Find Your Living Room Style

Mirrors are standard above a mantel, but an unusual piece of flat decor will command attention and create a distinct style.

This hip living room is filled with treasures like a globe and trunk to remind the homeowner of their globe trotting habits.

Don’t let large walls overwhelm you. Fill that space with a photo collage or grid. You can do it on the cheap with beautiful wrapping paper from your local craft store.

There’s nothing cookie cutter about this suburban home. Sarah Richardson added customized elements, like this elegant fireplace, to bring personality to the space.

This room proves you can mix several prints at once, but the colours within the same family (in this case, light blues and browns) and it’ll appear cohesive.

Have a desk lamp you love but no place for it? By placing it on an extra-tall side table, it becomes the perfect reading lamp next to a couch.

Two full-length couches facing one another is a glamorous layout for living rooms. With a stylish coffee table and decor centre stage, it’s the perfect sitting area for entertaining.

This room is as sophisticated as they come. From the Eames lounger to the modern art, this upscale living room is perfection.

Pick one exceptional thing for your room, like the fabulous star burst mirror, and build the room around it.

A geometric statement wall in neutral shades is a great way to make an impact, that’s not too wild.

This attic living room is nothing but bright and airy. The classic cottage look remained with the wood trim, but a coat of calming white, piles of books and lots of fresh blooms create a relaxing retreat.

This room is a mix of shapes, from polka dot paintings to the octagon coffee table.

Bright colours, white ceilings and light wood flooring help to open this space and create a sense of warmth.

Proof that basements can be bright and cozy! This living space is made warm with high quality lighting and a mix of textures and throws.

Create the illusion of an above-ground home with floor to ceiling curtains, good lighting and fresh flowers.

Show off your hobbies and favourite things with artwork and designs that call those things to mind. This nautical room is clearly the space a captain calls home.

This room has the perfect balance of neutrals with pops of deep blue and orange. If you get tired of a colour, it’s easy enough to swap it for another!

Along with selecting frames of various sizes, use photos varying in size as well. A smaller photo in an extra large frame looks chic, like a hip gallery.

The swinging ’60s meets modern sensibilities in this hip living room.

Make sure your living room is the most comfortable, light-filled space in your home. This way you’ll actually be drawn to spending time in it!

A side table made of raw wood gets a fun juxtaposition when topped with a glamorous gold lamp.

Designing from scratch? Invest in a piece of art that you love and design your room around that piece. It’ll give you direction, and you’ll be head over heels for the final product.

Even the tiniest condo deserves a healthy dose of style. Keep furniture and decor on the smaller scale, and fill the space with mirrors.

When in doubt, pick a colour palette and stick to it. White and black with a mellow yellow looks relaxed and polished.

A loft space can be challenging, but you can section off areas with design trends. A few armchairs with a television create a media space, but right beside it, a sofa and chair with similar colours but distinct printed pillows define a separate, more formal area.

Blue and grey is a classic combo that looks rich when paired with mahogany furniture.

This living room feels manly, with just a hint of femininity, thanks to that exquisite chandelier.

Less is more in this calming living room. Everything is balanced, basic and beautiful.

This room is a gorgeous mix of white, grey and natural materials.

This family-friendly living room is warm and inviting. Achieve a similar feel with plush couches, warm shades and lots of flowers.

This shabby chic cottage would be the perfect escape for a winter weekend! Recreate the look with white washed walls and oversized white couches and armchairs.

A gold mirror flanked by fresh blooms looks simple and chic, the perfect arrangement for a feminine space.

For those who are daring, orange and reds are bold colour choices that always pay off. Paired with black and gold, they look totally regal.

This swanky living room takes on a bold shade of green, but thanks to neutrals everywhere else, it works!

This modern apartment is white and chic, with a touch of metallic on the throw pillows.

We love how the spherical light pendant matches the coffee table and lanterns in this relaxed living room.

This classic living room is formal, while still appearing insanely comfortable.

We love the idea of a living room off the kitchen. Keep the design styles similar for a seamless transition, and enjoy the benefits of having snacks close at hand!

Don’t relegate masculine style to a cave in the basement, embrace rich leather, boxing gloves and maybe even a nightly whiskey.

This contemporary home is elegant but relaxed, thanks to the vibrant throw pillows and ottomans.

Sarah Richardson designed this exquisite living room. It’s calming and comfortable.

Scott McGillivray’s formal living room shows off the unbelievable ceilings in an elegant shade of grey.

This living room is filled with low furniture, meaning clear views throughout the home and a minimalist style.

This dreamy living room has “lazy afternoons” written all over it.

A basement apartment is made cozy and functional with built-in shelving, an area rug and cozy throws.

Make the most of a small space with the pieces you do have space for. Sometimes a small couch and coffee table are all you need!

A loft is the perfect space for relaxed living rooms.

A few pops of yellow are the key to this laid back living room.

Keep a living room cozy with plush ottomans instead of coffee tables.

A mix of blues and white creates a beachy feel in this relaxed living room.

We love this trendy mix of colours and mid century modern furniture.

We love the use of pink in this basement living room, without overdoing it.

This living room is a wash in soft shades of pastels, old wicker furniture and vintage photos.

All the colours of the rainbow are featured on this comfy living rooms couch.

Found a fabric you love? Go all out and match pillows and an ottoman for a cohesive look.

This living room is fun, functional and fresh.

Create a photo series with your favourite family pictures. They make for a personalized installation.

Be bold when decorating your home. Love a shocking, bright colour? Use it, but sparingly. A little goes a long way.