Inspiration for a large 1950s formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Detroit with white walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Example of a transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor living room design in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Example of a mid-sized classic formal living room design in Miami with no tv

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Large country formal and enclosed brick floor living room photo in Houston with green walls

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Example of a trendy formal light wood floor living room design in New York with a standard fireplace

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Example of a trendy formal and open concept concrete floor and gray floor living room design in Houston with white walls and no tv

With a wry smile and a penchant for artisanal quality, she asked, "Can you mix Egyptian Art Deco, Funky Modern, and Western Lodge styles in my historic 1910 Prairie Style home?" Yes, ma'am. Yes I can. ...I'll freely admit, and so will Nancy, the pair of vintage couches we redressed flanking the fireplace are simply hilarious. I call them "Mae West Had A Twin Sister". ;P photography by Steve Voelker

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Transitional formal and enclosed living room photo in New Orleans with black walls

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Living room - mid-sized transitional formal and open concept brown floor and light wood floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

The great room offers a welcoming scene of relaxation. A stately fireplace rests alongside windows that let in bright, natural light while offering lush views of the professionally landscaped yard just outside.

Living room - traditional formal living room idea in Chicago with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and beige walls

Multiple seating groups accommodate both intimate and larger gatherings in relaxed formality in the seaside setting. Photo by Durston Saylor
Inspiration for a huge victorian formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in New York with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Example of a french country formal living room design in Houston with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Photography: Werner Straube
Mid-sized transitional formal brown floor and dark wood floor living room photo in Chicago with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a transitional formal living room remodel in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a tv stand

The Historic Home lies at the heart of Michael Carter’s passion for interior design. Well versed in the academics of period architecture and antiques, Carter continues to be called on to bring fresh and inspiring ideas to historic properties that are undergoing restoration or redecoration. It is never the goal to have these homes feel like museums. Instead, Carter & Company strives to blend the function of contemporary life with design ideas that are appropriate – they respect the past in a way that is stylish, timeless and elegant.

This petite sitting room was finished with elaborate crown molding, a trompe l'oeil ceiling and soft tones of blue-green. The antique writing desk & chair gave the client an area to compose a letter. Taylor Architectural Photography

Example of a large cottage formal and open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Orange County with white walls

A lovely French Provencal styled home adorned with reclaimed antique limestone floors. The formal living room showcases a breathtaking 18th century antique French limestone fireplace with a trumeaux over-mantle. The dark wood exposed wood beams are original and were salvaged from France. The furniture, lighting fixtures and shades were selected by the designer Kara Childress and her client. http://www.ancientsurfaces.com/Millenium-Planks.html