This trick doesn't require major rearranging either; a stool sneakily slid in front does the job just fine.

Copper plates add a subtle graphic quality to this transitional living room. Its brick layer pattern harmonizes well with other shapes found in the built-in bookcases and striped accent chairs.

The high back on these side chairs are accented by the wide horizontal stripes. The stripes make these chairs appear more grand.Tip: A gray or beige and cream stripe is a great option to upholster chairs if you want to go neutral but you still want to add interest with a pattern.

Let's face it, the focal point of the room often ends up being the perfect spot for a flat-screen TV. When that is the case, mount the TV 6 to 8 inches above the mantel so you will still have room to place some small objects below without obstructing the screen, and be sure your seating is placed for comfortable viewing. Then treat the mantel as you would that large painting or mirror, with an asymmetrical composition made of two smaller objects or collections of objects.

When the carpenter was building the bookcases that now flank the living room fireplace in the new house, he asked me, "Are you going to be able to fill these?" All told we were looking at about 40 linear feet. Less than a year after our fire — even under the new regime of restraint and minimalism — our books already numbered in the hundreds. "I don't think that's going to be a problem," I said. And yet 18 months later, I still have room to spare. Of course, my kids all have bookcases in their bedrooms, and I have a small one in the entrance to ours and a large one in the study, but in the living room I still have room to spare!

fireplace

TV works above the fireplace.

Fireplace, wall paint

lighting

Set ups for living space

placement flower chairs

Neutral furnitures

shelves

Like ditz on bookcases

Craftsman living room

Bookcases

Both

Floor to ceiling

Desj

Mantle

Book shelves

Yu

low stone fireplace with recessed shelves

family room idea

Shelving.

bookshelves either side of fireplace We designed the Birmingham Showhouse family room to include the characteristics of the Arts and Crafts style through the use of organic materials, with a hand-made quality. There is also slight Japanese aesthetic running through the design. It was designed to be a warm, comfortable place for the entire family to spend time in. For example, we designed the bookcases with integral, pull-out desks, allowing the room to serve many functions. The color palate is warm neutrals, with interest being added by using many textures and punches of geometric pattern. Of note, is the fireplace surround clad in patinated steel plate with rivets, the custom cow-hide herringbone rug, the drapery hardware made from copper plumbing pipe, and the antique Thai teak log trestle table. The custom ceiling light anchors the space, while the wall light swings to the desk area as needed.

Jeff thinks the use of two distinct materials helps de-emphasize the small fireplace box

Fireplace

Fire place

Fireplace

Layout

Shelving

wood floor, wood bookcase

Plain boxes, built in and different color

Great arts and crafts style room

chairs

copper

Seating

fireplace

Simplicity at best

Furniture arrangement, book shelves

furniture arrangement

this is ugly... saving to remember built-ins surrounding the small windows

i like how this brings warmth and simplicity to the design

Deze muur kleur niet

Like lamp at center

think one-arm love seat facing one-arm chaise and two armchairs at right angles. redo color of armchairs, add rug and coffee table and good to go.

Krb a sezeni

copper

Mantel

Windows in side shelves

Love the dining light

fireplace but silver

Ceiling light

warm

Really like this brick hearth for our mason wall

red stained steel 'tiles' on mantel

MONOCHROMATIC

asymmetrical firplace w/ desk on side

fire place idea

Drawer that comes out for the bar

lvroom builtins

the bookcase layout on either side of the fireplace

set up

Larger pic of the steel "tiles"

Great fireplace

the simplicity

Fireplace

built in bookcases...a must!

tables , carpet

In LOVE with this pendant...made by a metal smith :(

desk area and general look

Bookcase

Small furniture for formal side

Red brick fireplace and color scheme of furniture and walls

love the tile on the fireplace!!!

Lounge room light

layout similar to ours

Interesting book shelves

bargello pillows!!!! Walls and sofas same color

Fireplace surround & mantel

living room ideas

Like this look

Drum light bookcases

Living room

booksleves

openness

let me save it to consider

wall stripes - seth's room

bookcases with desks

mara family room

Double couch layout with chairs

seating in l.r.

Love the way the windows were incorporated into the bookcases.

colors, lights, serenity

Unique lamp

like the pull out desks..

librera

Curtains

Built-ins

cover books in white paper

book/knick knack shelves

copper fire place

like this color for the walls potentially

nice

male

light fixture

new house great room

Fireplace

good living room example, couches moved away from wall, central carpet and tables and little table against window, with bookshelves next to fireplace

clean an minimalist, yet warm and inviting. Built-ins. Color scheme.

Open

Shelf

The brick!

linen and books, just ditch the TV

Fireplace

nice

Cool built ins that we could do

Bookcases - with small windows.

I like the light fixture

Bookshelves flanking TV section. Put bar in place of mantle

Furniture arrangement

Loving room arrangement

built in bookcases around existing windows in den

built in bookcases, art hanging on the case itself!

book case decor

bookcases

Asian flare

fireplace

Fireplace idea

Seats

Den

The room layout. Book shelves with built in desk.

Horns

living room set up

Fireplace surround

fireplace and bookcases

Two sections

Chairs

wall colour

nice cozy place..

Style

configuration

pendant lamp

love built ins and frank lloyd wright feel with dark wood

Bookshelves

fireplace and book cases

idea for Lance's living room

Love fireplace

Curtains

den

living room

fireplace

fireplace wall

Livingroom

Fireplace

Straight lines are really nice here.

similar fireplace and room size

Love this light fixture, even if it is custom

Chairs

very interesting

fireplace idea, rustic with big blocks.

craftsman style

Built ins by fireplace

bookcases. color palette

sofa

Bookcase desk

I like this better

dark thick mantle

Bookcase

awesome face on fireplace

book cases around windows

Les couleurs

tsippi fr/bin

hall

Fireplace with shelvinh

What is on the face of this fireplace

Fireplace

fireplace

shelves and furniture placement

Flat windows that don't open?

work table with shelves- space effecient

Love the chairs

Fireplace. Read description

living room

ceiling & windows

clean lines

more cut out book cases near fireplace

fireplace wall and general layout

sofas facing eachother

shelving, FP surround

The color of the walls and the arrangement of the furniture

comforfable area around the fire place, dual purpose

Love the front window

Retro

Bookshelves around window

Do something about all the books

Kudu horns

Bookcases