Whether you’re enjoying family game night or entertaining guests during a party, there is no better place to congregate with family and friends than the living room or family room. True to its name, it's the space where you and your family truly live; you watch movies, read stories, roughhouse and maybe get some homework done. As the focal point of the home, it’s meant to be comfortable, with a cozy fireplace, practical furniture, fully stocked bookshelves and, of course, a nice big-screen TV. Because it's where you’ll spend most of your time, it is important to truly love and be inspired by your shabby-chic style living spaces.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a shabby-chic style living renovation or are building a designer living from scratch, Houzz has 61 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Aamir and Hameeda Associates and Plavi Design Studio. Look through living photos in different colours and styles and when you find a shabby-chic style living design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful shabby-chic style living ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.