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58 Living Room Ideas for Any Home

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Kaitlyn McInnis

Kaitlyn McInnis

Kaitlyn McInnis is a lifestyle expert and writer specializing in global interior design trends and styles which she is able to experience first-hand through her extensive travels. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Homes & Gardens, and Real Homes. Kaitlyn also worked for AskMen.com, where she managed an international team of writers and experts.

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Updated on 02/24/22

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The options are endless when it comes to designing and decorating your living room space—which can be both exciting and intimidating! Do you want something calming and zen to retreat into after a long day, or do you want something punchy and bright with enough seating to host guests on a regular basis?

Whether you’re looking for a cozy little nest conducive to binge watching movies and kicking back or you want to ensure your space is ready to receive friends and family on a whim, we’ve rounded up some of the coolest living room ideas for all types of households and lifestyles. Read on if you want to get clear on exactly what type of living room will suit your style.

70+ Chic Living Room Ideas

1

Depth-Defying Milan Living Room

Helenio Barbetta/Living Inside

Milanese architect and designer Hannes Peer took this Italian living area to new heights—literally—by drawing inspiration from the Alps. The low-slung furniture—which includes a brown leather couch from B&B Italia and a vintage daybed—deftly balances out the high, slatted wood accents.

2

Maximalist Chicago Living Room

Thomas Loof

Anyone who has a more-is-more aesthetic will find a lot to love about this zesty prewar apartment in Chicago. Designer Summer Thornton doubled down on boldness with jewel-toned seating, a pair of pendants from Urban Electric Co., and a sweet wallcovering by de Gournay.

3

Moody New York Living Room

Joshua McHugh

This Upper West Side apartment single-handedly proves that the dark side has plenty of perks. Designer Kevin Dumais created a space that’s equal parts handsome and homey with a plethora of textures. The suede wallpaper by Holly Hunt, custom ottoman, and Daniel Wenger lounge chair give this space the tactile treatment.

4

Fun French Living Room

Pierrick Verny

Craving some much-needed pops of color? Take a cue from lighting designer Marie-Lise Féry’s French abode. Swathed in Farrow & Ball’s Blue Gray, this room features a velvet Christophe Delcourt sectional and candy-coated Magic Circus Éditions lamp, offering a grown-up take on a rainbow palette.

5

A Living Room with Seating a-Plenty

Amy Neunsinger

As this Hollywood Hills living room—which was designed by firm Nickey Kehoe for Suzanne Goin—proves, you can never have too many seats. This Spanish-style space pairs the original Douglas fir-beamed ceiling with a cornucopia of sofas and armchairs, all of which are from the designers.

6

Pattern-Packed Palm Beach Living Room

Douglas Friedman

Embrace your bold streak with strategically placed patterns. In this Palm Beach villa, Mark D. Sikes turned this living room into a delightfully whimsical retreat with a hypnotic array of prints. But since each repeat boasts a similar blue-and-white scheme, the room is eye-catching, not over-the-top.

7

Cinematic Living Room

Roger Davies

If movie nights in are your top priority, you’ll love this space that Kovac Design Studio created for Hollywood agent Todd Feldman. The spacious great room boasts a custom motorized screen, creating a floating home theater. A sectional by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, RH, Restoration Hardware cocktail table, and a rug from Armadillo make this the perfect place to Netflix and chill.

8

St. Petersburg Living Room

Mikhail Loskutov

Looking for a red-hot living room idea? Consider making the fireplace the focal point of the room—just as Tim Veresnovsky did in this St. Petersburg apartment. The oak-paneled hearth is flanked by a Sergei Khrabrovsky sofa, vintage leather armchair, and Zara Home side table.

9

Tropical Living Room

Kris Tamburello

Make your living room feel like an otherworldly oasis, just as Fawn Galli did in this Boca Raton retreat. From a rattan cocktail table by India Mahdavi to a half-moon shape Lejeune sofa—which is swathed in Dedar velvet and Scalamandre’s Maquis Tapestry Agave repeat—this space offers vacation vibes around the clock.

10

Shape-Shifting Living Room

Ema Peter

For a pared-back way to make your living room pop, play with different shapes. When decorating this Vancouver pad for a mother-daughter duo, PlaidFox’s Ben Leavitt featured an angular, 1970s-inspired chimney breast in red- and pink-toned Mutina tiles. Rounding out the room is a custom curvaceous couch and leather ottoman from Moroso.

11

Modern Midtown Living Room

Douglas Friedman

For an easy (yet effective!) way to rack up the compliments, consider adding a punchy couch to a neutral space. Here, Dorothy Berwin added a bright red sofa from Francis Sultana to a high-contrast space.

12

Mix-and-Match Living Room

Carmel Brantley

Why settle for one design style when you can enjoy a few? In this Palm Beach abode, designer Caroline Rafferty juxtaposed a 20-foot-long white sofa from CB2 with contemporary art and an antique cocktail table designed by Pierre Jeanneret. The crisp palette and jolts of primary colors strike a happy balance between subtle and statement.

13

True Blue Living Room

Simon Upton

It’s no wonder that the living room packs the “wow” factor of this apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designer Stephen Sills paired the bright Lee Jofa wallcovering with a Louis XIV marble mantel and antique French chairs draped in a Clarence House silk.

14

Chic London Living Room

Stephan Julliard

Decades after its last refurbishment in 1991, a well-known Kuwaiti family enlisted designer Nebihe Cihan to spruce up their charming London flat. Cihan used sculptural details and a jewel-toned sofa from Minotti to give the space a modern edge—without stripping it of its rich history.

15

Relaxed Upper West Side Living Room

Brittany Ambridge

Danielle Colding achieved her signature “cozy cool” look in this prewar apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The crisp white living room is anchored by a sofa from Jayson Home and a Papilio chair, creating an oasis of simplicity, ease, and eclecticism.

16

California Coastal Living Room

Trevor Tondro Photography

When Kim Alexandriuk was tasked with designing a family’s vacation home in Montecito, California, she sought to highlight many of the space’s European features. In the living room, she added a Paola Navone sofa and a slipper chair by Paul Marra Design to play off the extravagant fireplace.

17

Star-Studded Living Room

Miguel Flores-Vianna

Designer Isabel López-Quesada refreshed this charming Madrid apartment—which the actress Ava Gardner used to call home—with soft, romantic details. Highlights include sofas reimagined in Brochier velvet, Pierre Paulin’s Mushroom chairs, and artwork by Donna Huanca.

18

Cozy Upstate Living Room

Stephen Kent Johnson

Three years after a fire broke out in the back of his home, designer Shawn Henderson restored his upstate New York space to be a soothing escape from the big city. This petite living room is undeniably serene, thanks to a Kaare Klint sofa, a chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, and a versatile cocktail table courtesy of Frits Henningsen.

19

Antique-Filled Living Room

Ricardo Labougle

Think of Chiqui de Echavarría’s Colombian home as a passport-free way to travel the world. With an antique bench from India, South Africa–sourced paintings, and a Spanish Colonial sofa in a Palma de Mallorca fabric, this brick-clad living room has a true global edge.

20

Hudson Valley Living Room

Frank Frances

Sheila Bridges took her Hudson Valley, New York, living room to new heights (literally) with a mobile she co-designed with Elizabeth Parker. Rounding out the room is a Hammertown Barn sofa, a vintage side table, and a fireplace by Ortal.

21

Refined Upper East Side Living Room

Francesco Lagnese

Designer Tom Scheerer added some uptown opulence to this Manhattan apartment with a 1950s Danish desk by Jacob Kjaer and textiles from Holland & Sherry, Borderline, and Kravet. With a neutral backdrop—as well as the occasional pops of green and blue—this living room is both elegant and eclectic.

22

Modern California Living Room

G L Askew II

Designer Ernest de la Torre updated this Tudor-style home in Bel Air—which was built by Hollywood architect Paul R. Williams in 1934—with modern panache. A vintage Jean Royère chair and a rug by Edward Fields soften the sleek space.

23

Art Nouveau Living Room

Francesco Dolfo

When restoring her apartment in Tbilisi, Georgia, interior designer Eka Papamichael juxtaposed the space’s rich Art Nouveau architecture with a vintage cocktail table, a Murano glass ceiling pendant, and sofas by Gervasoni.

24

Bold & Bright Living Room

Fabien Charuau

Srila Chatterjee and Mahesh Mathai put their bold aesthetic on full display in their Mumbai living room. The vibrant purple walls are paired with flea-market finds, a tiger sculpture from Kerala, and a custom ottoman and chairs.

25

Muted California Living Room

Roger Davies

Blending two distinctly different styles in one space is a tall order. When newlyweds asked Natasha Baradaran to decorate their Santa Monica, California, home, she filled the living room with various textiles in an easy, neutral color palette. The result? The perfect compromise between bohemian and Art Deco.

26

16th-Century Tuscan Living Room

Simon Upton

At this 16th-century retreat outside Siena, Italy, restored by Hubert Zandberg, more is more. The designer added a hefty dose of color into the living room, covering the furniture in textiles from Mulberry and de Le Cuona.

27

Sophisticated Milan Living Room

Andrea Ferrari

Being neck-deep in a gut renovation—in the midst of the pandemic, no less—can feel overwhelming. However, Dimorestudio’s Emiliano Salci turned his new Milan apartment into a theatrical abode. He furnished his pigmented living room with antique finds as well as pieces from his home-furnishings brand, Dimoremilano.

28

Classic-Meets-Cool Living Room

Christopher Stark

When designing his San Francisco home, Antonio Martins took a trip down memory lane for inspiration. From a gallery wall of 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century portraits to the sleek RH, Restoration Hardware cocktail table, his living room bridges the gap between old and new.

29

Hotel Lobby–Esque Living Room

Alanna Hale

As the mogul behind 1 Hotels and the Baccarat Hotel, Barry Sternlicht brings a well-appointed eye to his hospitality ventures. So it’s only fitting that his personal residence follows suit. Sternlicht gives his Miami Beach living room the first-class treatment with a Jean de Merry armchair, side tables from MS Ceramic Design, and a sofa covered in Loro Piana fabric.

30

Fun and Feminine Living Room

Gianni Franchellucci

When Lucinda Loya was tapped to design fashion model Maya Henry’s London flat, she wanted to fill the cold space with plenty of personality. From the fringed Munna chairs to a candy-coated color palette, this living room feels feminine and edgy in equal measure.

31

Art-Filled Hamptons Living Room

David Benjamin Sherry

Furniture doubles as art in this Hamptons home. A white sofa matching the wall and floors sets the stage for cream vintage Joe Colombo chairs that flank a custom Marmoreal coffee table. The Egan Frantz artwork spans the length of the sofa.

32

California Casual Living Room

Chad Mellon

Exposed beams, a plaster fireplace, and wrought iron door frames create a Mediterranean vibe in this Newport, California home. A mix of cream upholstery with wood furniture and floors looks elegant but not fussy.

33

High-Contrast Living Room

Christopher Stark

An accent wall made of dark charcoal tiles boldly stands out in this elegant Mill Valley living room. Deep blacks complement warm whites with gold accents to create a glamorous scheme.

34

Limestone Living Room

James Merrell

Modern updates like industrial lighting and a polished cement floor create an eclectic aesthetic in this old-word living room. Cube-shaped poufs and linen-upholstered Bergère chairs add softness and texture.

35

Glam Chicago Living Room

Tony Soluri

A sophisticated, neutral living room in Chicago's historic Palmolive building features a clever mix of antiques and vintage finds, which create a sense of balance.

36

Palm Beach Living Room

Douglas Friedman

A 1920s Palm Beach home, owned by art adviser Heidi McWilliams, serves as the perfect backdrop for displaying her impressive collection. The living room is furnished with claret armchairs (right) and a hexagonal table by Rose Tarlow Melrose House, along with a neutral rug by Patterson Flynn Martin. An Anish Kapoor mirrored wall sculpture accentuates the 16th-century Italian limestone mantel, and the coffered ceiling, which is original, adds character to the room.

37

Minimalist Living Room

Courtesy of Kara Mann

Kara Mann's Chicago living room is a lesson in minimalist design. A pair of white chairs complement the marigold-colored rug by Miyabi Casa. The floors are large-scale limestone tiles.

38

Serene Ibiza Sitting Room

James Merrell

This Ibiza living room features local-limestone floors covered in custom Spanish esparto rugs from Antonia Molina. Walls covered in a sandy lime plaster, and a wood-beam ceiling set a rustic tone in the living room. Custom sofas are by Atelier Tapissier Seigneur and the curtains are in a quilted Braquenié fabric; the Oeil cocktail table by Pierre Chapo is vintage, the lacquered-coral sculpture is by Maurizio Epifani, and the painting over the mantel is by Alex Katz.

39

Refined Buenos Aires Living Room

Björn Wallander

In a Buenos Aires home, the original marble mantel in the living room was specified by Maison Jansen, who decorated the apartment in the 1930s. The circa-1940 chairs in the foreground, the console (left), and the side table (right) were designed by Jean-Michel Frank for the Argentine firm Comte. The 1930s Frits Henningsen settee is covered in a Holland & Sherry mohair, the chairs next to the fireplace are 18th-century Gustavian, the circa-1950 Sphere cocktail table and lamp are by Jean Royère, and the 1930s table (front left) and sconces are by Maison Jansen.

40

Amanda Seyfried's Living Room

Stephen Kent Johnson

A former barn now serves as guest quarters at actress Amanda Seyfried’s weekend retreat in the Catskills region of New York. In the living area, the sofa is by West Elm, the wool rug is by Restoration Hardware, the flooring is reclaimed oak, and the wall is painted in Benjamin Moore’s White Dove; the photograph is by Sarah Bailey.

41

California Bungalow Lounge

Bjorn Wallander

For designer Patrick Printy, his bungalow in Oakland, California is all about eccentric design. In this living area attached to his study, a pair of vintage sofas are upholstered in a Ralph Lauren Home stripe, the Eero Saarinen table is from Design Within Reach, barstools by CB2 are covered in a Katie Ridder fabric, the ceiling lantern is by Visual Comfort, the rug is by Ralph Lauren Home, and the busts are by Oly.

The artworks include photographs by Jason Fulford, Garry Winogrand, and Richard Misrach, flanked by silhouette portraits by Julian Opie.

42

Jewel-Toned Living Room

Ricardo Labougle

This London townhouse has a living room filled with custom designs, such as a sofa covered in a Donghia patterned velvet, another upholstered in a Le Manach silk velvet, and a round banquette, which is topped with a 1940s French bronze sculpture.

43

Bright Greek Island Living Room

Ricardo Labougle

The living room in this Greek Island home features a custom cocktail table and banquette, and striped pillows upholstered in a Les Toiles du Soleil fabric. The Queen Elizabeth II print is by Andy Warhol.

44

An Airy Loft Living Room

Claire Esparros

New York-based designer Becky Shea crafted a stunning New York City loft for Homepolish co-founder Will Nathan. The living room, which showcases a mix of industrial elements as well as Shea's organic-modernist aesthetic, is a lesson in open-concept living.

45

A Pattern-Filled Hollywood Living Room

William Abranowicz

Actress Minnie Driver's inviting Hollywood living room features a mix of vintage fabrics and patterns. Window treatments in complementary colors add balance to the light-filled space.

46

Christiane Lemieux's Living Room

Melanie Acevedo

Christiane Lemieux's New York City loft includes artwork by Robert Swain, custom sofas covered in a neutral linen, and a coffee table and side table from the Brimfield Show and a Paris flea market.

47

Light-Filled Living Room

Rikki Snyder

White walls and contemporary furniture give this living room a clean and classic feel. Natural elements, by way of driftwood and greenery, bring the outdoors in.

48

Clean and Bright Washington, D.C., Living Room

Alyssa Rosenheck

Architect Piet Boon and designer Jennifer Schmidt transformed a Washington, D.C. loft with a palette of grey, white, and wood in light tones. Textured accents, including grey velvet chairs, add interest to the open space.

49

Neutral Living Room

Max Zambelli

A Brooklyn townhouse in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, features a sofa from ABC Carpet & Home upholstered in a fabric by Soraya Shah for Studio Four NYC. The space also includes a chaise by Timothy Oulton, a Danish cocktail table, the Akari pendant light by Noguchi, window treatments in a Rebecca Atwood fabric, and a vintage Moroccan rug. The walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Huntington White and the trim in Iron Mountain. A photograph by Claire Nitze and a cameo portrait by Doug Meyer complete the living room.

50

Gramercy Park Living Room

Björn Wallander

For a Gramercy Park apartment, designer Bennett Leifer upholstered a settee in a Sabina Fay Braxton velvet, and chose a pair of carved wood armchairs by de Gournay covered in a Stark velvet. The Empire console is from Lucca Antiques, the cocktail table is by Ebanista, the vintage stool is by Maison Baguès, the Louis XVI secretary was purchased on 1stdibs, the Tabriz rug is antique, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Alexandria Beige.

51

Statement Fireplace Living Room

Francisco Nogueira

Architect Luís Bernardo Brito e Abreu renovated his São Miguel home to reflect his family's artistic, maritime history. The living room features a vintage chair by Illum Wikkelsø, and the mantel and stone benches are both of local basalt. The sculpture of a head on the bench at right is by Ernesto Canto da Maya, and the wall sculpture above the mantel is a 16th-century naval decoration.

52

Chicago Penthouse Living Room

Simon Upton

Alisa Bloom recreated the environment of a French interior in her sophisticated Chicago penthouse. In the living room, she opted for a custom sofa in a Kravet fabric with pillows in a Jim Thompson silk. The 1970s chairs are from Revival, and the vintage cocktail table is from Martin La Brocante. She finished the space with a console by Crate & Barrel, a vintage chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and curtains in an Oscar de la Renta fabric for Lee Jofa. The walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Cement Gray.

53

Concrete And Navy Living Room

Simon Upton

In the living room of Jean-Louis Deniot's Miami penthouse, the sofa from Deniot’s collection for Baker is in a Martyn Thompson Studio fabric, the 1930s Jindrich Halabala chairs are in a JAB Anstoetz fabric, the vintage cocktail table is by Paul Frankl, and the gold side table is by Hervé Van der Straeten; the 1920s bronze-and-alabaster chandelier once hung in the Villa Kerylos in France, the indoor-outdoor rug is by Galerie Diurne, the artwork is by Franz Kline, and the shelf holds a Roger Desserprit sculpture (center) and a French 1940s lamp.

54

Japanese-Style Living Room

William Abranowicz

In the living room of Vivia Horn’s Japanese-style retreat in Hunter, New York, the leather-and-plastic Italian sofas, cocktail table, and wool shag rug were purchased in the 1980s at Bloomingdale’s. The Japanese-style fire pit and tin range hood are custom, the floor lamp is from the '70s, the sisal carpet is by Stark, the ceiling beams are Douglas fir, and a series of color lithographs from Japan are displayed along the pine wainscoting.

55

Eclectic Farmhouse Living Room

Alexei Hay

In the formal living room of the Connecticut farmhouse of sisters Ariel Ashe and Alexi Asher Meyers (plus, Alexi's husband and Late Night host Seth Meyers), an RH, Restoration Hardware sofa is in a Perennials linen, the custom bench is in a Ralph Lauren fabric, and the walls are in Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball.

56

Central Park Aerie Living Room

Trevor Tondro

In the living room of a Manhattan apartment designed by Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson of Drake/Anderson, the sectional sofas by Avenue Road are covered in a Great Plains mohair, the pair of vintage Gio Ponti armchairs are from Karl Kemp Antiques, the glass cocktail table by Fredrikson Stallard is filled with feathers, the round side table is by Holly Hunt Studio, the lamp on it is by Charles Paris and the custom rug is by Tai Ping.

57

Bohemian Living Room

Trevor Tondro

In the living room of designer of textiles and interiors Kathryn M. Ireland's compound in Santa Monica, the custom sofa is in a linen velvet from Ireland’s fabric collection; the armchairs are covered in an Otis Textiles linen slipcover (left) and a fabric purchased in Marrakech (right). The rag rug is from Amadi Carpets, the steel-framed sliding doors are by Chateau Domingue, and the wall hanging is a 19th-century suzani.

58

Contemporary Living Room

Douglas Friedman

The sofas in the living room of this contemporary Hancock Park home are by RH, Restoration Hardware, the 1950s chairs are Danish, the cocktail table is by Charles Hollis Jones, the end tables are from Lucca Home, and the antique stool was a Japanese rice box. The antique mirror is Indian, the mantel is original, the pendant is by Paul Ferrante, the floor lamp is by Visual Comfort, and the sconces are by Ralph Lauren Home.

59

Artistic Living Room

Ricardo Labougle

In the living room of Kris Ghesquière and Eva Claessens’s house in southeastern Uruguay, which they built on the remains of an 1810 roadside general store, the chair was constructed by a local carpenter based on a picture in a magazine, the vintage table in front of the sofa was found at an auction in France and the rug is from Iran; the yellow lamb sculptures are by William Sweetlove, and the paintings and feather sculpture are by Claessens.

60

Antiques-Laden Living Room

Stephen Kent Johnson

In the living room of an antique-laden apartment in Greenwich Village, the antique Swedish sofa and Baroque chair, right, are upholstered in Robert Kime fabrics, the armchair is 18th-century French and a vintage Persian Soumak rug from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar rests on a sea-grass rug from ABC Carpet & Home. Among the items on the wall are an antique water-buffalo skull, 19th-century French gouaches and a drawing by Jean Cocteau.

61

Stately Living Room

Mikkel Vang

In the living room of an Upper West Side apartment, the custom sectional is upholstered in a Le Manach print and the custom sofa in a Loro Piana fabric is topped with a pillow in an Osborne & Little fabric. The table lamp is by Niermann Weeks, the floor lamp is by Aero, the rug is Persian, and the cashmere throw is by Pratesi.

62

Color-Doused Living Room

Richard Powers

John Robshaw's vibrant Connecticut house is overflowing with character: The living room sofa and its fabric are by John Robshaw for Duralee. The armchair, custom banquettes, and bone-inlay side table are all Robshaw designs, the cocktail table is from India, the table lamps are by Christopher Spitzmiller, and the dhurrie is a custom design. An Elliott Puckette artwork sits on the mantel, which is painted in Yukon Sky by Benjamin Moore, and the large painting of a perfume bottle is by Doug Wada.

63

Pastel Patterned Living Room

James Merrell

The family room in a historic Long Island farmhouse boasts custom furnishings, including a sofa upholstered in a Lee Jofa fabric, a tufted sofa in a Chapas Textiles weave, a leather ottoman and a pair of armchairs covered in a Kravet linen blend. The 1950s cerused-oak side table and 19th-century copper lantern are French, the curtains are of a Home Couture fabric and the wallpaper is by Phillip Jeffries.

64

Nature-Embracing Living Room

Nathalie Krag

In a remote New Zealand surf town, architects Lance and Nicola Herbst ingeniously tuck a spacious weekend retreat amid a lush grove of exotic trees. In the living area of the house, designed in its entirety by the couple, the sofa is a custom design, and the fireplace by Masport Heating is set in a custom-made steel cabinet; the pendant light is by Secto Design and the walls are sheathed in black-stained western red cedar.

65

Midcentury Living Room (with a Texas Twist)

William Abranowicz

When San Francisco residents Sam Hamilton and Jen Chaiken decided to buy a second home in Marfa, Texas, after holding their destination wedding nearby, they knew they wanted a layered aesthetic.

In the living room, a Poul Henningsen light fixture and a Navajo rug in the family room; a cabinet by Robert "Mouseman" Thompson holds an Ansel Adams photograph, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's Cloud White.

66

Chic and Airy Living Room

William Abranowicz

In the West Village pied-à-terre of Los Angeles-based designers Waldo Fernandez and Tommy Clements, the daybed is by Rick Owens, the armchairs by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann are upholstered in an alpaca by Perrine Rousseau and the side chairs are by Jean Prouvé.

67

Bright and Bold Living Room

Ricardo Labougle

In the living area of hairstylist Marcos Proença's São Paulo duplex, the sofa, upholstered in a Rubelli velvet, and the screen were made in the 1940s by Dinucci. The Louis XV-style armchairs are antique, and the 1930s footstools are Italian.

68

Emmy Rossum's Living Room

Joshua McHugh

The colorful living room of Emmy Rossum's Manhattan apartment features armchairs by Aerin Lauder, a sofa by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams featuring a suzani throw by Creel and Gow, a 1940s Maison Baguès cocktail table and an antique Persian rug.

69

Modern Nautical Living Room

Joshua McHugh

Meredith Melling and Zach Iscol's retreat on Martha's Vineyard has a stunning living room with a sofa by Restoration Hardware covered in a Perennials linen, Hans Wegner chairs upholstered in a Brochier fabric and a walnut cocktail table and stool that are custom.

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Stately Historic Living Room

James Merrell

In the living room of this New York Hudson Valley home, which was decorated by Richard McGeehan, the 18th-century English Chippendale sofa and George II–style antique library chairs are covered in a Brunschwig & Fils damask. The mahogany library table is from the late 19th century.

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Happily Eclectic Living Room

Simon Upton

The Manhattan home of interior designer Frank de Biasi and textile artist Gene Meyer flaunts a living room with a circa-1790 American secretary, a pair of bamboo étagères that are from a Paris flea market and curtains of a John Rosselli linen. The screen is by de Biasi, and the vintage wicker stool is by Franco Albini.

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TriBeCa Living Room

William Waldron

In the living room of Evan and Ku-Ling Yurman's TriBeCa apartment, the mid-century furnishings include a pair of Nanna Ditzel chairs, a Hans Wegner armchair and a cocktail table by Hendrik van Keppel and Taylor Green, purchased at auction.

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Retro Chic Living Room

Douglas Friedman

In Marisa Tomei's home, the living room sofa is upholstered in a Kuba textile, the Milo Baughman swivel chair is covered in a fabric by Christopher Hyland, the floor cushions are covered in a Dedar velvet and an Edelman leather, the cocktail table is custom made and the sconces are by O'Lampia.

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Art-Filled Modern Living Room

Richard Powers

In the living room of a Manhattan apartment, a pair of 1960s chairs from John Salibello is in a Manuel Canovas fabric, the custom sofas are covered in Holland & Sherry fabrics, and the Karl Springer cocktail table (foreground) is from Mantiques Modern; the 1960s stainless steel chairs and cube are by Maria Pergay, the table lamps are by Andrea Koeppel, and the curtains are of a Manuel Canovas silk-cotton blend; the artworks on the wall are by (from left) Richard Prince, Rudolf Stingel, George Condo, and Elizabeth Peyton.

Kelsey Mulvey Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance lifestyle journalist, who covers shopping and deals for Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, and ELLE Decor, among others.

10 original interior design ideas with flowers :: Design :: RBC Real Estate

Ficus, aloe and violets in pots on the windowsill are a thing of the past. Florists and designers find amazing ideas that will decorate the interior as well as art. The most inspiring examples are in the selection of RBC Real Estate

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Yucca and dracaena are being replaced by citrus trees. You can grow them yourself from the seed, but the fruits will have to wait a long time. Such a tree will fit well into any interior, from Scandinavian to eclectic, and can become the center piece of the room. nine0003

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Even the most ordinary plants will look different if they are planted in other, unexpected objects instead of a pot. Asymmetrical pieces of wood, notched stones, dishes and even shoes will do. The art object can be decorated with starfish, shells and light garlands. Take care of tightness, because the plant needs to be watered. nine0003

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If you can't take care of natural flowers and don't like artificial ones, choose a compromise. Dried flowers are used not only in flower arrangements. Designers create volumetric compositions from leaves and petals in baskets, vases or glass flasks, as in this photo.

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Another kind of decor under glass is a flower aquarium. This is a partially open container in the form of a polygon or a ball. Some types of plants are suitable for closed glass jars and bottles. Inside the florarium, flowers are planted in the ground, as usual. Unlike standard pots, whole eco-worlds are created inside them from several types of flowers, it turns out an analogue of a small forest. The compositions are decorated with moss, ferns, stones and dried flowers. nine0003

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It's time to break with stereotypes about artificial flowers. Now this is not a pathetic likeness, but a beautiful analogue of living plants. The pros are obvious: no maintenance, virtually infinite lifespan, and the ability to be placed anywhere. For example, in a bathroom where there is no sunlight. Or you can make curtains out of them, as in the photo.

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Panel pots, in which the flower will grow not up, but sideways, look beautiful in any part of the house. Here it is important to choose a plant that will not stretch and at the same time take up most of the picture in width. Stone roses (succulents) look very advantageous, besides, they are unpretentious. Flowers have many varieties and shapes, shades vary from pale green to deep purple.

Even ordinary pots with familiar plants can look very original. Remove them from the windowsill and hang them from the ceiling. Designers suggest doing this with the help of rails and crossbars, hanging flowers on a fishing line. Make sure the pot is securely fastened and does not tip over on its side. Decor care remains the same: watering according to preferences and timely transplanting. nine0003

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Stabilized moss is used to decorate restaurants, offices and apartments. Natural, hypoallergenic and durable decor does not require special care - it is enough to maintain air humidity of at least 40%. It can be placed in the bathroom or in the kitchen, but so that direct sunlight does not fall on the moss. Once a month, you need to remove dust from such a picture; for this, you can use a cold blow or a vacuum cleaner with a low power mode. With proper care, the plant will become a highlight of the interior and will live for about ten years. nine0003

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We don't call for dressing up in cacti, we are talking about your old floor hanger, which was bought during the renovation or before purchasing the cabinet. If it's gathering dust in the pantry, it's time to use it for floral decor, as in this example. Instead of shoes, massive pots and boxes with plants will stand on the pallet, and hang smaller specimens on hooks on the top bar. So you can create multi-tiered compositions.

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If you really love flowers, then don't look for special rules and examples - plant them everywhere. Let them hang from the ledge, hide among the books on the shelves and take up most of the space. In such a bold decision, it is important that the plants are aesthetically combined with each other, although mono-formats with flowers of the same species, as in the photo, will also work.

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DIY home ideas 2021

With the advent of spring, you always want change. The renewal of nature inspires and makes people look at their apartment in a new way, looking for design ideas to transform their home. Someone starts a general cleaning and rearrangement of furniture, someone arranges repairs. But you can quickly freshen up the situation with less time-consuming actions. In this article, we will talk about the most relevant design ideas for a house with photos that will breathe new life into an apartment without taking you a lot of time and money. Many can be made with your own hands or together with loved ones! nine0003

Home decoration for spring

After a long cold winter, everything is always bright, light and airy. The following design ideas will help bring this atmosphere home.

  • Natural flowers in non-standard vases. Plants are a win-win option for quickly freshening up a room and adding natural beauty to it. If you do not want to care for plants in pots, then periodically buy bouquets of primroses or wildflowers. And instead of putting them in classic vases, let yourself be a little frivolous and use fancy utensils like a glass jar, bucket or even a teapot. nine0072

  • Wall stickers. This 2021 design idea is super easy to do and will instantly transform your home. Black and white stickers in a minimalist style look especially relevant and fresh.

  • Let there be color! Spring is a great occasion to add bright colors to your apartment. You can resort to a radical solution like painting an accent wall or get by with small details. Update the upholstery of the sofa, buy a couple of paintings or bright linens. To create a spring mood, give preference to juicy colors, such as lemon, turquoise or light green. nine0072

Design ideas for children's rooms

Even small children, younger schoolchildren love change as much as adults. It will not be difficult to update the children's room and organize a new space for games! Here are three cool design ideas that will bring a fairy-tale vibe to your nursery and will please both boy and girl.

  • Starry sky. Give your child not just a star from the sky, but the whole galaxy! There are several ways to turn the ceiling into a night sky - both budget and expensive: special fluorescent wallpapers, drywall sheets with diodes, luminous stickers. nine0072

  • Original night lamps. Transform an entire room with the right lighting. Buy an interesting lamp that projects some kind of image onto the walls and ceiling, for example, the same starry sky. Another idea is wall lamps in the form of clouds, a month or animals.

  • Tepee . This Indian dwelling can become not only a child's favorite toy, but also an original room decoration. Just choose a stylish house made of natural materials to match the interior, and you will see for yourself how interesting and beautiful it looks. If desired, the wigwam can be additionally decorated with garlands or flags. nine0072

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Kitchen Design Ideas

For many, the kitchen is the most important place in the house. Even if you don't like to cook, be sure to spend a lot of time in this room. Here are some simple tips to make your kitchen more inviting and comfortable.

  • Open shelves and jar collection . Open cabinets and shelves will add air to the kitchen, and their contents can be a great decor. Rethink your bulk food and spice storage system. Instead of variegated factory packaging, pick up the same stylish jars. You can also display beautiful dishes on open shelves. nine0072

  • Lead . Paint part of the wall or refrigerator with slate paint, or hang a slate board on it. It will be possible to leave notes to relatives, write a shopping list or even draw on it, why not?

  • Cabinets to match the walls. A great design idea for a small kitchen that helps visually expand the space. Paint your kitchen set the same color as the walls and you will see how the room visually began to seem less cluttered. nine0072

Design ideas for an apartment using textiles

Textiles are the easiest way to transform a space. Let's take a look at a few fashionable chips in 2021.

  • Wall carpet . With this phrase, many people see the interiors of the 90s before their eyes. But don't be alarmed, bulky Soviet carpets are a thing of the past. Now designers recommend decorating the walls with small, elegant tapestries with abstract or ethnic motifs. This design idea is suitable for Khrushchev, and for any other types of apartments due to its versatility and the ability to choose a rug that is suitable in size for a room of any size. nine0072

  • Canopy. This cute textile adds 100 points to the comfort of your bedroom. It is not even necessary to buy a special canopy bed, as it can be purchased separately or made independently using hooks suspended from the ceiling. We advise you to focus on light thin fabrics that will be convenient to remove and wash periodically so as not to turn the canopy into a dust collector.

  • Decorative cushions . Best of all, this design idea is suitable for the living room. Feel free to fill up a sofa or armchairs with them, this will give the apartment a cozy look. In addition, the look of the pillows can always be updated with the help of covers, as soon as you have an idea to transform the space.

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