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1560 Holt's Grove Circle
1560 Holt's Grove Circle
Wolfe Rizor InteriorsWolfe Rizor Interiors
Michael Lowry Photography
Tiger Lily Lane
Tiger Lily Lane
R.P. Morrison Builders, Inc.R.P. Morrison Builders, Inc.
Peachtree Corners Residence
Peachtree Corners Residence
Regas InteriorsRegas Interiors
Woodie Williams
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Pinecrest Beauty
Pinecrest Beauty
Margaux InteriorsMargaux Interiors
The very high ceilings of this living room create a focal point as you enter the long foyer. The fabric on the curtains, a semi transparent linen, permits the natural light to seep through the entire space. A Floridian environment was created by using soft aqua blues throughout. The furniture is Christopher Guy modern sofas and the glass tables adding an airy feel. The silver and crystal leaf motif chandeliers finish the composition. Our Aim was to bring the outside landscape of beautiful tropical greens and orchids indoors. Photography by: Claudia Uribe
Ático sobre el Parque del Retiro. Madrid
Ático sobre el Parque del Retiro. Madrid
ÁBATONÁBATON
Fotografías Belen Imaz Interiorismo BATAVIA
Living Room
Living Room
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Furnishings & Photo Styling | Detail Design + Build, Builder | Charlie & Co. Design, Architect | Corey Gaffer, Photography | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Transitional Living Room
Transitional Living Room
Atlanta - New Homes in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta - New Homes in Atlanta, GA
Beazer HomesBeazer Homes
Trammel Ridge - Tara Plan - Living Room
Crown Paints The New Neutral
Crown Paints The New Neutral
Crown PaintsCrown Paints
Period rooms don't need to be painted with "traditional" colours. So forget whites and creams and try more distinctive colours. High ceilings can carry modern, bold colours. Accessories can really complete the look, copper vases set this room off beautifully. Wall colours Stepping Stone, available in Matt or Mid Sheen Breatheasy emulsion and Royal Ocean available in any finish from Crown Colourmix.
Bayside House
Bayside House
Brendan Wong DesignBrendan Wong Design
Los Altos Hills - Traditional Elegance
Los Altos Hills - Traditional Elegance
Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.
French Country
French Country
Creative Touch InteriorsCreative Touch Interiors
Formal Living Room with custom refined sisal area rug, antique French wall sconces, furnishings in a mix of textures within a neutral palate.
Celebrity Builders
Celebrity Builders
Photos By KaityPhotos By Kaity
Kate Bruinsma - Photos By Kaity
The Heritage Haven 2016 Salt Lake Award Winning Parade Home
The Heritage Haven 2016 Salt Lake Award Winning Parade Home
Alair Homes - Salt LakeAlair Homes - Salt Lake
Brad Montgomery tym Homes
Living Room
Living Room
Lily Mae DesignLily Mae Design
Lisa Puchalla Lily Mae Design Angie Seckinger photography
Great Room
Great Room
Joseph Farrell ArchitectureJoseph Farrell Architecture
Interior Design by Pamala Deikel Design Photos by Paul Rollis
1705 Alameda-Travis Heights
1705 Alameda-Travis Heights
Mombo InteriorsMombo Interiors
Hayden Yates, Simply Splendid Photos and Video
Elmen's Mid Century
Elmen's Mid Century
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
ambiaphotographyhouston.com

Formal Living Room Designs & Ideas

How Do I Use Houzz For Living Room Inspiration Ideas?

The living room is where most Singaporeans spend most of our day relaxing after a busy day. Whether you live in a 3-room BTO HDB flat or a semi-detached house, at the end of the literal work day, this space has to make you happy, not anyone else. So regardless of current style trends, you should pick elements for that balance between stylish and personal taste.

Tips on Words and Phrases To Use on Houzz To Find Inspirations for Living Room Designs

On the whole Singaporeans describe elements of the living room the same way as international Houzz users. However, you may get a wider variety of inspirations by expanding search terms. Or perhaps a greater focus by narrowing word choices. Use the following guide as a breakdown of possible variations for living room search terms used among Singaporeans, and to be aware of the differences between each of them.

1. Living and Family Rooms: What's the Difference?

Beyond calling it a living room, the space where a family relaxes and entertains is sometimes called a "family room" in the rest of the world. The living room in a HDB, condo, or landed property is often the biggest room in the house. This is often the space that you'll see first when you step in. In recent years with the popularity of open-space living room design, the space can also open into the kitchen with minimal barriers. The family room is a much more casual space than the living room, and is not likely the biggest space in the house. Nor would it necessarily be near the kitchen the way a living room would be.

2. Console, Console Table, or Sideboard?

Any long, low cabinet for storage can be termed a console or sideboard. They perform the same functions, but are different in name depending on which part of the house they are located in. Internationally, when In the living room, they are often called a sideboard. In the living room, Singaporeans are more likely to use this piece of furniture as a platform and storage for their media (TV cabinet or stand) This would be called console or console table, depending on whether it has storage.

3. Sofa, Chesterfield, Lounge, or Ottoman?

Any bench seating for two or more, is a sofa. In Singapore, the terms sofa and couch are most commonly used, with the latter being the preferred North American term for this type of furniture. A lounge is traditionally considered a sofa with support for one's legs, but furniture brands have used this term loosely to describe most sofas. A Chesterfield has traditionally had the same meaning as a sofa, especially in the United Kingdom early in the 20th century. Nowadays, it specifically describes a buttoned leather sofa. An ottoman is a seat with no back nor handles. It is often paired up with an armchair as a footstool. As an often overlooked living room seating option in Singapore homes, the ottoman is compact and versatile in the living room. Ottomans with storage can help keep your living room space tidy. Others double up as a side or coffee table too.

4. Coffee Table or Side Table?

Most Singaporeans would not have difficulty distinguishing between a coffee table and a side table, as the former is larger and often feature prominently in the heart of a living room space. What we seem to be more concerned, is which would suit our lifestyle. Some have found side tables to be more versatile, than a big coffee table in the middle of their living room. Others feel that a traditional coffee table anchors a living room space, and will not replace it.

5. Rugs or Carpets?

The proper definition of a carpet is a floor covering that spans the entire rooms from wall-to-wall. They require professionals to install and remove. Rugs only cover a portion of a room, can be easily removed, cleaned and replaced. Because of our tropical environment, rugs are more common in the residential environment, and likely the word you'll be using more often on Houzz.

How Do I Use Living Room Inspirations in Ideabooks on Houzz?

Look up Singapore living rooms ideas on Houzz. Get a general idea of living rooms, or specifically living rooms that suit your taste, and saving them into an ideabook. Find inspiration for specific items such as the sofa, coffee tables, l-shaped sofas, and start individual ideabooks for them as well. You can then use these ideabooks to budget for your renovation, or have a conversation with a professional like an interior designer or contractor.
Parisian Modern Penthouse
Parisian Modern Penthouse
Hammer & HandHammer & Hand
We joined forces with JHL Design’s Holly Freres and Liz Morgan to transform a dark and dated Pearl District penthouse into an elegant and timeless home. The space was designed with European metropolitan interiors in mind, giving it the “Parisian Modern” look the clients desired. The team replaced cherry casework and red and ochre walls with clean white and neutral shades to brighten the space. The new applied wood paneling serves as an interesting architectural detail while modern fixtures and furniture keep it from feeling too traditional. The project also included new casework, new wood floors and carpet, new terrazzo countertops, new vanity and plumbing fixtures, and reworked cabinetry in the kitchen and pantry. Photos by Haris Kenjar.
RSA Residence
RSA Residence
PURPLE STUDIOPURPLE STUDIO
Deepak Aggarwal
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