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Affordable Expansive Living Room Ideas and Designs

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One LARGE room that serves multiple purposes.
Volumi di luce - 75 mq
Volumi di luce - 75 mq
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mensole integrate nella parete
Transitional/Contemporary Interiors
Transitional/Contemporary Interiors
Suma Design and ConstructionSuma Design and Construction
Matt
Captain's Deck, Seapath Yacht Club
Captain's Deck, Seapath Yacht Club
Design Results: Creative Coastal LivingDesign Results: Creative Coastal Living
An inviting great room with a soft, neutral palette lends sophistication to a rental venue that sleeps 21. A large rectangular table for ten allows for fine dining and great conversation bathed in the glow of a hanging linear pendant. The ample, deep seating nearby is on such a large scale that the sofa had to be hoisted up two floors on a forklift!
Houston kitchen, living room, patio remodel with Restoration Hardware products
Houston kitchen, living room, patio remodel with Restoration Hardware products
InnovationLandInnovationLand
This Houston kitchen remodel turned an outdated bachelor pad into a contemporary dream fit for newlyweds. The client wanted a contemporary, somewhat commercial look, but also something homey with a comfy, family feel. And they couldn't go too contemporary, since the style of the home is so traditional. The clean, contemporary, white-black-and-grey color scheme is just the beginning of this transformation from the previous kitchen, The revamped 20-by-15-foot kitchen and adjoining dining area also features new stainless steel appliances by Maytag, lighting and furnishings by Restoration Hardware and countertops in white Carrara marble and Absolute Black honed granite. The paneled oak cabinets are now painted a crisp, bright white and finished off with polished nickel pulls. The center island is now a cool grey a few shades darker than the warm grey on the walls. On top of the grey on the new sheetrock, previously covered in a camel-colored textured paint, is Sherwin Williams' Faux Impressions sparkly "Striae Quartz Stone." Ho-hum 12-inch ceramic floor tiles with a western motif border have been replaced with grey tile "planks" resembling distressed wood. An oak-paneled flush-mount light fixture has given way to recessed lights and barn pendant lamps in oil rubbed bronze from Restoration Hardware. And the section housing clunky upper and lower banks of cabinets between the kitchen an dining area now has a sleek counter-turned-table with custom-milled legs. At first, the client wanted to open up that section altogether, but then realized they needed more counter space. The table - a continuation of the granite countertop - was the perfect solution. Plus, it offered space for extra seating. The black, high-back and low-back bar stools are also from Restoration Hardware - as is the new round chandelier and the dining table over which it hangs. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston also took out a wall between the kitchen and living room and remodeled the adjoining living room as well. A decorative cedar beam stained Minwax Jacobean now spans the ceiling where the wall once stood. The oak paneling and stairway railings in the living room, meanwhile, also got a coat of white paint and new window treatments and light fixtures from Restoration Hardware. Staining the top handrailing with the same Jacobean dark stain, however, boosted the new contemporary look even more. The outdoor living space also got a revamp, with a new patio ceiling also stained Jacobean and new outdoor furniture and outdoor area rug from Restoration Hardware. The furniture is from the Klismos collection, in weathered zinc, with Sunbrella fabric in the color "Smoke."
Bird Residence
Bird Residence
Alleanza Custom HomesAlleanza Custom Homes
Flex Space with Double Sliding Glass Door - The Deerhaven in Camas, Wa
Flex Space with Double Sliding Glass Door - The Deerhaven in Camas, Wa
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Worldly Grey - SW 7043 Trim Color - Extra White - SW 7006 Island Cabinetry Stain - Northwood Cabinets - Custom Stain Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Fireplace Surround by Surface Art Inc Tile Product A La Mode Flooring and Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Shaw Floors Hardwood Product Mackenzie Maple in Timberwolf Carpet Product by Mohawk Flooring Carpet Product Neutral Base in Orion Kitchen Backsplash Mosaic by Z Tile & Stone Tile Product Rockwood Limestone Kitchen Backsplash Full Height Perimeter by United Tile Tile Product Country by Equipe Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Countertop Product : White Zen Quartz Faucets and Shower-heads by Delta Faucet Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks by Decolav Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Marylebone Loft Apartment
Marylebone Loft Apartment
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
A 'Hepburn' corner sofa by Matthew Hilton, a 1920's steamer trunk, cow hide rug, vintage theatre lamp, and the aforementioned 'log chair' define the sitting area. The fabric artwork behind is from the Côte d'Ivoire. Photographer: Rachael Smith
Aménagement d'une extension en bois
Aménagement d'une extension en bois
HomebOxcreationHomebOxcreation
La cuisine totalement ouverte se veut extrêmement conviviale et fonctionnelle Credit Photo : meero
SW18 Living Spaces
SW18 Living Spaces
Kim Tasker Interiors LtdKim Tasker Interiors Ltd
An open plan living, dining kitchen and utility space within a beautiful Victorian house, the initial project scope was to open up and assign purpose to the spaces through planning and 3D visuals. A colour palette was then selected to harmonise yet define all rooms. Modern bespoke joinery was designed to sit alongside the the ornate features of the house providing much needed storage. Suggestions of furniture and accessories were made, and lighting was specified. It was a delight to go back and photograph after the client had put their own stamp and personality on top of the design.
Transitional New Home
Transitional New Home
Chux ReconstruxChux Reconstrux
Modern Farm House
Modern Farm House
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Micheal Hospelt
shimotoyama-house-renovation
shimotoyama-house-renovation
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
Farmhouse Living and Dining Room
Farmhouse Living and Dining Room
Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and MattressesRaymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses
Deb Foglia, www.seekinglavenderlane.com Sofa: Anastasia Sofa Mirror: Amiel Wall Mirror
Viscount Road | Main floor transformation
Viscount Road | Main floor transformation
Niko's Contracting Inc.Niko's Contracting Inc.
Enjoy this transformation where we removed load bearing walls, bringing almost everything to the studs.
Bridgehampton living room with KATSU stones
Bridgehampton living room with KATSU stones
KATSUKATSU
We handcrafted 4 beautiful woollen pouffes for this attractive interior. Color scheme was harmonized with the client.
Vancouver Loft - Vintage Modern
Vancouver Loft - Vintage Modern
theMACNABstheMACNABs
Dan Stone - Stone Photo
Desert Intrigue @ Vistancia | Peoria, AZ | 4093 - Discover
Desert Intrigue @ Vistancia | Peoria, AZ | 4093 - Discover
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Dreamy Orono Kitchen
Dreamy Orono Kitchen
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
01 HERREN-WG
01 HERREN-WG
By Andy INTERIORDESIGNBy Andy INTERIORDESIGN
Die Pflanzen von Pluta runden den Wohnzimmerbereich hervorragend ab. Neues aus dem Projekt HERREN WG, Fotos by andy In Berlin-Kreuzberg lässt es sich leben – vor allem auf 220 Quadratmetern und mit den besten Freunden! Vier junge Start-Up-Gründer und -Mitarbeiter haben sich einen Loft mit fünf Zimmern zu ihrem gemeinsamen Wohnsitz auserkoren. Stylish, jung und lässig sollen diese vier Wände nun eingerichtet werden – und by andy hilft dabei!

Affordable Expansive Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for Expansive living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are Expansive living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
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