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The idea of a luxury living room can look very different in the imagination of one person to the next. Perhaps you might see a traditional room decorated with boiserie, chandeliers, tufted settees and heavy swag curtains, or maybe your dream luxury lounge is a modern space surrounded by huge expanses of glass, with linear sofas and beautiful accent chairs. Whatever your ideal room might be, we have something here in this collection of luxury living room ideas to suit every taste and room size. Explore a massive array of perfected layouts, high-end decor ideas, gorgeous lighting designs, stunning furniture and sumptuous curtains along with some breathtaking architectural features.

Fill a high ceilinged room all the way to the top. In this lofty luxury living space we find a pair of imposing bookcases climb all the way to the top of each side of an enormous chimney breast. A luxurious living room chandelier adds to the oomph.

Design a luxury feature wall into your scheme. This towering wall of quartzite that reachers all the way up to the rafters makes a stunning focal point in an open plan room.

Light up the sky, or at least your living room, with an eye-catching modern chandelier. This particular lighting arrangement uses various sized forms to create what resembles a celebratory firework display. More images of this here.

Look marvellous with metallics. This mid century modern coffee table trio brings a lavish golden sheen to the scheme. Two dining room pendant lights continue the metallic theme behind the sofa.

You could even go all out with a metallic accent wall. This one helps to zone a multi-use space.

Use multiples for extra oomph. This room not only fills up on sofas at floor level but the interior designer has been mindful of the upper quarters of the room too. Not one, not two, but three living room pendant lights have been hung, and all at differing heights. The floating tv stand pierces the glass windows to extend all the way to the courtyard to produce an interesting effect.

Illuminate special features. If you’re going to go to the lengths of great interior design, then every standout piece should have its own moment in the spotlight. These unique mesh-like columns are lit from above, whilst uplighting illuminates the sleek modern staircase design.

Another example of the efficacy of a considered lighting plan, this time with LED perimeter lighting. The lighting gives this formal living room a luxurious look.

Luxury inspired by tradition. This traditionally styled luxury living room features a classic wall mural with a nature theme. The theme is continued with the introduction of indoor plants to the scheme, and with green coloured upholstery on the settee.

This more updated version of a green and white palette still incorporates a classic element with tufted furniture, but modern silhouettes bring it through the ages.

Oh boy, boiserie! If you happen to live in a period house then you may be lucky enough to be the proud owner of boiserie wall decor, if not, then there are companies who supply convincing reproduction panels. Decorative bowls and vases add to the luxury.

Create a cohesive colour plan. Consider a sophisticated neutral base that can be freshened with a colourful rug, cushions and accent furniture like in this grey living room.

Deep colour creates drama. This shadowy feature wall is matched by two accent chairs in the same shade, but golden yellow cushions and ambient lighting lift and enrich the look.

Highlight texture. Instead of focussing on what colour your feature wall could be, think instead about how to texture it. Once you’ve found your solution, throw light over it for added effect and wow factor. You can find more beautiful black living rooms here.

The marvels of monochrome. Whether your living room is large or small, a monochrome scheme always delivers a chic cool and collected result.

It’s all about the sofa. The sofa will always dominate any living room, in the same way that a bed is the protagonist of a bedroom design story. Even the floor-hugging unassuming sofa design in this space is still the piece that sets the tone.

Not every minimalist living room will have a car garage in it, but this one does. By keeping visual noise on the down low, you can enjoy more of what makes you happy.

Build a true focal point. Forget making the tv the focal point of the lounge – we all get too much screen time on our laptops, tablets and phones as it is. Instead, create a display of things that actually mean something to you on some unique wall shelves. Then, light them up. Speaking of lights, the living room table lamps forms a beautiful and sculptural repetitive element.

Create an intimate furniture arrangement. That tufted sofa and curvy modern chair are positioned to encourage social interaction and a sense of cosy closeness.

After choosing a standout sofa, don’t skimp on a great modern coffee table. Don’t neglect that the living room table is the immediate focus from sitting position.

As well as a great coffee table, don’t forget to incorporate a small side table to serve the sofa. It’s not always convenient, or comfortable to stretch toward a low centre spot.

Decor is art. Art is decor. Paint your own picture with form and light.

Not everyone will have the architectural freedom that a conversation pit like this requires, but we can take inspiration from the central fireplace to gather around like a campfire.

Choose a light that descends to the right length for your space.

Double the height, double the decor. Don’t cut double height living rooms in half by limiting a special decor feature to ground level – especially spaces that incorporate a mezzanine level. Stretch it out.

Hang an ornate framed mirror to add decadence and shine.

Greek statues are not just for the garden lawn.

Luxury isn’t only about aesthetics but about comfort too. Linear sofas may look ultra modern but be sure to try before you buy to ensure that low seat, low back design feels luxurious to you. Don’t forget about floor lamps too, to fashion a comfortable reading spot.

Nothing declares quite the same grandeur as a pair of roman pillars.

Build false walls to accommodate new needs. Bespoke storage furniture can be built to appear as part of the wall, offering recessed nooks to display treasured items. This room also features a constructed tv wall over part of the huge windows.

Float your luxury lounge on an enormous rug to keep things just as plush underfoot.

Made to measure curtains are a must. Don’t let window drapes fall short if you want to achieve a luxury finish; let the fabric ‘pool’ a little at the floor for an abundant lavish look.

Install a double sided fireplace in a long room to serve both ends equally, like this free-flowing modern living room to dining room space.

Play up to the strengths of the room. This home is blessed with a sweeping panoramic view, and a long linear fireplace has been placed to echo its stretched line. More images of this home here.

Connect with the great outdoors – whether that’s a garden or a balcony. If your living room makeover is set to stretch as far as architectural remodelling, a retractable glass wall is a great way to blow the budget.

Choose quality larger pieces that fill the space properly, rather than a clutter of smaller cheaper items.

Create a cohesive theme so that pieces can be moved around at will and to suit the occasion or season.

Believe it or not, concrete living rooms can spell luxury too. Use sumptuous sofas and comfy black accent chairs to balance the grey industrial look.

Luxury leather sofas have always cost an arm and a leg, but there are plenty of smart and cruelty-free alternatives on the market nowadays.

All decor comes secondary in this living room with a spectacular view. Furniture is kept low and sleek so as not to obstruct the panorama.

A pale room palette can be warmed with generous natural wood panelling.

Fashion a chunky hearth at the fireplace, and store an abundance of logs for the winter beneath it.

The wood burning stove in this rustic living room is set off to one side, creating a separate sweet conversation spot.

Prioritise texture, colour and light. The scale of this luxury industrial living room is awesome, and it would be easy for a space of this scale to appear cold and unwelcoming. Raw red brickwork and glowy lighting extend a warm invitation.

If you have amazing architectural features, you don’t need much else. More images of this flying saucer shaped house here.

Black walls create an opulent base for orange and tan furniture. Break up the scheme with pale shades of grey and bright lighting.

Tile with magnificent marble.

Sometimes it’s a certain quietness of a space that brings about its luxury.

Copper panels quiet the tv in this lounge. A tan leather accent chair matches its warm tone.

More marvellous marble – though this time used almost as wall art.


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The best luxury living room ideas includes elegant classic and contemporary schemes to suit every home's style – and we have included a ton of added-value interior design advice, too.

So whether your luxury living room design is expansive, open-plan, a shared family space or on the compact side, there are luxury looks to suit. 

Plus, we have catered to a wide variety of styles, color preferences, and layouts, and, as ever, there are ideas you can adopt quickly – and whole-renovation inspiration for your all your living room ideas, no matter the cost.

Luxury living room ideas

From the finest living room furniture and most beautiful living room color schemes to the importance of showing off your prized antiques and art collections, we asked the interior design experts to share their top luxury living room ideas, and found some impeccable examples to inspire your sitting space.  

1. Highlight prized art and possessions 

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High-value (be it in real terms or personal) art needs to be treated with careful consideration when it comes to your living room lighting ideas – especially if the aim is to make it a standout feature of the luxury living room. 

‘Lighting a picture has the double advantage of showing off the work and reflecting light back into the room,’ says interior decorator Nicola Harding, who designed this scheme. 

She chose a wall color with a lacquer finish to reflect natural light; the artificial light above stands in place during darker hours. ‘That reflected light is more atmospheric than something that lights the whole room. I also enjoy playing around with wall lights that weren’t specifically designed as picture lights. Anything with an articulated arm can work.’ 

2. Make a small living room feel grand

(Image credit: Andrew Beasley / Studio Indigo)

'Getting your living room furniture ideas right in a small living room is one of the biggest challenges in design,' says Mike Fisher, creative director and founder, Studio Indigo.

'This needs to be a practical space, whether for watching TV or creating good conversation. What you choose needs to be stylish and contribute to the personality and harmony of the space,' adds Mike.  

'Inevitably, I find people often graduate to the smaller rooms of a house as they are more intimate and cozier, whereas big rooms can make you feel small and uncomfortable. Be bold with your living space and use large-scale furniture sparingly to give the illusion that the room is grander than it is.’ 

3. Use symmetry to create balance 

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Symmetry in interior design creates balance and a feeling of calm when used in luxury living room design and goes a long way to making your home look expensive.

The best way to use symmetry in a room is by having an architectural feature as a starting or center point, whether a fire surround, a pair of identical windows or even a central table. Get symmetry right in your luxury living space and you can create harmony with ease – and make small spaces feel more tailored.

For a classic look, try taking a symmetrical approach to lighting. ‘A great way to achieve this is to place two lamps either side of a mirror or a piece of art,’ says Louise Wicksteed, design director for Sims Hilditch . ‘The resulting aesthetic is one of well-distributed elegance.’

4. Carefully consider the color palette

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Choosing complementary color combinations for rooms is an art form, and one that you should carefully consider if you wish for your modern living room ideas to embody a sense of luxury.

‘Pick one living room color as a foundation – from a favorite artwork, image or piece of furniture – to form the thread that runs through the space,' says Charlotte Archer, head of brand, Sanderson . 'Build your palette around this with complementary or tonal shades. My number one rule is: decorate for yourself, not others – choose tones that you love and you won’t go wrong.’ 

And it is not just about aesthetics, size matters too. ‘Scale really drives how diverse you can be with color pairings: larger living rooms can take a looser palette; in smaller spaces, it’s best to keep the colors more concise – find three colors that harmonize and use them as a common thread for continuity,' advises Charu Gandhi, founder and director, Elicyon .

5. Focus on flooring in a luxury space

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Careful consideration of your flooring choices in a luxury living room can have a big impact on the final feel of the space. ‘Living room carpets add comfort and softness and also deaden echoing sound,’ notes Deirdre Dyson. 

Make sure to plan the placement of rugs. ‘A larger rug will help pull the room together,’ advises Andy Guard, creative director, Roger Oates Design. ‘In open-plan living rooms placing all the furniture on the rug will define the space and unify the pieces. If possible the rug should extend 6-8 inches on each side.’

6. Style shelving to perfection 

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One of the easiest ways to make your living room look expensive is to curate an elegant display. You can own some of the most beautiful pieces, but if you don’t style your shelves in an eye-catching way, they can quickly lose any impact they might have had. ‘When styling shelves for a luxury living room, ensure to mix heights and depths of objects,’ says Sophie Pringle, creative director, Pringle & Pringle . 

‘Good living room shelving ideas benefit from mixing things up – incorporate art, add plants, use odd numbers of objects grouped together; start with large pieces and build around that.’

7. Dress you windows with the finest treatments

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When thinking about how to design a living room, the window might not the first element you think about, but a well dressed window is a luxury living room idea worth investing in. 

‘One of the easiest ways to create a decorative feature from window treatments is to choose a bold, large-scale design for curtaining,’ advises Hayley McAfee, design director, Villa Nova. ‘This can create a striking focal point and will work best on large windows where the full pattern repeat can be appreciated. If you have smaller windows, opt for a small-scale pattern for a more refined look.

8. Reupholster old or tired furniture

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Old or tired living room sofas and armchairs can be given a new, decorative lease of life and become pride of place in your luxury living room. 

When choosing which material to use, it’s important to consider how durable you need the fabric to be – is it going to be in constant use or is this a more occasional piece of seating? 

‘Velvets are ideal upholstery fabrics, as they are heavy, tightly woven and durable,’ advises Lee Clarke, director of Warner House. ‘Surprisingly, silk or mohair can wear well and can even improve in appearance over time. For pieces like ottomans, you could opt for style over practicality.’

9. Pay attention to the finishing touches

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For or a truly tailored look, follow the lead of Kit Kemp, creative director of Firmdale Hotels. Her well-honed eye for decorative details is what makes her luxury living room schemes sing out.

‘Trimmings have the ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary,’ says Marisa Gutmacher, executive design director, Samuel & Sons. 

‘In its most traditional application, cords with tape can be inserted into the seams of upholstered furniture, providing the finishing touch and helping delineate the lines of the frame.’ 

Make sure to look beyond seating for trimmings. ‘Gimps and narrow borders can also be used for wall upholstery applications in the living room, working with fabric walling, or as a sophisticated finishing touch running around the skirting and woodwork,’ adds Marisa.

10. Use mirrors to maximize light

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Decorating with mirrors is one of the oldest tricks in the book when it comes to maximizing light. 

In this scheme by K&H Design, a Rupert Bevan slumped mirror fills each alcove. This southwest-facing room already benefited from plenty of light; what it lacked was atmosphere. The mirrors help project the sun throughout the room and increase the sense of space. Use a similar antiqued finish when working on this scale. Not only does it soften the glow of light but anything with a smoother surface runs the risk of tipping into hair salon territory. 

‘The decorative lighting adds drama and brings together the contemporary and old with the antique chinoiserie lamp,’ say Katie Glaister and Henry Miller-Robinson, co-founders of K&H Design .

How can I make my living room more luxurious?

There are many ways to make your living room look more luxurious. 

‘Furnishings play an essential role in how a space is received,' advises James Thurstan Waterworth, founder, Thurstan. 'When curating a luxury living room, we recommend a considered curation of essential pieces – spreading a large rug as an anchor for the scheme and then building out from there, picking out tones from the rug and embellishing these throughout the room. A central table can create a focal point in a formal living room, best framed by inward-facing armchairs which help create depth, volume and a sense of curation.’

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Contents:

  1. Basic rules
  2. Room plan
  3. Furniture arrangement
  4. Fashion design
  5. Floor decoration
  6. Style selection
  7. Living room with kitchen and dining area

Arranging a large living room is a real challenge. The process requires a good idea and a unified concept. In the end, you have enough space to develop, but that doesn't mean you can put whatever you like in it. This can create clutter inside and give the impression that the area is inappropriately cluttered. Use the examples and tips in this article to create a beautiful and harmonious interior in a large living room.

Large living room: basic rules

Owners of small apartments know how troublesome small spaces can be. They must be designed to perform an ergonomic and functional function. There are no such restrictions in large living rooms, but certain placement rules should be followed. Check out how to create the perfect design for an expansive space. Get the best advice and find out how to make your gym even better.

When planning a large interior, it is important to remember that all decor elements should be in the same style. Of course, you can add a rustic armchair to a modern interior that will be a decoration, but you can't use too many accessories from another concept.

In a large interior, you have a lot of freedom in choosing colors. You can successfully use darker shades without fear that they will optically reduce the living room. However, as with equipment, be careful not to overdo it with the number of colors. Otherwise, you will get the effect of colorful chaos.

Small apartment owners know how troublesome small spaces can be. They must be designed to perform an ergonomic and practical function. There are no such restrictions in large living rooms, but certain placement rules should be followed. Check out how to create the perfect design for spacious spaces. Get the best advice and find out how to make your gym even more beautiful.

How to decorate a large living room? Start with the basics!

The floor is the first thing guests see. Only after they pay attention to furniture and accessories. That is why it must be not only durable, but also consistent with the location of other elements. Here you have many possibilities. A light floor will optically increase the space of a large living room, and a dark one will slightly reduce it.

Important tip: The color of the furniture is supposed to contrast with the color of the tiles or floor panels.

In this arrangement, a large carpet is well suited, which additionally contrasts with the whole and makes the interior symmetrical. When you want wood in your living room, never combine oak with pine and ash with beech. A good idea is gres, the look of which is inspired by nature. By choosing this solution, you can simultaneously enjoy the durability of tiles and the beauty of elegant stone or wood texture.

Choice of center point - possibility of correct arrangement

When organizing a large space, first choose the focal point of the living room. It can be a coffee table, a fireplace or a TV. Arrange furniture around a central point to create the perfect space for socializing and relaxing. Proper placement of the sofa, armchairs, chairs and pouffes will bring harmony and order to the interior.

When you think about how to decorate a large living room, remember that its interior should take into account the interests and hobbies of the family. Readers, for example, will be happy with a comfortable chair and spotlights that divide the space. Elsewhere in the large living room, it is worth arranging a space for watching movies. It is important that these zones do not interfere with each other, and that household members can spend time together as they like.

Large living room: how to decorate? Accessories create the interior!

When finishing and arranging the main furniture is ready, you need to take care of the finish, that is, the additions. It is worth choosing those that will be not only decoration, but also an element that affects the comfort of guests and residents of the house. An example of such accessories are various types of poufs, seats, footrests, tables and cushions. Preferably, they should also fit into the same general style. How to decorate a large living room? You need to make it functional, convenient and consistent!

Large living room plan: a few suggestions

You can arrange your living room furniture in a variety of ways. A large living room gives a lot of opportunities in this regard than a small room in an apartment building. Therefore, it is worth using and designing the space in such a way that it meets the expectations of all family members and is adapted to the lifestyle of each user. How to decorate a large living room? In this case, you can certainly let your imagination run wild and immerse yourself in the creativity of interior design, because you are not limited by the size of the room.

Large living room: examples of how to arrange furniture

The starting point for arranging the space in the living room is to choose a central point around which the furniture will be arranged. If you and your family like to watch TV together, the furniture in the family gathering center can be directed towards the TV. You can organize joint evening movie screenings or computer game tournaments. The fireplace can also successfully become an interesting centerpiece that will further enhance the warm homely atmosphere.

If household members have different hobbies and everyone needs space for themselves, an alternative way to set up the living room is to create separate areas for different activities. Thus, you can arrange a cozy corner for individual relaxation, where there will be a comfortable chair or deck chair, a lamp, behind which you can relax while reading your favorite books or newspapers. In another part of the room, create a social networking area organized around a small table, and in the next part, a TV corner, that is, put the sofa in front of the TV. If your living room has a fireplace, then place two chairs in front of it, creating a very cozy place for conversations.

In this way, you divide the living room into zones, creating a space for conversation, entertainment and reading. Thanks to this, you can spend time together, but everyone will get the opportunity to relax in their own way. If you divide your living room into these types of areas, be sure to provide proper communication between them. Communication routes should go between them, not through them, so the layout of the room will be more functional.

Large living room sofas

You can furnish your living room with, for example, a large sofa in the form of a family corner. You can turn to collections in which you can freely arrange double and triple sofas, as well as armchairs. One way to furnish a space is to arrange furniture to create a center for family gatherings. It is good to arrange furniture around a central point, such as a low table. As a result, you will all be able to sit close to each other and have eye contact. In addition, it will provide a pleasant atmosphere during daytime conversations and make it easier to spend free time, for example, at the time of the family board game tournament. This arrangement of sofas and armchairs creates an atmosphere of easy conversation and intimacy. Here are some examples of organizing a family gathering center, consisting of two-seater, three-seater sofas and armchairs.

Large corner living rooms

What really gives the right shape to your living room? What makes her special? Of course, the unequivocal answer to all these questions is a sofa! If the area allows, then the choice should be directed to large corner living rooms. Of course, aesthetics are not the only factor that determines the purchase of your dream furniture. The place of rest, relaxation and meetings of the whole family, namely the living room, also requires extremely high comfort, so you should make sure that corner sofas are characterized by comfort and functionality.

A wide selection of modern corner sofas allows furniture to be adapted to almost any space. If you are a party lover, then you should consider buying a U-shaped sofa. The near-perfect design and huge usable area of ​​the U-shaped folding corners greatly increase the practicality of the furniture at home. Guests will appreciate the fact that in a comfortable environment they can enjoy the moment of meeting in your room.

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Also don't forget to choose accessories such as coffee tables, poufs or decorative pillows. They will enrich the atmosphere of the room, playing a very functional role. You can use the pouffe as an additional piece of seating furniture or as a comfortable footstool. Small tables set between the chairs will ensure the comfort of your family and guests during your vacation - they will have a place at hand to put a cup of tea or a plate of cake. You can put a decorative pillow under your neck or lumbar area, and in a pinch, laying it on the floor can also be used as a seat when more guests visit.

Coffee tables

How you arrange your living room of course depends on your personal needs as well as the conditions of the room itself. It is much easier when the room has the shape of a regular square or rectangle. If the shape is incorrect or the room is built according to the plan, for example, with the letter L, then division into zones is a more functional solution. Before proceeding with the arrangement of the living room, it is worth asking yourself: what functions will it perform and how will people most often spend time in it? The living room can be used for relaxing, receiving guests and eating with household members (then you should also plan a dining area in it). In the common room you can watch TV, organize small family parties and many other events. Think about it and choose living room furniture that best performs these functions.

Large walls in the living room

A large system cabinet installed in the living room is often the best solution both in terms of functionality and aesthetics. The living room is the room that people care about the decor first of all. The executive room is a place where guests are received, family celebrations are held, and the owners just relax after work. A large wall in the living room often becomes essential furniture. After all, there are also many items in the room that should be hidden or, conversely, you want to demonstrate. All these things can be placed and organized in an elegant wall with open shelves and sliding doors.

The living room is a room where large wall storage systems prove their versatility. The wardrobe with sliding doors can be installed in a niche or along a wall. The structures do not have rigid dimensions, so they can be adapted to any space. The inner shelf is configured according to its purpose. In addition to different sizes of open shelves, drawers and chests of drawers can appear in the closet. For TV and other devices, the shelves are equipped with cable entries. Since aesthetics are especially important in the living room, it is advisable to choose lacquered glass or a mirror in different shades as a finish.

Large living room in the house: trendy design

The living room is a room that offers a lot of room for furnishing, especially if it is quite spacious. A large space provides a wonderful freedom in design, but on the other hand requires an idea for its development. How to competently design a large living room in the house so that the interior is practical and does not lose its merits? Find out how to furnish a space not only in line with current trends, but also highlight its biggest benefits.

Large living room - many possibilities

Large living room gives more freedom in interior design, as a spacious room in a private house is a lot of space, light and, as a result, flexibility in design. Often, such interiors, however, cause concerns among the owners about how comfortable it will be and what finishing materials are suitable. Large rooms also often have unusual shapes that require special attention. That is why it is worth thinking about how to plan them intelligently, what materials to choose so that the space is interestingly decorated. There are several ways that will allow you to get interesting solutions and a cozy atmosphere with ceramic tiles. Because in the spacious rooms of a private house you can afford a large floor finish.

Large living room design: floor tile options in the house

An interesting idea for organizing a large space is to play with color. In spacious rooms, you can afford to combine two colors of ceramic tiles that will separate the zones in the room. After organizing the living room space, you can separate the tiles, for example, from a fireplace or a seating area. Walls in a color other than the floor can also be chosen for these rooms. Then the interior will be optically smaller, which will make it more comfortable. In addition, furniture that is darker in color than the floor will also help to reduce the space, if, of course, such an optical effect is pursued. When arranging large living rooms, consider the layout of the room, lighting, wall colors, accessories and furniture.

A good solution for creating a unique interior is the use of large-format tiles in combination with decor. Applying mosaic, river stone decor or plinth in the living room, you will get extremely interesting effects. However, if you like more muted interiors, a minimalist vibe, then you can safely stick with tile. If you want to decorate the interior with plain tiles, then glazed gres is perfect for this, which draws attention to the travertine motif with a polished faceted stone surface. Extremely accurately reflects nature. This finishing option will look beautiful in a luxurious home interior, reminiscent of Far Eastern motifs.

Carpet tiles in a large living room

Large format tiles look beautiful, especially large ones, but people often don't know how to arrange them, how much materials will be needed, etc. In this situation, it all depends on the shape of the room, the size of the tiles you want to lay. Often you can cut out, for example, a missing piece from a large format. Another way to disguise where you might need to cut tiles is to hide them with a tiled carpet mosaic.

Large living room with a terrace

If you are the owner of a living room with a terrace, how to arrange both rooms in a single whole? A good way is to lay out a homogeneous tile on two planes. You simultaneously open and expand the space, and in addition, in the summer season, blur the border between the living room and the terrace. The condition for such a decision is, for example, the parameters of the tile or the type of weld and its slightly thicker thickness. The tile that will be outside the building must be frost-resistant and not slippery. The same can be used internally. It is also important to ensure proper sealing and expansion of the joints when moving from the living room to the terrace. It is worth remembering these rules in order to enjoy the finish for many years.

Large living room in the apartment: choice of style

The most common living room compositions are the following styles:

  • modern;
  • Scandinavian;
  • glamour;
  • classic.

Each one has slightly different features. In a large room, you can take full advantage of each arrangement. Do not give up the specified characteristics of the interior to make the room functional and comfortable. But, before you start assembling the equipment, it is worth making a list of personal requirements, combined with the pros and cons of the chosen interior style.

Large kitchen-living room

For several years, kitchens open to the living room have been an extremely popular choice in the division of space in homes. This solution brings many advantages in terms of how the interior design aesthetics are achieved, but also has some problems in terms of their use. Therefore, before making a decision, it is worth considering both the advantages and disadvantages of kitchens in combination with the living room, and also check how to plan such an arrangement so that it is delightful and convenient in everyday use.

Kitchen open to the living room: pros and cons

Open kitchens to the living room are very popular home layouts because they allow more space in the space where the family spends most of their time together. Thanks to this, each member of the household can feel comfortable and do their favorite things together with others or alone. It is also of great importance in the perception of the aesthetics of the location, because, undoubtedly, interiors characterized by a spacious effect look much more friendly and welcoming. Choosing a closed kitchen, which will be completely independent from the living room, you lose the spaciousness of both rooms. The advantage of open kitchens is that household members gain time to integrate and can spend more time together. People working in the kitchen can participate in what is happening at this time in the living area. This solution will also appeal to parents of young children who can keep their children in sight while meals and snacks are being prepared.

However, the combination of kitchen and living room also has some disadvantages. One of them is the need to organize the kitchen and living room in the same way, considering the whole space as one composition. Also important are the disadvantages associated with the daily use of the kitchen interior. Because during cooking, characteristic odors arise, which, in the case of open kitchens, also spread to the living area and can penetrate into furniture, curtains, textiles. To prevent this from happening, you should choose a suitable air absorber that will filter odors and limit their spread. The disadvantages of this solution are kitchen noises from dishes and household appliances. A kitchen open to the living room has many advantages, but also some disadvantages. Therefore, before making a decision, you should familiarize yourself with them and think about what is more important.

How to arrange a large kitchen with a living room?

Organizing the kitchen connected to the living room in the house, you should keep in mind that you are faced with the task of creating another harmonious space from two interiors that differ in functionality. Such a multifunctional space should look consistent, but at the same time retain the practicality and functionality of using both parts of the room. Currently, there are two ways to equip open kitchens:

  1. The first is to divide the space in such a way that the boundary between the two parts of the interior is clearly but conventionally marked. Such a feature between the kitchen and the living room can be a different type of floor, a kitchen island, a bar, a dining table, and even an openwork partition that acts as a sliding door.
  2. The second way is to visually combine both parts of the interior into a single composition. In this case, the kitchen and living room have a uniform surface, and the absence of visual boundaries separating both parts of the room.

However, in both versions, it should be remembered that the kitchen combined with the living room always determines the need for consistency in style and design. As a result, the entire interior will look impressive, and individual furniture, interior items and equipment will be in optimal harmony with each other. In addition to the lead style consistency, color composition is of great importance. Also, the chosen colors should match each other and be associated with the accepted style of the entire composition.

Organizing a kitchen combined with a living room in a house can be a big challenge, but the solution has a lot of potential. Yes, there are a few disadvantages, but it must be recognized that the numerous advantages can compensate for them. The key to success is to match the two parts of the room.

The design of a large kitchen-living room and dining room in the house

The design of the kitchen with living room and dining room is a fashionable solution for many years. Until recently, closed kitchens were the standard. Today, one of the most frequently chosen solutions is the kitchen, open to the dining and living areas. This smart 3-in-1 solution certainly has its upsides.

Despite the fashion for 3-in-1, the design of such a room is difficult to organize in an apartment, so it should be considered exclusively for a private house. Unfortunately, too small an area, placing a lot of equipment and furniture in one area will cause confusion and a sense of chaos. The design of a kitchen with a living room and a dining room is easiest to organize in spacious loft interiors.

Colours, materials and how to separate zones?

The design of the kitchen with living and dining area is designed to create a harmonious space. It is necessary to subtly divide individual zones. The border between the zones can be arbitrarily set by furniture - a kitchen island, a sofa, a table or a bar counter. Another option is to change the flooring. For example, the kitchen area can be covered with practical tiles, and the floor in the living room can be covered with wood. Similarly, you can use separate lighting, for example, some lamps above the kitchen island, and others in the living room.

As for colors, it is better that the kitchen, open to the living room, be in light colors. White, beige, pastel or gray colors will optically enlarge the space and decorate it. In addition, they help to avoid chaos and are the best basis for bright accessories.

One of the most functional solutions for connecting the kitchen with the dining and living room is the arrangement of the kitchen island, which separates the zones somewhat. Its advantage is access from all sides, which allows you to cook together. What's more, the kitchen island can also be a countertop connected to the sink and stovetop. Its proximity to the table is also an advantage, so you don't have to travel long distances from the kitchen to the dining area.

Depending on your personal preference, you can choose from a variety of design options for a large kitchen with dining area and living room, they do not have to be only in modern industrial style. Interior designers are increasingly mixing elements of different styles to create functional yet extremely stylish kitchens. However, if one decides to combine the kitchen with the dining and living areas, it is best to stick to a fairly consistent styling. The design of a kitchen with a living room and a dining room is one of the popular solutions to create a single and functional space.

The key place in every house is the living room. Inspiration for her device should theoretically be found quickly, but picking the right style can be problematic anyway. No wonder, since this room is the center of family life. The interesting location of the large living room will surely make the time spent in it more enjoyable and positively set the whole family. Use the ready-made ideas of this article in photo examples.

Living room interior - photo 30 beautiful ideas

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