Living Room Design Ideas by Lesley Myrick: Bold & Stylish Spaces

Lesley Myrick Named Designer of the Year for Renovated Forsyth Farmhouse

I’m thrilled to share some incredible news: I was recently honored with an Interior Designer of the Year Award from the Interior Design Society (IDS) – one of the most prestigious recognitions in our industry. (Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the event in New Orleans.) This award means so much because it celebrates the heart…

Plan First: The Key to a Seamless Renovation

A modern kitchen featuring blue chairs and white cabinets, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.

If you’re planning to remodel your kitchen, build an addition, or design your forever home from the ground up, here’s the truth most people don’t learn until it’s too late: Designing a beautiful, functional home doesn’t start with a contractor. It starts with a strategy. As an interior designer who works with busy professionals on…

Go Bold or Go Home: Bold Wallpaper Design Ideas

If you’ve worked with me (or followed along on Instagram) you know I’m all about big moves in design. Wallpaper is one of those magic tools that can totally shift the vibe of a space. Want to make a room feel finished, layered, and full of personality? Wallpaper. Need to breathe life into a boring…

How to Decorate a Long Narrow Living Room (Without Losing Your Mind)

Long, narrow living rooms are some of the trickiest spaces to decorate. They’re awkward. They’re unbalanced. And if you’ve ever walked into one and thought, “Where the heck is the furniture supposed to go?“, you’re not alone. These rooms are often the result of older home layouts or quirky renovations, and they don’t naturally lend…

Macon, Georgia Interior Design of a Living Room and Dining Room

A blue couch adorned with a stylish leopard print pillow, creating a vibrant and modern living space.

Last month, I shared the before-and-after photos with you of my kitchen remodel. Now, this month’s Macon, Georgia interior design project features my living room and dining room makeover. While neither space needed remodeling, we updated the furnishings and decor to freshen up the design and ensure both rooms flowed well visually with the kitchen.…

Project Reveal: Macon New Build Guest House

A busy Macon, Georgia CEO reached out to Lesley Myrick Interior Design to design a guest house to host her friends, family, and adult children when they return home to visit. An inground pool was added to the property in recent years, and the new build guest house was the finishing touch on their spectacular…

5 Easy Ways to Create a Hotel-Inspired Living Room

Hotel lobby featuring elegant blue and green curtains, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Have you ever stayed in a gorgeous boutique hotel and completely fallen in love with the vibe? I have. In fact, I’m now a convert and will opt to stay in a boutique hotel over the average chain any chance I get. Sure, they are a bit of an investment – but for a night…

Before and After: A Family-Friendly Living Room with a Teal Sofa

A blue couch and chair arranged in a cozy living room setting, creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Who doesn’t love a good before-and-after? Get ready, because all month long I’m sharing a tour of our Texas home, including the living room, master bedroom, kids bedroom, my office, my husband’s office, and the kitchen. First up: our family-friendly living room with a teal sofa. Disclosure: Some of the products in this before-and-after were…

Before and After: A Fresh + Cozy Waco Living Room

A cozy living room featuring a white couch, a blue rug, and an array of colorful pillows for a vibrant atmosphere.

I’ve been so excited to share this before and after of a fresh and cozy Waco living room with you! This client loves farmhouse vibes but wanted more color, pattern, and energy than just white, grey, and shiplap can bring to a space. This living room was a total snooze-fest before, and didn’t reflect the…