Basement Family Room for empty nesters who relocated to Atlanta. They didn't downsize because they entertain family and friends from out of state. Christina Wedge Photography

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Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Denver with a stone fireplace

The formal living room features a custom gray Hollywood Regency style sofa from Gilded Home. Barbara Barry Chairs with textured white fabric, antique mirrored coffee table with walnut trim and carved white wool area rug provide texture and interest. Etched metal wall art in shades of gold and silver are accented by the pillows on the sofa. Stephen Allen Photography

PK Studios
Mid-sized beach style formal and open concept living room photo in Miami with beige walls

Cross cut travertine tiles give this gas fireplace an unusual look that pops off the dark walls. The ottomans tuck under the coffee table but can be pulled out for additional seating or foot rests.

Living room - large traditional living room idea in Charlotte with white walls

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Example of a tuscan living room design in Dallas with white walls

Elegant open concept living room photo in Minneapolis with brown walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Dustin Peck
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed carpeted family room remodel in Raleigh with gray walls

Our poster project for The Three P's, this small midcentury home south of campus has great bones but lacked vibrancy - a je ne sais quoi that the clients were searching to savoir once and for all. SYI worked with them to nail down a design direction and furniture plan, and they decided to invest in the big-impact items first: built-ins and lighting and a fresh paint job that included a beautiful deep blue-green line around the windows. The vintage rug was an Etsy score at an awesome price, but only after the client spent months scouring options and sources online that matched the vision and dimensions of the plan. A good year later, the West Elm sofa went on sale, so the client took advantage; some time after that, they painted the kitchen, created the drop zone / bench area, and rounded out the room with occasional tables and accessories. Their lesson: in patience, and details, there is beauty. Photography by Gina Rogers Photography

“People tend to want to place their sofas right against the wall,” Lovett says. “I always try to float the sofa a bit and give the sofa some breathing room. Here, we didn’t have floor outlets or any eye-level lighting. Incorporating table lamps allows for mood lighting and ambiance. We placed a console behind the sofa to bring in large-scale lamps, which also helped fill in the negative space between the sofa and the bottom of the windows.” Photography: Amy Bartlam

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Mid-sized danish formal and enclosed light wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Mid-sized farmhouse formal light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

We reupholstered existing sofas in a stunning blue velvet. With a clean vinyl wrapped coffee table from Creative Metal and brilliant green in the modern bench and chairs, the look is fresh and new

Robert Granoff Photography
Huge trendy living room photo in New York with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

This Coastal Inspired Farmhouse with bay views puts a casual and sophisticated twist on beach living. Interior Design by Blackband Design and Home Build by Arbor Real Estate.

Living room - contemporary medium tone wood floor living room idea in Boston with green walls, no fireplace and a tv stand

The media room features a wool sectional and a pair of vintage Milo Baughman armchairs reupholstered in a snappy green velvet. All upholstered items were made with natural latex cushions wrapped in organic wool in order to eliminate harmful chemicals for our eco and health conscious clients (who were passionate about green interior design). An oversized table functions as a desk or a serving table when our clients entertain large parties. Thomas Kuoh Photography

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Example of a trendy family room design in DC Metro with beige walls