This coastal grandmother-inspired living room with a casually elegant look includes a play on patterns. “We wanted stuff that just seemed super classic like it would last forever, with a few geometric patterns thrown in,” says designer Brian Patrick Flynn.

The living room walls, ceiling and trim feature a watery blue hue. This light blue with tones of gray brings a sense of calm to this gathering space with layers of style.

As a native Floridian, designer Brian Patrick Flynn knew just what this living room needed. “If you live in Florida, you have got to have a ceiling fan,” he says. “It’s just something you can’t escape. We loved how this was oversized and had the gray coastal washed look on the blades.”

A handmade flatweave silver/ivory area rug helps define the living room seating area and adds a touch of softness over the wide plank engineered hardwood floor. This neutral wool-and-polyester rug works perfectly with the different shades of blue and gray in this key entertaining space.