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26 Designer Guest Bedroom Ideas and Essentials

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By Hadley Mendelsohn

ERIC PIASECKI/OTTO

Whether you agree with Benjamin Franklin that houseguests are like fish in that they start to stink after three days or you wish you could operate a bed and breakfast out of your home, having a proper guest room is always a good idea. To make sure everyone is comfortable during their stay—guests and hosts—give visitors the very best and make sure their quarters are all set up! Things like fresh flowers, blackout curtains, fluffed pillows, and a few more will elevate the guest experience, and leave a good impression on the loved ones who come to visit. Read on for designer=approved guest bedroom ideas, essentials, and style inspirations to curate a space that'll look beautiful and feel great.

Heidi Caillier

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Arrange Near a Bathroom

Setting up a guest bedroom with easy access to a bathroom is always a good idea, even if it isn't a private en-suite restroom. In this warm yet polished bedroom designed by Heidi Caillier, a pocket door (which is a major space-saver!) leads right to a small bathroom.

Robert McKinley Studio

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Don't Forget a Mirror

Hang a full length mirror so your guests have somewhere to evaluate their outfits before you to introduce them to everyone (just kidding). But really, houseguests will definitely appreciate having easy access to a full-length mirror since when living out of a suitcase. A mirror will also make a small guest bedroom feel larger. In this room at the Kinsley Hotel designed by Robert McKinley Studio, the extra hooks are also great for coats, robes, and towels.

Melanie Acevedo

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Bring Them Breakfast (on a Bench)

Place a bench at the end of the bed to give the room a refined feel. And if you bring your guests breakfast in bed, you automatically earn a reputation as the best host ever. Giving them somewhere to sit other than the bed also diminishes the likelihood of spillage on the bedding.

William Abranowicz

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Provide the Basics

Be sure to leave them water on their bedside table so they don't feel like they need to get up in the middle of the night in search of a tap. In this bedroom designed by Analisse Taft, a simple glass carafe complements the classic-meets-contemporary design.

Laure Joliet

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Provide Reading Material

Provide your guests with some reading material in case they forgot to pack their own. Stacking floating shelves or a credenza like this one with books will also make a guest room feel homier and more personal. Sheer blinds in a recessed track filter the light in this bedroom designed by Regan Baker.

Stacy Zarin Goldberg

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Consider a Climate Control System

Whether you're providing them with extra blankets or installing a ceiling fan, make sure you set your guests up for comfort with some sort of climate regulation tools. In this vacation home in Maui, Hawaii designed by Breeze Giannasio, the ceiling fan complements the tropical wood vaulted ceiling.

ERIC PIASECKI/OTTO

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Convert a Nook

When you don't have an actual guest bedroom, maximize another room in the house by building out a nook. Deep enough to moonlight as a guest bunk, this alcove by Rita Koenig and architect Gil Schafer has drawers under the cushion. “It’s more than a reading nook or another piece of furniture,” says Schafer.

Seth Smoot

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Liven it Up With Greenery

It's always a good idea to bring in plenty of greenery for a balanced, lively environment. In this bedroom designed by Lauren Nelson, she opted for a peaceful look with tall branches bunched together in an understated vase to match the cool California minimalism of the rest of the home.

Kerri McCaffety

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Double the Fun With Twin Beds

You can't go wrong with twin beds featuring classic white bedding and headboards that match the wallpaper. Embroidered coverlets give them a formal, traditional look, while gingham skirts are a delightfully playful finish.

Nicole England

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Transform the Attic

If all the rooms in your home are occupied or you just need to set up an extra guest bedroom, use your attic space. If the ceilings are low or sloped, keep everything low to the ground light to polish things off. This bedroom designed by McLaren.Excell is a lesson in restraint.

Leanne Ford Interiors

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Hang a Diving Curtain

Not all room dividers are folding screens. You can get crafty! Interior designer Leanne Ford hung a curtain in this attic office nook to make it serve double duty as a guest room.

David A. Land

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Give It a Reading Nook

A window seat is a great addition to a guest bedroom. It'll give them somewhere to cozy up in that isn't the communal living room. A dresser is also a nice touch, in case they'd like to unpack any of their belongings.

Kylee Shintaffer

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Introduce a Sitting Area

Give guests a little seating area so they have somewhere private to unwind that isn't just the bed. A simple reading nook will do, but if there's enough room, add a loveseat and a small coffee table. This mini living room in a gorgeous chalet bedroom designed by Kylee Shintaffer is truly aspirational.

Nicole Franzen

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Place a Phone on the Bedside Table

If you're a household that still has landlines installed, make sure there's one in the guest bedroom, too. It could come in handy if your guest's cell phone needs recharging, and if you don't get good cell service, this is even more essential.

Trevor Tondro

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Get Scrappy With Furniture

When space is limited and you don't want to shop for new, bulky furniture, use a chair as a side table and install wall sconces to save surface space. A cheerful color, like this pale turquoise hue, is also a good idea to set a happy mood.

Robert McKinley Studio

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Add a Mini Bar

Add a mini bar to give your guests extra privacy and a hotel vibe, especially if your guest bedroom is actually inn it's own private structure away from the main house. Just don't forget to keep it empty once they depart. For style inspiration, it doesn't get better than this summery set up by Robert McKinley Studio.

Shari Francis

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Leave Fresh Towels on Their Bed

Placings towels on the bed before your guests arrive leaves out the guesswork and shows them they're welcome. This bedroom designed by Shari Francis has bonus storage space above the closet, which may not be convenient for everyday items but is perfect for extra suitcases or outerwear—but make sure you clear out enough space for guests when they visit!

Fantastic Frank

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Provide a Robe and Towels

Want to take things to the next level? Make your guest room feel like a hotel by putting the things they'll need throughout their stay right there in the room, like a robe, slippers, and makeup remover.

PHOTO: Douglas Lyle Thompson; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors

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Make It Do Double Duty

If your home doesn't have enough space for a guest room but you host a lot, make one of the other rooms in the house (like the family room or home office) serve double duty. Just put a daybed in a corner—make it super cozy and comfortable with tons of pillows and throws.

Catherine Kwong Design

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Use Darker Tones

Keep things streamlined, with clutter at a minimum, and bring in darker colors for a sense of intimacy and coziness. Bedside sconces are a guaranteed way to make your bedroom look and feel as fresh as a five-star hotel room.

Nicole Franzen

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Dial Up the Art

A gallery wall will give the space character and make it feel more like a home without taking up valuable surface space. An alarm clock and radio are also nice touches.

HB

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Don't Forget Fresh Flowers

Fresh flowers in the guest bedroom are a small but mighty detail. They communicate that you're so excited to have them there!

Miguel Flores-Vianna

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Bring in a TV

Deck the guest bedroom out with all the classic pieces, like high-end, traditional monogramed bedding, an orate mirror, full drapes, and a canopy bed. Then add an unexpected, fun throw pillow like this one, which says besos. And a television will be appreciated when guests want to unwind alone, or if they can't fall asleep.

Fantastic Frank

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Let the Light in (but Provide an Eye Mask)

If possible, put the guest bedroom in a space where lots of natural light floods in. Just be sure you leave a sleep mask on the bedside table, especially if you didn't install blackout shades.

Eric Piasecki

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Set Up a Work Space

If space allows, model a hotel room by giving your guests a little en suite work space. A side chair, desk or console, and table lamp are all it takes.

Alec Hemer

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Pick a Theme

Go with a theme that speaks to your home's location. This one is super fun for a children's guest bedroom somewhere coastal: These bunk beds save space while also reflecting the nautical ship theme.

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Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

27 Best Guest Room Ideas

NARAYAN MAHON

Whether she's preparing to greet guests at the Lodge or The Boarding House, Ree Drummond knows a thing or two about hosting. Let’s not forget when she and Ladd joked about moving into one of the suites at The Boarding House—they’re just that good!

Similarly, when it comes to giving your guests a stay they will never forget, the most important thing you can offer is a space that feels cozy and personal. Later this year, you'll likely have many opportunities to reconnect with family—but first, you've got to know the secrets to creating a guest room that will make them feel right at home. Take a simple throw, for instance. A chunky knit blanket draped across a bed elicits instant feelings of comfort—just don't forget to add a few equally inspired blanket storage ideas. Meanwhile, rustic décor brings a breath of fresh air, while a sitting area adds function. Love patterns? Consider a gingham-themed guest room or mix and match various motifs to your heart’s content. You could even add in a small, cozy gift on each guest's night stand as a take-home present.

Here’s to the host who knows no rules—but always puts her guests first.

Simple Home Simple Life

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Choose Rustic Décor

Wooden barn doors bring a breath of fresh air to this inviting space. Add a touch of flair with a small wreath, sheepskin rug, or striped pillow.

See more at Simple Home Simple Life.

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The DIY Mommy

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Embrace Hygge

The easiest way to make your guests feel cozy? Blankets on blankets.

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Joyfully Growing

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Be Festive

Don’t be afraid to sprinkle some holiday cheer around your guest room. A wreath above a mirror is a great place to start.

See more at Joyfully Growing.

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Lynzy & Co

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Bring the Outdoors In

Incorporate florals and greenery to achieve a serene feel. Your guests will thank you—and never want to leave.

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The Home I Create

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Arrange a Sitting Area

Add function to your guest room with a small table surrounded by a chaise, chair and bench. Place pillows and blankets throughout the space for extra charm.

See more at The Home I Create.

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Tamara Gibson Photography

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Create a Workspace

On the other hand, your guests might prefer a dedicated workspace. Make a desk feel cozy with frames, books and potted plants.

See more from Lavin Label.

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Maison de Pax

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Seek Symmetry

How beautiful is this bedroom? Position items like lamps, frames and blankets in a mirrored fashion to mimic a real hotel stay. Your guests will feel calm and collected.

Get the tutorial at Maison de Pax.

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The DIY Playbook

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Let Light Shine Through

Place a bed next to the window so your guests start each morning on a happy (and bright) note. Don’t forget to add shades!

See more at The DIY Playbook.

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Fox Hollow Cottage

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Cultivate Warmth

Gold tones enhance an all-white guest room with comfort. Pair mirrors, frames and other furnishings with a woven rug or pillows with exaggerated trim to bring the feeling full circle.

See more at Fox Hollow Cottage.

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Francois et Moi

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Meet Murphy

He’s a bed, and he’s the best solution for a multipurpose guest room. The one shown here can be flipped back into the wall when it’s time for your visitors to say goodbye.

See more at Francois et Moi.

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The Sweet Beast

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Paint the Walls

Complement jewel tones in rich hues with burnt orange, peach and wood accents. You can also incorporate a large-scale pattern—like the checked one shown here—for an extra tasteful touch.

See more at The Sweet Beast.

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Little Glass Jar

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Focus on the Foot of the Bed

Up for a fun DIY project? Sift through your attic for hidden treasures. A repurposed bench or chest adds the perfect amount of character to a guest room.

Get the tutorial at Little Glass Jar.

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Love Grows Wild

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Praise for All-White Everything

Warm wood tones give this dreamy bedroom a clean and tranquil feel. Not pictured but equally important to note: a fireplace nook filled with cozy candles.

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Musings by Madison.

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Give it Up for Gingham

Ree loves this versatile pattern. Whether in large or small scale, gingham brings a fun and fresh feel to any guest room.

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Saw Nail and Paint

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Consider a Daybed

When it’s time to hit the hay, a daybed instantly transforms an office or den into the perfect sleeping space. Place wicker baskets near the bed for clothing storage.

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The Painted Hive

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Hang Art

Whether you choose a painting, family portrait or vintage map, at least one piece of wall art is a must for any guest room. A large framed piece like the one shown here also replaces the need for a headboard.

See more at The Painted Hive.

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Dabbling & Decorating

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Celebrate the Coast

Give your guests a taste of the beach with coastal-inspired décor. Find inspiration from this space, which features lobster pillows, novelty birds and a glass bottle lamp.

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Making it in the Mountains

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Add an Armchair

If your guests love to read, an armchair is a thoughtful touch. Opt for a simple style they can curl up in right before bedtime.

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Hi Sugarplum!

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Mix & Match

Explore the power of pattern by mixing and matching your favorite shapes and colors. A white bedspread will make your work pop.

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The Pioneer Woman

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Try an Earthy Vibe

None of us—not even our beloved guests—are perfect. Embrace the beautiful imperfections that make our lives more wholesome by leaving half of a wall intentionally unpainted or choosing art and greenery that speaks to you. The result might be just what you (and your guests!) need.

See more at Within the Grove.

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Black and Blooms

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Then, Light a Candle

…even when it’s light out! An earthy vibe brings coziness, but a candle or two will enhance feelings of peace.

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Noting Grace

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Keep it Simple

Then again, a minimalist approach promotes comfort through simplicity. This space is both refined and elegant.

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Create-Enjoy

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Coordinate Colors

Sometimes, a color looks best when taken off the walls and incorporated throughout the details of a space. Find inspiration from this bedroom, which brings an olive hue from the headboard to each bedside table to the frames on the wall.

See more at Create-Enjoy.

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My Modern Dom

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Tone Up the Trim

Bring texture into your guest room through décor with extra trim. You can also sew fringe onto existing pillows.

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Courtney Apple

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Style with Stripes

Whether on the wall, duvet or at the edge of a sham, stripes are always a good idea. Pro tip: incorporate them in contrasting hues—like the pink and blue ones shown here—for a chic and timeless effect.

See more at Design Manifest.

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Joyfully Green

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Follow a Motif

Bring one happy idea—like a bright yellow lemon—to life through a series of colors, patterns and textures. Your guests will smile from ear to ear once they arrive.

See more at Joyfully Green.

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Melissa Oholendt for Glitter Guide

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Don’t Forget About the Kids

If your extended family has a bunch of little ones running around, a kid-friendly guest room might be your next best investment.

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tips for choosing style, decoration and furniture - INMYROOM

The living room in the house is the place where, as the name suggests, guests are received. However, the owners themselves relax here, spending time in front of the TV or a book, with drinks, pleasant conversation and other activities. Therefore, the living room should be the most comfortable place in your home.

If your family consists of several people, it is important to consider the interests of everyone. It is quite possible that for one of the family members, when designing the interior of a living room in an apartment, they will have to give space for working at a computer, doing creative work, even sports. All these points must be planned at the stage of designing the premises.

Determine the center of the living room

Living room design is inseparable from a competent layout. After looking at examples of photos of the living room in the apartment, you can see various space planning options. Of course, the choice depends on your preferences, as well as on the size and functionality of the room.

Place sofas and armchairs around the perimeter of the room in no case is worth it. Firstly, this is the last century, and the modern design of the living room categorically does not accept such a layout. In addition, you will clutter up the space with only recreational items, leaving no free space for other functional areas.

The best option for the interior of the living room is to highlight the central group, around which the rest of the furniture will be grouped. As a rule, a recreation area with a TV and a sofa is chosen as the center of the composition.

A fireplace can also be a central element, next to which chairs, rocking chairs or even luxurious skins for relaxation will comfortably fit.

Standard set of furniture for designing a living room in an apartment:

If the room is large, or it has to take on a diverse functional load, of course, you should not limit yourself to this. The living room may well have a desktop for a computer, chests of drawers and cabinets, a bar counter.

In order not to clutter up a cramped room too much, give preference to the transformer models that are popular today. Such furniture is very functional and allows you to perfectly save scarce space.

Choice of colors

If your living room is located on the sunny side, then you are practically unlimited in the choice of colors for finishing and furnishing it. The contrasting interior design of the living room will look very interesting. For example, walls and floors can be decorated in cold colors, while furniture, in contrast, in warm colors.

Many modern interior styles welcome the clean slate living room design. This technique involves decorating the walls and ceiling with plain white plaster or paint. And furniture and decor elements can be selected in a variety of colors: bright or rich dark - to create a spectacular and stylish interior, delicate and pastel - for a light, cozy and elegant design.

For north-facing living rooms with little to no daylight, choose warm-coloured finishes. Such an interior design of the living room compensates for the lack of sun, makes the room cozy and conducive to relaxation no matter what.

And, of course, if the room is a bit dark, you should take care of good artificial lighting. Well-placed spotlights are best suited to illuminate every corner of your living room.

Of course, the choice of colors for decorating a room should also depend on what visual and emotional effect you want to achieve.

If the living room is intended for stormy parties and active pastime, then it makes sense to decorate it in bright, saturated colors.

If the owners want to indulge in a calm and relaxing holiday, then the interior of the living room should be to match. In this case, you should give preference to soft light tones or, conversely, deep and calm, but in no case flashy.

Finishing materials

The choice of finishing materials should largely depend on the style in which you would like to maintain the design of the living room in the apartment. So, paper wallpapers with romantic flowers are definitely not suitable for laconic hi-tech or minimalism. And Provence or country-style interiors will not be combined with bright carpets with psychedelic prints and ultra-modern wall coverings with fur or leather texture.

In addition, the shape and size of the room is of great importance. Properly selected finishes will perfectly smooth out the flaws of the room and focus on its merits. While a thoughtlessly chosen design can spoil even a spacious and bright room.

Walls

The classic rule is that for small rooms it is better to choose light shades. It always works flawlessly. However, if this solution seems too boring for you, you can try all sorts of interesting wall designs. Spectacular examples of wall design in the living room, photos of which are presented in our article, will help you navigate and choose the most attractive options for yourself.

For example, even smooth, light-colored walls can be made a spectacular interior detail by adding bright or simply contrasting color accents to them. See such unusual living room interior ideas in the photo below.

All kinds of plasterboard niches look very stylish. They not only diversify the interior, but also become its very functional detail. After all, they can accommodate both decorative elements and items needed in the household. And if such a niche is beautifully illuminated from the inside, this will create an interesting effect of depth.

The traditional option for decorating the living room walls is wallpaper. Fortunately, today there is a great variety of them: both classic paper, and modern non-woven, and washable, and glass, and even innovative liquid wallpaper. If you are a lover of change, then you can pay attention to the wallpaper for painting. With such a finish, you can easily change the look of the room, at least several times a year. However, please note that, as a rule, such wallpapers are designed for a limited number of repaints.

Smoothly plastered or painted walls look great in modern interiors. At the same time, if you are a fan of the original design, you can pick up plaster with all sorts of beautiful and unusual textures. With its help, you can add a twist to your design and create a truly beautiful living room interior.

One of the fashion trends in modern design is the combination of materials. It is very important to use combinations of several finishes in one room: different types and shades of plaster, paint plus wallpaper, or even a combination of two types of wallpaper with different patterns and textures. See examples of such a living room design in the photo below.

Using this technique, you will not only be able to make your interior bright, stylish and original, but will also successfully cope with the zoning of the room. As you know, for proper zoning, it is not enough to collect several diverse groups of furniture in one room. So that all this does not look like a "hodgepodge", it is necessary to highlight each of the functional areas with its own design elements. And here, the design of wall sections in different colors and even different textures is the best fit.

Ceiling

When choosing the design of the ceiling in the living room, first of all, start from the size of the room. No matter how much you like spectacular multi-tiered structures, in a small room, packed full of necessary furniture, they will look simply ridiculous. In no case do not overload the design of the room.

If the room is small, then the best option is a simple ceiling in light colors with built-in ceiling lights. A good design move would be a small cornice around the perimeter, it will add a sense of depth.

Another interesting solution for visually increasing the space is the so-called "floating" suspended ceilings. This is a two-tier structure with a small height difference and built-in lights mounted inside the "upper" tier in such a way that they themselves are not visible. This technique creates soft diffused light and an interesting depth effect. As a result, the room seems visually higher and more spacious.

However, remember that the design tricks you have listed are inappropriate for small rooms with high ceilings. If in such a room you try to “distance” the ceiling even more due to visual techniques, then you will feel in it like at the bottom of a bottomless well.

In narrow rooms with high ceilings, it makes sense, on the contrary, to reduce the height - through visual means or with the help of suspended structures. Then the living room will immediately seem more comfortable and suitable for a comfortable stay.

If you are lucky and your living room is spacious and has high enough ceilings, then feel free to experiment with their design.

Here, multi-level suspended structures, both laconic and intricate forms, stucco, columns, scallops, and complex lighting systems can be used.

The main thing is not to overdo it and stick to the intended design of the room. If the room is decorated in a ceremonial classical style, in the spirit of Baroque or Empire, then without a doubt, both bas-reliefs and columns will be appropriate. But for more concise modern styles, you should choose a simpler and more rigorous ceiling design.

If your living room will have several functional areas, then the zoning can be "supported" with an appropriately designed ceiling.

For example, a central seating area with a sofa group and a TV set can be highlighted with a second tier of false ceiling. Depending on the general style of the room, both strict rectangular shapes and soft rounded lines may be appropriate.

The ceiling does not have to be white. Delicate, warm pastel shades will look perfect in almost any room.

Fans of more extravagant options can experiment with bright shades. It is not necessary to decorate the entire ceiling in saturated colors. However, if you highlight only part of it or one of the tiers with a spectacular shade, you will get a chic look.

As far as materials are concerned, it is best to avoid whitewashing and painting. After all, this will take a long time and carefully level the surface. An excellent modern solution is plasterboard suspended ceilings or stylish stretch models. They are quick to install, provide perfectly flat surfaces, and in addition, allow you to create a wide variety of design options.

Lighting

Just a few years ago, when choosing lighting, the issue was always decided in favor of a large ceiling chandelier. Of course, today there are many lovers of such lighting fixtures, including those decorated with numerous "crystal" pendants. However, you should not get hung up on this option, because modern manufacturers offer many interesting, stylish and comfortable options.

If you - due to adherence to traditions or in order to create a certain style of interior - have opted for a massive chandelier, you do not need to limit yourself to this. In any living room, additional sources of lighting will be appropriate: wall sconces, floor lamps and portable standing lamps.

Additional light sources perform several functions at once:

If you are a supporter of laconic design, then recessed ceiling lights are the best fit. They also allow you to create separate lighting in different functional areas of the living room. And besides, with their help you can always adjust the brightness and level of illumination of the room. And with all this, they remain almost invisible, do not overload the design and fit almost all interior styles.

It's safe to say that recessed ceiling lights are the best choice for a small room with low ceilings. But, at the same time, they will also be appropriate in a spacious hall.

Style Selection

Choose a style based on the tastes of the whole family. Look at photo examples of living room designs in a magazine, on the Internet, explore the various styles that are in abundance today.

Of course, the dimensions of the room must also be taken into account. In a small room in Khrushchev, a lush baroque or any other “palace” interior will look out of place. For small living rooms, it is best to choose a laconic design in the Scandinavian style, elegant classics or strict hi-tech or minimalism. Country and Provence are perfect, as these styles suggest comfort and emphatically home furnishings.

If your living room is large, then there is room to roam. In principle, a spacious room can be decorated in almost any style that you and your family like.

When choosing the style of the living room, be sure to take into account the features of the interior of the other rooms. Maintain style and harmony.

Classic

The classic style of the interior involves the use of the most natural materials. The whole environment should breathe quality and good taste. As part of this style, traditional furniture made of solid wood or at least high-quality MDF will be appropriate.

Classic interior colors are soft, calm, usually light. But in principle, within the framework of this style, almost any shades (except bright and flashy) will be appropriate if they are correctly beaten.

Elegant wallpaper, paintings, vases, traditional chandeliers, beautiful curtains - all this will be an excellent frame for an interior in a classic style.

Despite certain design rules, there are different directions for decorating a living room in the spirit of the classics. Within the framework of the classical style, several variations can exist at once:

Minimalism and high-tech

High-tech and constructivism can also be combined under this general direction. All these styles imply laconic finishes, emphatically simple and modern furniture models, built-in lighting, and an abundance of technology.

Minimalism is characterized by soft colors, calm combinations, stylish and simple shapes.

For hi-tech, for all their similarities, saturated tones, metallic luster and a lot of glass are more characteristic. High-tech furniture or decor can have very unusual, but at the same time laconic and streamlined shapes.

Minimalist interior of the living room is best suited for young and energetic people who keep up with the times, who do not attach much importance to luxurious surroundings, preferring simplicity and elegance of lines.

However, do not think that the interior in the style of hi-tech or minimalism is something from the category of "cheap and cheerful". Such a design may well turn out to be much more expensive than some magnificent Empire style.

Country and Provence

These styles are perfect for lovers of home comfort, antiquity and rustic simplicity. If you want to enjoy peace as much as possible, relax and forget about the bustle of the city, then these are excellent options for the living room.

At the same time, country is deliberately rough, emphatically rural, with simple, almost unfinished furniture and themed textiles. It is characterized by natural, natural shades: soft light and dark green tones, the whole range of brown, light yellow, ocher. Of the prints, a large cage, as well as various variations of floral patterns, will be especially harmonious.

The Provence style, as it should be for a true Frenchman, is more refined, distinguished by a special chic and charm. It is characterized by lighter shades of furniture and finishes: white, cream, pale blue, turquoise, beige. Decor and textiles can be very flirtatious: with ruffles, scallops, flounces, etc.

Today, these design trends are very popular not only in the design of country cottages, but also in the decoration of city apartments. Therefore, in stores you can easily find furniture, decor and finishing materials that perfectly match these styles.

Scandinavian

This style is incredibly popular right now. The secret of its success is in the harmonious combination of minimalism, comfort and homeliness. It involves a simple and concise finish, convenient and comfortable furniture of simple shapes, stylish, but at the same time soft and not defiant decor.

The Scandinavian style is characterized by calm shades: white, beige, light gray, gray-green, pale blue, dark blue. Often in the colors of such an interior there is a certain marine theme.

Living room interior in Scandinavian style is the perfect balance of functionality, convenience, modernity and home comfort. Stylish and modern upholstered furniture for the living room is perfect here, a photo of which you can see below.

Choosing furniture

Before you start choosing furniture for your living room, carefully consider which functional areas will be allocated in the room. Beautiful furniture for the living room, the photo of which can be seen below, is not all. It is important to correctly arrange it so that all the inhabitants and guests of the apartment feel cozy and comfortable.

If it is intended exclusively for families, then a comfortable sofa, armchairs, a TV stand and a couple of shelving will be enough. If space allows, you can add a coffee table, as well as small cabinets where you can place various decor items.

If you often arrange parties, like to receive and treat guests, then you will need a bar counter. It looks stylish, modern, spectacular, can serve as a place to store all kinds of items and will allow you to organize the serving of drinks and treats for guests in a very small area. In addition, the bar counter can be an excellent dividing element if you need to zone the living room.

Choose the dimensions of the sofa and the number of chairs depending on the number of family members and the possible number of guests. It makes no sense to choose an airfield sofa and three armchairs if you live alone and rarely receive guests. In this case, it is worth limiting yourself to more compact options and leaving more free space in the room - to create a feeling of spaciousness or to accommodate other functional elements.

If you expect your guests to occasionally stay overnight, then the choice of sofa should be approached especially carefully. Choose folding models, on which, if necessary, you can fully sleep. If there can be several overnight guests, then it makes sense to consider options for transforming chairs that can fold out and turn into a bed.

Modern design solutions, as a rule, do not involve the placement of solid cabinets in the hall. It is assumed that this tradition should remain in the Soviet past. However, if you don't have a walk-in closet and don't have enough space to place storage items in other rooms, no one can force you to give up a spacious closet in the living room.

In a classic interior, it can even be a solid wall. However, if you prefer more modern design trends, then it is better to pay attention to stylish wardrobes. For a small room, models with mirrored doors are perfect, they allow you to visually expand the space, and will not weigh down the interior as much as their counterparts with solid doors.

A small room should not be cluttered with a large number of pieces of furniture. Such an "abundant" environment will overwhelm, distract, and simply interfere with free movement around the room. If you don’t have a lot of things, then you definitely shouldn’t put a massive closet in the living room, limit yourself to a light and elegant rack. If you want to create a truly light and stylish design, pay special attention to the modern style living room furniture, the photo of which can be seen below.

If you do not plan to receive guests often, it makes no sense to purchase a grand dining table in the hall. In order to drink coffee or have a snack in front of the TV, an elegant coffee table will be quite enough. To save space, you can choose a functional transforming table, which will serve as both a stand and a storage for books and magazines, and, if necessary, can be expanded into a fairly full-fledged springboard for home meals.

Fireplace in the living room interior

If you want your living room to breathe genuine comfort and hospitality, consider purchasing a fireplace. Naturally, it is almost impossible to establish a real hearth in a city apartment. But today there are a lot of magnificent imitations on sale that will emphasize the elegance of the interior, create an atmosphere of comfort in the room and even be able to heat it.

An electric fireplace is perfect for an apartment. Do not think that this is a more beautiful analogue of the heater. In fact, modern manufacturers produce incredibly realistic models that amazingly imitate real flames. There are even models with sound and aroma accompaniment. That is, in front of you there will be not only the illusion of an open fire, but also real crackles, as well as the smells of burning logs.

Fireplaces are produced in a wide variety of styles: exquisite classic, ultra-modern laconic high-tech models, mysterious gothic, luxuriously decorated with gilding and marble in the rococo style, cozy stoves in the spirit of the country. In addition, fireplaces in the living room can vary in location: wall, corner, island.

Such a variety of models will allow you to choose exactly the option for your living room that fits perfectly into the layout and style of decoration.

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Living room design - TOP 200 photos of the best living room interiors

The living room is the hallmark of every home and it can be quite difficult to create a cozy and unique atmosphere of comfort. In this article, we will consider different options for interior design and for clarity, various photos of living rooms will be presented.

Table of contents of the article:

Features of the interior of the living room in Khrushchev

Using non-standard and bold ideas, you can create a chic living room in Khrushchev, and the latest materials and technologies are perfect for implementing everything planned. We bring to your attention some interesting photos of the interiors of the living room.

Three options for creating an original living room

The first option is characterized by an emphasis on the contrast between dark gray and white colors in the decoration of the room and the addition of soft green with the help of textiles. The main nuance is the absence of curtains, which visually gives more volume to the room. If the absence of curtains is too bold a decision for you, then you can use a light light tulle. Also, the use of white or beige blinds will be acceptable.

In the second version, the emphasis is on vibrant colors and lighting. Living flowerpots will be the main highlight in the interior design of the living room. They will fill the room with life and color. Lighting should be focused on the walls, thanks to this, the room will visually become larger. The final chord in the design of the room will be the choice of a large and elegant chandelier. She will bring an element of chic to the room.

Hi-tech style was chosen for the third option. All details are functional and minimalism prevails in the decor. An addition in this style will be laid out plain pillows on a sofa and light-colored curtains.

The main aspects of a successful living room design:

Decoration of a living room in a mansion

For owners of private houses, any option for decorating a room is available. The main advantage of such a living room are the windows. And even if the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room is not large, then thanks to the large windows it will look great. Below are photos of the interior of the living room.

Contrasting furniture can be used as an accent. It will mark the center of the room and the main elements, such as a fireplace. Walls should be plain and restrained in their design. The same applies to curtains. This distribution of accents will bring coziness and comfort to the room.

The main feature of another design option is a gorgeous view of the garden from the window. Windows remain as open as possible. A fireplace and a large TV became the central part of the recreation area. In such a living room, an atmosphere of unity with nature always reigns thanks to large and open windows.

Tips for decorating a room:

  1. make one, maximum two elements of the interior basic;
  2. furniture should be placed evenly over the entire area of ​​the room;
  3. limit yourself to two or three colors in the design of the living room.

Fireplace in the living room

Fireplace in the living room always becomes the main object in the interior. It creates comfort and brings luxury to the room. Living room photos with a fireplace will be presented below in the article.

There are several different types of fireplaces:

Classic fireplaces have recently lost their popularity due to their openness, which is especially dangerous in a home where there are children.

Cast iron and gas fireplaces remain the most popular. They are safe to use and can act as an additional source of heat in the room.

The electric fireplace is simply a decorative element. And it can be installed both in private houses and in ordinary apartments.

Combined kitchen and living room interior

Newfangled trends in the interior are combining the kitchen with the living room. It is easy to achieve space zoning with a color, a ceiling with different levels or a combination of a stretch and a classic ceiling, different floor textures and by decorating the space. Photos of the modern interior of the living room joint with the kitchen will be presented below.

Living room - bedroom

If you have a one-room apartment, then you can separate the sleeping area and the relaxation area. The combination of two styles in creating an interior looks very harmonious.

For example, a minimalist lounge area and a classic chic sleeping area. Photos of the interior of the living room - bedroom will be presented below.

The use of different styles in the design of the living room

Photos of living room styles will be presented below in the text.

Classic style

The main feature of this style is the use of only natural materials.

Style features:

In order to recreate the classic style, it is enough to use just a few elements from the above list.

High-tech style in the living room

Style features:

This style, as if descended from the TV screens about the future. Perhaps creative people will not feel comfortable in such a room, but everyone chooses for himself what he likes.

Modern style

Modern style is a combination of minimalism, high-tech and modern.

Style Features:

Instead of a conclusion

It is worth remembering that there are no strict canons in the design of the living room.

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