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Vote for Your Favorite House & Home Living Room of 2021!

By Severina Chu On

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.

Scroll down to vote and let us know your favorite!

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.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Ali Budd; Architecture by Anna Voineskos

House & Home January/February 2021

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.

  • Photographer Monic Richard
  • Designer Sylvie Masse & Monic Richard

House & Home January/February 2021

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.

  • Photographer Kim Jeffery
  • Designer Shirley Meisels, MHouse

House & Home March 2021

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.

 

  • Photographer Phil Crozier
  • Designer Nyla Free

House & Home April 2021

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.

  • Photographer Donna Griffith
  • Designer Cynthia Ferguson; Architecture by Spragge + Company Architects

House & Home May 2021

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.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Hali MacDonald, Architecture by Gren Weis Architect & Associates

House & Home May 2021

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.

 

  • Photographer Janis Nicolay
  • Designer Rosie Daykin

House & Home June 2021

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.

  • Photographer Ariana Tennyson
  • Designer Jaclyn Peters

House & Home June 2021

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.

  • Photographer Valerie Wilcox
  • Designer Cory DeFrancisco

House & Home July/August 2021

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.

  • Photographer Janis Nicolay
  • Designer Ami McKay

House & Home July/August 2021

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.

  • Photographer Stacey Brandford
  • Designer Emma Reddington

House & Home September 2021

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.

  • Photographer Camille Nadeau
  • Designer Mélanie Cherrier & Laurence Pons Lavigne, Blanc Marine Intérieurs

House & Home October 2021

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.

  • Photographer Virginia Macdonald
  • Designer Katherine Newman

House & Home October 2021