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22 open-plan living room ideas to create a seamless space

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These days you're more likely to find free flowing living spaces than more smaller, closed off rooms. Open-plan living room ideas are a hallmark of contemporary homes, thanks to their ability to cater to nearly any occasion.

Our homes need to be more fluid than ever before, and your choice of living room ideas play a big part in this. After all, you need to create a space that works for the whole family in a range of different situations.

'We know by now that our homes need to be ready to transform into whatever we need, be that a home gym, classroom or office – often with just a moment’s notice,' says Rebecca Snowden, interior style advisor, Furniture And Choice . 'Creating these dedicated spaces in our home doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style.'

'Open-plan spaces are increasingly popular and are great for entertaining, but can sometimes feel sparse or empty,' continues Martin Waller, Founder, Andrew Martin .  'Use contrasting colours to demarcate distinct spaces and inject personality into different areas of the room. Wallpaper can also be used in certain areas of the space to create a distinct zone.

'Use statement lighting to create different zones, that each have a purpose. Open furniture, such as cabinets, bookcases, or shelving can be used to create different zones, without making the space feel closed in. Alternatively, a folding screen can provide privacy, something that is often lacking in open plan living.'

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'Whether it’s a big project like adding some sliding doors or a divider wall, or simply laying out your furniture in an intelligent way,' says Rebecca from Furniture and Choice, 'there are plenty of ways to create self-contained spaces within open-plan living room ideas in a way that works for you. '

1. Create cohesion through colour palettes

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'It is easy for the different areas to get lost and feel disjointed if the design is not cohesive,' notes Rob Ellis, Head of Design, dwell . 'So it important to zone the different areas, whilst keeping a common colour palette throughout.'

'Start by deciding how you will use the rooms, for example a distinctive dining space for friends and family, paired with a relaxing living room. To keep a consistent feel throughout, choose similar colours and textures across the two rooms.'

'If your scheme is blue, avoid it looking one dimensional by including different tones of blue to create layers and depth. This could be a soft, dusty blue rug under the dining table paired with a statement dark blue velvet sofa.'

This is especially useful in tandem with small living room ideas, as too many colours and textures can be overwhelming.

2. Zone with an oversized rug

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You can visually zone spaces without any building work or big projects. A large, oversized rug goes a long way with open-plan living room ideas.

Choose an option which can comfortably fit your sofa, armchairs and coffee table. This 'island' created by the rug becomes a room in its own right, differentiating it from the dining or kitchen areas in the same space. 

For modern living room ideas, choose a rug with pattens that reflect the graphic shapes and lines used elsewhere in the area.

3. Use the same flooring throughout

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'In today’s modern home, people are choosing open-plan layouts to maximise the feeling of space and light,' says Simon Myatt, Brand Ambassador, Havwoods . 'This remains a popular trend in the living areas, where flooring is used to transition seamlessly from one room into the next, without interruption from door bars or floor strips.'

'Alternatively, use living room flooring ideas to zone. In this way, you can create zoned areas, perhaps by layering your floorboards in alternate patterns, or choosing slightly different tones or textures. '

4. Make it work for every function

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'An open-plan living area is often a multifunctional space that is home to entertaining, relaxing and dining,' reminds Rob from dwell. And while that it is on the whole a positive thing, it can be tricky to fully visually close off one function to focus on another. For example, tucking away the family/entertainment side of things when you want a relaxed, conservational space, or a WFH location.

Learning how to hide a TV is a great example of the ways you can keep all these elements in one space, but gloss over them when not in use.

5. Use steps for a subtle division of space

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Not all home layouts are created equal. If you don't have a large, flat space to explore open-plan living room ideas, then think outside the box. A few steps leading  to the dining or kitchen space will allow the spaces to stay open and connected, even if on slightly different levels.

This can provide a welcome small feeling of separation for family living room ideas, so you can easily keep an eye on the kids while still feeling as though you each have your own space.

Keep the colour palettes the same across the areas to really hone the link between the spaces.

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'When designing an open-plan living room, think about the scheme as a whole,' advises Ann Marie Cousins, Founder, AMC Design . 'The different spaces need definition but there needs to be a thread that ties it all together.'

'So, if you have a navy sofa in your open-plan sitting room with richly-patterned scatter cushions with orange, teal and green, you might then opt for a leather upholstered bar stool at navy kitchen island ideas to merge the two together.'

'By bringing colour from one space to the other with pattern and texture, but allowing for differentiation, the spaces will tie together but not match.'

7. Use paint to define different zones

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Open-plan living room ideas needn't be devoid of different personalities for different purposes. Opening up a living room and dining area is great to create a more generous space, ideal for busy family life. But it does blur the lines when it comes to lifestyle choices. 

Simple paint ideas on architectural details, such as widened doorframes and arches, helps to gently signify different zones within the open space.

Creating zones within the larger space helps to give a sense of purpose for a living room end to that of a dining area or a kids playroom. This unimposing way of dividing the living space doesn't defeat the object of making it open – it merely gives more structure to how you use the space.

8. Continue a style throughout

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Create a seamless flow from one living area into the next by way of a considered decorating scheme throughout. 

'Keeping a cohesive scheme will allow the style of the space to flow seamlessly from room to room,' explains Juliette Thomas, Founder & Director, Juliettes Interiors.

'Whether that’s using the same paint colour across your living room wall decor or incorporating the same textures across your soft furnishings, from curtains to scatter cushions, this will tie everything in together. '

9. Cheat it with broken plan

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Broken plan is the newer take on open-plan living room ideas. All the benefits of the latter, but allows you extra flexibility.

Replacing traditional doors with a unique glass door frame helps the open layout onto the space beyond. A feat in interior design, using glass in place of hard materials makes the walls disappear - while allowing you to shut off the living room for more intimate use, as and when some 'me time' is needed.

10. Leave a partition wall to benefit both areas

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While you may desire the feeling of openness, you might not want to create one vast space that is devoid of structure. If this is the case consider leaving a section of wall still in place, to divide one end of the room to the other.

Having an element of division allows you to retain a living room layout – not losing a wall to place furniture against or hang wall art for instance. A smart space could use the diving wall to situate open living room fireplace ideas to ensure both areas either side of the wall benefit.

11. Add personality with block painted zones

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While lounging, eating and working may all take place in one large open-plan area, it doesn't mean you can't zone each area with a different colour. Signify a change of purpose with a splash of colour, with a thoughtful living room paint idea to transform with accent walls. 

12. Utilise a neutral scheme

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Create an effortlessly sophisticated and inviting open-plan lounge by choosing neutral living room ideas, using the same paint shade and flooring throughout. 

This soft approach helps to make the space feel more grounded, and adaptable for all uses. Echo tonal accent pieces, such as lilac-grey and charcoal, to add soft colour contrasts without making the space feel overwhelmed.

13. Choose a sliding door

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'Sliding doors work well for larger spaces and can really make a difference in a room' explains Rebecca from Furniture and Choice. 'While they require more work to incorporate into a space, including sliding doors into your interior design will enable you to separate an open space with style and versatility.'

'As an example, incorporating a sliding door into your kitchen/dining/living area will provide you with the flexibility to close off one space when you need to. Perhaps for home working, but then seamlessly transform it back into a vibrant space for dining and entertaining when needed.'

14. Create distinct areas with different textures

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Instead of zoning with paint colours or furniture, you can go a long way by playing with materials. Using different textures can be used to create distinct divides in open-plan living room ideas, separating off the dining or cooking areas.  

You might want to overload the former with softer, plush items to hone the relaxed element of the area, while kitchen ideas or dining spaces may be filled with harder surfaces and materials.

15. Use partitions to display items to reflect the zones

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When planning how to design a living room, partially divide an open-plan space with a central column. Within that partition wall add handy alcoves to provide extra storage and also helps to add a decorative touch.

Each side of the partition can be used to display items relevant to the use of that space. For example, decorative kitchen items in the dining area, and books and plants in the living section.

16. Open up a period property

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Don't let the age of your property deter you from making modern alterations. Formal front rooms in older properties can often feel dark and enclosed, so knocking through to form an open-plan living room is a popular choice. Removing a wall between rooms offers greater flexibility for the space and enhances the light in townhouses and terraces particularly.

Before undertaking any work make sure to consult a structural engineer and research any planning permission required.

17. Make rooms work on another level

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Not all homes have horizontal ceilings and single-level floors. Highlight these features by building clever storage and outside-of-the-box zones. Play with the levels in tandem with your open-plan living room ideas. 

Be savvy with heigh ceilings and create a mezzanine to act as extra living space – such as a home office or guest bedroom. Using a tonal colour palette throughout will help tie the areas together.

18. Boost light and energy with a skylight

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The beauty of open-plan living room is the sense of space, keeping the mood as light and airy as possible aids this effect. Skylights are the ideal solution for single-floor spaces or extensions. 

19. Take windows from floor to ceiling

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Think about natural light sources to ensure the room stays bright. Making the most of natural light is a great way to keep a room feeling vibrant and lively and can even help a space feel larger than it actually is. 

Take things further by optimising your open-plan living room to flow seamlessly out to an adjacent outdoor space. Consider wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling patio doors - they will extend your room and optimise light. Make the transition from inside to out seamless by colour-matching internal flooring with external garden decking ideas.

20. Choose an L-shaped sofa

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Use a corner sofa to define the seating area in a multi-functional open-plan living room ideas, and add a sense of intimacy to a large room. Create a comfy haven and nestle a rug and coffee table into the gap made in front of the living room sofa ideas to give a friendly, more cosy feel.

To further enhance the warm mood and create a cosy feel, paint the wall in this area a darker shade than used in the rest of the room. The moody colour behind the sofa helps to enhance it and make it even more inviting.

21. Plan out your space

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As one of the most social spaces in the house, your living room needs to look good, work hard and function well. Before you begin any work, take a little time to work out how the space functions for you. Is it a relaxing haven, and entertaining space of family central? A sophisticated neutral palette helps create a comfortable feel in this kitchen living area.

The trick is to pay attention to balancing the colour scheme and keeping everything in proportion. After all, open-plan living room ideas are a fundamental part of modern family schemes and need to incorporate all aspects of living.

22. Reconsider furniture placement

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It's very easy to keep your dining areas in, or linked to the kitchen section of your open-plan living room ideas. However, this really doesn't haven to be the case. 

There's no reason why your dining table can't sit at the other end of the space, leading on from the living area. 

If you love entertaining, we recommend positioning your dining table and chairs by the window with the most light. It also creates a lovely flow to a dinner party and you will naturally feel more relaxed sitting near the window and the comfier parts of the space.

How do you style an open-plan living room?

The way you style your open-plan living room ideas helps to determine how you use the space for maximum potential. Think carefully about how to arrange living room furniture. 'Use furniture to separate multi-functional spaces,' advises Rebecca from Furniture and Choice. 'Nothing adds personality to the home like the furniture you choose, and beyond adding to the style, furniture can be positioned in such a way to stylishly divide rooms into clear sections.'

'Start by taking measurements of your furniture, then mapping out on paper what you want each area of the space to be used for. Having this plan in place will help you to visualise the finished product and notice where you can use accessories and statement pieces to create clear “zones” within the room.'

'A bookshelf can be a good way to break up and separate a room in two, just fill the shelving with plenty of books and some trailing houseplants to create a cosy but stylishly-vintage reading nook,' suggests Rebecca. 'This style is perfect if you’re living in a studio apartment or have an open floor plan, as you can add a bookshelf next to your bed to separate your sleeping area from the rest of your space.'

How do you divide a room in an open floor plan?

'Dividing open-plan living room ideas can be done in a number of ways,' says Juliette from Juliettes Interiors. 'If you want a physical divide without compromising the light and feeling for space, opt for a glass screen or Crittal doors. These will give both privacy and separation, but still allow for the rooms to flow together.'

'Alternatively, you could zone the spaces with the use of rugs. Whether it's in the centre of a living space or under a dining table, rugs are a great way to create separation.'

How to Decorate Your Large Living Room

Design: Katie Hodges, Photo: Amy Bartlam

We're all obsessed with bigger rooms and more space, but honestly, having too much can pose its challenges. While bigger sounds better, it's often difficult to fill all that space in a way that looks cohesive and doesn't feel awkward.

Thankfully, we have 10 examples of large living rooms (and the styling tips to match) that are sure to help you navigate an oversized space. Take notes and get ready to rearrange some furniture. 

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Design: Sascha LaFleur of West of Main

Large spaces, and open concept designs in particular, lack separation between rooms. Creating distinctions between areas makes everything look intentional. A large area rug works to create parameters and visually close off a space, keeping the design from running off into other areas of your home.

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Design: Ashley Ross, Founder & Principal at Muse Noire Interiors, Photo: Laura Sumrak

While small spaces can feel overwhelmed by décor, a large space can handle over-the-top design. This gorgeous living room boasts a statement red tufted couch, a printed rug, chandelier lighting, and a cluster of decorative coffee tables. Make it feel cohesive with matching tints and tones throughout, like a red couch, coral, pillows, and pink lighting fixture.

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Design: Ellie Mroz Design, Builder: Michael Robert Construction, Photo: Victor Wahby of Photography 56

There's no use in having a large living room when dark corners tend to fade into the background. Be smart with the lighting to ensure your big design ideas are well lit from all angles. This living room incorporates stylish overhead pendants and gallery lighting along the wall to ensure every part of the room gets the attention it deserves.

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Design: Katie Hodges, Photo: Amy Bartlam

Although a large living room can accommodate an oversized L-shaped sectional, it's best to swap it for two smaller couches. The layout looks more sophisticated and fills the room in a way that encourages entertainment.

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Design: Hibou Design & Co., Photo: Mike Chajecki

Built-ins can take up a lot of space, but when you have room to spare, it's the perfect time to incorporate a custom design. A modern entertainment center like this one that incorporates wood and marble elements hides all traces of electronic cords and provides tons of space for storage and displaying your favorite décor.

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Design: LAVA Interiors, Photo: Christian Torres

If a single seating area doesn't adequately fill your space, add another one. This vintage-inspired eclectic living room creates two separate seating areas complete with their own couches, chairs, coffee tables, and rugs to fill this oversized space.

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Design: Sire Design, Photo: Kris Tamburello

If your living room boasts a large amount of space, play with proportions and incorporate items that elongate your room even more. A long console with an extended couch and items like a long fireplace accentuate your already-spacious living room.

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Design: Kristin Glandon of KG Designs, Photo: Emily Kennedy

A large living room and entertaining go hand in hand. Since you know your oversized space will quickly fill with friends and family, we suggest always having extra seating on hand to accommodate your guests.

Ottoman seats nestled under a console table and comfy pillows on a build-in window bench will make your guests feel at home even if there's limited couch space.

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Courtesy of Erin Williamson Design

Prints have a way of overwhelming small spaces, but luckily for you and your oversized living room, you have plenty of room to play with prints. With sprawling square footage, you're free to pair achromatic patterns with leopard, plaid and abstract art. In a large space, more is always more.

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Courtesy of Gray Space Interiors

When space is the name of the game, texture is always a good idea. Elements like greenery, pampas grass, and potted plants, along with textiles like curtains and pillows, paired with natural elements such as wood and concrete have a way of warming up large spaces and preventing them from looking empty or stark. Now pair them all together in a single space and you have yourself a designer-approved living room like this one.

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Original design example: small front, open, connected living room in modern style with gray walls, vinyl flooring , metal fireplace front, TV on the wall, beige floor, horizontal fireplace and panels on the walls

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Original design example of a fusion style open living room with light parquet floors, freestanding TV, gray walls and beige floors

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Design idea for a mid-sized modern open-plan living room with beige walls, medium parquet floors and brown floors

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Open-plan living room: ideas and photos

Open-plan living rooms are becoming more and more common in modern homes. This solution allows you to create a multifunctional space for the whole family. There are many ways to create several autonomous zones within a single open space. These open plan living room ideas will help you find inspiration.

Unifying color schemes

The room should look like a whole. So that zones that carry different functions do not look disparate and form an overall picture, it is important to use the same color scheme throughout the room.

Start by deciding how you will use each area of ​​your living room. For example, you can highlight the dining area, a place to relax and a home office. To maintain consistency, choose the same colors and textures for the design.

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For example, if you prefer a monochrome theme, avoid monotony, add different shades to create layering and depth. For example, a soft, muted blue rug under the dining table will look spectacular with a dark blue velvet sofa.

Zoning carpets

You can visually highlight a part of the space quickly and without any special financial costs. A large rug is ideal for zoning an open-plan living room.

Choose a carpet that can accommodate a sofa, armchair and coffee table. Such an island, surrounded by furniture, will actually become a separate room in the room and separate the recreation area from the dining room or kitchen. Size matters. Furniture should stand on the carpet, if not completely, then at least with its front legs. Too small a carpet will visually compress the room. A carpet can echo in pattern and color with shapes and lines that are used elsewhere.

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Flooring

Open plan living rooms have become so popular because they maximize the feeling of space. Parts of the room can be separated by short arched partitions, but most often the same flooring is used with a smooth transition without thresholds or door frames.

You can create different areas with different floor coverings. For example, laying the floorboards the other way, choosing different shades and textures, and even using different materials. You can choose parquet for the relaxation area, and lay ceramic tiles in the kitchen area.

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Switching between functions

An open plan living area is often a multifunctional space for entertaining, relaxing and dining. This is generally a positive thing, but it can be difficult to completely visually close one feature in order to focus on another. You can remove the entertainment function when you need a more conservative and peaceful place. A screen behind which you can hide the TV will be a good way out.

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Dividing Steps

Home layouts can vary greatly. If you don't have a lot of flat space between rooms, you can still create an open plan living room. Several steps that lead up from the dining room or kitchen will allow the space to remain open and connected even when the zones are on different levels. To keep the connection between different areas, keep the same color palette in all areas.

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Highlights

Think about a color scheme when designing an open plan living room. The entire room does not have to be the same color, but there must be a thread that connects the areas. For example, if you have a navy blue sofa in your open plan living room, choose patterned cushions in bright colors like orange, teal, green, pink, and decorate your kitchen area with decor in the same hues. In turn, the upholstery of the chairs in the kitchen can match the color of the upholstery of the sofa. Carry these tones from one area to another. To combine, it is good to use objects of different textures, but of the same shade.

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Zone Separation Paint

The idea of ​​an open plan living room does not preclude separate areas for different uses. An open living room combined with a dining room is great for a busy family life, and it is not necessary to completely erase the boundaries.

Separate the kitchen and dining areas from the seating area by highlighting wide doorways or arches. This will help to gently define different areas in the open space. Having a short partition or archway doesn't kill the idea of ​​an open living room, but it makes it more structured. In the photo you can see how the extended doorway is additionally highlighted in color. And this does not prevent us from perceiving the various zones as a whole.

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Styling Consistency

Create a seamless transition from one area to another with a carefully crafted decor scheme. Maintaining a consistent style in an open-plan living room helps to seamlessly transition from room to room. It doesn't matter if you use the same paint color for the walls or the same textures for upholstered furniture. All the elements down to the curtains and throw pillows help to tie the individual areas together.

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Glass Doors & Screens

This is a new take on the open plan living area that allows you to get all the benefits at the same time while still being flexible. Replacing traditional doors with a large glass frame allows the open floor plan to reach out into the area beyond. The use of glass makes the walls disappear, but at the same time allows you to wall off if you need more intimacy.

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Partition wall

If you want a feeling of openness and freedom, but are not ready to create one huge space that is devoid of any structure, there is a way out. Leave part of the wall in place and divide the room into parts. The presence of such a partition will allow you to save the layout of the living room. You will not lose the wall and you can put furniture near it, hang pictures and mirrors. A large passage near the wall will be enough for air and freedom. Adhere to the principle of unity in design so that both sides of the wall are part of a single whole.

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Highlighting

Relaxing, eating and working can all happen in one large space. But this does not mean that you should not highlight each zone. This can be done using different shades of the same color. Indicate a change in function with a splash of color on an accent wall.

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Neutrals

Create a sophisticated and inviting open plan living room by choosing neutrals. Use the same color for walls and the same flooring. Such a soft approach will help to make the space more down to earth, it will be easy to adapt it for different functions. Color accents such as lilac gray and charcoal will add soft contrasts and at the same time will not overload the interior.

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Sliding Doors

Sliding doors are great for large spaces and can really make a difference in a room. Although it will take more work and financial investment to enable such a solution, the effect of it may exceed your expectations.

Sliding doors allow you to stylishly and universally divide the open space of an open plan living room A sliding door to your kitchen or dining room will give you the opportunity to close part of the room when necessary. For example, while working in remote office mode. And after the end of the working day, you can again turn the room into a lively place for dining and entertainment.

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Textures

Use different textures instead of zoning with color or furniture. You can play with materials, using different textures will help create clear boundaries in the open plan living area, separating the dining area from the cooking area. You may want to fill the seating area with softer plush items to highlight the relaxing atmosphere. At the same time, solid surfaces and materials will be used in the kitchen area.

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Center Column

When planning how to design an open plan living room, you might consider this idea: partly divide the room with a center column. Niches for storage can be built into the partition. Also, the column can be used for decorative purposes. In the photo you can see how each side of the column is used to display elements that reflect the functionality of that area. Decorative kitchen items in the dining area, plants and books in the living room, a calendar in the home office.

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Space Transformation

In old houses, rooms can be completely enclosed, making them appear dark and cramped. Therefore, you may have an idea to tear down the wall between the rooms and provide more flexibility to the space, improve the lighting. You can see in the ideas and photos above that you don't have to tear down a wall completely to get the full benefits of an open floor plan.

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Geometry of space

Make room geometry work for you. Ceilings and floors are not always at the same horizontal level in the house. When planning the environment, emphasize these features by repeating the geometry of the space in different zones. Play with levels and use our open plan living room ideas to create storage spaces and custom areas. In the photo of this living room, you can see how the location of zones with different functionality is associated with differences in ceiling height.

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Skylights

The main beauty of an open plan living room is the feeling of space. This effect is facilitated by maximum lightness and airiness. A roof window or a transparent hatch is an ideal solution for one-story rooms and outbuildings.

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Floor-to-ceiling windows

Consider natural light sources when planning. Making the most of sunlight is a great way to make a room lively and vibrant. Large windows will make the space appear larger than it really is. If your room has large windows, optimize the decor so that it flows smoothly into the adjacent open space. Think wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling balcony doors, they will expand your room and let in maximum light. Make the transition from indoor to outdoor seamless by combining colors and textures.

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Choose Corner Sofa

Many of our customers order corner sofas to separate the seating area in a multi-functional open plan living room and add a sense of intimacy to a large room. A massive corner sofa allows you to create a comfortable seating area. Lay a soft carpet and place a coffee table on it to create a whole composition.

To enhance the warm atmosphere and feel cozy, paint the wall in the seating area a darker shade than the rest of the room. A dark color behind the sofa will help create a sense of intimacy.

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Plan your space

As one of the most important rooms in your home, your living room should not only look good, but also perform its function. Before you start remodeling or remodeling, take some time to figure out exactly what features you need. Whether your living room will be a cozy haven where you can relax, or a family entertainment center. A sophisticated neutral palette will help create a sense of comfort. The trick is to pay attention to color balance and proportions.

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Correct furniture arrangement

At first glance, it might seem that it is best to combine the kitchen and dining area, and leave the seating area aside. There is no reason why the dining table should be right next to the kitchen. If you like to have fun and often receive guests, then we recommend placing a dining table and chairs near the brightest window. This will create a pleasant atmosphere and make you feel more relaxed sitting in the most comfortable place in the room.

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How to Furnish an Open Plan Living Room

Creating a harmonious living room requires careful thought. You must group the furniture according to its purpose and do not forget about maintaining the overall style. To make the planning process more convenient, determine the dimensions of your furniture, and then create original layouts from paper and lay them out on the floor. This will help visualize your plans, you can decide where to place accessories and decorative items, play with the location of different zones in the room.

A bookshelf can also be a good way to split a space in two. Just fill the shelving unit with lots of books and a few houseplants to create a cozy yet stylish reading nook. This approach will help if you live in a studio apartment or have an open floor plan. You can also add a bookshelf next to the bed to separate the sleeping area from the rest of the room.

How to divide an open plan room

There are several ways to divide an open plan living room.

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