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Expansive Formal Living Room Ideas and Designs

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Mediterranean-Inspired Villa
Mediterranean-Inspired Villa
Pulliam Morris InteriorsPulliam Morris Interiors
Photo - John Smith Photography Interior Design - Pulliam Morris Interiors
Belcaro Beauty
Belcaro Beauty
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
Old Spanish Living Room
Old Spanish Living Room
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
Old World Spanish Estate, with old limestone fireplace surround. Original old paintings, custom sofas and chairs. Handknotted red wool rug with distressed, handplaned furnishings. Beautiful Spanish Villa nestled in the hot and dry hills of Southern California. This beautiful sprawling mediterranean home has deep colored fabrics and rugs, a Moroccan pool house, and a burgandy, almost purple library. The deep red and rust colored fabrics reflect and enhance the antique wall hangings. The fine furniture is all hand bench made, all custom and hand scraped to look old and worn. Wrought iron lighting, Moroccan artifacts complete the look. Project Location: Hidden Hills, California. Projects designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.
LeMoyne Cassique
LeMoyne Cassique
Buffington Homes South CarolinaBuffington Homes South Carolina
arts and crafts beams fireplace mantels gas fireplaces kiawah island great room molding and trim
Captiva house
Captiva house
K2 Design Group, Inc.K2 Design Group, Inc.
A Family's Retreat
A Family's Retreat
Marshall Erb Design Inc.Marshall Erb Design Inc.
Marshall Morgan Erb Design Inc. Photo: Nick Johnson
Waterfront French Eclectic
Waterfront French Eclectic
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
The large octagonal living room features transom French doors, full-height paneling, a coved ceiling, and dramatic lighting. Hand-planed and waxed to an antique finish, character grade Oak floors are laid in a Herringbone pattern. A formal French regency mantel and wet bar compel residents and guests to chat to one side while the baby grand piano and seating opposite could accommodate a chamber orchestra performance. Woodruff Brown Photography
Classical Estate Design and Build
Classical Estate Design and Build
Haleh Design Inc.Haleh Design Inc.
Paintings by 19th century French artists Emile-Auguste Hublin (above the piano) and Adolphe Bouguereau (right) embody quiet luxury. Layered textures in velvet and silk, and attention to detail are found throughout in such elements as the window treatments, the cornice trim, and the passementerie on the sheers. The limited edition vase is Lalique. photo credit: Gordon Beall
Malibu
Malibu
The Sofa GuyThe Sofa Guy
KODA Studio Sofa with Island Chaise; Palecek stonecast lava coffee table with rock top edge with brushed stainless steel top and polished stainless steel legs; The Sofa Guy Malibu swivel chairs
Atlanta Country Club-760 Burning Tree Dr SE
Atlanta Country Club-760 Burning Tree Dr SE
Renovation Design & Project Management ConsultantRenovation Design & Project Management Consultant
Expansive screen porch just steps away.
Firerock Country Club
Firerock Country Club
Chris Jovanelly Interior DesignChris Jovanelly Interior Design
Large Great Room designed by Chris Jovanelly. Drapery fabric: Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks / Lee Jofa. Hardware: Houles. Century Furniture "Soul" Sofas in a Pindler and Pindler charcoal gray velvet. Michael Berman "Cubist" chairs in a custom-designed leather, made by Spa City Leather. Side Tables and coffee tables by Century Furniture. Mandarin side table by Chista. Pillow fabric by Gaston y Daniela. Figurative Sculptures by Phillips Collection. Barstools by Swaim. Pendants by Corbett. Outdoor Furniture: Brown Jordan. Photography by Jason Roehner
North Ocean Custom
North Ocean Custom
Marc Julien HomesMarc Julien Homes
Situated on a three-acre Intracoastal lot with 350 feet of seawall, North Ocean Boulevard is a 9,550 square-foot luxury compound with six bedrooms, six full baths, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen, great room, library, home gym, covered loggia, summer kitchen, 75-foot lap pool, tennis court and a six-car garage. A gabled portico entry leads to the core of the home, which was the only portion of the original home, while the living and private areas were all new construction. Coffered ceilings, Carrera marble and Jerusalem Gold limestone contribute a decided elegance throughout, while sweeping water views are appreciated from virtually all areas of the home. The light-filled living room features one of two original fireplaces in the home which were refurbished and converted to natural gas. The West hallway travels to the dining room, library and home office, opening up to the family room, chef’s kitchen and breakfast area. This great room portrays polished Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and 10-foot French doors. The East wing contains the guest bedrooms and master suite which features a marble spa bathroom with a vast dual-steamer walk-in shower and pedestal tub The estate boasts a 75-foot lap pool which runs parallel to the Intracoastal and a cabana with summer kitchen and fireplace. A covered loggia is an alfresco entertaining space with architectural columns framing the waterfront vistas.
Pillar Detail
Pillar Detail
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
This Italian Villa pillar designs run throughout the property.
Living room
Living room
Hamilton GroupHamilton Group
2nd St. Renovation - Park Slope
2nd St. Renovation - Park Slope
Nail on the Head, LLCNail on the Head, LLC
Gut renovation of a 3,600 sq. ft., six bed, three-and-a-half bath landmarked brownstone. The homeowners wanted to retain many of the home's details from its original design and construction in 1903, including pier mirrors and stained glass windows, while making modern updates. The young family prioritized layout changes to better suit their lifestyle; significant and necessary infrastructure updates (including electrical and plumbing); and other upgrades such as new floors and windows, a modern kitchen and dining room, and fresh paint throughout the home.
Yarranabbe House
Yarranabbe House
Kate NixonKate Nixon
Morristown Columbia Park Oheka
Morristown Columbia Park Oheka
Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.
One large expansive room in this townhome was separated by tall columns and then elegant French portierre drapery to define two separate areas insteal of one room for both spaces. sheer motorized shades provide just the right touch when the sun glares intot he room. The sectional upholstery may look untouchable but it is extremely confortable and perfect for relaxing and watching the TV while a warm fire is blazing.
Stratford Hills
Stratford Hills
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Italian Farmhouse
Italian Farmhouse
Elevation 92 Construction Services, Inc.Elevation 92 Construction Services, Inc.
Benedict Canyon Beverly Hills luxury home modern living room with indoor pond
Benedict Canyon Beverly Hills luxury home modern living room with indoor pond
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Benedict Canyon Beverly Hills luxury home modern living room with indoor pond. Photo by William MacCollum.

Expansive Formal 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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