Beach style is growing in popularity whether you live on the coast or further inland. Its light-hearted ambiance and ocean hues create an uplifting and refreshing environment for any living room. Photo by Beach style is defined by a generous use of white paired with colors of the ocean – whether you choose the blue…
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Modern English Style Living Room in Cool Tones
Get ready to fall in love with this modern English style living room in cool tones. Decorated by Laura Design Company, the home resides in Chicago. The space has such classic, timeless appeal. It’s the type of room you won’t quickly grow tired of. Photo by Laura Design Company A pair of matching built-in…
11 Appealing Living Room Designs with a Fireplace
Are you ready to enjoy 11 appealing living room designs that embrace comfortable furniture arrangements and cozy fireplaces? When it comes to fireplaces, I prefer the type that consider the entire layout and decor of the room. Some of the newer constructed homes in our area seem to put a small fireplace on an expansive…
Summer Family Room Ideas to Inspire You
The family room. It’s where we congregate to watch television, play board games, read, eat a meal – you name it. It’s a more private area of the house where family members are comfortable to lounge in their pajamas or other casual attire. The living room, on the other hand, is a little more formal…
Minimalist Living Room with Eclectic Style
Winter is typically associated with organizing the home and decluttering spaces. It feels good to purge your house of unnecessary after the abundance of Christmas. Today’s minimalist living room proves that a breathable space can be quite pretty. The all-white fireplace feels serene and gets a bit of texture from the brick tile trim…
Living Rooms to Love
While we all might want pretty rooms in our homes, they need to be livable too. In the living room, it’s important to have comfortable furniture arranged to create conversation areas. And if the room is large enough, maybe even a space for a reading nook or a desk too. Here’s a collection of living…
Warming Up My Country Style Sitting Room with New Paint
Fluffy flakes of snow are gently falling down as I write this. My house feels warm and cozy inside. After packing away Christmas, we painted my country style sitting room this week in Lace Handkerchief by Benjamin Moore. I was craving something different for this small space. Hopefully you can tell the paint color is…
Warm and Cozy Living Room: 10 Ideas
Lately I’ve had a craving! Not for chocolate, but for a warm and cozy living room that leaves you feeling like you’ve just been given a big old hug. Photo by Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc. There are many ways to create a warm and cozy living room. Mix and match fabrics to provide depth…
A Fireplace for a Beautiful Living Room
Just because warm weather is here for a few months doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a fireplace. When evenings are cooler, or when you’re lodging at a cabin for summer vacation, it’s still fun to light a fire in a living room fireplace. Photo by Jonathan Miller Architecture & Design A brick fireplace is…
9 Pretty Living Rooms in a Variety of Styles
Most of us are practicing some type of sheltering in place and spending more time at home. You might even be thinking of new ways to decorate your interior spaces. Check out these pretty living rooms – each with its own unique style. Photo by DeGraw & DeHaan Architects The above living room is…
11 Charming Living Room Ideas to Inspire You
The living room. It’s where most of us spend our time when we’re at home. Make it work by choosing a style you love that provides the creature comforts you enjoy – like a super comfy couch or personal touches like vignettes. Photo by Dillen Design Enjoy color but not too much? Add a…
Bridget’s Plant-Filled Boho Chic Living Room
This past Sunday I babysat my little Forrest, which I’m always happy to do. He was napping when I got to Bridget’s house so I took advantage of the time and took photos of her beautiful plant-filled boho chic living room. I think Bridget has done a great job pulling this room together, with…
Tips for Choosing a Sectional Sofa
After struggling for a few years to keep my white sectional sofa white, I finally caved in and chose a new one that will be easier to live with. It arrives in a couple weeks but I thought I’d share tips for choosing a sectional in case you’re in the market for a new one….
How Paint Adds Warmth to My Family Room
I did it. I finally worked up the courage to brush dark paint on some of the walls in my home. And let me just say that I love how paint adds warmth to my family room! Today is the first Saturday of the month so it means I’m joining a few blogging friends…
14 Shabby Chic Living Room Ideas to Enhance Romance
Worn painted furniture and faded chintz curtains and fabrics evoke the aura of Old World vintage comfort. This collection of 14 shabby chic living room ideas is sure to stir a bit of romance in your decorating heart! Photo by Cabbages & Roses Ltd Slip-covered furniture is often used to provide an updated look…
How to Create a Cozy Spring Family Room
May has arrived and it finally feels like spring in Illinois! Today I’m joining a few friends for our monthly “Cozy Living” series that’s published the first Saturday of each month. I thought I’d share how to create a cozy spring family room using my own space as an example. My inspiration was this…