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.

Fake a Tall Ceiling
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn / Styling: Anne Turner Carroll

Fake a Tall Ceiling

Ceilings look taller when the baseboard and crown molding are the same color as the wall.


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