Photographer: Anne Mathias
Example of an urban formal and open concept plywood floor living room design in St Louis with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a cottage kitchen remodel in Phoenix

Family room - mid-sized country open concept medium tone wood floor family room idea in Chicago with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

© Image / Dennis Krukowski
Large beach style formal and open concept dark wood floor living room photo in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Living room - mid-sized craftsman enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in Chicago with beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

RUSTIC GLAM Time Frame: 5 Weeks // Budget: $16,000 // Design Fee: $1,250 After purchasing a new home in north Upland, this young couple enlisted me to help create a warm, relaxing environment in their living/dining space. They didn’t want anything too fussy or formal. They wanted a comfortable space to entertain, play cards and watch TV. I had a good foundation of dark wood floors and grey walls to work with. Everything else was newly purchased. Instead of a formal dining room, they requested a more relaxed space to hang out with friends. I had a custom L-shaped banquette made in a slate blue velvet and a glamorous statement chandelier installed for a wow factor. The bench came as part of the table set, but I had it reupholstered in the same fabric as the banquette. A ceiling fan and a new entry light were installed to reinforce the rustic vibe. Elegant, yet comfortable furnishings were purchased, custom 2 finger pleat drapes in an oatmeal fabric were hung, and accessories and decor were layered in to create a “lived-in” feeling. Overall, the space is now a great place to relax and hang out with family and friends.

Inspiration for a large contemporary freestanding desk study room remodel in Philadelphia

Example of a transitional formal living room design in Orlando with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Beach style living room photo in San Diego

John Dimiao
Example of a beach style living room design in Philadelphia

Brandon Vogts
Inspiration for a timeless formal dark wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

The Fireplace is the focal point of the "Great Room". Please note also the Wooden Beams.
Inspiration for a mediterranean living room remodel in San Francisco with a standard fireplace

Dropped soffits were removed and original ceiling heights were restored with new crown moldings, paneled walls and custom built-ins, to bring Old World glamour back to this Upper East Side apartment. The traditional painted wood mantel ties in with the new paneled walls. The custom steel and gold-leafed fireplace screen is by La Forge Française. Photograph: Eric Piasecki

Example of a transitional formal and open concept living room design in Austin with beige walls and a stone fireplace

Chuck Williams
Inspiration for a huge transitional formal and open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Houston with gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Jessica Glynn Photography
Mid-sized beach style open concept light wood floor family room photo in Miami with no fireplace and white walls

Joshua Johnstone
Inspiration for a transitional family room remodel in New York with beige walls and a media wall

Living room - mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in San Francisco with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

A remodeled modern and eclectic living room designed with Lisa Rubenstein. This room was featured on Houzz in a "Room of the Day" editorial piece: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54584369/list/room-of-the-day-dramatic-redesign-brings-intimacy-to-a-large-room