Built in living room wall units


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Updated on 01/11/22

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Living room built-ins can add style and personality as well as storage. And because built-ins can be designed to cater to your household's specific needs, the options are virtually endless. If you want to create closed storage, an open display area, or call attention to specific details custom built-ins can offer the perfect solution.

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Reena Sotropa

The living room is where you spend the bulk of your time with friends, family, and even alone with a good book or Netflix binge, so it's important it boasts both form and function. If there's one addition that adds drama and visual interest, plus storage and hidden organization, it's a custom built-in.

Ahead are 20 examples of living room built-ins that prove you really can have it all.

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Whittney Parkinson Design

While stonework is often requested of exterior designers, it can actually bring an old-world charm inside your home as well. We love how these living room built-ins look framed in a light, warm stone. This simple addition adds tons of charm to any modern setup.

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Whittney Parkinson Design

When designing your built-ins, it's the tiniest details that separate a nice build from a spectacular one. Installing a simple gallery light above can make an IKEA bookshelf look expensive.

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Whittney Parkinson Design

If you're looking to make your mantel the focal point of your living room, a bold shade of paint is just the way to do it. And why stop with just the mantel? Instead, extend the same shade through your built-ins for a custom look.

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Rikki Snyder

While we like the idea of blending in a living-room built-in, making it stand out with a high-contrast paint job looks like a million bucks too. We love how this chalky blue shade pops off the white walls and neutral accents.

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White Sands Design/Build

A subtly contrasted paint job looks sophisticated without feeling boring. This ecru and white color scheme adds tons of dimension (even more than your recessed built-ins boast on their own), while still looking bright and airy.

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White Sands Design/Build

Although paint is top of mind when styling living room built-ins, a roll of wallpaper takes any design up another notch. Use a patterned or textured wallpaper on the backs of your shelving units to add tons of personality and design interest.

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White Sands Design/Build

Living room built-ins either feature open shelving, cabinets and drawers, or, like in this case, a combination of all three. We love the idea of shelves on top and drawers and cabinets below because it gives you space to display your favorite design elements and hide away clutter you can't seem to part with.

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Rikki Snyder

Think of your built-in paint color as the first hue on your blank canvas. Rows of shelves will act as the backdrop for your favorite books and collectibles, so choose the color accordingly. We love how this pastel green unit makes the neutrals in this room pop.

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Rikki Snyder

Whether you're working with an existing built-in or you're adding one solely for storage, don't feel pressured to make it the focal point. The painting in this room takes center stage while the built-in on the left acts as a supporting character. It works just fine—and looks so cool.

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Reena Sotropa

Once you've gotten through the painstaking building, the fun part comes: curating the shelves on your built-in. Dress them with framed art, photographs, fashion books, plants, and textured knick-knacks.

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Reena Sotropa

The idea of adding a custom built-in to your living room just sounds expensive. However, with a little improvisation, careful configuration of even the most affordable Ikea shelves can look glam. Look for wood tones and dress them up with luxe additions throughout the room.

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Reena Sotropa

If you're working with low-vaulted ceilings or windows overhead, you can still enjoy the visual and practical benefits of a living-room built-in. This space is proof you can call the contractor, even if your space is vertically challenged.

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Reena Sotropa

Never underestimate the power a single color can have. This stunning living room utilizes the same shade of deep teal on the walls, built-ins, and ceilings to create a seriously show-stopping look.

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Tyler Karu Design

If you're building a unit from scratch, be sure to consider your needs as you design the display-to-storage ratio. If you have a big collection of items to display, use shelves and cubes to show them off. On the other hand, if you're looking to hide more unsightly items, like board games, seasonal décor, or arts and crafts supplies, tuck them away behind cabinet doors and pull-out drawers.

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Tina Ramchandani

A common misconception is that black paint makes a room appear smaller. The truth is, it can actually open up a space and boasts glamorous undertones. This black built-in is proof.

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Tara Kantor Interiors

If you value symmetry, this grid-like built-in design looks clean and beautiful. This is about as close to an art gallery as your living room can get.

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Sire Design

Just because it's a built-in doesn't mean you need to add rows of shelves and cubes and cabinets and drawers. Sometimes a minimal setup, like this clean cabinet look, is all your living room needs.

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Pure Salt Interiors

If your home comes complete with empty alcoves—extra points if they boast arched tops like these—don't let that empty space go to waste. Add some floating shelves in the empty area to create a custom built-in with minimal effort.

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Pure Salt Interiors

If you have higher ceilings, take advantage of the vertical space and create a built-in that climbs all the way up your walls. We love how this space incorporated a sliding ladder as a point of access for those hard-to-reach areas.

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Pure Salt Interiors

Generic entertainment centers do a great job at framing your TV, but if you want something that fits your space as well as your electronics, a custom built-in is the way to go. You can still use your TV as the anchor, but at least the rest of your area will be filled in nicely.

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74 photos of modern and stylish solutions for the living room for the home from furniture manufacturer Mr.

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A photo of the walls in the living room is a good example with which you can easily choose the option of a comfortable and stylish environment for your home. These are classic or modern suites, furniture for large and small rooms, complex configurations. Each of the proposed models will not only decorate the interior, but also provide the necessary functionality, help create a convenient storage system.

Choosing modern walls in the hall with a TV from the photo, you must immediately decide on the purpose of the furniture. Most often, headsets perform a practical function, helping to compactly remove a variety of things, freeing the rest of the space from them. But this is not all the tasks that properly selected furniture performs. The general cosiness and comfort, the correspondence of the result to the design ideas depends on how well the furnishings are chosen.

Wall designs for modern living room

What exactly should be the right furniture for the hall? To answer this question, it is necessary to take into account the features and purpose of the premises. It is here that the family gathers during the day or in the evenings for joint leisure. Guests are received in the living room, holidays and other events are held.

For urban apartments, the hall is a multifunctional space where space is allocated for a recreation area, a desktop and a storage system. Therefore, the purchase of furniture should be treated as responsibly as possible.

When deciding on interior design, you must first answer the following questions:

According to the constructive solution and content, such types of modern walls are distinguished in the hall, the photos of which can be seen below - straight, compact or space-occupying walls, corner, slides, sets for a TV panel or without it.

The style distinguishes such options as classic, neoclassic, Loft, minimalism, Provence and other types of furniture. They are made from various materials, have different design solutions.

The classic solution is to arrange them in a row along one of the walls. Most often, such sets are a complete storage system that allows you to compactly place personal items, books, underwear, and equipment. The rest of the space remains free, and it can be used to organize a recreation area or a small work area.

The advantage of such systems is a large number of racks and cabinets that can be interchanged and placed in different parts of the room. The presence of a section with a shelf for a TV makes it possible to separately form a TV corner with upholstered furniture, rearranging the remaining modules, correctly zoning the room.

In the photo of the stylish walls in the living room, you can see models designed for distribution throughout the room. They allocate separate functional areas, for example, for storing dishes and other things, creating a dining space, a place for leisure.

At the same time, the furniture is made in the same style, goes well with the surrounding interior, complementing it and allowing you to correctly place accents. The atmosphere does not seem bulky, it remains comfortable and harmonious. If necessary, you can easily add the desired module, such as a bookcase or sideboard, hanging shelves or cabinet.

Classic straight sets

In the photo of the walls in the living room in a modern style, direct headsets are most often offered. They differ in their constructive solution and can only be placed along one of the walls, and individual elements have a strictly designated place. At the same time, the design is played around the furniture, that is, the headset takes a central place in the setting.

The advantages of such a solution are many:

Quite often, straight walls are used as a zoning tool for large spaces.

The headset may include a niche for TV, open shelves and closed mezzanine cabinets, a built-in desk and other components.

For the combined space of the kitchen-living room, such a set can be used instead of an interior partition, while maintaining visual space. For this, models of low height are selected, for example, in the form of a lower tier with niches and drawers.

The proposed photo of modern walls in the hall, made in the style of "Scandinavian boho", shows the effective combination of a classic full-height set along one of the walls and a straight section with a wide table top, installed behind a soft sofa in the hall.

The advantage of this model is the built-in section with a small desk and shelf. This allows you to organize a comfortable work area without allocating a separate space for it. This solution would be ideal for a small city apartment.

The photo shows a wall in the interior of the living room, suitable for a studio apartment with a European layout. The role of the table is performed by a wide tabletop, which can be used for decor items or a TV panel, a small speaker system. The presence of the upper tier provides storage space, you can place a small cabinet for linen nearby.

If a desk is not needed, the tabletop can be used as a convenient floor element that acts as a shelf. At the same time, the rest of the space is given for hanging a large-screen TV.

Corner sets

One of the popular solutions is the corner models offered in the photo of modern walls for the living room below. Such furniture is usually chosen for small rooms or very spacious rooms where the need for proper zoning arises.

A feature of such sets is their placement along adjacent walls. This allows you to save space, occupy corners that are rarely used and remain unused. Classic solutions include a wardrobe, a pencil case, bookshelves and drawers. But the composition of the set may be different, it all depends on the purpose, interior style and other factors. The photo of the walls with a wardrobe in the living room shows that it is complemented by compact cabinets and mezzanines located along one wall. The space of the other is occupied by open shelves and a unit for a TV panel.

Light and functional slides

One of the options for the walls in the hall without a TV, which can be seen in the photo, are slides. This is a special solution with compact dimensions, which can consist of separate modules or as a single structure.

Such compositions typically include open shelves, drawers, showcases or hanging cabinets. Consoles provide visual lightness, while being great for decor items or books. They also open up freedom in the placement of individual elements, allow you to create an individual, stylish design.

The photo of modern TV-walls in the living room shows that such furniture is perfect for any environment. Style and design can be different, depending on the design of the room, you can use built-in elements and open sections, units for TV with a large diagonal and an acoustic system.

If the room is small, glass or glossy design is recommended for facades. This visually expands the space. If necessary, such slides can be combined with hidden cabinets and cabinets, which will not only expand storage space, but also visually preserve the effect of the absence of a large amount of furniture.

Filling of sets with and without TV shelves

In the photo of small modern walls in the living room, you can see special shelves for TV panels. Most often, these are consoles or countertops that allow you to place a TV on their surface. The shelves are wide enough, if necessary, they can be used to accommodate a variety of decor items.

Some models do not have a special niche or unit. But structurally, a place is provided where you can fix the TV panel on the wall. A similar option is usually used for modern style, opening up more opportunities for interior design.

A variety of headsets is a design without a niche. The photo of the walls in the living room shows that in some cases, the presence of a shelf or tabletop for a TV is not provided at all.

Usually these are options with numerous linen and wardrobes, blocks in the form of open shelves or drawers. Such systems are used only for storing things, freeing up the space of the room and allowing you to separately organize places for relaxation.

Some models have hinged compartments used as a home bar to store personal items or utensils. If the furniture is made to order, you can choose the option where behind such a door there will be a niche with dimensions sufficient for installing a TV panel.

Style and design

In the photo of mini-walls in the living room, modern or classic furnishings, you can see that lately, preference has been given to laconic, strict furniture design. Fanciful decor is no longer in great demand, with the exception of individual carved elements or stained glass inserts that create the necessary bright accents.

For the design of the hall, different options are used. In the photo of the furniture walls for the living room, you can see that the Art Nouveau style has been in great demand lately. This is a combination of strict, elegant lines, functionality and the use of expensive materials for manufacturing.

The headsets are made in a laconic design and calm colors, they are distinguished by a combination of open shelves, niches and hinged sections. The content is usually complex, including hanging elements, TV consoles, showcases, cabinets-extensions.

Loft furnishing is one of the options for a stylish interior. The photo of the walls for the hall in a modern style shows options for headsets that stand out for their strict and functional design.

Such sets are characterized by the use of metal racks, open shelves, pull-out spacious drawers. The color scheme is calm, dark and natural shades are used.

On the photo of the corner walls in the living room you can see combined sets with desks, sliding sections, additional tabletops or tops that can be mounted on metal frames, expanding the content of the headset.

The photo of the walls in the hall 2021 suggests the urban classic style. These are strict, attractive furniture options, characterized by a combination of laconic lines, natural and calm shades, imitation of surfaces under natural wood.

Furnishings are usually used for spacious rooms, to form a cozy, comfortable space for relaxing or dining.

Smaller sets are selected for small rooms. The photo shows a mini-wall for the living room, with which you can furnish the room with a lack of space. This is a kind of slide, made in the form of an urban classic and includes two tiers. The top one is shelves for books or decor items. The lower one has a drawer block and a section with a hinged door, which is ideal for storing things.

This furniture option is also ideal for equipping a separate part of a large living room. For example, to equip a TV corner, a place for leisure or receiving guests. A distinctive feature of such furniture is functionality, comfort of use, the ability to store a large number of things, even with minimal space occupied.

Classic style is a win-win solution for a bright, airy room. Most often, these are straight or corner sets with open shelves for books, niches, and the lower tier in the form of hinged cabinets. The design is distinguished by the presence of elegant carvings, natural materials and light, natural tones are used for manufacturing.

For some models, there is a built-in fireplace imitation portal, large niches with arches, where, if necessary, a TV will be placed, the presence of hidden places for storing documents and personal belongings.

What materials are used to make the walls in the living room

Modern walls for living rooms, the design and photos of which can be found below, differ not only in style or content - the differences also apply to the materials of manufacture.

The most expensive are solid wood models, which are distinguished not only by their exquisite appearance, but also by their durability, reliability, and excellent performance properties.

Such furniture can be made in any design. Typefaces can take different forms, have features of classicism, colonial or modern style, have beautiful carvings.

Other materials are currently used for production - metal, glass, plastic, chipboard and MDF boards. Vinyl and acrylic films, stained glass inserts, LED lighting are used for decoration. The most demanded walls are made of laminated chipboards. They can take on a different look, ideal for loft, minimalism or neoclassical interiors.

For modern interiors, concise and simple options are often chosen using metal frames. Loft-style furniture looks beautiful and is functional. The wall has open sections and shelves, providing convenient placement of a wide variety of decor items, books and personal items.

Lightweight aluminum is used for the frame, thanks to which the composition is visually airy and light, not cluttering up the environment at all. The advantage of such systems is that they are suitable for almost any modern interior, large and small living rooms.

How to choose a wall in the hall

When choosing dark or white walls in the living room according to the photo in a modern style, it is recommended to follow these simple rules:

For European-style free planning, furniture often acts as an effective zoning tool, for example, dividing functional areas. At the same time, the color scheme can be brighter than the surroundings, which allows you to focus on certain details.

For spacious, bright rooms, you can choose models that occupy one of the walls completely. Most often, these are walls with open shelving and shelves, made in a light shade or range, combined with the general wall decoration. This allows you to maintain a feeling of spaciousness and lightness in the room, excellent natural lighting. Despite the seemingly small dimensions, such headsets are quite roomy and can be used as storage systems for personal items, books, bed linen.

In the photo of modern walls for TV in the hall, you can see that the central place is given to the TV panel. This solution is one of the most effective, it visually expands the space and hides the fact that shelves for books and cabinets completely cover one of the walls. Correctly similar style and design features make the system literally built into the environment, harmonious and elegant. In addition, such headsets allow you to hide the flaws in the configuration of the room, for example, the elongation of the room. Open sections seem light, the use of glass visually expands the space.

When planning the interior design of a house, it is recommended that you first familiarize yourself with the proposed photos of the walls in the hall, decide on the preferred style and color scheme, and the requirements for internal content. This will help to choose the right furniture, make the environment not only attractive, but also functional.

Wall in the living room - 100 photos of the best walls in the interior of the living room

Currently, many are trying to decorate their living room as modern and beautiful as possible. To create it, you need to choose the right and stylish furniture. First of all, everyone looks at the functionality of the furniture, and then at the appearance.

The main components of the living room are:

Of course, the owner will find it difficult to do without a wall in his living room. And even more so if you have a one-room apartment. To date, the walls do not occupy such an area as before, now they have become beautiful and comfortable elements of the interior. What options exist you can see in the photo of the walls in the living room.

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a little history

Walls came into use in the 70s of the 20th century, and there is still no demand for them. After 40 years, the walls have largely become different in their design and use. Therefore, today it is easy to choose any stylish model for your living room.

Living room wall units in modern style, consisting of:

Now the walls are much more comfortable.

Modular living room wall

Modular wall units are currently popular. All components of the modules may differ in their appearance and size. Therefore, such a wall can be chosen for any area, both a small living room and a large one.

By choosing such a model, you will only benefit from the ease of installation and the beauty of such a wall. It may include:

Also popular and fashionable is the use of two contrasting colors in one wall. In general, a wide variety of colors are used.

Advantages of the modular wall:

There is a corner wall model for the living room, which will perfectly fit into a large living room and decorate its interior.

Living room slides

It is a versatile and practical model. This wall unit is perfect and will fulfill all the functions in a small living room. It is called a slide because of the gradual increase in height.

It contains various components, namely:

Wall slide can be included in any interior, taking into account all the wishes of the customer.

They are divided into 3 forms:

  1. Angle
  2. Straight
  3. P - figurative.

Third for large areas

Modern walls in the living room also provide all kinds of lighting for their models. Therefore, when making an individual purchase of a wall, it is necessary to take into account the whole style of the living room and all other furniture. Consider not only the color, but the material used and other details.

Living room mini wall

They are designed for small living rooms where every centimeter counts. But it is also perfect for those people who love minimalism. The mini-wall performs all the necessary functions without cluttering up the space. This design is perfect for a high-tech living room.

Advantages of the mini wall:

Classical wall

This wall, like modern, is always in demand among buyers. Many people think that the classic wall is always relevant. This is not the last century, but beautiful and textured models, but of course there are also separate old walls for a narrow circle of buyers. They differ from other models in size and in a single non-separable body. The wall has a straight shape and is placed near the largest wall.

Classic wall consists of:

The classic living room wall in a modern style can be completely varied in color, from the lightest shades to the dark ones.


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