Readers' Choice: The 10 Most Popular Living Rooms of 2012
Every design style gets a shout-out in the most saved living room photos of the past year — see if any elements speak to your own tastes
The diverse tastes of Houzz readers come together in 2012's most popular living rooms. Some of the rooms veer toward traditional, others feel distinctly modern, and some mix in elements from just about every style. Some of these spaces added touches of color, but most stuck to a neutral palette.
Here are the living room photos added to the most Houzz user ideabooks in 2012:
Here are the living room photos added to the most Houzz user ideabooks in 2012:
1. Gray and yellow in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gray and yellow continued to be a popular color palette for homes in 2012, and Houzzers loved the inspiration that this living room provided. Even though the room uses several very different patterns, soothing gray tones help tie the entire space together.
2. Open floor plan in Austin, Texas. Rustic beams help separate this open living room from the adjoining kitchen and dining room. Houzzers saved this photo for its stunning details and noted the smooth color transitions throughout.
3. Stunning stone fireplace in Minnesota. Houzz users loved this traditional stone fireplace and contrasting mantel with corbels for the flexible design; it could work well with a different stone or mantel material.
4. Blue built-in cabinetry in Denver. Built-ins were everywhere on Houzz this year, including in this popular living room. The blue cabinets add visual depth, but their gray undertone keeps the color scheme simple.
5. Summer living in Massachusetts. This waterfront pool house has a smartly designed living space that can accommodate summer wear and tear. Its vinyl rug and tile flooring, for instance, can stand up to wet towels and dirty feet. A sleeping loft is perfect for naps on a warm afternoon.
6. Southern California shabby chic. A beadboard backsplash, a white wood ceiling and casual furniture give this home a subtle beach house vibe. Houzzers saved this photo for its warm, cozy and sunny look.
7. Bold and contemporary Arizona living room. Browns, grays and blacks tie this living room together seamlessly. The perfectly suited set of furniture made this room worth saving, and Houzzers noted the well-designed layout as well.
8. Soft and soothing Virginia living space. A cozy sectional manages to separate the open kitchen and living room in this home, without creating too much division. Complementary tans and gray-blues subtly tie together the two spaces.
9. Updated traditional Pennsylvania home. Despite all of the stunning furnishings in this space, the dramatic coffered ceiling is what initially drew many Houzz readers to this living room. However, the mix of prints and patterns — from zebra to paisley — is another inspiring touch.
10. Artistic San Francisco high-rise. Set inside the stunning St. Regis Hotel, this contemporary living space manages to incorporate bold black accents without overdoing it. Artful shelves, lined with simple displays, contribute to the gallery vibe.
Do you break from the pack? Find your own perfect living room style
Do you break from the pack? Find your own perfect living room style