The 10 Most Popular Living Rooms Right Now
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Living rooms have to do a lot. They’re where families gather, guests are entertained and everyday life unfolds. This countdown of the 10 most-saved new living rooms on Houzz shows how thoughtful design can make these spaces more beautiful and functional, whether by framing a stunning view, refreshing dated built-ins, layering natural materials or creating inviting focal points.
Living rooms have to do a lot. They’re where families gather, guests are entertained and everyday life unfolds. This countdown of the 10 most-saved new living rooms on Houzz shows how thoughtful design can make these spaces more beautiful and functional, whether by framing a stunning view, refreshing dated built-ins, layering natural materials or creating inviting focal points.
9. Room With a View
This Seattle-area living room by McClellan | Tellone and Smith and Vallee Cabinet Makers capitalizes on the spectacular setting. Soaring wood-planked ceilings and walls of glass frame the surrounding landscape like a work of art, and warm wood detailing echoes the natural scenery. Soft neutrals and low-profile furnishings keep the focus on the water.
This Seattle-area living room by McClellan | Tellone and Smith and Vallee Cabinet Makers capitalizes on the spectacular setting. Soaring wood-planked ceilings and walls of glass frame the surrounding landscape like a work of art, and warm wood detailing echoes the natural scenery. Soft neutrals and low-profile furnishings keep the focus on the water.
8. Clean and Comfy
Moody built-ins and a matching fireplace surround anchor this Raynham, Massachusetts, living room by Thorndike Development, putting a fresh spin on transitional style. Back-paneled shelving and farmhouse-style windows lend custom character. Contemporary elements, including a sleek black ceiling fan, pale wood floors and a hearthless fireplace, balance the classic architecture with a clean, updated look.
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Moody built-ins and a matching fireplace surround anchor this Raynham, Massachusetts, living room by Thorndike Development, putting a fresh spin on transitional style. Back-paneled shelving and farmhouse-style windows lend custom character. Contemporary elements, including a sleek black ceiling fan, pale wood floors and a hearthless fireplace, balance the classic architecture with a clean, updated look.
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7. All-in-One Wall
A multifunctional built-in combines seating, storage and a fireplace in this San Francisco living room by Anura Design. A mix of wood finishes brings warmth, while tambour paneling above the floating bench adds rich texture. Neutral stone tile unifies the varied materials, and sheepskin and woven accents soften the clean-lined design.
A multifunctional built-in combines seating, storage and a fireplace in this San Francisco living room by Anura Design. A mix of wood finishes brings warmth, while tambour paneling above the floating bench adds rich texture. Neutral stone tile unifies the varied materials, and sheepskin and woven accents soften the clean-lined design.
6. Designed to Gather
This Bridgehampton, New York, living room by Studio Ness is equally suited to quiet mornings and lively gatherings. Floating white oak shelving echoes wood tones used in the adjacent kitchen. A custom limestone hearth inset with fossilized shells anchors the fireplace wall and doubles as extra seating. Sculptural furnishings and a palette of creamy stone and sandy neutrals reinforce the home’s relaxed coastal character.
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This Bridgehampton, New York, living room by Studio Ness is equally suited to quiet mornings and lively gatherings. Floating white oak shelving echoes wood tones used in the adjacent kitchen. A custom limestone hearth inset with fossilized shells anchors the fireplace wall and doubles as extra seating. Sculptural furnishings and a palette of creamy stone and sandy neutrals reinforce the home’s relaxed coastal character.
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5. Built-In Upgrade
Rather than replace the existing built-ins, Innovative Design Build gave this Milton, Georgia, living room a custom-looking update. Benjamin Moore’s White Dove paint, new door and drawer fronts, updated hardware and grasscloth-lined shelving transform the cabinetry into a standout focal point. A brick veneer fireplace surround with horizontal and vertical inlay, paired with a reclaimed cypress mantel, completes the refined look.
Rather than replace the existing built-ins, Innovative Design Build gave this Milton, Georgia, living room a custom-looking update. Benjamin Moore’s White Dove paint, new door and drawer fronts, updated hardware and grasscloth-lined shelving transform the cabinetry into a standout focal point. A brick veneer fireplace surround with horizontal and vertical inlay, paired with a reclaimed cypress mantel, completes the refined look.
4. Finding Focus
This Oakland living room by designer Victoria van Zanten, who uses Houzz Pro software, balances original character with fresh updates. The original oak floors and windows remain, while Benjamin Moore’s Gray Gardens on the built-ins creates striking contrast. A deep teal fireplace surround and trio of hand-blown glass pendants add personality. Outdoor fabric on the window seat, integrated toy storage in the drawers below shelves and lidded baskets for toy overflow make the room ready for everyday family life.
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This Oakland living room by designer Victoria van Zanten, who uses Houzz Pro software, balances original character with fresh updates. The original oak floors and windows remain, while Benjamin Moore’s Gray Gardens on the built-ins creates striking contrast. A deep teal fireplace surround and trio of hand-blown glass pendants add personality. Outdoor fabric on the window seat, integrated toy storage in the drawers below shelves and lidded baskets for toy overflow make the room ready for everyday family life.
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3. Power of Restraint
This Sag Harbor, New York, living room by Chandler Rubenstein Design showcases the impact of a restrained palette. The coffered ceiling, wainscoting and fireplace surround are all painted the same warm white, allowing their craftsmanship to take center stage without competing for attention. Coral chairs, deep-blue pocket doors and a woven mirror frame become striking focal points against the quiet backdrop.
This Sag Harbor, New York, living room by Chandler Rubenstein Design showcases the impact of a restrained palette. The coffered ceiling, wainscoting and fireplace surround are all painted the same warm white, allowing their craftsmanship to take center stage without competing for attention. Coral chairs, deep-blue pocket doors and a woven mirror frame become striking focal points against the quiet backdrop.
2. Moody and Multifunctional
A moody fireplace and media wall defines this Maple Grove, Minnesota, basement living room by Lakeside Luxury Interiors, which uses Houzz Pro. Decorative items, an arched floor lamp and warm furnishings add softness to the darker elements. Behind the sectional, a counter-height console with stools replaces a traditional sofa table, creating a flexible spot for dining, drinks and game-day gatherings while preserving ample seating for movie nights.
A moody fireplace and media wall defines this Maple Grove, Minnesota, basement living room by Lakeside Luxury Interiors, which uses Houzz Pro. Decorative items, an arched floor lamp and warm furnishings add softness to the darker elements. Behind the sectional, a counter-height console with stools replaces a traditional sofa table, creating a flexible spot for dining, drinks and game-day gatherings while preserving ample seating for movie nights.
1. Down to Earth
A high-contrast palette creates a richly layered look in this Minnesota living room by Interior Impressions, which uses Houzz Pro. A black shiplap fireplace wall and black granite surround create a dramatic focal point. Warm oak shelving and grasscloth wallpaper soften the architecture. The frame-style TV’s landscape painting adds earthy tones that complement the neutral palette.
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A high-contrast palette creates a richly layered look in this Minnesota living room by Interior Impressions, which uses Houzz Pro. A black shiplap fireplace wall and black granite surround create a dramatic focal point. Warm oak shelving and grasscloth wallpaper soften the architecture. The frame-style TV’s landscape painting adds earthy tones that complement the neutral palette.
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