room of designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent features circa-1970 Georges Pelletier ceramic lights above a vintage sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a ’70s Jansen brass cocktail table, and a French steel low table; the vide-poche table in the foreground is a ’50s design by Jacques Adnet, and the windows are dressed with curtains and rods by RH and tassels found at a market in Thailand.

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In Pedro Espírito Santo’s frescoed Lisbon, Portugal, salon, an 1860s Orientalist painting is flanked by foil bouquets. The gilt-wood fauteuil is antique, the cocktail table is Asian, and the needlepoint carpet was custom made.

Photo: Oberto Gili

Surrounding a living room doorway in the Hamptons home of David Kleinberg are two Richard Serra prints, one displayed over a mahogany cabinet by Paul László; the photograph in the hall is by Alejandra Laviada. Twin French Art Deco zebrawood side tables are joined by Art Deco armchairs covered in a Rogers & Goffigon fabric; the upholstery throughout the house was done by Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, the throw is from Homenature, and the raffia rug is by La Manufacture Cogolin.

Photo: Pieter Estersohn

An artwork by Terry Winters overlooks the Nashville, Tennessee, living room of interior designer Ray Booth and television executive John Shea. Roust, one of their two Siamese cats, strikes a noble pose next to a Minotti chaise longue. A Christophe Delcourt floor lamp and a Robert Lighton side table flank the sofa, also by Minotti; the carpet is by Stephanie Odegard Collection.

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At the Montauk, New York, home of designers Vicente Wolf and Matthew Yee, framed photographs from Wolf’s collection—including images by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Edward Steichen, and André Kertész—line the shelves above the living room’s sectional sofa, which is upholstered in a Janus et Cie fabric.

Photo: Scott Frances

In Alexa Hampton’s New York living room, a detail of the Parthenon’s frieze, painted by Hampton, hangs above the custom-made sofa, which is covered in a Kravet fabric; the klismos chair is by Alexa Hampton for Hickory Chair, Louis XVI chairs flank the mantel (designed by Hampton for Chesney’s), and the Irish matting is by Crosby Street Studios.

Photo: Ricardo Labougle

Lorenzo Castillo accented the drawing room of his Spanish retreat with a wallpaper from his collection for Gastón y Daniela; the vintage cabinet-on-chest is by Pierre Lottier. The Castillo-designed armchair at left is clad in a Designers Guild velvet, 1970s patchworks hang above the suede sofa, and the vintage cocktail tables were found at Paris’s Marché Paul Bert.

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In Holly Hunt’s Chicago apartment, a massive Helen Frankenthaler canvas faces a Louise Nevelson sculptural work across the living room. At center, a Holly Hunt Studio cocktail table topped with a John Chamberlain sculpture joins a Holly Hunt leather sofa cushioned in a Great Plains velvet and a pair of Paul Mathieu chairs upholstered in an Edelman leather; the floor lamps are by Christian Liaigre, the Tristan Auer ottomans are in a Kyle Bunting leather, and the rug is by Christian Astuguevieille. A custom-made Vladimir Kagan sectional sofa in a Great Plains wool nestles in the bay window.

Photo: Vincent Thibert

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AD100 designer Jacques Grange’s Paris apartment—once home to the novelist Colette—overlooks the gardens of the Palais Royal. The living room is furnished with a 19th-century chaise longue, club chairs from 1925, an 18th-century desk, and a Jean-Michel Frank armchair from 1930.

Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo

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A sculptural staircase framed in polished chrome catches the eye in late AD100 interior designer Alberto Pinto’s lively Rio de Janeiro apartment, which was renovated by architect Thiago Bernardes. Pinto designed the sofa, the painting is by Nancy Graves, and the armless chairs are by William Haines.

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In AD100 interior designer Muriel Brandolini’s eclectic Manhattan townhouse, Antipodal Shopperby George Condo is displayed above a midcentury Italian sofa; the cocktail table is by Mattia Bonetti, the vintage light fixture is by Gerrit Rietveld, and the oval portrait is of Muriel’s husband, Count Nuno Brandolini, as a child.

Photo: Björn Wallander

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AD100 decorator Michael S. Smith was inspired by 18th-century France when he decorated the elegant Manhattan duplex he shares with HBO executive James Costos. The walls display an Ellsworth Kelly lithograph and an antique overmantel mirror, while Louis XV–style canapés, a Jansen sofa, and Louis XVI–style gilt-wood fauteuils mingle with a Chinese low table and Japanese lacquer robe chests. The decorative woodwork is by Féau & Cie.

Photo: Tim Beddow

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Design team Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen revamped a flat near London’s Victoria station, keeping only the original 19th-century cornices and the oak parquet floor. A pair of brass bookshelves inspired by a Billy Baldwin design for Cole Porter flank a work on paper by Jean Cocteau. The vintage console is by Jansen, and the sofa is by Moschino’s firm, Nicholas Haslam.

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AD100 designer David Easton and artist James Steinmeyer gave the living room of their modern Tulsa, Oklahoma, getaway a warm makeover with Venetian-plaster walls painted in a Pratt & Lambert gray and Louis XVI–style slipper chairs upholstered in a crimson silk velvet. The mantel is by Easton, and the armchairs and ottoman are from his line for Lee Jofa, as are the fabrics covering them.

Photo: Miguel Flores-Vianna

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The living room walls in antiques dealer and designer Richard Shapiro’s Malibu, California, retreat are sheathed in frescoed plaster, and a 17th-century Italian mirror hangs above an antique Cypriot mantel; Shapiro designed the chairs, the Patricia Roach floor lamp is from his furnishings company, Studiolo, and the wood stools are 19th-century Ghanaian.

Photo: Thomas Loof

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Inside a glass tower overlooking the Manhattan skyline, Todd Alexander Romano created a high-impact design for his 600-square-foot studio. Inspired by the bold color choices of legendary decorator Billy Baldwin, the designer lacquered the walls and upholstered the custom-made sofa in midnight-blue. Prints by Robert Goodnough and Josef Albers add a vibrant contrast.

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Alex Papachristidis decorated the Bridgehampton, New York, home he shares with his extended family using luxe fabrics and eclectic finds that provide the newly built home with a sense of history. Gilded 19th-century stools and custom-made sofas upholstered in a Clarence House fabric are mixed with animal print–covered armchairs and pillows.

Photo: Roger Davies

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At his modern Los Angeles getaway, AD100 architect and designer Daniel Romualdez introduced a fur rug, a reclaimed-wood cocktail table by André Joyau, and a pair of John Dickinson lamps to help soften the sleek white space. A painting by Sarah Morris hangs on the far wall, the print above the fireplace is by Christopher Bucklow, and the acrylic armchairs are by Paul Rudolph.

Photo: Pieter Estersohn

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In Atlanta, AD100 decorator Suzanne Kasler renovated her Regency-style house with the help of architectural designers William T. Baker & Assoc. She employed a soothing palette of cream, beige, and white for the living room. “I like colors with a gray undertone,” she said. The velvet sofa is from Kasler’s line for Hickory Chair, the acrylic tables and curtain fabric are by Nancy Corzine, and the rug is by Beauvais Carpets.

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A stainless-steel wall sculpture by Octavio Abúndez hangs in the living room of Nate Berkus’s former duplex in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, and the Gilbert Poillerat chairs are upholstered in a Clarence House linen. Berkus furnished the apartment in the 19th-century building with pieces he had collected over the years, including many furnishings from his previous home in Chicago.

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When AD100 interior designer David Kleinberg moved to an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, he chose to retain the home’s original 1920s architectural details as well as the ornate millwork installed by previous owners; he updated the latter with cream and white paint. The vintage light fixture is by Swiss architect Max Ernst Haefeli, and the painting is by Garth Weiser.

Photo: Roger Davies

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Brazilian architect and designer Sig Bergamin crafted a vibrant living room in the São Paulo home he shares with architect Murilo Lomas. Murano-glass vessels are displayed on either side of a Vik Muniz painting, and the sofas are covered in a Rubelli velvet.

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Russian architect Dmitry Velikovsky created a refined yet exotic look for his Moscow penthouse, whose living room features an antique gilt-wood sofa, a Senegalese armchair, and an 18th-century samurai chair; a painting by Viktor Pivovarov hangs above the fireplace, and a Picasso etching leans against the bookshelf.

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Deirdre Sullivan

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Deirdre Sullivan is an interior design expert and features writer who specializes in home improvement as well as design. She began her career as an assistant editor at Elle magazine and has more than a decade of experience. Deirdre contributes content for brands including The Spruce and Realtor.com, and has been a featured speaker at various conferences.

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Haley Weidenbaum

Just because you have a fun-size living room, does not mean you have to skimp when it comes to decorating. Case in point, the following 15 simple small living rooms. Each one reveals how to pack a lot of style and function in minimal square footage without making things feel crowded or uncomfortable.

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Consider a Pale Monochromatic Palette

Ikea Ideas Lab

Creating an insanely chic small space is a cinch if you stick to a monochromatic palette as shown in this white living room featured on IKEA Ideas Lab. A few tricks keep this space from feeling cold and stark. Beautiful greenery enlivens the space with color. Natural wood and wicker accents add a dash of cozy, rustic style.

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Texture Punches up a Neutral Color Scheme

Jamie Keskin Design

When square footage is exceptionally tight, make the most of your living room with small-scale furniture as shown in this space by Boston based Jamie Keskin Design. A love seat carves out a cozy spot for two. Two end tables that double as shelving whip up a spot store books. Textural elements like the wicker coffee table and ribbed ceramic lamps punch up the neutral color scheme.

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Create a Simply Elegant Statement With Luxurious Accents

Decoist

You do not need a lot of stuff to make an elegant statement. In this lovely space spotted on the Decoist, furnishings and decorative accents in a mix of luxurious materials and chic colors elevates things. The marble coffee table is an attractive focal point. The green leather pouf and blue velvet side chair offer up eye-catching seatings. A plush Scandinavian inspired rug feels fantastic under bare feet. The starburst mirrors add sparkle without going overboard. The fiddle leaf fig tree, shown on the right brings a touch of nature.

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Get Cozy With a Sectional Sofa

Haley Weidenbaum

A minimalistic, “L” shaped sectional sofa is a great way to maximize seating in a small living room. A pitch-perfect example is shown in this space by Los Angeles based interior designer Haley Weidenbaum. Zero square footage goes to waste with the three-piece nesting coffee set. Not only do they provide extra function when needed but the two smaller tables instantly disappear when tucked under the large one. A leather woven chair is both a stylish and compact touch that does not add visual heft. The potted plants bring balance, beauty, and character.

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White Walls and Dark Furniture Work

Havenly

Dark furnishings add depth to this white, small living room by Havenly, an online interior design service. Gobs of natural light keeps the gray sofa and cognac side chair from weighing the space down. Got high ceilings? A tall fiddle-leaf fig tree, as shown on the left, will contrast beautifully with crisp white walls. The rug on the adds a dose of room warming orange color while unifying the room’s color scheme.

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Make a Tiny Living Room Extra Cozy

Haus Modelle

When square footage is minimal, go for extra cozy small-scale pieces like the plush sofa in this space spotted on Haus Modelle. Colorful nesting side tables work as an expanding coffee table. A tiny bentwood stool from IKEA adds an extra seat.

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California Casual Meets Scandinavian Chic

IDF Studio

IDF Studio, an interior design firm out of San Francisco created this small living room, which is a mash-up of California causal style combined with Scandinavian inspired décor. The pale color palette gives the space it’s tranquil and relaxing vibe. Notice the backward books? Facing the pages out works with the room’s color scheme.

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Playing With Scale, Color, and Texture Adds Visual Interest

Labl Studio

Here is another example of how playing with scale works in a simply designed small living room. Here the interior designers at Labl Studio based in New York City combine a mini Chesterfield sofa with what appears to be a giant-sized desk lamp. The layered rugs on the floor lend visual texture and bold color. The clear acrylic side table on the left adds function without the visual heft that comes with furniture that is not see through.

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Swap the Knickknacks for Beautiful Greenery

Candy Pop

Natasha, the blogger behind Candy Pop, skimps decorative features like a gallery wall in favor of small houseplants in her small living room. She says it makes times spent at home feel like summer 365 days a year.

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How to Transform a Weird Corner into an Inviting Small Living Room

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Make a small living room that feels stuffed in a tight corner feel more welcoming with these simple decorating tips from this space spotted on Homepolish, a decorating service that matches homeowners with interior designers. The rug on the floor carves out the nook. The window is the central focal point. The sofa below it anchors the area. The gallery wall on the left further defines the space. A small-scale marble coffee table and midcentury side chair bring practical function.

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Black Walls Add Depth to Small Living Rooms

Studio McGee

Black walls add depth to this small living room by Utah based interior design firm, Studio McGee. Loads of sunlight and the tall white storage unit on the left keeps the space from feeling cramped or dreary. An inexpensive striped rug anchors the room. The plush sofa makes things extra inviting. The armchair adds a pop of colorful interest. The oval glass topped coffee table takes up very little visual space.

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Use Paint to Carve out a Small Living Room

Marion Alberge

A bright yellow feature wall carves out a small living room in a pint-size one bedroom apartment by French interior designer Marion Alberge. Two pieces of small-scale furniture in soft colors, a sofa, and an armchair, bring comfort. The tiny, leggy coffee tables do not hog precious square footage.

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Small Living Room Inspired by Palm Springs

Michelle Gage

We love this palm springs inspired living room by interior designer Michelle Gage based in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Plants everywhere and botanic wallpaper both give the simple living room an enormous wow factor. Furniture in soft colors allows the greenery to pop.

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Creating Separation in a Small Open Floor Plan

Haley Weidenbaum

If you are working with a small open floor plan, creating a little separation between your different living areas is an efficient way to maximize square footage. In this home by California based interior designer, Haley Weidenbaum a sofa doubles as a space divider. The blue patterned rug anchors the living room. An upholstered coffee table doubles as a comfy footstool.

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Combine White Walls With Colorful Furnishings

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When it comes to creating a simple living room, you can get mighty creative with color. To make it this idea work, keep your walls and ceiling bright white. Here, the interior design duo at California based firm, Taylor and Taylor took this room to the next level with colorful furnishings in contrasting bold and pastel shades.

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Make the most of what you have by switching up your seating arrangement.

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The living room is surely the heart of every home, but decorating this space can sometimes feel monotonous. For many people, the living room is a backdrop for great conversation and gatherings, so it should be designed with community and connection in mind. But—more often than not—the seating arrangement veers into basic territory: A sectional here, an armchair over there, and a cocktail table wedged somewhere in between. The results can be gorgeous, yes—but not necessarily groundbreaking. In reality, however, a living room is packed with unlimited design potential, and it all starts with your seating strategy. With a little creativity, an assortment of chairs, sofas, and stools can transform any room for the better. Here, we share 51 of our favorite living rooms, all featuring major seating arrangement inspiration.

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Through the Looking Glass

If you want to create the illusion of indoor-outdoor living, place all of your seats right next to your window. In Amanda Gunawan’s Los Angeles loft, a CB2 sectional and her Charles and Ray Eames chair get the sun-drenched treatment.

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Keep It Simple

As Shawn Henderson’s upstate New York home proves, you don’t need a complex layout to make your living room feel special. Here, he creates a simple yet striking setup with a Kaare Klint sofa, a Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist armchair, and a cocktail table by Frits Henningsen.

Andrea Ferrari

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Style Shake-Up

In his Milan apartment, Emiliano Salci of Dimorestudio shook up the conventional living room layout by placing the Dimoremilano table at one end of his vintage Vico Magistretti sofa.

Simon Upton

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Seeing Double

Why settle for one coffee table when you can have two? In this Pittsburgh Tudor Revival, two gilded coffee tables are paired with an Art Deco armchair, a custom sofa, and a set of chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar—so guests can enjoy separate conversations without having to speak over each other.

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Fire Away

While many people place their furniture right in front of or just around the fireplace, this luxe London townhouse makes a case for an off-centered layout. Here, designer Thomas Hamel incorporated a chandelier by Hervé Van der Straeten, artwork from Béatrice Casadesus, and Regency chairs covered in Fortuny fabric.

Stephen Kent Johnson

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Section It Off

In his small West Chelsea studio in Manhattan, Charlie Ferrer used a wall-to-wall sectional in a corner to create the illusion of a designated living room.

Chris Mottalini

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Lounge Away

To turn this Connecticut family room into a cozy sanctuary, the design team of Hendricks Churchill placed a Saarinen chair comfortably next to the fireplace. That way, the homeowners can kick back and relax while appreciating the hearth’s warm glow.

Nina Poon

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Room With a View

Have a living room with a view? Take a cue from Samuel Amoia, who designed this apartment on Manhattan’s Park Avenue. Between the low-slung furniture and colorful Annie Sacks sculpture, the emphasis remains on the stunning view of Central Park below.

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Indoor-Outdoor Living

When you’re decorating for an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, it’s often best to keep your living room furnishings to a minimum. By restricting a lounge area to one side of the room, the owners of this South African bungalow maintained a clear pathway to the terrace and didn’t have to sacrifice their sweeping vistas.

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Tally Up the Tables

In most living room layouts, the best seat is often the one that has an optimal vantage point and easy access to a side table. But as the living room of this Los Angeles mansion designed by Cliff Fong proves, there’s strength in numbers. With plenty of seating options—and accompanying tables—every seat can be the best seat in the house.

Shai Epstein

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Conversation-Sparking Seats

In this Tel Aviv penthouse loft, architect Alex Meitlis and artist Ivo Bisignano placed the Indian rosewood sofas and armchairs—all of Meitlis’s own design—in a classic formation so that everyone can join in the conversation.

Richard Powers

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Style With Symmetry

For a visually soothing space, you can never go wrong with symmetry. In this Italian farmhouse, designer James Thurstan Waterworth flanked the fireplace with a pair of custom sofas.

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Splitting Image

If you don’t want your living room to feel too coordinated, check out this space in Santa Monica, California. Designer Natasha Baradaran gives the conventional symmetrical layout an unexpected twist by placing the Egg Collective sofa directly across from the Anne Hauck chairs.

Suzanna Scott Photography

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Mountain View Living Room

Touches of calming blues and layers of texture featured in a Mountain View home by Regan Baker Design.

Amy Bartlam

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Craftsman Style

A welcoming Craftsman-style abode in Austin, Texas, by Meredith Ellis Design.

Angie Seckinger

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Modern Look

Interiors by Design opted for a living room setup that’s equal parts fun and modern.

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Light-Filled Design

Sculptural wood tables complement leather side chairs and a gray upholstered sofa in a Massachusetts living room design crafted by Found Design Studio.

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Modern Eclectic

A blend of of modern and eclectic decor in a living room by Kress Jack Home.

Werner Straube

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Modern Farmhouse

The perfect modern farmhouse living room by Tom Stringer Design Partners.

Peter Murdock

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Sag Harbor Estate

An attractive palette of blues in a Sag Harbor compound by David Kleinberg Design Associates.

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Mediterranean Beauty

A well-appointed Pacific Palisades Mediterranean living room by Everage Design.

Nick Johnson

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Contemporary City Living

Clean modern lines in a high-rise by Matthew Caughy

Robert Granoff

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Full Color

Five colors were used throughout this living area: black, gray, ivory, pale blue, and cranberry. By John Willey | Willey Design LLC.

Durston Saylor

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Loft Living

A Bond Street loft living area by Axis Mundi.

Josh McHugh

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A Stylish Lake House

A mixed seating area by Amy Lau Design.

David Appel

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Built-In Bookshelves

Bookshelves provide a focal point in this Manhattan living room by BOWERBIRD.

Kim Sargent

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Elegant Pastels

Contemporary pastel pieces make for a serene design statement by Amy Lau Design.

Bruce Fox

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Mixing Styles

An inspired apartment with Mies van der Rohe influences by Bruce Fox.

Paul Geenty

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All Whites

A chic Malibu-based project by Design Collectif.

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A Corner Banquette

The living room of an Upper West Side home with unique corner banquette, by Pappas Miron.

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Anyone who is interested in construction topics, reads a lot of materials about the real estate market, interior design, and just an attentive person, could note that today, along with the word “living room”, one can often come across the variant “living room”. In search engines, responses to a query with the first word are more common, but sites with the second version are not uncommon. So how is it right: a living room or a living room, we will understand.

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Living room: to be or not to be

It’s all about the suffix

Supporters of the “living room”

Living room: to be or not to be is used, just as they do not say “butter oil”. These expressions are to some extent a tautology or unreasonable repetition of the same words, the same root or close in meaning.

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Initially, the phrase “living room” existed both in colloquial speech and in literary works. Today it is not customary to say so due to the fact that the living room is the same room. Why then name the same object twice? This expression has lost its noun, and the adjective “living room” has acquired the features of a noun. Therefore, when asked how the expression “living room” is written, we answer: no way. Only separately: either we are talking about a fashionable stylish living room, or about the central room, which is the main one in the apartment.

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It’s all about the suffix

The adjective “living room” itself was formed from the root “guest” with the addition of the suffix -in-, this way of word formation is called suffixal. The substantivation that occurred later (which is translated from Latin as a noun) classified the adjective as a noun, but the additional suffix -n- was not added to the word.

Words were created in the same way:

guest – gostiny dvor;

elk – elk horn;

owl – owl call and others.

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There is also a rule according to which an adjective formed from a noun with the addition of the suffix -in-, as well as -an-, -yan-, is written with one letter H, referring to the suffix. According to it, only the LIVING ROOM option is considered. These words also include adjectives that have received the status of independent nouns and denote various premises: treatment room, boiler room, reception room, and others.

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Supporters of the “living room”

As can be seen from the previous part, the root GUEST and the suffix -in- formed a new word “living room”, which is the correct usage. In this form, the word is also found in many well-known spelling dictionaries.

Important! If we talk about the word “living room”, written with two N, then there is no such word in Russian.

However, in recent years it has been included in the Spelling Dictionary of Ilya Yurievich Sazonov for 2002. In Russian literature, a similar variant is found only once in A. Chekhov’s story “Humoresques”: “Cousin started a guest conversation.” At that distant time, occasionally the word was written like that. It seems that Anton Pavlovich deliberately played with words in his stories in order to show the comic nature of the situations depicted.

A supporter of the word “living room” with a double letter NN is such a respected portal as Gramota.ru, which makes its arguments based on the “spelling dictionary” of Vladimir Vladimirovich Lopatin, a well-known Russian linguist. This spelling is confirmed by the rule according to which double HH is written at the junction of two parts: the generating stem and the suffix, when the stem ends and the suffix begins with one consonant, in this case with the letter H. For example:

long – from the word length;

pocket – from the word pocket;

living room – from the word living room.

They justify their point of view on the site by the fact that double HH is used in an adjective paired with a noun, which denotes belonging, relation to this particular place: living room furniture, living room conversations.

It seems that spears will break for many more years when answering the question: how to write the living room or living room correctly. Supporters of the correct literary language will prove that one cannot touch the great and mighty, and the guardians of everything new will prove that the language is the same living substance, sensitively reacting to the changes taking place. But today in all phrases it is correct to write “living room” with one letter N.

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Colors, finishes, design and arrangement of furniture – we tell you step by step how to design a trendy living room interior in a modern style.

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Despite the variety of trends in design, contemporary is still one of the most popular: concise, stylish, comfortable. And most importantly, there are no strict canons and rules in it. In this article, we tell you how to decorate a living room in a modern style, with photos of beautiful examples of what materials, colors, furniture and decor to choose.

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The modern direction includes a variety of styles: from eco and scandi to minimalism and hi-tech. And the contemporary interiors themselves are not similar to each other – as opposed to the classics, there are no conventions and a mandatory set of elements. Therefore, the living room can be both a luxurious room with wood and marble decoration, and a cozy chamber room in pastel colors.

But there are still common features – you can rely on them when thinking over the design of a living room in a modern style:

Open space. The fewer walls and partitions, the better. There should be a lot of light and air in the room – even if the area is small. Most often, the hall is combined with the kitchen; in addition, you can remove the door between the hall and the hallway. Use light zoning: instead of piers and solid partitions – different textures, finishes, colors, floor or ceiling levels.

Calm tones. The palette can be anything, but it’s best to follow the 60/30/10 rule. The main color is the base (beige, gray, white, brown), the second is more saturated, the third is the brightest. For accents, choose noble, eye-pleasing shades: wine instead of bright red, emerald green instead of acid green, etc.

Simple forms. The modern direction gravitates towards visual simplicity – this is due to the ideas of minimalism, which has now become the basis of design, and not just a trend. Choose laconic furniture without unnecessary details: this will reduce visual noise, and the eye will smoothly move from one object to another.

Ergonomics. First of all, the space should be comfortable for living. This is especially important in small apartments, where a lot of furniture needs to be placed on a small footage. Thinking through the layout, immediately imagine how you will then exist in this room. Provide passages between furniture, free space in order to open cabinet doors or drawers, the location of outlets.

Freedom. Arrange the furniture in the way that is convenient for you, combine loft lamps with classic stucco, abandon the traditional large kitchen, use catchy decor. The main thing is that the atmosphere reflects your character and that you feel comfortable in it, because we spend most of our time in the living room.

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Now let’s take a step-by-step look at how to design a living room in a modern style in an apartment or a private house.

Layout

The number of functional areas and furniture depends on the size of the room and its tasks.

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Most often, the living room is combined with a kitchen and dining room, sometimes with a bedroom or office. Based on this, planning and zoning are built.

Kitchen combination. The cooking zone is usually isolated and done at the entrance. The dining group zones the space: it can be a bar counter, an island or a classic dining table. The seating area is located in the back of the room, usually by the window.

Combination with bedroom. Here, everything is the opposite: a soft group and recreation areas at the entrance, since this is a “public” part, a sleeping place is in the depths.

Separate room. This is the simplest option, the content of which depends on the proportions of the living room and the lifestyle of the owners. You can limit yourself to a sofa group, a TV and a couple of storage systems. Or, if space permits, add a workplace, a creative corner, make a mini-library with a comfortable reading chair.

It is important that the layout is comfortable for living, and the space is not divided into small cramped compartments. If you use partitions for zoning, choose light, light-transmitting models: slats, open shelving, glass screens.

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Color range

Choosing a palette is a matter of taste and overall design of an apartment or house.

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You can follow the trends or use your favorite colors. In any case, remember the basic rules of color:

Light colors visually increase the space, dark colors reduce it. This does not mean that it is forbidden to use the latter in a small living room, but do it in a dosed manner and dilute them with light shades.

If the windows face north, add as many warm tones as possible to the palette – they will make the living room more cozy and sunny. If there is enough natural light, pay attention to cold shades: gray, blue, blue, mint, etc.

The optimal number of elements in the palette is three. Four or more are difficult to harmoniously combine, you can get a clumsy and too colorful interior. If you take one or two primary colors, use several shades and different textures so that the monochrome interior does not seem boring.

Neutral base colors – white, gray, beige – need to be diluted with something to make the space look voluminous and interesting.

Achromats go equally well with any color. Combine other shades according to their color temperature: warm with warm, cold with cold. If you want to make a contrasting combination, balance it with a neutral shade: gray-beige, white, black.

When choosing colors, it is important not only what they will be, but also where they will be located. The palette is a great zoning tool, so group the shades so that they emphasize different areas or highlight the desired part of the space.

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Finishing

In a modern living room, finishing can be either a neutral background or a full-fledged decorative element.

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In addition, any material can be used here: from textile wallpaper to microcement or brick. Unlike the bathroom, kitchen and hallway, this room does not have special requirements for finishing. It is enough to choose high-quality, environmentally friendly and beautiful materials – they can be both natural and artificial.

Floor

Most often, parquet, quartz vinyl, engineering board, porcelain stoneware or laminate are laid in the hall. The latter is the most inexpensive, so it is suitable for budget repairs. The coating is usually made 2-3 tones darker than the walls, so that the finish creates a smooth gradient from the floor to the ceiling. The best option from a visual point of view is the texture of the tree. Choose the shade of the flooring taking into account the overall color temperature so that the floor does not stand out from the palette and does not attract too much attention.

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Ceiling

The simplest and most versatile option is a smooth one-level white ceiling. This finish is suitable for a room of any size. If the room is low, a simple trick will help to make it visually higher and more spacious – paint the walls and ceiling in the same color to erase the boundaries. In this case, the shade can be any, not necessarily light.

You can add decorative elements (stucco, wooden beams) or use a two-level stretch fabric, thereby highlighting one or more functional areas.

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Walls

Unlike the bedroom, where the decoration should be as calm and comfortable as possible so as not to interfere with rest, in the living room you can experiment with wall decoration. For example, make one accent or combine 2-3 finishing materials, emphasizing different areas and placing visual accents.

Any materials will do:

High-quality wallpaper (if you have animals or children at home, pay attention to fiberglass – it is vandal-resistant and easy to clean).

Decorative plaster.

Wood, marble or stone effect panels.

Regular paint.

Even if the room is large, you shouldn’t use an active print and catchy textures on all four walls – you will end up with a clumsy and completely unstylish combination. It is better to focus on 1-2 surfaces, and for the rest, choose a neutral monophonic design. Also remember that the brighter the furniture, the calmer the finish should be. And if you want to hang pictures, posters or other wall decor, neutral tones are best emphasized: white, light gray, cream.

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Furniture

Each room has its own piece of furniture: in the bedroom it is a bed, in the kitchen it is a suite.

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In the living room, the sofa almost always takes center stage. The rest of the composition is built around it: a coffee table, armchairs or pouffes, a TV, storage systems.

When choosing upholstered furniture, the following are important:

The quality of the upholstery – it should not only be pleasant to the touch, but also durable. Manufacturers offer fabrics with a variety of additional characteristics: impregnations against dirt, dust and grease stains, with a stretch effect that prevents the seat from sagging and wiping, etc.

Color – upholstered furniture occupies the same 30% of the palette. If you want to make the sofa and armchairs accent, use rich, but noble shades: plum, burgundy, terracotta, olive or emerald, blue. For a more relaxed design, shades of beige, gray, brown are suitable. A white sofa looks bold and impressive.

Functionality – for example, if the apartment is small, it makes sense to take a folding model so that there is an extra bed. Or a sofa with storage drawers under the seat. Pay attention to modular systems – from them you can assemble a soft group for your needs of any size and shape.

You will also need storage systems. Usually this is a TV cabinet, shelving, hanging or niche shelves. The room can accommodate a modern sideboard and bookcase.

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Decor

The main rule when choosing a decor is that it should be thoughtful and concise.

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Let it be a little, so as not to create a feeling of disorder, but each item is chosen consciously. Looks good in a contemporary living room:

Paintings by contemporary artists, graphics and posters in simple frames.

Laconic vases, figurines or figurines.

Books and albums in beautiful editions.

Scented candles and diffusers.

Ceramic tableware.

Cozy textiles: decorative pillows, carpet, curtains.

In order not to litter the room, show your imagination. For example, if you travel a lot, do not force all the surfaces with the same type of figurines from souvenir shops. Hang a beautiful map of the world on the wall behind the sofa: in a wooden format or in the form of a poster on which you can mark the countries you have visited. And if you collect something, allocate a beautiful backlit rack for the collection – let the little things be stored in an orderly manner.

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How to buy furniture: choosing the right furniture
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How to buy furniture: looking for the best price offer
One of the most common mistakes is buying all the furniture at once. Unfortunately, this can lead to two problems: you pay more while thinking you’re saving money, and you can buy something you don’t really like but just to fill up the space.

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Natural furniture always looks dignified and respectable, which is especially important for the living room. Our online store presents products in various styles: classic, Scandinavian, Provence or loft, Italian, country or modern, made of various types of wood: oak, pine, beech, birch or ash – all of them are aesthetic and practical, have a long life operation.

Eco-friendly furniture, does not contain harmful synthetic impurities and has a beneficial effect on the atmosphere in the room.

Natural furniture by default has a beautiful appearance and looks great in any interior. The texture of wood or staining with enamels – each item is unique and unrepeatable.

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how to spell the word correctly according to the rules of the Russian language

How to spell it correctly: “living room” or “living room”? We will figure out this issue with the help of the Rules, the Councils of teachers and examples of

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Andrey Smirnov 9000 “guest” and denotes the room where meetings are held, visitors are received. Initially, there was a phrase “living room”, and here the word “living room” acted as an adjective. Then the noun “room” disappeared, and “living room” single-handedly began to designate a room for receiving guests. The transition of a noun into an adjective and back into a noun caused disputes among linguists about the spelling of the word “living room”, which continue to this day. Modern rules of the Russian language will help you figure out how to spell “living room” or “living room” correctly.

Rule “living room”

The word “living room” consists of the root “guest-“, the suffix “-in-” and the ending “-aya”. The rule says that the suffix “-in-” of nouns and adjectives is always written with one letter “n”.

However, some experts (including I. Yu. Sazonov, author of the reference book “How is it right? Two consonants or one?: A spelling dictionary”), argue that the adjective “living room”, in contrast to the noun, is written with a double ” n”. Nevertheless, it should be recognized that most linguists are of the opinion that “living room” is in any case written with one letter “n”, and the word “living room” does not exist in Russian.

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“The theater represents living room in the house of a poor official” (I. S. Turgenev).

“The room he entered was a small living room of the countess” (N. E. Heinze).

“Baron Z., in an unbuttoned frock coat and white waistcoat, received guests in a lighted hall and living room of a small house” (LN Tolstoy).

“After passing the reception room and two living rooms , he was met by a waiter” (M. N. Zagoskin).

“In addition to the usual living room furniture, there is a desk in the right corner” (A. P. Chekhov).

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Andrei Smirnov, a Russian language teacher as a foreign language, 35 years of age:

– the word “living room” sounds quite unusual and even noble, it was often used in classical Russian literature. “Living room” is a noun, consists of a root, a suffix and an ending. We are interested in the suffix “-in-“. In this suffix, the double “n” is not written. The corresponding rule just needs to be remembered.
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4-5 – While “four”, you can do better!

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