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Expansive Living Room Ideas and Designs

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Belgrave Mansion
Belgrave Mansion
Tollgard Design GroupTollgard Design Group
Architects Project
Architects Project
Mark HardyMark Hardy
Lightkeepers
Lightkeepers
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
West Dulwich Family Home
West Dulwich Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
The sitting room in this family home in West Dulwich was opened up to the kitchen and the dining area of the lateral extension to create one large family room. A pair of matching velvet sofas & mohair velvet armchairs created a nice seating area around the newly installed fireplace and a large rug helped to zone the space
Country Mansion, Formal Living Room
Country Mansion, Formal Living Room
Rose Narmani InteriorsRose Narmani Interiors
A contemporary and stylish country home which showcases functionality without sacrificing elegance designed by Rose Narmani Interiors.
Mayfair Project
Mayfair Project
Mays PhotographyMays Photography
PODMOSKOVNYE VECHERA HOUSE
PODMOSKOVNYE VECHERA HOUSE
Maria Shklyar InteriorsMaria Shklyar Interiors
CLIENT / FAMILY OF 4 AREA / 718 sq.m. LOCATION / NEAR MOSCOW PROJECT YEAR / 2021-2022
Telford Avenue
Telford Avenue
ROCK + POPPINSROCK + POPPINS
A 6 bedroom full-house renovation of a Queen-Anne style villa, using punchy colour & dramatic statements to create an exciting & functional home for a busy couple, their 3 kids & dog. We completely altered the flow of the house, creating generous architectural links & a sweeping stairwell; both opening up spaces, but also catering for the flexibility of privacy required with a growing family. Our clients' bravery & love of drama allowed us to experiment with bold colour and pattern, and by adding in a rich, eclectic mix of vintage and modern furniture, we've created a super-comfortable, high-glamor family home.
Antoine Villeray project
Antoine Villeray project
Laurie Yapp DesignLaurie Yapp Design
This is a major update to a timeless home built in the 80's. We updated the kitchen by maximizing the length of the space and placing a coffee bar at the far side. We also made the longest island possible in order to make the kitchen feel large and for storage. In addition we added and update to the powder room and the reading nook on the second floor. We also updated the flooring to add a herringbone pattern in the hallway. Finally, as this family room was sunken, we levelled off the drop down to make for a better look and flow.
Longwoods Transitional
Longwoods Transitional
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Wohnbereich mit fließendem Innen -und Außenbereich, überdachte Terrasse
Wohnbereich mit fließendem Innen -und Außenbereich, überdachte Terrasse
kühnlein architekten GmbHkühnlein architekten GmbH
Wohnhaus mit großzügiger Glasfassade, offenem Wohnbereich mit Kamin und Bibliothek. Fließender Übergang zwischen Innen und Außenbereich. Außergewöhnliche Stahltreppe mit Glasgeländer. Fotograf: Ralf Dieter Bischoff
Transitional Family Home
Transitional Family Home
Platinum Homes by Mark MolthanPlatinum Homes by Mark Molthan
Page // Agency
Six Walls NW Territorial Stunner
Six Walls NW Territorial Stunner
Six Walls Interior DesignSix Walls Interior Design
Kim Parker Interiors
Kim Parker Interiors
Kim Parker InteriorsKim Parker Interiors
This photo showcases Kim Parker's signature style of interior design, and is featured in the critically acclaimed design book/memoir Kim Parker Home: A Life in Design, published in 2008 by Harry N. Abrams. Kim Parker Home received rave reviews and endorsements from The Times of London, Living etc., Image Interiors, Vanity Fair, EcoSalon, Page Six and The U.K. Press Association. Photo credit: Albert Vecerka
Mediterranean Living Room
Mediterranean Living Room
VM Concept Interior Design StudioVM Concept Interior Design Studio
The grandeur of this formal living room is unmistakable. Soaring cathedral ceilings with exposed wood trusses are accented with sparkling iron and crystal chandeliers. The scrolled iron railing is detailed and delicate on the curving grand staircase. Custom draperies, artwork, lighting, furniture, and accessories round out this beautiful space.
Wohnen und Essen im Boho Stil
Wohnen und Essen im Boho Stil
Anna Bergner Interior DesignAnna Bergner Interior Design
Lincoln Park Japandi Loft
Lincoln Park Japandi Loft
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
The focal point of the living room is the dramatic fireplace wall. We chose a book-matched stone to go behind the tv and a satin black porcelain to wrap the fireplace beneath the mantle. We carried the black across the bottom with 4-foot wide fluted wood cabinets.
Model Home at Village at Seven Desert Mountain - Open Living Room
Model Home at Village at Seven Desert Mountain - Open Living Room
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
With its myriad views and open-concept living, the main floor offers a family-friendly lifestyle. An upstairs loft serves as an additional TV room. The modular sectional from Kravet and black leather accent chairs surround a custom coffee table by Peter Thomas Designs. The Village at Seven Desert Mountain—Scottsdale Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Cullum Homes Interiors: Ownby Design Landscape: Greey | Pickett Photographer: Dino Tonn https://www.drewettworks.com/the-model-home-at-village-at-seven-desert-mountain/
GREAT ROOM
GREAT ROOM
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCSheila Rich Interiors, LLC
The mood and character of the great room in this open floor plan is beautifully and classically on display. The furniture, away from the walls, and the custom wool area rug add warmth. The soft, subtle draperies frame the windows and fill the volume of the 20' ceilings.
Living Room
Living Room
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company

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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