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65 Best Living Room Decorating Ideas & Designs

Enhance a Bakyard View

Gordon Beall

Working with landscape architect Lila Fendrick, designer Nestor Santa Cruz chose a wall of steel and glass windows and doors for this formal pool house living room that leads to the backyard. Though the glass decor, from the pendant light to the coffee table and doors, leaves a decidedly sleek impression, the plush rug and ethereal curtains make it extra cozy, too.

Work Around Restrictions

Karyn Millet

When designer Celerie Kemble moved into this New York City apartment, there was only one thing that prevented it from being the perfect fit: The building had a no wallpaper rule. To work around that obstacle, she applied a light shade of pink paint in a plaster-like finish that channels the texture of wallpaper.

Mix Clean Lines With Casual Materials

Nicolas Gourguechon

In the living room of designer Devin Kirk, a light shade of blue-gray along with clean-lined furniture makes for a polished backdrop while the woven chairs, light wood side table, and tree stump coffee table ensure a laidback atmosphere. It's the perfect balance of approachable and formal.

Incorporate Fun Trees and Plants

Read McKendree

Invite some nods to nature into your living room with quirky indoor plants and trees. Designer Elizabeth Cooper placed a lush citrus tree in the corner for an extra pop of life and color and then staggered topiaries on the windowsill.

Create Zones With Area Rugs

Laure Joliet

This sitting room is right off the open kitchen, so designer Regan Baker decided to visually separate it with a custom sectional and area rug. A cleek armchair is positioned at a diagonal, establishing a nice balanced whole.

Add Personality With Texture-Rich Neutrals

Stephen Kent Johnson / OTTO

A quirky indoor tree is s fun surprise in this polished and cosmopolitan living room designed by Shawn Henderson. And, instead of a classic white or warm off-white paint color, he opted for a cooler gray neutral that complements the other subtle tones throughout the room. This also allows the texture-rich accents to shine.

Extend It Outdoors

Stacy Zarin Goldberg

This vacation home in Maui, Hawaii blends indoor and outdoor living beautifully. Designed by Breeze Giannasio Interiors, the two living spaces are connected by a sliding door that simply disappears when open for total connection between the open-air terrace and the indoor living room. The materials, colors, and fabrics are all coordinated for visual flow, too.

Transform a Generic Space With Texture

Gieves Anderson

If you live in a generic rental or simply have a small space, get inspired by this living room designed by David Frazier. Not only does it prove that size isn't everything, but it's also full of tricks that bring more dimension to otherwise simple architecture. Pops of marigold speak to the warm antique wood pieces and break up the monochromatic color scheme and the large rice paper pendant keeps things casual so it can function as a more relaxed family room. A gallery wall, large indoor plant, and ceiling-high curtain rod add depth.

Check out Society6 for affordable and stylish prints and artwork to jazz up your walls.

Get Weird On the Coffee Table

Romanek Design Studio

Instead of decorating your coffee table with the classic assortment of stacked coffee table books, opt for something subtly quirky and unique. Here, Romanek Design Studio covered the surface with a collection of classic pots and planters, which both enhance and juxtapose the formal, traditional elements throughout the space as well as the more modern ones, making for a fun and eclectic yet timeless sprawl.

Check out Terrain for all your indoor and outdoor gardening needs.

Swap High Back Seating for Daybeds and Benches

Frank Frances Studio

Bring in extra seating with daybeds, settees, and window seats in smaller spaces. They have lower back profiles, which prevents interrupting the visual flow and also keeps the space feeling open. We're loving the pop of yellow in this bold living room by Courtney McLeod.

Check out Albany Park for great living room seating options.

Redefine "Neutrals"

Nicole Franzen

If you don't love playing with tons of patterns and bold hues but appreciate experimental pieces and tasteful pops of color, take notes on this living room. Rather than opting for all black and whites, the anchor pieces—like sofa and tables—remain neutral, while the throws, artwork and lamp offer just a splash of color (nothing too crazy: just marigold, red, navy, and green).

Check out Design Within Reach for iconic design pieces.

Carve Out a Home Bar

Stacy Zarin Goldberg

In this living room designed by Carmel Greer, the paint color (Peach Blossom by Benjamin Moore) and casual jute rug set a sweet foundation while the modern, angular artwork, right fixture, seating, and throw blanket bring an edge. One built-in niche is optimized to function as a full-on home bar station while the other stores and displays firewood. The mirrored wall within the left niche also helps bounce light and gives it a swanky nightclub vibe.

Check out Huckberry for great home barware.

Add Something Unexpected

Heather Hilliard

While the classic blue grasscloth wallpaper, floor lamp, and curtains set the stage for a traditional living room, designer Heather Hilliard added some unexpectedly edgy elements. The floral sofa and the green lucite coffee table are a welcome surprise that break up the classic elements without overshadowing them.

Check out Kartell for cool lucite furniture.

Conceal Your TV

Nicole Franzen

This neutral-toned living room by Kristin Fine is refined and grown-up, but also family-friendly. The soft and textural upholstery mixed with cream paint, rustic wood pieces, and plenty of antique accents are partially to thank, but there's also a large television mounted to the wall for family movie marathons. Fine gave it prime over-the-mantel placement but discretely tucked behind panels that double as modern art.

Check out Samsung for clever tech television designs.

Restore Existing Moldings

Jared Kuzia Photography

To complement the restored wood accents in this Boston Colonial Revival, designer Cecilia Casagrande on a deep, rich shade of blue-green paint: Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue. She then mixed contemporary elements with more traditional ones to further play with that juxtaposition between old and new design trends.

Check out Farrow & Ball for both timeless and cutting-edge paint colors.

Incorporate Indoor Trees and Plants

Space Content Studio

Spruce up your empty corners with large indoor plants and trees. Atelier ND and Carice Van Houten used a variety of species to create visual intrigue with different heights and shapes. It really freshens up the rich jewel and earth tones.

Check out The Sill for beautiful indoor plants and garden essentials.

Paint the Ceiling

Emily Followill

Designer Meredith McBrearty painted the ceiling light blue (she used the same shade in various rooms throughout the house, creating a continuous design thread), which adds an unexpected personality. The warm tones featured in the furniture contrast nicely.

Check out Benjamin Moore for endless colors of high-quality paint.

Upholster the Walls

Kevin Dumais

Though classic and timeless, this living room by interior designer Kevin Dumais is also having tons of fun. From the red-painted ceiling to the velvet floor cushions for extra seating and the bold artwork, no detail is overlooked. To make the room feel even more soft and intimate, Dumais upholstered the walls in a leather fabric.

Check out Crate & Barrel for family-friendly staples.

Go Wild With Fun Fabrics

Paul Raeside

This eclectic living room designed by Montreal-based Les Ensembliers is making a case for a unique layout and wild fabric use. The sofas are all configured at an angle to break up the monotony of a classic, symmetrical living room, and all the fun, luxe fabrics warm up the open and airy space. Aesthetically, it's refreshing and unique, which in turn, gives the formal sitting room unpretentious, fun energy that inspires creativity and puts guests at ease.

Check out Kravet for tons of fabulous designer fabrics perfect for your upholstery projects.

Keep It Classic and Crisp

Heather Hilliard Design

A crisp, matte white living room is pristine, elegant, and timeless. Adding glass and metallic features sharpens up the white pieces. Sherwin-Williams Pure White is there for you when you don't just want to experiment with trends anymore.

Check out Wayfair for all your home decor needs, from staples to accents.

Make It Cheerful

Anna Spiro Design

From the playful pillows and ottoman to the elegant gilt mirror and bright blue walls, this space by Anna Spiro Design is perfect for low-key nights in, or more formal gatherings. And the pleated yellow lamp is what really makes the living room feel cheerful and cozy.

Check out 45 Three Modern Vintage Home for fun, one-of-a-kind vintage lighting options.

Use an Off-White

Heidi Caillier Design

In this eclectic living room designed by Heidi Caillier, the jute rug, wood finishes, and brass accents bring plenty of warmth to ensure a cozy, inviting space. The colorful contrasting prints throughout contribute to the playful yet formal spirit of the room, too. And though it doesn't necessarily stand out, the cream paint color makes a transformative difference. White would be much starker.

Check out Serena & Lily for fun yet classic throw pillows.

Know Your Place

PHOTO: Felix Forest; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke

Before you even start decorating your living room, remember where you are. (If you live in a casual beach house, your design scheme is going to look very different from that of an urban industrial loft space, for instance.) In this beach house by Arent & Pyke, the design team focused on channeling the tropical vibe of a coastal home through fun motifs and casual materials. Yet, they still maintained a look of sophistication through fresh upholstery, beautiful artwork, and a thoughtful layout. That being said, if you're a sucker for kitsch and wish you were always on island time, add a hint of it with one statement piece, like a vintage Hawaiian-print rattan chair.

Check out Serena & Lily for coastal-inspired pieces.

Hang a Chair

Romanek Design Studio

Nothing ramps up the fun like a playful touch in the family room. This hanging chair in a living room designed by Romanek Design Studio proves our point—but the handsome leather upholstery also ensures a more sophisticated look. It's the perfect blend of cozy and cool.

Check out Modshop for groovy retro-inspired pieces.

Have Fun With Throw Pillows

Studio Razavi

Here's a lesson in monochromatic decorating with soul. Designed by Studio Razavi, this Parisian apartment is a beautiful blend of modern and Neoclassical style. While the bones of the room evoke a grand sort of opulence, the plush Moroccan rug and spacious white sofa make the space feel more approachable.

Check out Wayfair for endless options of decorative pillows.

Choose A Bold Wallpaper

Roland Bello

Wallpaper is one of those trends that just keeps on giving and giving. If you go with a classic chinoiserie wallpaper, you can do just about anything with it as your style changes over the year. This modern self portrait by Chuck Close is a bold contrast to the chinoiserie wallpaper (Iksel's Eastern Eden) behind it in this Miles Redd–designed home. The contrast doesn't stop there: Redd continued to venture beyond design convention by incorporating contrasting jewel tones and mixing modern furniture styles with antique pieces. Oh—and believe it or not, the lime green chair is from Ikea! Proof even the best designers love a good deal.

Check out Anthropologie for bold wallpaper prints.

Bring the Fun to the Floor

PHOTO: Reid Rolls; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors

When you have crisp white walls and neutral staples, like a sofa and coffee table, choose one statement item that brings in a surge of colorful energy. It can be anything from a vibrant piece of art on the walls to a bright carpet like this one in a living room designed by Leanne Ford Interiors.

Check out Homestead Seattle for colorful, one-of-a-kind rugs.

Bring Some Texture to the Walls

Gail Davis Design

If you love the soft look and feel of upholstered walls but don't want to embark on that major of a project (you'll need to install padding, etc.), then try a fabric-effect wallpaper or a grasscloth. In this living room by Gail Davis Design, it suits the warm leather and brass pieces wonderfully, while the blue painted accents cool things off.

Check out Gooddee for tons of modern and unique living room items.

Branch Away From Neutrals

Laure Joliet

Designed by Redmond Aldrich Design, this living room manages to be unique and versatile, colorful and understated, approachable and impressive, all at once. That's thanks to the quirky, eclectic mix of frames, a light wood-paneled wall, a classic carpet, and an unexpectedly colorful sofa. If you typically like to stick to more neutral tones at home but find yourself generally drawn to color, consider venturing out with a dusty rose, forest green, or navy piece—they're the new neutrals.

Check out Article for sofas that feature classic silhouettes and moderately experimental colors.

Install Statement Lighting Overhead

Jaokim Johansson for Fantastic Frank

Want to go a little glam without looking too showy? Add in minimal brass accents, like a metal-frame coffee table and eye-catching metallic lighting. This living room is also a good blueprint for small space decorating. While the only three furniture items are two seats and a small coffee table, the ceiling light is all it takes to make the entire room feel special.

Check out CB2 for on-trend and affordable lighting options.

Hang Modern Art

Nicole Franzen

Wall art is a great way to add a big statement in a minimalist living room. It doesn't take up any surface space, but it can really transform the aesthetic. Use an abstract photograph like this one to dictate the colors of your throw pillows for cohesion.

Check out Tappan Collective for cutting-edge art.

Consider Your Surroundings

Studio Razavi

In this modern mountain home designed by architecture firm Studio Razavi, the classic cabin aesthetic gets an upgrade. The plush carpeting and sheepskin throw warm things up while the modern light fixture, streamlined furniture, and neutral colors ensure a calming, laidback, and stylish environment.

Check out IKEA for plush and affordable accessories.

Spruce Up Your Fireplace

PHOTO: Reid Rolls; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors

Who says backsplashes are just for your kitchen? Try tiling your fireplace. It adds an artful, customized touch to the living room without being overpowering. This is especially true if you opt for neutral or black and white geometric tiles, as in this Leanne Ford–designed space.

Check out Lowes for tons of mosaic tiles.

Mix and Match Patterns

Björn Wallander

The sofa in Apartment Therapy founder Maxwell Ryan's living room is a prime example of perfectly mismatched patterns. The couch maintains a tonal blue scheme, and the blue rug beneath it ties the whole look together. It's a great way to practice your pattern mixing if you're not ready to work with the entire rainbow yet.

Check out ABC Carpet & Home for beautiful textiles and throws.

Take Advantage of All Useable Space

Werner Straube

A formal living room can be full of fun and personality, too. Interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins sets the bar with a glam pendant light, marble fireplace, and plenty of luxe touches, like the emerald green velvet sofa. And it optimizes all useable space, thanks to a built-in bench between the fireplace and window niche.

Check out Etsy for handmade cushions, custom throw pillows, and art supplies to rework at home.

Pick Comfy Seating

Studio Razavi

Designed by Studio Razavi, this eclectic Parisian apartment is a breath of fresh air. Not only does it prove that you can use a wallpaper mural in a minimalist environment (the grayscale color palette helps), but it's also the perfect example of how to design a living room that's both fun and relaxed, sophisticated and formal. The key? Seating needs to be comfortable, and materials need to be casual but clean.

Check out RH for high-quality, comfortable, and timeless seating.

Display Books in Style

Lisa Romerein

"The room doesn't get a lot of light, so I decided to make it cozy and turned it into an English-style portrait room, which is ridiculous, but fun," says celebrity chef Alex Hitz. Taking the cozy route in a living room without a ton of natural light is a great solution. And what's cozier than a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf with seating beckoning you to curl up on it? To display your books more creatively, offset them with artwork. In this room, a Peter Rogers portrait of Alex Hitz's close friend, the late Nan Kempner, hangs over the bookshelves to create some contrast.

Check out Design Within Reach for stylish and modern wall storage options.

Encourage Conversation

PHOTO: Alexandra Ribar; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors

If you frequently entertain guests at your home, choose a strategic living room layout that promotes conversation and comfort. For example, this living room designed by Leanne Ford Interiors incorporates semi-circle seating that's both spacious and inviting. Sectionals are also a good option when a circular sofa isn't. And if you love the all-white aesthetic, take note: Ford brush-painted the natural Ikea rug and custom-made rope light.

Check out Crate & Barrel for spacious, family-friendly sectionals.

Go All Out With a Gallery Wall

ANNIE SCHLECHTER

Aside from the adorable dogs (Jacob and Wylo) cuddled up on the armchair-meets-dog-bed, that gallery wall is the clear statement-maker in this living room designed by Philip Mitchell. Mix and match frames for a subtle nod of personality. And speaking of personal touches, consider hanging art that means something to you—whether it's your children's artwork, your own, or a portrait of your pets.

Check out Framebridge for custom framing with tons of stylish options.

Double It's Function

David Tsay

Double your living room's function by investing in practical, multi-purpose furniture. Here, in a space by Justina Blakeney, the console table also functions as a fold-out desk. But it's not all work—there's definitely room for play, from the lush plants to the fun details, and colorful patterns throughout.

Check out Jungalow for beautiful bohemian accents and essentials.

Choose Timeless Anchors

PHOTO: Felix Forest; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke

A black marble fireplace strikes the perfect balance between edgy and timeless. It anchors this living room designed by Arent & Pyke, which get a contemporary lift from the jute rug, modern and bright artwork, and shapely table lamp. And because the armchairs are a classic silhouette, they'll last forever—you can reupholster them with different colors and prints throughout the years as your taste and style change.

Check out Chairish for vintage and timeless investment chairs.

Be Playful

Christopher Delaney

This hot-pink fireplace was inspired by the homeowners' grandmother's favorite shade of lipstick, interior designer Kristen McCory tells us. Have fun with little details like that and look for inspiration everywhere! If painting your entire living room a bold color sounds intimidating, opt for a statement wall or mantle.

Check out Home Depot for a range of fresh color options.

Make Things Easy On Yourself

PHOTO: Reid Rolls; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors

Make it easy on yourself by sticking to a very consistent, very simple color scheme. In this space by Leanne Ford Interiors, the designer worked within a strictly all-white color story. Even the firewood is painted white! We'll let that be a lesson in attention to detail. Then choose one item to really pop in a bright color. In this case, Ford went with a bright-red Pierre Paulin Ribbon chair.

Check out Farrow & Ball for beautiful high-quality interior paints.

Use Your Favorite Color

FRANCESCO LAGNESE

Color stretches all the way up to the high rafters in this living room designed by Thomas Jayne and William Cullum. As you can see in the mirror, the hue of the wall changes depending on the way the light hits it, shifting between sharp mint green and soft sea-foam green. The red and blue work nicely, too, as the red is featured in the carpet, coffee table, and sofas, blending everything together beautifully. All together, the room feels traditional and formal, country chic and casual. To elongate your already tall ceilings, hang a pendant light high above the sitting area.

Check out Target for tons of contemporary light fixtures.

Make It Gallery-Worthy

Nicole Franzen

Everything in this living room is playing with shape. While the marble mantle and glossy floating shelves are angular and sharp, the coffee table and ottoman are soft and rounded. The use of natural materials makes the room feel rich even though there's not much in it.

Check out Amara for tons of modern and unique living room items.

Take Advantage of High Ceilings

Romanek Design Group

In this stylish, comfortable, and elevated living room by Romanek Design Studio, the off-white feels bright and airy while also warming things up and bringing it to a human scale (a cool white might be too stark, especially in a large, open room with high ceilings). Accent with soft textures and a few pops of color plus a tall plant or tree for an energizing contrast.

Check out Gooddee for tons of modern and unique living room items.

Set Up a Library Ladder

Victoria Pearson

The bookshelves in photographer Victoria Pearson's own Ojai living room allow all kinds of opportunities for displaying different items, and also for storage. Adding a ladder for high shelves adds another decorative touch.

Check out AllModern for leaning bookshelves and ladders.

Play With Shape and Color

Studio DB

The more distinct, the bigger the statement when it comes to wall decor and art. A good way to switch things up is by choosing artwork that doesn't live within the confines of a rectangular or square frame. We're also loving the colorful nesting coffee tables and ombre carpet, which add a little fun to this living room designed by Studio DB.

Check out Minted for accessible and fun artwork.

Work With What You Have

PHOTO: Reid Rolls; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors

This floor-to-ceiling fireplace in a living room designed by Leanne Ford takes style notes from the best of both worlds: a classic mountain chalet and the Malibu coast. Whether there's snow falling or waves crashing right outside that window, we want to be curled up on that linen slip-covered chair. This living room is also a testament to the perks of working with what you have. The fireplace was given a new life with a makeshift mantle comprised of reclaimed wood and a fresh coat of white paint.

Check out Etsy for found objects and art supplies to rework at home.

Paint Your Walls a New Color

2LG Studio

"Soft pink was used here as a neutral base, which connects all the other elements throughout the space," say the design duo behind 2LG Studio. "We designed bespoke plywood joinery throughout to unite the spaces and create much needed storage," they add. If you're bored of looking at stark white walls, try a soft color that can function as a neutral but exciting backdrop.

Check out Portola Paints for one-of-a-kind paint colors.

Make It Double-Duty

Studio DB

If your formal living room is also your family room, you want to make sure it strikes a balance between super comfortable and presentable—a cozy family room that cleans up nicely, if you will. A super soft sectional with plenty of space to spread out on movie night is a must, but choose one that also looks elegant. Then add fun, eye-catching lighting for an extra punch of fun, like the one in this Studio DB-designed room.

Check out HD Buttercup for unique and practical living room furniture.

Pair Unexpected Colors

Paul Raeside

Who says everything has to be matchy-matchy? Contrast your couch and chairs to make things a bit more interesting. In this refreshingly quirky living room designed by Andrew Flesher, there's a little bit of everything—from jewel tones and tropical prints to classic prep school patterns, rustic accents, and traditional touches.

Check out Burke Decor for fun, on-trend patterns.

Shrink It Down

Jaokim Johansson for Fantastic Frank

Live in a super tiny space? Opt for a settee instead of a sofa or sectional and stack nesting tables instead of getting a bulky coffee table. You'll be surprised at much space this can save. And instead of spending a fortune on framing, simply pin up your favorite artwork as is. The easy elegance can be just as beautiful.

Check out West Elm for great apartment-friendly furniture.

Make It Relaxing

PHOTO: Lauren Bamford; DESIGN: Robson Rak

The clean lines throughout this living room designed by Robson Rak are making a small but mighty difference. From the white paneled walls to the black-trimmed window and modern angular yet plush sofa, the linear motif is super easy on the eyes. And we love how the green nesting tables bring in some round contrast without clashing. For a similarly calming aesthetic, choose light colors and modern, low-to-the-ground furniture. Then splice in contemporary decorative objects to add personality. And bonus points if your living room has a lot of access to natural light.

Check out Finnish Design Shop for contemporary and tasteful accent pieces.

Paint the Ceiling

David A. Land

Why only have fun on the walls when you can have even more fun with a statement ceiling? We're loving the romantic yet surprisingly fresh color combination of fire-engine red and violet in this space by Katie Brown. The bohemian embroidered throw pillows tie everything together nicely. That's another great way to approach the living room design process: Start with a fun pair of throw pillows, and then pull out your two favorite colors to highlight on the walls and ceiling.

Check out H&M Home for fun and affordable throw pillows.

Take a Risk

Catherine Kwong Design

Rather than focusing exclusively on the walls in this grand San Francisco living room, designer Catherine Kwong brought the abstract art onto the floors. With broad white brushstrokes on the black-stained hardwood, these floors are a gorgeous juxtaposition against the Neoclassical ceiling and antique mirror above the fireplace. The key to mixing all these divergent design aesthetics is to remain in the same grayscale color scheme. Pro tip: wall sconces always add a subtle but transformative finishing touch.

Check out Frances & Son for hip and classic lighting options.

Add a Rocking Chair

Trevor Tondro

Chairs that look good but are totally uncomfortable? Not worth the cute factor. Besides, here's definitive proof that rocking chairs can actually be super chic. The camel leather contrasts perfectly with the cream wall and plays up the old-time-y rustic feel of the reclaimed wood mantle.

Check our Urban Outfitters for hip, fun, and affordable staples.

Remember That Less Is More

PHOTO: Shannon McGrath; DESIGN: Robson Rak

An understated palette means you can focus on incredible interior architecture and dramatic statement pieces. Who says minimalists are afraid of color? Just pick one hue and a few select essentials, like in this modern blue living room designed by Robson Rak. The soothing tones and bulbous shapes throughout, from the marble side table to the bubble pendant light and rounded sofa, make it feel like a hug in the form of a living room.

Check out Moda Operandi for designer-approved accents.

Add Candles

Francesco Lagnese

Can you imagine how beautiful this room looks glowing in the candlelight? Opt for a chandelier with candles instead of lightbulbs for a rustic vibe. Or, if that's not an option, display them on your mantel and light them up when you need to strike a romantic mood. (Use flameless candles to play it safe).

Check out Amazon for reliable and pretty basics.

Set Up a Few Sitting Areas

Annie Schlechter

This rustic great room was built to resemble a converted barn. If you're blessed with a large enough open plan living room, set up multiple sitting areas: one for hanging and snacking (a bistro table can break up the lower height of the other sitting areas), one for cuddling up with a good book, and one for formal entertaining.

Check out YLighting for great staple items in a variety of styles.

Choose An Oversized Pendant

Nicole Franzen

If your room has a more minimalist vibe, try an oversized, Noguchi-inspired paper pendant. But take note: If your furniture is large and clunky, or you have a lot of busy decor, it could overwhelm it. The best part? Rice lantern pendant lights like the one in this living room designed by Space Exploration Design are super affordable.

Check out Paper Lantern Store for all your rice paper lighting needs.

Consider Black and Add Flowers

Maura McEvoy

Designer Kristin Kong hid a door to the basement behind millwork painted in Sherwin-Williams Black Fox in her home near Atlanta. The trick "makes the room look less choppy,” she says, since the dark color helps everything blend together. And never underestimate the power of a beautiful flower arrangement on the coffee table!

Check out Cost Plus World Market for fun and affordable accessories.

Elongate the Ceiling

Courtesy of Nicole Franzen

Blend neutral gray walls with sleek, modern furniture and lighting. It'll look chic rather than dated. A velvet throw pillow will add a nice iridescent flare, too. Also, pro tip: hang your curtains at the tippy-top of your walls to make the ceilings seem higher.

Check out CB2 for contemporary and versatile hardware.

Go Shiplap Crazy

Trevor Tondro

To up the farmhouse vibes, install shiplap. Joanna Gaines would totally approve. Then add something metallic, like a coffee table, for some unexpected bling.

Check out Joss & Main for fun and bold pieces.

Keep It Simple

Christopher Baker

This living room is simple, clean-lined, and inviting, with a little bit of glamour and a lot of comfort. To highlight the architectural details, the moldings are painted in high-gloss white.

Check out Apartment 2B for clean and classic furniture.

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.

51 Beautiful Living Rooms With Irresistible Modern Appeal

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A place of relaxation and intimate get-togethers, the living room is a hub in the home that deserves top design priority. Get inspired with our curated collection of beautiful living rooms that feature everything from modern minimalist lofts to luxury ocean side showrooms. Whether you’re looking to switch up your living room's color scheme or planning on a complete reno, this modern living room collection is just what the design doctor ordered! Filled with a variety of décor styles, living room layouts, modern color palettes, unique furniture and much more, you are sure to find something to inspire your next living room project.

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Designer: Orlando Soria

Mid-Century Modern gets adorned with a pinch of Art Deco flair in this fresh and vibrant living room. The mix of turquoise textiles with simplistic furniture, like the mid century modern coffee tables, is absolutely divine.

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Architect: Iryna Malyk Architects
From the oversized cactus terrarium to the log motif accent wall, Mother Nature undoubtedly played a large role in inspiring this beautiful living room. The abundance of natural light beaming in through the expansive window is truly the cherry on top of this striking design.

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Architect: Steven Ehrlich
With lots of natural light illuminating the bold and bright sunshine yellow accents, you can’t help but to feel happy while looking at this cheerful living room. Plus, a grand view of nature may be the best accent wall ever.

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Visualizer: Houssam Eddin Hammoudeh
Big and bold patterns is a way of life for this Art Deco living room. Bold wall decor and herringbone wood flooring is perfectly offset by a cozy white area rug and an arrangement of simple furniture.

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Visualizer: Polyviz
Stealing center stage in this white and gold living room is an oversized modern sofa. Not only does this sofa perfectly fill the space, but it allows for maximum seating within this Art Deco influenced living room.

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Visualizer: Damir Duvnjak
An accent wall doesn’t have to mean bold color, this aesthetic living room goes for a more elegant look by utilizing varied shapes and depths. A poignant design choice for this modern neutral room.

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Visualizer: Roman Kolyada
This open-concept design creates the perfect layout for social gathering among friends and family. Two large couches and bar stools make for the perfect seating arrangement for intimate conversation. We especially love the small touches that make this living room pop. such as the blue and red accents and the unique modern chandelier.

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Visualizer: Mohamed Terko
A monochromatic color scheme is offset by two bright Bird of Paradise plants in this living room. The modern coffee table helps bridge the two couches and makes good use of the expansive floor space.

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Visualizer: Tâm Võ
This grey living room utilizes accents of both gold and green to create a striking design that is Modern meets Art Deco. The oversized windows climbing up toward the high ceilings creates the perfect environment for the small indoor garden to thrive. The golden hue of the living room table lamp matches the accent lines in the gray feature wall.

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Visualizer: Moon Eye
Contemporary apartment living at its best! This light and bright living room is a vision in grey hues. The floor lamps were an especially astounding design choice with their contrasting black & gold finish and unique shape.

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Visualizer: Naira Omar
The sunken seating area surrounding a cozy fire bowl creates a modern conversation pit in this luxury living room. With a pool off to the back and more seating to the left and right, this home is just begging for a party!

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Visualizer: Naira Omar
This room emanates an earthy aura with its wood accents and neutral color palette. A coastal-inspired living room that flawlessly executes a neutrally colored design. The elongated floating tv stand produces a great effect.

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Visualizer: Michael Maher Design
The full-wall library in this loft living room is every book lovers dream! With multiple colors of books displayed across the shelves, it is not only functional, but also quite eye-catching. The black and white artwork wired from the ceiling creates an exceptional contrast to the shelves of bold colors and overall contributes to this room’s eclectic aesthetic.

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Visualizer: Alina Weber
Tranquil blue weaves itself through this small living room. The variety of prints displayed across the simple white walls adds extra flair to this Scandinavian-inspired space. A youthful design that truly knows how to utilize bold color, without going overboard.

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Visualizer: The WAW
A unique ceiling fan keeps things cool in this tropical living room. Potted plants have been spread throughout the layout, as well as depicted in the wall art hanging above the couch. Part of the earthy charm of this airy living room though, is definitely thanks to the unique, herringbone wood design on the accent wall.

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Visualizer: Romet Mets
This rustic living room has no lack of windows or charm! Its brown leather couches are perfectly offset by a boho-inspired rug and a wood paneled ceiling to create a design that is brimming with an elegant, yet masculine charisma.

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Visualizer: LESINGE Julien
Mid-Century Modern, open-concept, and amazingly stylish! Just a few of the first things we thought about this light filled living room. Influences of Mid-Century decor can be seen in both the small and large furnishings in this room, especially the nesting coffee table and accent chair.

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Visualizer: 青沐沄杉
We hope you aren’t afraid of heights! This double height living room is kept simple with its tan and beige color palette and tufted leather couches. The height of this room is accented with the multitude of pendant lights cascading from the ceiling and the extra tall black and white painting above the couch.

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Visualizer: VizLine Studio
A transitional style living room with a touch of Mid-Century pizzazz. A neutral color scheme blankets itself over this intimate layout that is great for family time or any other socialization. This design is also fantastic because it feels extra spacious thanks to the wall-to-wall window that lets in tons of natural light, all while giving a stunning view of the outdoor greenery. And oh, we can’t take our eyes off that modern chair!

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Visualizer: 365 Design
A clean and simple design is taken up a notch due to unique circle chandeliers and elegant marble floors. This living room feels extra airy and open thanks to its light color scheme and abundance of windows.

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Visualizer: Michael Fedichkin
Welcome to the man cave of modern living rooms! This loft is a combo of edgy meets elegant with its brick walls, leather couch, cow skin rug, and red telephone booth. We imagine that a living room with this much character must have an owner with quite the big personality!

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Visualizer: Paul Cremoux Studio
A light and airy design with a living room made for book lovers! With over 100 titles to choose from on the full shelved wall, this is the perfect living room to spend a lazy afternoon.

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Designer: AB Curated
A Mid-Century Modern living room with fierce style! Various patterns are at play in this room, whether they are bold or subtle. For example, the dynamic accent rug, the framed art prints, and the throw pillows on the Mid-Century Modern sofa. This mix of patterns interspersed with the plants and leather chairs create a modern and stylish living room.

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Designer: Jessica Helgerson
Another Mid-Century Modern living room, but this time the patterns are replaced with bright white, a jute rug, and raw edge wood. The similarity? The use of multiple plants and a setup involving two comfortable reading chairs.

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Visualizer: VizLine Studio
This Farmhouse style home with its prominent wooden beams and rustic decor feels like an ultra-stylish lodge. The warm tones and fireplace make it extra cozy, while the use of metal legged tables and shelving help string the design together.

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Visualizer: Miysis
Naturally finished wood, like the wide plank flooring, keep things nice and airy in the open-concept living room. The navy blue couch and pendant lights provide just the right amount of color, especially when contrasting against the winter wonderland outside!

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Visualizer: Omega Render
When entering this rustic living room, you are greeted by a finely curated mix of Cottage and Modern decor. The rustic appeal of this layout is made possible by not only the larger elements like brick and wood, but also the smaller ones, such as the fur throw and mounted antlers.

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In this Scandinavian living room, the sloped ceiling features two skylights. This genius incorporation leaves room for bookshelves along the walls, bookshelves that may not have been possible with regular windows. When wall windows aren’t an option, skylights can be a lifesaver. This becomes especially true when you have limited space to work with.

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Visualizer: Oporski Architektura
This minimalist living room takes things to the extreme and strips everything down to the bare minimum, including color. The color blocked design of this room is highly unique and is sure to turn a few heads.

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Visualizer: Alena Bulataya
Monochrome designs are arguably one of the hardest color schemes to pull off, but this black and white living room makes it look oh-so easy. This chic color scheme is a timeless combo that will age gracefully with this home.

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Visualizer: Dzhemesyuk Design
This regal black living room is fit for royalty with its rich hue and dazzling gold accent wall. Black can be dicey to work with as it often makes a room feel less spacious, but this design made sure that wouldn’t be the case by only accenting two walls and leaving one entire wall open to a window.

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Visualizer: Amir Omar
The tranquil blues mimic the colors of the ocean found right outside this living room’s window. Blue upholstery soothes the harshness of the grey floors and plays wonderfully off the wood slated ceiling. This whole design feels like an ultra-modern beach house!

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Visualizer: SPECTRroom
For those who can’t get enough of plants, an atrium may be the way to go. Not only does it provide a backdrop of lush greenery for this living room, but it also looks rather elegant paired with the black furniture.

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Visualizer: wottan
This atrium doesn’t steal center stage like the last one, but it does add a touch of nature to this formal living room. With a modern grey sofa, black and white wall art, bright yellow chairs, and a flat screen television, this modern home mixes both practical and stylish with an envious ease.

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Visualizer: LUSUS Studio
A blue paneled wall contrasts against the bustling bookshelf to the right of this lively living room. Fun elements like the bright yellow cushions and checkered carpet are much welcome and give this space a youthful charm.

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Visualizer: Dian Maulidi
Small living layouts can be incomparably fierce and this living room proves it! This unique design utilizes a swivel TV that gives you the option of viewing from either the living room or bedroom. We also adore the use of bold colors in the couch pillows, throw rug, and accent chair. Some small spaces tend to veer away from color, but not this one!

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Visualizer: Sequoia Design Studio
As far as living rooms with large wall art go, this one might be one of our favorites! The large demeanor and color palette of the art truly elevates this room’s design to the next level. This living room wouldn’t be anywhere near as captivating without the addition of the wall art.

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Designer: Guan Pin
Clean lines and a Mid-Century Modern aesthetic make for quite the modern living room design. We love the incorporation of the window seat, as well as the built-ins that surround the flat screen television.

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Visualizer: Vizhelp
This traditional living room made for two looks both beautiful and functional. Built-in shelf lighting, floor lamps, and a shaded living room chandelier give this room a romantic ambiance. The mix of textiles throughout flow together effortlessly to create a poignant design. The bowls and books on the table emanate a formal appeal.

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Visualizer: Dimitar Karanikolov & Veneta Nikolova
This brick wall living room can’t help but to radiate a cozy vibe, especially when paired with a fireplace and an overflowing bookshelf. The warm brown tones used throughout the room only add to its soothing aesthetic.

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Visualizer: Mockup Render
A pop of color can make all the difference and we can definitely see that notion in play in this living room. The end of the sectional, highlighted by a swing arm wall lamp, is extremely captivating in this design. It pairs especially well with the wall art that hangs above it.

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Visualizer: Hatice Unsal
This is undoubtedly not your average design with its floor-to-ceiling plant wall divided by concrete. We’ll definitely be adding this to our collection of living rooms that use concrete to stand out!

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Visualizer: Sitnik Vladimir
Industrial living rooms are great at emulating rustic charm, but this one really hits it out of the park! The large wooden propeller is an exceptional choice of statement art that really highlights the extra high loft ceilings.

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Visualizer: Morat Morat
Another industrial loft with a fabulous open-concept living room, complete with concrete, brick, metal, and wood. To create a bit of division in this home, wooden crates were used behind the couch. Those crates not only help keep things a bit more separate, but they are also a fantastic storage solution.

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Visualizer: Jenya Lykasova
This little piece of paradise makes good use of natural wood, potted plants, and wicker to create a calming, coastal living room. To make sure that the spotlight stays on the beachy elements of this design, a simple white sectional couch has been used as seating.

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Visualizer: Max Nevkhoroshev
This bold, blue living room is youthful and vibrant with its minimalist design. In lieu of artwork above the couch, which may have made this design too busy, a round decorative wall mirror has been used to help highlight the couch and give the illusion of more space in this room.

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Designer: Fertility Design
A Contemporary Asian fusion that has an undeniable minimalist appeal. This simple design draws attention to the figurine collection on the shelves, as well as the bright orange accents strung throughout this living room.

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Visualizer: Mohamed Badr
Retro and Modern collide to create this poignant design that is overflowing with a youthful charisma. The iconic pop art on the wall and the powder blue couch are notable choices in this design, but it definitely wouldn’t be complete without the cluster of accent pillows and funky patterned accent rug. Everything in this room harmonizes absolutely effortlessly!

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Visualizer: ARHI Architecture And Building
Small living encapsulated in an energetic design. Everything from the striped walls highlighted by black and white pop art to seafoam green kitchen cupboards scream youthful in this layout.

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Visualizer: Evgenia Aborina
A quirky gallery wall stands loud-and-proud behind a contrasting soft pink couch. This low living room design has also been accented with two modern chairs in magenta, as well as deep blue curtains that play off the wall art. Low furniture is exceptional for living rooms with low ceilings, as it can make them feel like they have more headspace than they actually do.

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30 ideas with photos of kitchen design

In old apartments small kitchens are not uncommon. The rest of the rooms are often small too. Then you have to think about donate and what space to add. In this case, designers advise combine the kitchen and living room, making them a studio. Combination of kitchen and living room in one room - a great solution for small spaces. Such a move helps save space by separating public and private parts of the apartment and combining several zones into one. How best to arrange kitchen-living room in a small apartment? We will tell you about this in this article.
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O small kitchen-living room

It is impossible to deny the advantages of combining rooms:

- Possibility to communicate with the family while cooking eating and watching TV.

- While mom is cooking, you can look after the little one a child who can sleep in a crib or play in the arena in the hall.

- The feeling of space - the interior no longer seems small and closed.

- More design options as dining the table can be moved from the kitchen to the living room, which means that more wide set.
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Small kitchen-living room: design and its features

Do you have a small kitchen-living room? interior design with photo examples of the features of its creation will be as follows:

- The best color scheme for decorating a small kitchen-living room - white, milky, gray, beige or other soft pastels shades. In a small room, sharp contrasts, colorful and too bright details.
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- In small rooms in apartments with low ceilings emphasis is placed on objects with a vertical orientation, such as tall cabinets, decorative columns, long curtains or wallpaper with a striped pattern.
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- To give the kitchen-living room a horizontal dimension, should be pasted on one of the walls photo wallpaper with realistic perspective images, install a long sofa, table or hang in a small room open shelves.
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How achieve ergonomic planning small kitchen-living room?

There are several ways to use to combine kitchen and living space. Correct ergonomics achieved by taking into account all the details and judicious use of each centimeters of free space. Interior of a small kitchen-living room arrange in different ways:

- Many people create combinations by pushing the walls apart between rooms. Alternatively, arched openings can be used. Before starting work, you must obtain documentation from property manager.
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- Curtains that serve as partition between two functional areas.
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- Various floor coverings can be used. In this way, the separation of the various rooms becomes apparent.
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- The construction of a false wall or its change will give the room has an unusual interior, as well as beautifully divides the space.
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- Kitchen and living room separated by glass doors - wonderful combination.
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This method is suitable for working in small spaces. However, the owners of more spacious rooms of 18 or even 28 square meters use a similar method. It has to do with functionality, style and design.

In larger rooms, additional options for zoning and adding new functional areas to the room. AT in such apartments you can often find a work area, a relaxation area by the fireplace, or even play area for children.
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Zoning is often done with furniture and furnishings. For example, if you want to visually separate a zone cooking from the living room, you can use a long sofa. Thereafter the zone for rest and entertainment of friends begins.
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But the floor also separates the rooms. In the kitchen area you can it would be to tile the floor and part of the walls. Other rooms should be laminate, carpet or parquet.
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How calculate everything correctly, creating a small design kitchen-living room?

To properly plan a new space, you need to think in advance what you want to do. For this you will need draw a diagram of the future kitchen-living room, which will display all the details interior. To calculate it, follow these steps:

1) measure dimensions of two rooms;

2) select way of dividing space;

3) Please specify whether the wall to be dismantled (if planned) is a load-bearing wall;

4) small the rooms are decorated with a feeling of spaciousness - they no longer feel cramped and closed;

5) think about the future style of the room;

6) choose furniture that is functional and matches the chosen style.

How the best way to organize the interior small kitchen-living room?

The best solution for a small kitchen-living room is L-shaped set with a corner section equipped with a hob, sink and refrigerator. This arrangement saves a lot of space and allows reasonable use the corners of the room. If the kitchen area has a window located close to to the wall, then a corner cabinet with a worktop that can be turned into bay window.
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For a small room with a square geometry suitable kitchen set in line. In a thinner and narrower rectangular indoors, it is recommended to place the device close to the short end wall. It is best to equip it with a narrow countertop rather than a dining table, and complement the space with a bar table with high chairs.
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Design project small kitchen-living room and transforming furniture in it

How to make a kitchen-living room from a small kitchen? Thanks to furniture with a transformer function, everything is possible! After all, it is not only the maximum unload the room, but also make it more practical and convenient.

A small room that combines two different areas, can be completed with a transforming table, which can be extended to the desired size and height adjustment.
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Another good idea is to turn the living room into small kitchen with dining set with folding chairs. After assembly, these stools can be stored on the balcony or in the pantry.
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There are certain models in modern design kitchen sets with drawers-transformers, drawers or roll-out countertops that allow you to expand the cooking area.
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Small kitchen-living room: interior design with built-in appliances

Thanks to the use of mini appliances and built-in technology, the interior of a compact kitchen-living room looks less cluttered and overloaded. The technology integrated into the façade makes it look uniform and single. In this case, the refrigerator is also hidden behind the doors. cabinet or installed on the side and designed to match the color of the facade.
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Monochrome design of a small kitchen-living room in a private house or apartment

This is one of the basic principles of any small space. The secret is that when using a single border color between flat surfaces are erased, and the room looks visually larger.

The classic way to do this is with a light color palette. A small kitchen-living room, the design in the photo of which is shown below, framed in this way. Consider this option if you have a room with non-south facing windows and not enough natural Sveta.
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Bright colors in a small kitchen combined with a living room

If you like bold design, this principle is for you. The main thing is to use contrasting, saturated colors.

The simplest solution is a bright accent wall, as in project below. There are no prints here, and all colors are adjacent to each other in around Itten. If you have no color knowledge, this is a great way.
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Brightly painted walls are optional condition for interior decoration. Especially when it comes to design combined kitchen and small living room.

If you have a small kitchen-living room with a sofa, the latter can become such a splash of color.
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You can gradually enter the color. Upgrade chairs or choose new, bright textiles. You don't need to support them, you can just leave a rich, bright spot. Designers often use this technique when decoration of small rooms in the Scandinavian style.
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You can also try entering two colors if the base color is as neutral as possible. It is not necessary to use household technique, because a brightly colored refrigerator is not a solution for everyone. His an analogue can be a sofa, part of a home headset or the same wall.
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Usage images and prints in the interior small kitchen-living room

The accents used in the decoration can also visually expand the space. The most important of these is printing. And this little kitchen-living room, photo - proof of that.

- A small pattern won't make a space look heavy. This is especially true when it comes to geometry.
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- Pay attention to the combination of prints: both should be the same in style and tone. Patterns combined in this way are always look harmonious.
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- Finishing helps to zone the premises. Use wood for the living area and graceful geometric shapes for the work area.
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- Bright accents are also noticeable here: in jewelry and accents.
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- Color neutralization and printing on the same wood.
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No one remains indifferent to patchwork: some tired of him, others are his biggest fans. tile patchwork can be used to decorate the entire wall, not just the usual apron. The rest of the interior is designed in the most neutral colors: light wood and grey. All colors are muted but they match flowers on tiles. Thanks to this selectivity, interior design does not seem overloaded.
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Light structures instead of walls in design interior design of a small kitchen-living room in an apartment or private house

requires clear zoning. Makes sense in a small space divide rooms by finishes, colors and textures. Often there are options use of furniture: dining set or bar counter. If this not enough, you can use a translucent structure.

Studios sometimes need functional partitions, for example, to separate the kitchen-living room from the rest of the space.
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Definition priorities in the kitchen-living room with design and a small area - this is important!

This refers to the layout of the room. In a small kitchen passing into the living room, as in the design photo, there are three zones: a full-fledged working area, dining area and a small sofa.

This zoning is achieved through the correct form rooms: a well-proportioned rectangle divided into two parts. Kitchen occupies almost half of the space, and the dining room and living room share the rest part.

But not always the size and shape of the room allow place all three zones. In small rooms, instead of an armchair, it is better to put sofa. In this case, a recreation area is present, without interfering with furniture and appliances.
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What style to choose for the design of a small kitchen-living room?

What to choose - the design of a small kitchen living room in a modern style or timeless classic? Or maybe misbehave and embody something very unexpected, for example, eclecticism or pop art? You can immediately decide on the style be a difficult task. Do you want a renovation that looks fresh and meaningful for a long time? For this it is not necessary focus on the fashion standards of magazines, but take a closer look at what now at the forefront of fashion, would be the right decision.

Designers noticed the following important nuances:

- Individual interiors. It's easy in the information age make the room look exactly like the pictures in interior design magazines or popular websites. Today living quarters must be individual. It can be craft furniture, items art in the interior or even a mixture of styles.

- The aesthetics of the 70s is now experiencing a new wave popularity. Warm shades of olive, ocher and terracotta, velvet and geometric patterns are making a comeback in the living room.
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- Boho. Bright bohemian interiors today are very popular, but for a small kitchen-living room it will be a difficult choice. However if you are inspired by stylish examples and do not overdo it with details, then in As a result, you can get a very beautiful room.
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- Actual elements of urban interior design, which are associated with nature - for starters, flowers and greenery. Also popular handmade jewelry: good old woven products are enjoying again today in demand and decorate the walls of many kitchen living rooms.
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Ergonomics

Good quality living room furniture

When choosing furniture for the living room, some people, in pursuit of beauty and uniqueness, simply forget about its quality. After all, quality should be the main criterion for the acquisition. What furniture is better in quality and appearance you need to figure it out yourself. Advertising, sellers praising furniture - do not provide reliable information, their goal is to sell the goods. Let's try together to understand what kind of furniture should be considered high-quality.

How to distinguish high-quality cabinet furniture

Cabinet or modular furniture is an ensemble consisting of individual elements that together form a single furniture structure. To determine its quality, you must mainly determine the quality of the material from which it is made. Most of the cabinet furniture is made of chipboard using MDF. This is because wood-based panels are the cheapest to manufacture. In addition, furniture can be made of solid wood, plastic, less often glass.

Quality furniture must have a certificate of compliance with environmental standards. Do not want to be deceived, be sure to ask the seller. Under the guise of expensive material, they can give out cheap, lower quality.

If you choose furniture made of chipboard, then the quality criterion will be the thickness of the wood board. It must be at least 18 mm. As a coating for chipboard, paper, film or veneer is used.

Remember! That the film is less susceptible to external influences and more durable than paper. As for the quality of veneered furniture, the quality will depend on the varnish with which it is covered.

The next step is the edge finishing. Good furniture made of chipboard is finished along the edge with a 2 mm PVC or aluminum end cap. Pay attention that there are no glue drips from under it. It is better if it is not glued, but put on the ends. Furniture made of solid wood and veneer does not have such an edge.

Don't forget to inspect the furniture as a whole for chips. If they are, then the furniture is of poor quality. Facade parts require special attention, they are usually made of MDF and glass. MDF must be covered with a moisture-resistant film, which is also protected from scratches.

Fittings and fasteners are an important piece of furniture. Fasteners should be hidden as much as possible. And high-quality fittings, as a rule, have the stigma of the manufacturer. Metal handles, hangers, hooks will last longer than plastic ones.

Undoubtedly, the best furniture is made from natural wood. But its cost is ten times higher. And not only because wood is an expensive material, but processing technologies are also expensive. Some details are completely processed by hand.

Choosing the right upholstered furniture

Many people think that the best upholstered furniture should cost more than their lesser quality counterparts. It doesn't always happen that way. Price cannot be the only criterion for quality. According to most buyers, high-quality upholstered furniture is the one that lasts for decades, while remaining functional, practical and attractive.

When purchasing a set of upholstered furniture, look at the quality certificate and the warranty period. A good manufacturer will not reduce the warranty period of a quality product.

The best upholstered furniture has a frame made of natural wood, sometimes even fine wood. In this case, the fastening of its individual elements is carried out not on nails or bolts, but with the help of grooves. However, consumer reviews indicate that sofas with a metal frame are of excellent quality.

An obligatory quality criterion is a good filler and furniture upholstery. The best furniture is stuffed with felt, batting or down. Thanks to the filler, the seat will not be washed out and will not lose its shape. What in appearance will be upholstered furniture for the living room depends on the quality of the upholstery.

To check the quality of a sofa or armchair, you need to sit on it for a while. So you can accurately understand whether they are comfortable or not.

For expensive models, as a rule, natural leather, wool, linen, silk, jacquard are used. However, sofas upholstered in tapestry, eco-leather or laminated suede are of good quality.

Manufacturer overview

When buying furniture for a living room, the manufacturer's brand can become a decisive criterion. However, a brand is not always an indicator of quality, not to mention cases where branded products are counterfeited by unscrupulous manufacturers.
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