Style Guide: Gracious Living Rooms

Class it up with inspirational ideas for formal sitting rooms, or sit back and relax with design tips for casual family rooms. Either way, we'll help you make your space sparkle with advice from our experts.

94 Living Room Decorating Ideas

Mix and match patterns, embrace bold colors, layer rugs, and so much more! Try these tips to create a pretty space to enjoy conversations with friends and family.

Get Patriotic
Photo: Roger Davis

Get Patriotic

You can pull off a patriotic color scheme without being kitsch. Try hints of red with a pretty blue backdrop. Use natural linen instead of bright white.

Bonus Tip! Hide the flat screen. The painting above the fireplace can be rolled along the galvanized metal track, revealing a television.


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