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Affordable Open Plan Living Room Ideas and Designs

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Winkley Workshop
Winkley Workshop
Kirkwood McCarthyKirkwood McCarthy
Double height space that links indoors and out. Brick floors continue to the courtyard beyond. Different sized windows allow for different sorts of ventilation and circulation. ©Tim Crocker Tim Crocker
Contemporain Salle De Séjour
Contemporain Salle De Séjour
The Balcony ADU
The Balcony ADU
Modern ADU PlansModern ADU Plans
The vaulted ceiling, makes the space feel more spacious. Exposed wood beam, wood trim, and hardwood floors bring in some warmth and natural texture to the space. The door off the kitchen opens to a large balcony, extending the living space to the outdoors.
Кухня-гостиная
Кухня-гостиная
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Rosebery Road
Rosebery Road
Matthew Giles ArchitectsMatthew Giles Architects
Split level Kitchen, Dining Area and Family Seating
Point Lonsdale II
Point Lonsdale II
Stonehouse + Irons ArchitectureStonehouse + Irons Architecture
Concrete block walls provide thermal mass for heating and defence agains hot summer. The subdued colours create a quiet and cosy space focussed around the fire. Timber joinery adds warmth and texture , framing the collections of books and collected objects.
Los Gatos Townhome Refresh
Los Gatos Townhome Refresh
Lori Delisle Interior Design & DecoratingLori Delisle Interior Design & Decorating
Bright and refreshing space in Los Gatos, CA opened up by modern neutrals and bold design choices. Each piece is unique on it's own but does not overwhelm the small space.
Lachlan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Ashburn, VA
Lachlan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Ashburn, VA
FlooretFlooret
Influenced by classic Nordic design. Surprisingly flexible with furnishings. Amplify by continuing the clean modern aesthetic, or punctuate with statement pieces. The Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.
Bondi Palm Springs Apartment
Bondi Palm Springs Apartment
KCreative InteriorsKCreative Interiors
Palm Springs Vibe with transitional spaces. This project required bespoke open shelving, office nook and extra seating at the existing kitchen island. This relaxed, I never want to leave home because its so fabulous vibe continues out onto the balcony where the homeowners can relax or entertain with the breathtaking Bondi Valley and Ocean view. The joinery is seamless and minimal in design to balance out the Palm Springs fabulousness. All joinery was designed by KCreative Interiors and custom made at Swadlings Timber and Hardware Timber Finish: American Oak
Brighton: Renovation & Extension
Brighton: Renovation & Extension
First Avenue HomesFirst Avenue Homes
Pantin - Stéphane
Pantin - Stéphane
HopenHopen
« L’esthétisme économique » Ancien fleuron industriel, la ville de Pantin semble aujourd’hui prendre une toute autre dimension. Tout change très vite : Les services, les transports, l’urbanisme,.. Beaucoup de personnes sont allés s’installer dans cette ville de plus en plus prospère. C’est le cas notamment de Stéphane, architecte, 41 ans, qui quitta la capitale pour aller installer ses bureaux au delà du périphérique dans un superbe atelier en partie rénové. En partie car les fenêtres étaient toujours d’origine ! En effet, celles-ci dataient de 1956 et étaient composées d’aluminium basique dont les carreaux étaient en simple vitrage, donc très énergivores. Le projet de Stephane était donc de finaliser cette rénovation en modernisant, notamment, ses fenêtres. En tant qu’architecte, il souhaitait conserver une harmonie au sein des pièces, pour maintenir cette chaleur et cette élégance qu’ont souvent les ateliers. Cependant, Stephane disposait d’un budget précis qu’il ne fallait surtout pas dépasser. Quand nous nous sommes rencontrés, Stephane nous a tout de suite dit « J’aime le bois. J’ai un beau parquet, je souhaite préserver cet aspect d’antan. Mais je suis limité en terme de budget ». Afin d’atteindre son objectif, Hopen a proposé à Stephane un type de fenêtre très performant dont l’esthétisme respecterait ce désir d’élégance. Nous lui avons ainsi proposé nos fenêtres VEKA 70 PVC double vitrage avec finition intérieur en aspect bois. Il a immédiatement trouvé le rapport qualité/prix imbattable (Stephane avait d’autres devis en amont). 4 jours après, la commande était passée. Stéphane travaille désormais avec ses équipes dans une atmosphère chaleureuse, conviviale et authentique. Nous avons demandé à Stephane de définir HOPEN en 3 mots, voilà ce qu’il a répondu : « Qualité, sens de l’humain, professionnalisme » Descriptif technique des ouvrants installés : 8 fenêtres de type VEKA70 PVC double vitrage à ouverture battantes en finition aspect bois de H210 X L85 1 porte-fenêtres coulissante de type VEKA 70 PVC double vitrage en finition aspect bois de H 230 X L 340
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Hogar de Miguel
Hogar de Miguel
Leticia Yagüez EstudioLeticia Yagüez Estudio
Bibliothèque sur mesure
Bibliothèque sur mesure
Agence Alexandra BOUSSAGOL - ArchitectesAgence Alexandra BOUSSAGOL - Architectes
Bibliothèque sur mesure en laque et chêne. Nous avons choisi le vert Smoke Green de Farrow and Ball. Les panneaux centraux cachent la télé. Le graphisme a été particulièrement soigné. Les meubles bas permettent de dissimuler tout les aspects techniques.
Beautiful Built-Ins
Beautiful Built-Ins
Castleman Carpentry, LLCCastleman Carpentry, LLC
Built-in white cabinetry and shelves added to an existing fireplace to create a transitional style for this living room
Rough Hollow
Rough Hollow
Cameron Getter DesignCameron Getter Design
Уютная студия в Скандинавском стиле
Уютная студия в Скандинавском стиле
IvE-interiorIvE-interior
Greenlea
Greenlea
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Show Unit Citraland Minnesota
Show Unit Citraland Minnesota
D+sign Studio (PT. Desain Kreasi Cemerlang)D+sign Studio (PT. Desain Kreasi Cemerlang)
Explore the concept of modern luxury, translating it into a more tangible approach through marble pattern, textured glass, playing with silver and gold accent on basic french grey furniture. Gradient of blue and turquoise balanced the whole arrangement, creating a sense of serenity in this welcoming foyer and living area
Minecraft House
Minecraft House
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.

Affordable Open Plan Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for 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 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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