Design Contemporary Ideas: Living Room Interiors

Although I have always known my living room lacked a conversation area Two signs of the times pose problems in the interior decorating business. As more people are moving into condominiums it is hard for them to pick and choose what they can keep. In the house, it sits in a free-flowing living room space with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the lush vegetation outside. Fun fact: In the 1950s, the casa’s 75,300-square-foot plot sat at the edge of the Mata Atlantica rain forest. It was one of the award is for first-time entries into the competition and is judged by those franchisees who have achieved Decorating Den Certified Decorator status. Cassy Young, of Bogart, Ga., won first place for a living room design. Abby Dahlinghaus, of Eaton When people buy a bold-colored sofa or one with an over-the-top print design, they typically spend the next decade rearranging their living room designs around the sofa. Neutral sofas are safer choices. Many people make the mistake of trying to finish all A quirky addition to any living room, a truly crazy scary piece of furniture. Lampshade detailing that includes matted hair and warts. The spine even looks like it has a curving effect, just like a real one. Looking for a versatile purse that will go with Want to change the look of your space on a budget? Here's a simple and colorful living room decorating idea -- keep your essential pieces neutral, and customize your lighting and décor for the seasons. These three living rooms began with the same basic .

The interior layout was reorganised, with utility rooms and a guest suite set at ground level, and the living and dining area positioned on the double-height floor above. A master suite and en-suite bathroom occupy the uppermost floor, below the new roof. Here are seven common living-room mistakes most people are making and how to rectify them. A monochrome palette can make a room appear larger, but staying safe with white or grey can come across as boring and sterile. The good news is a plain interior Next door, Annie Rose designs and sews clothes His sixth-floor apartment has three bedrooms, an open kitchen that flows to the living room and plenty of natural light. Newly divorced, Di Gregorio pays a reduced-rate $844 a month. One benefit of a neutral structure in the dining room is the subsequent freedom to add pizazz with tableware and centerpieces. • Christine Brun is a San Diego-based interior designer and the author of "Small Space Living." Send questions and comments to .