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50 Traditional Family Room Design Ideas (Photo Gallery) – Home Awakening

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Updated on January 3, 2022

When you are designing your home, whether it is a new one or a remodel, you have so many things to keep up with. One thing you want to get right is the family room. Less formal than a traditional living room, you will spend many days and nights relaxing in the family room.

Going for a traditional design is not boring. Traditional styles range widely in appearance, giving you many options. You want something that matches your personality so that you will always feel welcome. Whether it will be just your or the guests you are hosting, you will find a traditional style that you will love to show off.

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1. Rustic Sensibilities

Photo by Ashton Woods

This room is filled with a rustic style, from the light fixtures to the brick fireplace. The hardwood floor has wonderful furniture on top and the decor brings just enough color to give the room life.

2. Simply Entertaining

Photo by Julie Williams Design

The shelves on either side of this fireplace give you the perfect amount of room for book space and decor display. With a television right over the fireplace, you can relax and watch your favorite television shows.

3. Light and Open

Photo by Bell Architecture

This family room has a wonderful hardwood floor and take on a light sense of style thanks to the decor and furniture. Plenty of natural light is allowed to shine into this room.

4. Contemporary Warmth

Photo by Lionsgate Design

5. Darker Fireplace

Photo by Kenorah Design + Build Ltd.

This beautiful and sleek dark stacked stone fireplace is the showpiece of the room. With dark hardwood shelving on either side and light furniture contrasting, the combinations are beautiful.

6. Darker Earth Tones

Photo by Scheinholtz Associates

With a fantastic use of darker earth tones, this family room is cozy and welcoming. The whole space has a warm sense of sophistication that will leave you in peace.

7. Elegant Styles

Photo by Park Bradley Homes

With a slight hint of rustic from the light fixtures, this family room is opened up thanks for the tall windows. The natural light shines into this room that balances light furniture off this hardwood floor.

8. Easy Colors

Photo by Hakansson Design Group

Using the light coming in the windows to its advantage, this room has a wonderful, subdued color scheme that is a perfect fit. The crafted ceiling is a great design feature, matching the room well.

9. Country Charm

Photo by Crisp Architects

Connecting this family room with the wonderful dining space, this whole area is kept warm by a beautiful fireplace. With country decor and classic wood used for the walls, this is a perfect space.

10. A Warm Center

Photo by Lecy Bros Homes & Remodeling

With traditional furniture surrounding the warm fireplace, this room uses decor that highlights the exposed beams and hardwood floor.

11. Wonderful Shelf Space

Photo by Meredith Heron Design

The dark blue used for the shelves and cabinets here are matched with a beautifully patterned rug. This room has a great sense of home style, a space you will always feel comfortable in.

12. Open Floor Plan

Photo by High Pointe Custom Homes LLC

With great architecture at work here, from the ceiling to the shelves, this room is opened up and has beautiful furniture. Come here after a long day to catch up on your news or shows.

13. Natural Colors

Photo by

With a nod to a tropical sense of style, this room uses handsome designs. The stone used around the fireplace is creative and the plant decor works well.

14. Great Displays

Photo by Farinelli Construction, Inc.

The furniture and decor work hand in hand in this room to go with the beautiful hardwood floor. From the fireplace to the entertainment area, everything flow together seamlessly.

15. Great Colors

Photo by Joseph Schell Photography

Open, classy, and sophisticated. This family room has it all. With plenty of shelf space to keep your books or decor and minimal interference from furniture, you can sit back and read in comfort.

16. Modern and Warm

Photo by Bethesda Builders Ltd.

The fireplace is flanked by windows that let the natural light shine into this space to show off the durable hardwood floor and easy decor style. You and your family will enjoy the warmth and comfort of this room.

17. Abstract Art

Photo by

Notice how this room uses unique decor items to bring it to life. The tree stump table, the abstract art and decor above the fireplace. All of it shines in the natural light pouring in.

18. Light Shelving

Photo by Virginia Tradition Builders LLC

With wonderful patterns used around this room, you can sense the life from this space. The fireplace and television have an abundance of shelving on either side, giving you plenty of options for decor.

19. Modern Barn

Photo by Allwood Construction Inc

Take your idea of a barn, open and comfortable, and make it elegant and luxurious. That is what this family room does, with a beautiful hardwood floor and plenty of natural light.

20. Comfortable Brick

Photo by Eminent Interior Design

This fantastic brick wall has two beautiful archways to walk through, leading you in to a wonderful family room. Sit and relax by the fire and watch some television or read a book.

21. Easy Gaming

Photo by Dona Rosene Interiors

With this room, you have a small kitchen area to keep your food and drinks at the ready as you and your guests knock out a few games of pool.

22. Hardwood Greatness

Photo by Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.

The large stacked stone used for this fireplace looks amazing, especially when combined with this hardwood floor. The dark style for the cabinets is handsome and a perfect blend.

23. Connected Space

Photo by Cindy Smetana Interiors

This family room is seamlessly connected with the kitchen and dining areas of the house, giving everyone easy access to anywhere they need to be. Relax on this wonderful furniture at the end of a long day.

24. Easy Lounge

Photo by Biringer Builders, Inc.

25. Stacked Stone Style

Photo by Magleby Construction

The flat design around this gas lit fireplace is great for the television, giving everyone a warm place to catch up on some shows. The hardwood shelves will house all of your books and beautiful decor.

26. Beautiful and Light

Photo by Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC

The high ceiling give this family room a sense of openness and the natural light shines in to show off the beautiful furniture. Stacked stone for the fireplace is a wonderful finishing touch.

27. Handsome Styles

Photo by Silhouette Studio, LLC

With grace and warm sophistication, this room uses bold darker hardwood and matching furniture to make a statement. Play a game of pool or sit and have some drinks with your guests.

28. A Blue Style

Photo by Nate Fischer Interiors

With a touch of modern elegance, this family room uses a blue color scheme throughout. The patterns, from the carpet to the curtains, match the space perfectly and bring life to the room.

29. Elegant Choices

Photo by Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design

The stone fireplace rises to the ceiling and is adorned with simple, yet beautiful decor that matches the whole room. With comfortable furniture giving just the right amount of color, you will love this warm space.

30. Sophisticated Decor

Photo by Witt Construction

The warm fall colors used to create the ambiance in this family room are wonderful. Sit and enjoy the hardwood decor and furniture, basking in the natural light that shines in.

31. Sea Charm

Photo by Pinemar, Inc

With light hardwood walls that blend perfectly with the wonderful blue furniture, this room carries a sea theme. Great patterns and fantastic decor work so well with this space.

32. Wonderful Designs

Photo by Luminosus Designs LLC

The beautiful fireplace in this family room is matched wonderfully by this fantastic rug. With plenty of light coming in from the windows, you can see how well this light furniture matches the room.

33. Darker Designs

Photo by Crystal Creek Homes

This contemporary space uses comfortable furniture that will let you sit back and enjoy a good movie experience. The hardwood floor is matched beautifully by the decor choices in the room.

34. Pitched Ceiling

Photo by Virtual Studio Innovations

The pitched ceiling here features beautiful exposed wooden beams. The decor and artwork used around this room stands out wonderfully in the natural light that pours in.

35. A Beach Reminder

Photo by Sita Montgomery Interiors

With a classic light style in this room, from the decor to the furniture, this room has a calm and lively look. Sit here and get warm by the fire while you catch up on your favorite television shows.

36. Classic Architecture

Photo by Abbey Construction Company, Inc.

Like a European villa, this room makes use of wonderful exposed wooden beams and a brick fireplace. The light shines in these traditional windows and shows off the plant life decor.

37. Traditional and Natural

Photo by Virtual Studio Innovations

This grand brick fireplace is the centerpiece of this room, rising right up to the arched wooden beams. The hardwood floor is matched by the furniture for a great style in this room.

38. European Styles

Photo by Robeson Design

Comfortably seat four people around this table for a relaxing time. The patterns here, from the curtains to the pillows, all accent the European style of the room.

39. A Contemporary Arrangement

Photo by Ashton Woods

With a fantastic ceiling, designed for style, this room has a contemporary look that will let you relax and be entertained. The plant decor is a perfect fit for this room.

40. Rustic Fireplace

Photo by Crisp Architects

With a rustic design around this fireplace, and matching decor throughout this room, you are reminded of a Fall design. The light shines in on these natural colors and looks fantastic.

41. Calm and Collected

Photo by Frankel Building Group

With traditional furniture to match the hardwood floor and beams, this room has a calm ambiance. The windows let just the right amount of light in so you will be at peace.

42. Arched Arrangement

Photo by Mary Trantow

With the perfect spaces to keep your books and decor, you can center yourself around the fireplace and enjoy the room. Catch up on some television and relax for the day.

43. Plenty of Windows

Photo by

The windows wrap around this family room and show off the wonderful architecture and materials. The brick extends beyond the fireplace and gives a warm sense of style all around the room.

44. All Light Styles

Photo by SoCal Contractor

This family room makes use of light colors and beautiful patterns to create a charming environment. The cabinets and shelving give a wonderful storage and decor space and the hardwood floor centers the whole room.

45. Easy Relaxing Space

Photo by Gast Architects

For a book lover, this is the perfect way to design a family room. With plenty of shelving surrounding this television, you can sit back and read or enjoy the show.

46. Great Wooden Beams

Photo by Beaman Building and Realty, Inc.

This smaller space is perfectly designed, giving tou everything you need for a family room. The exposed beams are balanced by the light style of the room and you can relax in front of the television.

47. Warm and Classic

Photo by Studio 6 Architects

Like a classic and wonderful mountain home, this room makes use of great materials. The fireplace uses a splendid stacked stone design and is surrounded by hardwood. The large windows let the light pour in to show it all off.

48. Beige Wonder

Photo by Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

The light beige walls and ceiling area  great balance to the darker styles used for the fireplace and doors. With a hardwood floor to design around, you have many decor options here.

49. Handsome and Sophisticated

Photo by HAVEN INTERIORS LTD.

The black used around the fireplace and for the furniture is a great blend with the hardwood walls and floor. The bench seating gives you an area to relax in the natural light.

50. Great Stone Design

Photo by Murphy & Co. Design

This fireplace is certainly the centerpiece of this room, giving you a wonderful stacked stone design. With shelves and cabinets on either side, you have plenty of decor options here.

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If you like the classic look, you'll like traditional design. Comforting and coordinated, traditional designs evoke the look of 18th century England or the French countryside. Among the most popular traditional styles are British colonial revival, 18th century English, 19th century neoclassical, and French country.

tips for choosing style, decoration and furniture - INMYROOM

The living room in the house is the place where, as the name suggests, guests are received. However, the owners themselves relax here, spending time in front of the TV or a book, with drinks, pleasant conversation and other activities. Therefore, the living room should be the most comfortable place in your home.

If your family consists of several people, it is important to consider the interests of everyone. It is quite possible that for one of the family members, when designing the interior of a living room in an apartment, they will have to give space for working at a computer, doing creative work, even sports. All these points must be planned at the stage of designing the premises.

Determine the center of the living room

Living room design is inseparable from a competent layout. After looking at examples of photos of the living room in the apartment, you can see various space planning options. Of course, the choice depends on your preferences, as well as on the size and functionality of the room.

Place sofas and armchairs around the perimeter of the room in no case is worth it. Firstly, this is the last century, and the modern design of the living room categorically does not accept such a layout. In addition, you will clutter up the space with only recreational items, leaving no free space for other functional areas.

The best option for the interior of the living room is to highlight the central group, around which the rest of the furniture will be grouped. As a rule, a recreation area with a TV and a sofa is chosen as the center of the composition.

A fireplace can also be a central element, next to which chairs, rocking chairs or even luxurious skins for relaxation will comfortably fit.

Standard set of furniture for designing a living room in an apartment:

If the room is large, or it has to take on a diverse functional load, of course, you should not limit yourself to this. The living room may well have a desktop for a computer, chests of drawers and cabinets, a bar counter.

In order not to clutter up a cramped room too much, give preference to the transformer models that are popular today. Such furniture is very functional and allows you to perfectly save scarce space.

Choice of colors

If your living room is located on the sunny side, then you are practically unlimited in the choice of colors for finishing and furnishing it. The contrasting interior design of the living room will look very interesting. For example, walls and floors can be decorated in cold colors, while furniture, in contrast, in warm colors.

Many modern interior styles welcome the clean slate living room design. This technique involves decorating the walls and ceiling with plain white plaster or paint. And furniture and decor elements can be selected in a variety of colors: bright or rich dark - to create a spectacular and stylish interior, delicate and pastel - for a light, cozy and elegant design.

For north-facing living rooms with little to no daylight, choose warm-coloured finishes. Such an interior design of the living room compensates for the lack of sun, makes the room cozy and conducive to relaxation no matter what.

And, of course, if the room is a bit dark, you should take care of good artificial lighting. Well-placed spotlights are best suited to illuminate every corner of your living room.

Of course, the choice of colors for decorating a room should also depend on what visual and emotional effect you want to achieve.

If the living room is intended for stormy parties and active pastime, then it makes sense to decorate it in bright, saturated colors.

If the owners want to indulge in a calm and relaxing holiday, then the interior of the living room should be to match. In this case, you should give preference to soft light tones or, conversely, deep and calm, but in no case flashy.

Finishing materials

The choice of finishing materials should largely depend on the style in which you would like to maintain the design of the living room in the apartment. So, paper wallpapers with romantic flowers are definitely not suitable for laconic hi-tech or minimalism. And Provence or country-style interiors will not be combined with bright carpets with psychedelic prints and ultra-modern wall coverings with fur or leather texture.

In addition, the shape and size of the room is of great importance. Properly selected finishes will perfectly smooth out the flaws of the room and focus on its merits. While a thoughtlessly chosen design can spoil even a spacious and bright room.

Walls

The classic rule is that for small rooms it is better to choose light shades. It always works flawlessly. However, if this solution seems too boring for you, you can try all sorts of interesting wall designs. Spectacular examples of wall design in the living room, photos of which are presented in our article, will help you navigate and choose the most attractive options for yourself.

For example, even smooth, light-colored walls can be made a spectacular interior detail by adding bright or simply contrasting color accents to them. See such unusual living room interior ideas in the photo below.

All kinds of plasterboard niches look very stylish. They not only diversify the interior, but also become its very functional detail. After all, they can accommodate both decorative elements and items needed in the household. And if such a niche is beautifully illuminated from the inside, this will create an interesting effect of depth.

The traditional option for decorating the living room walls is wallpaper. Fortunately, today there is a great variety of them: both classic paper, and modern non-woven, and washable, and glass, and even innovative liquid wallpaper. If you are a lover of change, then you can pay attention to the wallpaper for painting. With such a finish, you can easily change the look of the room, at least several times a year. However, please note that, as a rule, such wallpapers are designed for a limited number of repaints.

Smoothly plastered or painted walls look great in modern interiors. At the same time, if you are a fan of the original design, you can pick up plaster with all sorts of beautiful and unusual textures. With its help, you can add a twist to your design and create a truly beautiful living room interior.

One of the fashion trends in modern design is the combination of materials. It is very important to use combinations of several finishes in one room: different types and shades of plaster, paint plus wallpaper, or even a combination of two types of wallpaper with different patterns and textures. See examples of such a living room design in the photo below.

Using this technique, you will not only be able to make your interior bright, stylish and original, but will also successfully cope with the zoning of the room. As you know, for proper zoning, it is not enough to collect several diverse groups of furniture in one room. So that all this does not look like a "hodgepodge", it is necessary to highlight each of the functional areas with its own design elements. And here, the design of wall sections in different colors and even different textures is the best fit.

Ceiling

When choosing the design of the ceiling in the living room, first of all, start from the size of the room. No matter how much you like spectacular multi-tiered structures, in a small room, packed full of necessary furniture, they will look simply ridiculous. In no case do not overload the design of the room.

If the room is small, then the best option is a simple ceiling in light colors with built-in ceiling lights. A good design move would be a small cornice around the perimeter, it will add a sense of depth.

Another interesting solution for visually increasing the space is the so-called "floating" suspended ceilings. This is a two-tier structure with a small height difference and built-in lights mounted inside the "upper" tier in such a way that they themselves are not visible. This technique creates soft diffused light and an interesting depth effect. As a result, the room seems visually higher and more spacious.

However, remember that the design tricks you have listed are inappropriate for small rooms with high ceilings. If in such a room you try to “distance” the ceiling even more due to visual techniques, then you will feel in it like at the bottom of a bottomless well.

In narrow rooms with high ceilings, it makes sense, on the contrary, to reduce the height - through visual means or with the help of suspended structures. Then the living room will immediately seem more comfortable and suitable for a comfortable stay.

If you are lucky and your living room is spacious and has high enough ceilings, then feel free to experiment with their design.

Here, multi-level suspended structures, both laconic and intricate forms, stucco, columns, scallops, and complex lighting systems can be used.

The main thing is not to overdo it and stick to the intended design of the room. If the room is decorated in a ceremonial classical style, in the spirit of Baroque or Empire, then without a doubt, both bas-reliefs and columns will be appropriate. But for more concise modern styles, you should choose a simpler and more rigorous ceiling design.

If your living room will have several functional areas, then the zoning can be "supported" with an appropriately designed ceiling.

For example, a central seating area with a sofa group and a TV set can be highlighted with a second tier of false ceiling. Depending on the general style of the room, both strict rectangular shapes and soft rounded lines may be appropriate.

The ceiling does not have to be white. Delicate, warm pastel shades will look perfect in almost any room.

Fans of more extravagant options can experiment with bright shades. It is not necessary to decorate the entire ceiling in saturated colors. However, if you highlight only part of it or one of the tiers with a spectacular shade, you will get a chic look.

As far as materials are concerned, it is best to avoid whitewashing and painting. After all, this will take a long time and carefully level the surface. An excellent modern solution is plasterboard suspended ceilings or stylish stretch models. They are quick to install, provide perfectly flat surfaces, and in addition, allow you to create a wide variety of design options.

Lighting

Just a few years ago, when choosing lighting, the issue was always decided in favor of a large ceiling chandelier. Of course, today there are many lovers of such lighting fixtures, including those decorated with numerous "crystal" pendants. However, you should not get hung up on this option, because modern manufacturers offer many interesting, stylish and comfortable options.

If you - due to adherence to traditions or in order to create a certain style of interior - have opted for a massive chandelier, you do not need to limit yourself to this. In any living room, additional sources of lighting will be appropriate: wall sconces, floor lamps and portable standing lamps.

Additional light sources perform several functions at once:

If you are a supporter of laconic design, then recessed ceiling lights are the best fit. They also allow you to create separate lighting in different functional areas of the living room. And besides, with their help you can always adjust the brightness and level of illumination of the room. And with all this, they remain almost invisible, do not overload the design and fit almost all interior styles.

It's safe to say that recessed ceiling lights are the best choice for a small room with low ceilings. But, at the same time, they will also be appropriate in a spacious hall.

Style Selection

Choose a style based on the tastes of the whole family. Look at photo examples of living room designs in a magazine, on the Internet, explore the various styles that are in abundance today.

Of course, the dimensions of the room must also be taken into account. In a small room in Khrushchev, a lush baroque or any other “palace” interior will look out of place. For small living rooms, it is best to choose a laconic design in the Scandinavian style, elegant classics or strict hi-tech or minimalism. Country and Provence are perfect, as these styles suggest comfort and emphatically home furnishings.

If your living room is large, then there is room to roam. In principle, a spacious room can be decorated in almost any style that you and your family like.

When choosing the style of the living room, be sure to take into account the features of the interior of the other rooms. Maintain style and harmony.

Classic

The classic style of the interior involves the use of the most natural materials. The whole environment should breathe quality and good taste. As part of this style, traditional furniture made of solid wood or at least high-quality MDF will be appropriate.

Classic interior colors are soft, calm, usually light. But in principle, within the framework of this style, almost any shades (except bright and flashy) will be appropriate if they are correctly beaten.

Elegant wallpaper, paintings, vases, traditional chandeliers, beautiful curtains - all this will be an excellent frame for an interior in a classic style.

Despite certain design rules, there are different directions for decorating a living room in the spirit of the classics. Within the framework of the classical style, several variations can exist at once:

Minimalism and high-tech

High-tech and constructivism can also be combined under this general direction. All these styles imply laconic finishes, emphatically simple and modern furniture models, built-in lighting, and an abundance of technology.

Minimalism is characterized by soft colors, calm combinations, stylish and simple shapes.

For hi-tech, for all their similarities, saturated tones, metallic luster and a lot of glass are more characteristic. High-tech furniture or decor can have very unusual, but at the same time laconic and streamlined shapes.

Minimalist interior of the living room is best suited for young and energetic people who keep up with the times, who do not attach much importance to luxurious surroundings, preferring simplicity and elegance of lines.

However, do not think that the interior in the style of hi-tech or minimalism is something from the category of "cheap and cheerful". Such a design may well turn out to be much more expensive than some magnificent Empire style.

Country and Provence

These styles are perfect for lovers of home comfort, antiquity and rustic simplicity. If you want to enjoy peace as much as possible, relax and forget about the bustle of the city, then these are excellent options for the living room.

At the same time, country is deliberately rough, emphatically rural, with simple, almost unfinished furniture and themed textiles. It is characterized by natural, natural shades: soft light and dark green tones, the whole range of brown, light yellow, ocher. Of the prints, a large cage, as well as various variations of floral patterns, will be especially harmonious.

The Provence style, as it should be for a true Frenchman, is more refined, distinguished by a special chic and charm. It is characterized by lighter shades of furniture and finishes: white, cream, pale blue, turquoise, beige. Decor and textiles can be very flirtatious: with ruffles, scallops, flounces, etc.

Today, these design trends are very popular not only in the design of country cottages, but also in the decoration of city apartments. Therefore, in stores you can easily find furniture, decor and finishing materials that perfectly match these styles.

Scandinavian

This style is incredibly popular right now. The secret of its success is in the harmonious combination of minimalism, comfort and homeliness. It involves a simple and concise finish, convenient and comfortable furniture of simple shapes, stylish, but at the same time soft and not defiant decor.

The Scandinavian style is characterized by calm shades: white, beige, light gray, gray-green, pale blue, dark blue. Often in the colors of such an interior there is a certain marine theme.

Living room interior in Scandinavian style is the perfect balance of functionality, convenience, modernity and home comfort. Stylish and modern upholstered furniture for the living room is perfect here, a photo of which you can see below.

Choosing furniture

Before you start choosing furniture for your living room, carefully consider which functional areas will be allocated in the room. Beautiful furniture for the living room, the photo of which can be seen below, is not all. It is important to correctly arrange it so that all the inhabitants and guests of the apartment feel cozy and comfortable.

If it is intended exclusively for families, then a comfortable sofa, armchairs, a TV stand and a couple of shelving will be enough. If space allows, you can add a coffee table, as well as small cabinets where you can place various decor items.

If you often arrange parties, like to receive and treat guests, then you will need a bar counter. It looks stylish, modern, spectacular, can serve as a place to store all kinds of items and will allow you to organize the serving of drinks and treats for guests in a very small area. In addition, the bar counter can be an excellent dividing element if you need to zone the living room.

Choose the dimensions of the sofa and the number of chairs depending on the number of family members and the possible number of guests. It makes no sense to choose an airfield sofa and three armchairs if you live alone and rarely receive guests. In this case, it is worth limiting yourself to more compact options and leaving more free space in the room - to create a feeling of spaciousness or to accommodate other functional elements.

If you expect your guests to occasionally stay overnight, then the choice of sofa should be approached especially carefully. Choose folding models, on which, if necessary, you can fully sleep. If there can be several overnight guests, then it makes sense to consider options for transforming chairs that can fold out and turn into a bed.

Modern design solutions, as a rule, do not involve the placement of solid cabinets in the hall. It is assumed that this tradition should remain in the Soviet past. However, if you don't have a walk-in closet and don't have enough space to place storage items in other rooms, no one can force you to give up a spacious closet in the living room.

In a classic interior, it can even be a solid wall. However, if you prefer more modern design trends, then it is better to pay attention to stylish wardrobes. For a small room, models with mirrored doors are perfect, they allow you to visually expand the space, and will not weigh down the interior as much as their counterparts with solid doors.

A small room should not be cluttered with a large number of pieces of furniture. Such an "abundant" environment will overwhelm, distract, and simply interfere with free movement around the room. If you don’t have a lot of things, then you definitely shouldn’t put a massive closet in the living room, limit yourself to a light and elegant rack. If you want to create a truly light and stylish design, pay special attention to the modern style living room furniture, the photo of which can be seen below.

If you do not plan to receive guests often, it makes no sense to purchase a grand dining table in the hall. In order to drink coffee or have a snack in front of the TV, an elegant coffee table will be quite enough. To save space, you can choose a functional transforming table, which will serve as both a stand and a storage for books and magazines, and, if necessary, can be expanded into a fairly full-fledged springboard for home meals.

Fireplace in the living room interior

If you want your living room to breathe genuine comfort and hospitality, consider purchasing a fireplace. Naturally, it is almost impossible to establish a real hearth in a city apartment. But today there are a lot of magnificent imitations on sale that will emphasize the elegance of the interior, create an atmosphere of comfort in the room and even be able to heat it.

An electric fireplace is perfect for an apartment. Do not think that this is a more beautiful analogue of the heater. In fact, modern manufacturers produce incredibly realistic models that amazingly imitate real flames. There are even models with sound and aroma accompaniment. That is, in front of you there will be not only the illusion of an open fire, but also real crackles, as well as the smells of burning logs.

Fireplaces are produced in a wide variety of styles: exquisite classic, ultra-modern laconic high-tech models, mysterious gothic, luxuriously decorated with gilding and marble in the rococo style, cozy stoves in the spirit of the country. In addition, fireplaces in the living room can vary in location: wall, corner, island.

Such a variety of models will allow you to choose exactly the option for your living room that fits perfectly into the layout and style of decoration.

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Beauty in minimalism! An interesting idea to place photos on a twig

Properly placed photos in interior design will help fill in empty walls and set the right tone for your home decor. This will help original ideas for their fastening. Indeed, in addition to traditional photo frames, there are a lot of elements that will help to fix photos in the right place.

Photographs are attached not only to screws and nails, but also to tapes and ropes with glue or clothespins. Thus, you can create whole original garlands that will become reminders of some pleasant events.

When focusing on interior design style, special attention should be paid to the choice of frames. It is from the “packaging” of photographs that its visual perception depends. Photo frames carry not only an aesthetic load, but also a protective function. They create a barrier to the penetration of ultraviolet rays and for a long period of time protect photos from fading.

Modern photo frames are available in such a variety of colors and sizes that they will suit any interior. The most common option is to put a framed photo on some plane, for example, a table, shelves, cabinets, etc. Volumetric photo frames look original and solid.

When creating an exposition, it should be taken into account that glass and wooden frames should not be placed side by side, as this combination looks vulgar. The game with different image sizes looks interesting, but only if the goal is not to create perfect symmetry. Any symmetry on the wall requires symmetry in the interior design of the room.

You can draw tree branches or a tree on the wall, and place a photo in oval frames as fruits. This technique looks especially impressive when creating a family tree.

In the interior of a child's room, you can show your imagination. So the boys in the room look stylish photo frames in the form of a lifebuoy, instead of a porthole on a painted ship, etc. In girls' rooms, photo frames can replace a window in a painted carriage.

The composition "clock" from photographs looks very impressive. Photos on the same subject are placed around the clock mechanism. These can be travel photos, family photos, etc.

The living room can be decorated with photo portraits stylized as paintings. In interior design, popular photo diptychs and photo triptychs look great, the frames in which the photo is divided into several parts and creates a single composition.

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