Decorating & Design
Vote for Your Favorite House & Home Living Room of 2021!
Updated on January 5, 2022
From formal sitting rooms to family-friendly great rooms, we’ve rounded up the standout living rooms of 2021, straight from the pages of H&H.
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A Toronto Living Room With South Asian Influences
The look of this family room was inspired by the muted colors of the rug, which was handmade in Jaipur. Swings are often found in the courtyards and verandas of South Asian homes. Including one in the living room of this family home embraces tradition in a modern, playful way.
A Clean, Contemporary Ski Chalet Living Room In Quebec
Tonal grays and whites in the living room echo the birch trees and snow outside of this modern ski chalet.
A European-Inspired Living Room In Toronto
The mid-century modern purple sofa, Barcelona chairs and Noguchi coffee table enliven this family’s new European-inspired dream home.
A Calgary Designer’s Renovated Living Room
Designer Nyla Free tackled her own family’s home renovation, including modern updates to the living room. She moved the fireplace from an awkward corner to the centre of the room for a more cohesive layout.
A Toronto Living Room With Pops Of Color
While blue is this homeowner’s favorite color, designer Cynthia Ferguson found ways to incorporate additional hues such as soft pinks and greens into this home’s all-white interior.
An NHL Defenceman’s Country Manor-style Living Room
Natural materials, tongue-and-groove panelling and wooden beams add warmth to the heart of this Oakville home.
A Vancouver Living Room Where British Style Reigns Supreme
Wanting to choose upholstery that would pair with her overdyed patchwork rug, designer Rosie Daykin chose a pink-toned mohair sofa that acts as both a neutral and driving force in this home’s British-inspired living room.
A Young Couple’s Welcoming Winnipeg Living Room
The chic living room of this Winnipeg family home is surprisingly kid-friendly with easy-care rugs and flooring, durable fabrics and soft furniture.
An Elegant Muskoka Cottage Living Room
A soft palette of white and natural materials brings a carefree elegance to the great room of this luxe Muskoka cottage.
A West Coast Living Room With A Beachy Feel
The owners of this B.C. home wanted to maintain their living room’s laid-back coastal vibe, so designer Ami McKay only made light touches with a new furniture layout and a concrete bench under the TV.
Emma Reddington’s Warm Victorian Living Room In Toronto
After years of living with white walls in her Victorian home, H&H’s Style Director/West Coast Editor Emma Reddington painted her living room a cozy green. She replaced the traditional chandelier with a Noguchi pendant.
A Scenic Chalet’s Curated Living Room
The thoughtful mix of old and new furniture, cosy Persian rugs, wood accents and sharp black grounding elements were all bought at the same time for this Montreal home. A velvet sofa from Article brings comfort and style to the living room.
A Georgian Home’s Updated Living Room
The main floor of this Georgian home has a metal and glass sliding wall partition that defines the opening between the dining room-lounge and family room. The latter has a curved sofa and window jambs painted deep Etruscan red.