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Best of the Blog: Our Favorite Living Rooms

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Best of the Blog: Our Favorite Living Rooms

January 17, 2020

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When it comes to interior design, we’re all about staying inspired. After all, a home should be a place to rest, renew, and recharge, so it doesn’t hurt to invest a little time in styling it just the way you want to. We’ve profiled some amazing women and some enviable interiors, but these are a select few that we keep returning to when our interior inspiration runs a little dry.

This bright living room with vaulted ceiling and exposed wooden beams is one of the best living rooms, featuring a white sofa, stylish wooden chairs, a woven rug, built-in shelves with ceramics, abstract art, and abundant natural light.

Best of the Blog: Our Favorite Living Rooms

If you're an art collector at heart...

Creativity flows free in Kristen Giorgi’s Atlanta home. Her living room? It’s the epicenter of all the energy and then some. Using her artistic eye, she curates playfully modern furniture and lines the walls with art pieces of her own, creating a space that’s simultaneously warm, inviting, and designed down to the last detail.

A minimalist living room with neutral tones, featuring a curved beige sofa, two woven chairs, a stone coffee table with books, and abstract line art—capturing the sophisticated simplicity found in the best living rooms.
A bright, modern space featuring one of the best living rooms—complete with a curved white sofa, woven chairs, marble coffee table with books, an abstract painting, and a sunlit office visible through an open doorway.
Minimalist living room with a beige curved sofa and wooden coffee table, showcasing abstract nude line art. A modern lamp with spherical bulbs and a vase of flowers add elegance—one of the best living rooms viewed through a doorway with a white chandelier overhead.

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A minimalist daybed with a white textured blanket and bolster pillow sits on a woven rug. Two wooden chairs and a white vase are nearby, creating one of the best living rooms with large windows overlooking lush greenery.

If you want family-friendly without minimizing design…

Maya Nairn’s Austin abode captures a similar spirit to that of de Buci Baby, her baby line: a deeply thoughtful, considered, and artful representative of practicality. Eager for a space that was serene yet always equipped for entertaining, her living room utilizes natural tones and the power of simplicity to provide livable luxury.

A cozy room, inspired by the best living rooms, features a white lounge chair draped with a white blanket, a small wooden stool, a beige rug, and a large abstract painting with black and cream rectangles on a white wall.
A small wooden stool sits on a woven rug in front of a round brass side table topped with stacked books and a potted plant, creating one of the best living rooms; nearby, a white sculptural pedestal displays a wooden bowl. Large windows reveal trees outside.

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If you’re feeling modern…

Alyssa Kapito employs a sculptural, elegant aesthetic while making use of a few eye-catching corners. The room comes together totally cohesively, and a closer look shows how much attention is paid to the details. An accent chair here, a stack of books there—these are the focus points that make a traditional aesthetic a lot more personal. 

A wooden bookshelf, perfect for the best living rooms, holds books, a vase with dried flowers, a patterned decanter, and two framed photos—one with macaroni and one of an overpass—displayed against a white wall.

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A cozy lounge area with a beige sofa bed, wooden coffee table, flowers, and books by large windows overlooking leafy green trees—this bright, airy space perfectly captures the charm of the best living rooms.
A cozy living room with two patterned armchairs, a round table, and white built-in bookshelves filled with books, art, and decor. A staircase with brick steps leads up, and natural light brightens one of the best living rooms around.
A cozy, modern living space showcases one of the best living rooms with a rattan daybed, patterned pillows, floating fireplace, framed black-and-white art, and a glass cabinet filled with ceramics—all set against white walls and exposed wooden beams.

If you’re in need of an escape…

Ojai Valley is home to artists, writers, and makers. Something about its rural expanse and unbeatable sunsets attract creatives types like moths to a flame. But if a relocation isn’t in the cards for you, take a cue from photographer Victoria Pearson and design your living room with everything you need to take the staycation of your dreams. Make it your own with plenty of pillows and textiles—it’s the easiest way to make your own retreat. 

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A minimalist living space with a cushioned bench, two neutral pillows, large abstract wall art, shelves with pottery, and a black coffee table holding books, a candle, and a pinecone centerpiece—capturing the essence of the best living rooms.
A minimalist living room with wooden ceiling beams, woven chairs, a bench, a black coffee table topped with books, a basket, neutral decor, and natural light from a window—an inspiring example of the best living rooms.

If wanderlust is your thing…

Kate Zimmerman is a native Texan, photographer, and well-rounded traveler. Her living room is a mix of rustic accents with natural materials (think jute, leather, and raw wood) against a canvas of clean, warm minimalism. She’s managed to integrate treasures from her travels seamlessly into the decor, without it looking hodgepodge or cluttered. Take note next time you travel: only buy the souvenirs you really, truly love.

A bright, minimalist living room with white walls, a large abstract painting, woven chairs, and a white sofa—this space truly exemplifies the best living rooms. An open wooden door reveals a hallway with another wooden door at the end.

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A modern, minimal living room with a wooden armchair and side table, a potted plant, a lamp, and a credenza. A large framed black-and-white art print of two men’s silhouettes makes this one of the best living rooms for style and simplicity.

If you can’t get enough of mid-century mod…

Take Bri Schulz’s living room as an example that you can take a nearly ubiquitous trend and turn it on its side with just a few interpretations of your own. Employing angular furniture with plush, rich textures and a splash of color brings surrealist vibes to this room. Plus, with seats arranged for conversation, we can’t think of a better place to spend cocktail hour than here.

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A beige book titled LOUISE BONNET rests on a wooden table—an inspiring touch for the best living rooms—beside a speckled white plate with wooden sticks, a small pink object, and a blue vase filled with white calla lilies.
One of the best living rooms, this bright space features a white sectional sofa with colorful pillows and fur throws. A wooden coffee table displays books, bowls, and a flower vase, while a cactus and framed art complement the sunlit ambiance.

If your home doubles as your workplace...

You’ll need a clean, well-lit place that gets those creative juices flowing. Designer Rachel Craven nails it with her living room, which serves as a respite from her home office. A fixture in the LA art community, this designer’s home is filled with gifts from friends, many of which are handcrafted and made with love. When each piece tells a story, it’s nearly impossible not to be inspired.

A wooden bookshelf displays books, ceramics, bowls, folded blankets, and stacked firewood. The neatly organized shelving blends decor and books for a cozy, minimalist vibe—perfect inspiration for the best living rooms.

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Photos by Carmyn Rio