Can you see yourself cozying up with a good book and a cup of tea on one of these sofas? Vote for your favorite living room in the poll below the photos and we’ll publish the results in the premiere issue of HGTV MAGAZINE—on sale in October!
Living Room #1 – Sleek + White
Modern Living Room by Don Raney
Living Room #2 – Classic + Casual
Traditional Living Room by Jennifer Duneier
Living Room #3 – Colorful + Traditional
Transitional Living Room by Shelly Riehl David
Living Room #4 – Fresh + Contemporary
Contemporary Living Room by Natalie Umbert
After you vote, leave a comment telling us why you love your favorite room and you might see your comment in the magazine, too!
I vote for #2. It's elegant, yet country chic, and is the most "welcoming" room. Don't like the color combinations in #1, #3 has too much going on, and #4 reminds me of a TV room for teens.
Problems with all
1-the stair case does not match modern style
2- A place to have tea with girlfriends but not main space
3- Too clutered
4- just doesn't do it for me.
If I would have to pick, my style is modern yet classic so I will go with moder, No. 1
I think they should decorate 1 room in different ways and see what style is best
I love #4. I love the windows and the window seat. There are a lot of pillows that are great for hugging while watching TV, or for propping one's feet on! The bookcases are wonderful! I lived in a house a few years ago that had a living room similar to this and I hated to leave it! It is a perfect room!!
I chose # 1. This is my kind of living room. Clutter free the right mix of colors. I know it is very easy to clean. The syle of furniture is not fussy has an a slight asian feel to the room.
I picked number 4 – it is simply the best. I like the neutral background of the furnishings and flooring but the colorful pillows bring a fun vibe to the room. I can imagine just walking into the room and settling in for a movie or a good book. I can also see all my kids friends coming over to hang out. My favorite spot would have to be one of the chairs. I would love to know what the flooring material is – it looks very easy to care for.
I loved #4 as well. The bright cheerfull colors draw you in for total relaxation. Just love the window seat. Never would of dreamed that so many colors would work so well together. Kuddos to the designer!!
I liked the furniture in #2, and would put in #4 room and just change the color on the window seat. White gets to soiled and I like upholstered chairs that are comfortable. #2 seemed to crowded .
I agree with this comment completely!
As a Word=smith, I get turned off by all the misspelled words & off-the-wall expressions. There are problems with all of the rooms but my preference is room 1 despite issues that have been identified by other reviewers. The bright red accent does it dramatically for me
I choose #2 I love the brightness and the softnenss of colors.The wall had my interest right away. I think this is the perfect living room to entertain or to crawl up on the couch to read. #1 I didn't like the furniture or colors. #3 I loved the ceiling and fireplace,but i didn't like the colors or the cluttered look. #4 would be very nice for a family room and it definately looks like a family room with the beautiful fireplace, window seats and book shelves, however the furniture did not look comfy and I hate a tv above a fireplace.
I choose number 4. I loved the pop of color. It got me by surprise…….Havent seen anything like it!!!! Loved it.
It was beautiful, comfy and functional. Lots of sitting areas. T.V. looked like part of the design without taking over the room. It took me a bit to see all the clever elements and functional aspects.
Very nice.
I voted for living room #4 because of the easily accessible fireplace in the winter, the overhead TV (viewable from anyplace in the room) the bookshelves and comfy sofas, but I'd remove some of the pillows. The other living areas are nice as well but the comforts in a living area are very much present in selection #4 whereas you can only assume in the others. Living room #2 is my second choice. A couple of the areas portray too much of a "waiting room" environment. Today, Dr.'s and lawyer offices plus many major companies have luxurious waiting areas.This is how the other areas appear. We prefer space, light and a clean look, which #4 has.
I picked #3! I love the way the beachy Lilly Pulitzer look is combined with traditional and some semi-non traditional pieces. I like that it has several seating areas for guests to be able to not all have to be on top of each other while conversing. The only thing I would change is the ottoman. I would go for something slightly smaller and round for easier walking flow. Otherwise, I LOVE IT!
As an addendum to my comment above…..I also picked #3 because it said living room…….not family room. To me a living room is more formal and not for everday use. Numbers 1 and 4 look more like daily use family rooms. Numbers 2 and 3 look like separate rooms for more formal entertaining. =) Ann
I totally agree with you. The other rooms look staged……#3 looks as though it's been put together my chosing each individual piece over a period of time. I also feel that it looks the most like a "living room", not a family room.
My reply above is under Ann but my first name is Dorothy and my nieces call me Aunt Dot or Aunt Dottie! Great Dottie's think alike!
I chose #4. It feels a bit more homey and lived in than the other rooms. I would probably change the armchair fabric with a print if the choice was mine. When I look at room #1, all I see are monochromatic squares. No patterns or curved lines in the room make it feel a little cold to me. #2 is too formal for my lifestyle. And although #3 has ample seating, it seems to crowd "personal space." A group would gather, everyone would sit, and then realize everybody's knees are touching the next person's. No breathing room.
#2 won me over. While I love the colors, I did not love the print choice on the couch… but that was the only imperfect moment in the room for me. It feels fresh and casual, but with class. I love the balance. If #3 hadn't been so overly cluttered and crowded it would have been a major contender though because that shade of green nearly always steals my heart.
This room is both cheerful and serene. The green shades of color promote the feeling of nature and the pink adds just the right amount of pop, like a flower in a garden. The only item I would change is the ottoman. I think it adds too much bulk to the room. I would use a black wrought iron table with a glass top.
I chose #3 because it seems warm and cozy. I would eliminate some of the furniture because it does seem cluttered. I love all the color in the room. White seems cold and sterile to me. Of all the rooms this is the one that seems the most welcoming and family friendly.
I voted for #3 The room feels so relaxing and the pop of color's work so well together. The seating looks fun and comfortable, I could have a glass of lemonade n read a good book or have friend's over to share good coversation or just relax with my family. Inspiring Room!
I voted for #3 simply because the colors look clean and "happy."
No. 2 is a perfect combination of beauty and usefulness. It's visually balanced but not overly, yet looks inviting enough to curl up on the couch and read, not too formal, not too dressy, casual but very attractive. The colors are perfect together and bring an openness to the room. I'd love to have it.
I liked #1 the most. Spacious, uncluttered, elegant. The color accents can easily be changed for a renewed look when seasons or mood changes. It looks grown up, but not unfriendly for kids.
My vote is #3. Room #2 had architectural detail that disappeared into the wall, but #3's details popped. I enjoyed the color in #3; the other rooms had too much neutrality.
I surprised myself by picking # 4. I can see myself relaxing on the sofa, watching TV or taking a nap. It is also inviting place for entertaining with plenty of comfortable sitting. I love the built-ins with some hidden storage, & a great place to just hang with friends.
#3 is my favorite, although it was hard to choose. I think that I would love to sit in the quiet casual elegance of #3 with a few good friends and a cup of coffee. That room was made for easy coversation.
#3 while not crazy about the shade of green, I adore the ceiling and white moldings. The pillows on the couch look like something I'd like to hold and squish. I'd like to replace the high straight backed chairs with the comfy looking chairs in #2 but a better color than the washed out color that's there now.
#4 has appealing bookcases and a great curved window seat
#2 has great wainscotting
It would be great to mix and match a room from that
I liked number 4 because it is enviting, looks comfortable and seems like it is the most livable.
#3, my daughter's room has this similar shade of 'green apple' walls; black and white decor and spurts of red. Rice paper screens stand in front of our windows. The color and mood has always felt Zen-like and remains so during our blustery winters or sizzling summers.
I picked #4 because it spoke to me. It immediately made me feel happy and at home.
I enjoyed #2. It is very casual. The warm tones are relaxing and inviting for a good book or just a quiet tone after a busy day.
I picked #3. The tray ceiling is an unusual detail. I also liked the places for storage on either side of the fireplace. The accent color is fun, and who can't live in a green room. It's like living in the trees! A cozy place to curl up with a good book, or sit around with friends (and a few snacks on those ottomans). All-in-all, a lovely room.
All these rooms are so light-colored…. sure, it looks bright & airy… but what about keeping the floors & furniture clean? I have kids & dogs & cats. White or light colors for furniture is impractical for me. I like the window seat & built-in shelves in #4, but not the white furniture. The only room with much color, happens to be colors I dislike (pink?ewww). Give me the #4 set-up, but with some well-padded durable-leather-covered sofas, espresso brown or even red, and we're talking!
#4 – It looks so comfy and inviting. Lots of pillows speak to me. They say "Come relax, my child".
#4. Built in shelves, very practical and inviting. Nice and open. I would rather have another sofa/loveseat facing the TV in place of the 2 chairs. Like the window seat. Neutral colors ok. I do not mind a TV over a fireplace and looking at the TV you still can look out the great windows. (You can be inventive and have a tapestry hang in front of the TV that could roll up when wanting to watch the TV.) Plenty of area for art and objects as well as storage for things you want out of sight. I prefer a more down to earth decor but this room is the best of the 4 for me. I'd get rid of all those freaking pillows! Why do designers so often over use pillows. Love the floor and floor plan. I would use practical leather furniture & the coffee table from room 2.
1. The white room looked sterile and not a place to sit and relax. Boring. I would be afraid to sit as I might get it dirty.
2. Furniture-coffee table does not go with pillars & another barren room with no personality of a homeowner. Guess this is the old fashion living room and not a family room (no TV, art…etc.) Boring but do like the rustic coffee table.
3. The green room too cluttered, but at least it has color and spunk. Though does not look like comfy sitting.
#4 … To me this room seems able to "multi-task" in all the ways a comfortable room should … it is spacious, light and airy, yet can be cozy and comfortable without feeling crowded. A multitude of functions, and people, would be comfortable in this living room … and, to me, that is what makes it a true "living" room.
I agree.this room has a very warm and inviting atmosphere,and I believe after a hard day at work you just want to go home and relax with your loved ones and be thankful for them.
Nora voted for #3
I wish you would include product information for these rooms. I can't find it here or in the magazine.
I love #1. I find this room to be warm and friendly. As well as , comfy and cozy. The earth and jewl tones are great together. When you had friends over I think they would feel comfortable enough to take their shoes off and stay a while.
I love the Colorful Traditional room because it's fun – the total opposite of stuffy. I am so bored of seeing the same colors in everyone's houses because they are safe. This screams personality and I want to know the people who live here.
I have received my PREMIER ISSUE, which I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. But came in here to vote for the rooms on the next issue and these are the same rooms in the "Premier Issue"
I think I figured it out……..and have voted on the room I like best!! Same rooms as in current "premier issue"……..finally got it.
I voted for #4. It's spacious, bright and colorful. I love the TV, fireplace and the built-in bookshelves, a great use of space. The space has plenty of space for seating and a window bench to read/relax on a quiet day.
Number 4 gets my vote! but the windows MUST have curtains or blinds!
Love a room with a fireplace. And having the TV above it makes for a unified focal point.
#2 is the calmest, relaxing & sunny. my 2nd would be #1, but the UGLY curved chairs & the high-sided sofa would have to go in my house!!!
ERROR!!! I meant that #4 would be my 2nd choice, with the changes noted. (I find little to like in #1!!) -db
I love all the spaces, they are extremely well designed, in room 1 the contrast of the colors draws me in espcially how they pop off that wonderful white sofa(and i am a fan of details like the arches. In room 2, the feel is very country and rustic and the light color scheme seems to be very relaxing(and I absolutely LOVE the coffee table and wainscotting). I love room 4 because of the round chairs, the floor and the contrast of the pillows off the white surfaces everywhere and the TV because it makes it a multi functional living area, not all people are lucky enough to have homes with formal living rooms plus dens, however i agree with some of the others that the pillows though gorgeous would get in the way. I voted for room 3 because there is color, color, color everywhere and though it is a little cluttered it does seem multi- fuctional with the game table by the window and a picture tv can be added above the fireplace or a tv could be tucked away in the cabinet along with books,though i might change a few things, I absolutely love, LOVE, love this room, the lovely colors, patternsand tray ceiling, it ha so much character. Kudos to all the designers-amazing jobs!
I deffinatly had to go with the fresh and contemporary (no.4). It really had that coziness that i think any family would want in a room and the style that I love. The bright colors at that fressh feeling that realy draws me to the room. I did not like the others because no. 1 is so cold and serious, i mean, i could NEVER have that for my living room, an office maybe, but NOT a living room. no. 2 i liked with all of the sea tones, but I think in order to really pull off all of the other light colors you need to make those blues more eye catching. When I look at no. 3 I think WHOA! TOO MUCH GOING ON! That looks like a room from Alice and Wonderland! Thc colors donnot belong anywhere out side of a teens bedroom, let alone in those huges! there is way to much furniture to take in and I have no idea what this designer was thinking!!!!! Over all I find that no. 4 was BY FAR the best room.
I voted sleek and modern becuase there were few peices but the furniture that was there was big enough and modern. I like modern