Inspiration
Living room inspiration
Built-ins that hide the clutter, a media wall that isn't a black rectangle, and ceilings that give the room some air.
Living rooms rarely need more space. They need a focal point, somewhere to put things, and a ceiling that isn't pressing down on the sofa.
Built-in millwork does most of the work. It hides the equipment, absorbs the books and toys, frames the television, and gives the room a piece of architecture instead of a wall of furniture.
Ideas worth stealing
What we'd do in your living room
01
Build the media wall in
Recessing the television into millwork with concealed cable routing turns the focal point from an object into part of the room.
02
Flank the fireplace
Symmetrical built-ins either side of a fireplace remain the most reliable living-room composition there is.
03
Vault the ceiling
Where the roof structure allows, removing the flat ceiling changes the room more than any furniture ever will.
04
Design storage for what you own
Closed base cabinets for the things you don't want seen, open shelving above for the things you do.
05
Layer the lighting
Integrated shelf lighting, wall sconces and a dimmable ceiling circuit — so the room works at 3pm and at 10pm.
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