Best IKEA Living Room Designs for 2012

The time has come for IKEA to present their new living room designs gathered up in theIKEA Catalog 2012 (you probably noticed our preview of the 2012 IKEA Catalog not too long ago). In case you are too lazy to check it out page by page, we decided to make a selection.In this post we put together 12 of the best living room ideas presented by the giant furniture manufacturer. Fresh and original, these interiors are full of color, personality and not to mention practical storage solutions. We couldn't help noticing the typical IKEA storage boxes, now in a variety of shapes and colors. Book shelves, lamps, small tables, they all seem individualized through a witty design. We really like the strong color contrasts that can be seen in the images below and consider them to be a great approach for a cheerful contemporary living room. Enjoy the photos and tell us what you think of this bran-new IKEA living room “collection”.

STYLE ON A BUDGET = Research & Compare

A Great Couch On A Budget

Here are more tips on home decorating on a budget. Research (google,bing, catalogs, magazines) then compare. The first rule of contemporary designis clean lines. 

The second rule is compare prices for best value! 

                        Good taste is all you need for a well styled space.

For lounging in your living room invest in a good looking, comfortable couch.But remember  compare prices. View below for similarsofas that are below $500 and over $3000.

Design Within Reach fabric couch

DWR Leather Couch

IKEA Fabric Loveseat

IKEA Leather Couch

For more ideas visit my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DesignSense/231561176902564 or contact me for a free consultation. andrea.halleywright@gmail.com or just ask questions.

Living Room of an Art Collector by Gisele Taranto

Brazilian architect Gisele Taranto in collaboration with art curator Mara Fainziliber and lighting designer Maneco Quinderé created an interior called Living Room of an Art Collector , as part of Casa Cor , an important event of national architecture and decoration held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The brief of the project was to create a place where tradition meets contemporary decoration, in a pleasant manner. Here is small description from Gisele Taranto: “Ceiling, floor and walls were kept as originally and received pieces of art and designed furniture. The biggest challenge was to show that it is possible to add contemporaneity to any historical room, giving emphasis to both. Pieces of renowned and new promising artists, national and internationally, were used in the space.” Even though this massive, 1000 square foot living room is not something one could easily recreate, some of the decorating elements found here are beautiful, practical and inspiring.

Modern Living Room Interiors Ideas

Your living room is one of the most important rooms in the entire house, and most of the people spend a lot of time in their living room. A living room is not just a relaxing space that welcomes guests and visitors, it also serves as the focal point and acts as a showcase for the entire house. In simple terms, the living room is the focal point of a home, and a place that will bring comfort and joy to all of its inhabitants. Now we all know that when we have a guest the living room is usually the first room that your guests see, and I think that we should take care of how this place look by creating something that will reflect our own style. There are many decorating styles that you can choose from, and the most popular are traditional, country, contemporary, and transitional. Personally I prefer the contemporary style, and for those of you who look for a little inspiration on contemporary living room design here are six pictures that might inspire you.

The house's architect resort Adbay in Bali, Indonesia

Adbay architect completed his house for the holiday season called " Villa Paya - Paya " in Bali , Indonesia .Two- story house is located near a small airport and is surrounded by ponds and shallow water at the entrance , swimming pool and a Jacuzzi tub large . The house is made ​​of concrete , outside walls of the box frame and separate large bedrooms , built with traditional wood and palm leaf roof ... .

Apartment interior design modern simple

This is the interior design for apartments in Manhattan with modern style , simplicity of Jennifer Post .Designer Jennifer Post is advocated by modern style , simple ( modern simplicity ) and " Less is more . "She said : " You will be much less when you go - more space , more time , more light . I do not deviatenot compute. " 
Jennifer Post is a talented designer style " modern simplicity " or " classical minimalism . " Her design is recognized through the lines clean , simple , subtle , neutral colors , fabric samples , which are interesting ,and contemporary furniture in kit