As I’ve mentioned before, my sister and her husband are building a custom home. I’ve taken on the task of assembling some design/inspiration boards for them. The first room to tackle is the first room you’ll see when you enter their home – the living room. They are striving for an elegant, yet comfortable and livable space. This isn’t going to be a room that the ‘hang out’ in every night, but she doesn’t want it to be a room that is ‘off limits.’ Sofa – Lee, upholstered in a Belgium oatmeal linen Wing Chairs (2) – Ballard Design, upholstered in BBerger Cheshire Wool Plaid in Smokestack Lighting – Circa Lighting in Pewter Rug – Grey Natural Undyed Wool Rug from Ballard Designs Walls –Wooden Raised Paneled Walls painted in Farrow & Ball White Tie Library Shelves – Custom built with Library Ladder .