TOMI, photographer. Library with wonderful old pine paneling in entire room. The back of the bookcases were painted red to bring the color into the rest of the room. Whimsical red, blue and beige curtains were used to bring some humor into this lovely library. Chairs were recovered when the client moved into this house. The blue in this room leads you into the blue and white sunroom beyond.

This entryway and living area are part of an adventuresome project my wife and I embarked upon to create a complete apartment in the basement of our townhouse. We designed a floor plan that creatively and efficiently used all of the 385-square-foot-space, without sacrificing beauty, comfort or function – and all without breaking the bank! To maximize our budget, we did the work ourselves and added everything from thrift store finds to DIY wall art to bring it all together. We wanted to pack as much functionality into this space as possible so we were thrilled to find this couch which converts into a full bed.

A hand painted soft silver metallic Strie over burnt orange enhances the textures and colors within, while creating a fluid transition between the living and dining areas.

Anita Joy Photography
Small elegant formal and enclosed carpeted living room photo in Philadelphia with orange walls and no tv

Michael Partenio
Inspiration for a small transitional enclosed carpeted family room remodel in Boston with orange walls, no fireplace and no tv

The frame of the barn was reconstructed and a small apartment and living space created, which leads out to the working barn with tractor storage.
Small country enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Boston with a wall-mounted tv, no fireplace and orange walls

This is a small guest house TV room we fully furnished to make the modern space a cozy comfortable place for guests.
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RV renovation. Entire project was DIY on a strict budget. Work done: wall paint, new floors, new curtains, trim paint, new fridge/freezer, new kitchen sink and faucet, move tv, new office/desk, demo annoying cabinets in bedroom. Photo credit: GreytoBlue.com

Small minimalist open concept light wood floor family room library photo in DC Metro with orange walls

Vintage chairs repainted with high gloss white and chevron fabric from the Martyn Lawrence Bullard collection for Schumacher.
Inspiration for a small timeless enclosed medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Chicago with orange walls and a wall-mounted tv

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Inspiration for a small transitional open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Dallas with orange walls and a wall-mounted tv

Mike Irby Photography
Living room - small contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Philadelphia with orange walls and a wall-mounted tv

The feature red wall of the living room is contrasted against a large format concrete tile at the dining room & bar. Photo by Albert Vecerka / Esto
Living room library - small contemporary open concept light wood floor living room library idea in New York with orange walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Provided completed rom furnishings for the Carlsbad, CA beach home. Motorized window shades provide sun protection and privacy without losing the Ocean View.

Builder: Gene Rowbotham | Cabinets: Kitchen Distributors | Staging & Photographer: Sandy Lair | Artwork & Table Lamp: Zach Lee, Urban Revival Design
Small trendy open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Other with orange walls

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Living room - small contemporary open concept living room idea in Nashville with orange walls

Inspiration for a small contemporary enclosed carpeted living room remodel in Chicago with orange walls, no fireplace and no tv

At the top left and right of the cabinet you can see the two high-end Polk 265-LS in-wall speakers we installed for the audio system; underneath the television is the Polk Blackstone TL3 center channel speaker. They provide quality sound, perfect for a small home theater.