These paint colors, furniture layouts, and design statements effortlessly merge style and function.
Ali Harper
The bestliving roomideas focus on making one of the most-used spaces inside a house appealing to everyone.
It also provides a place to showcaseyour personal style.
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Natural light pours in through the large windows, enhancing the bright and airy aesthetic.
The even distribution of seating elements throughout the room and their contrasting materials create intentionality and balance.
Fireplace Focal Point
A fireplace serves as anatural focal pointin this transitional living room.
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Try painting your fireplace an unexpected color like this earthy green to create even more of a statement.
Here, the traditional fireplace surround is juxtaposed with modern furniture and textiles for a fresh and updated look.
The light and uncluttered base makes the few simple decor pieces shine in thisfarmhouse-inspired space.
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Dark Living Room Paint Color
Set a moody tone in your living room bypainting walls and built-insblack.
Pale wood floors, a cowhide rug, and a plush tufted sofa soften and brighten the space.
Instead of introducing an additional color, bring in a metallic accent, such as this brass-base coffee table.
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Awall of black built-insprovides lots of functional hidden storage as well as plenty of display surfaces.
Crisp white walls, marble table tops, and a linen sectional add stark contrast and timeless elegance.
Using the icy-blue throughout the space helps it feel fully incorporated and intentional.
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To achieve this, mix large and small-scale patterns and distribute them evenly throughout the space.
Living Room Layout
Contemporary design meetstraditional decorin this bright and open living room.
Dont feel like you have to place large pieces against the walls when creating your furniture layout.
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An area rug helps pull everything together and anchors the pieces for a cohesive feel.
Adark teal manteladds a colorful twist to a traditional fireplace.
Here, a leather sofa holds a collection of throw pillows with various colors and textures.
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The colors repeat through the wall paint, artwork, accessories, and fluffy area rug.
A fringed pendant light brings a unique, sculptural touch and adds personality.
Accessorized Shelves
Buff Strickland
Distribute color around your living room with a carefully curated selection of accessories.
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This monochromatic space works by combiningcreamy plush furnishingswith a neutral area rug and white brick walls.
The floating fireplace mantel ties in with the wood floors for a calm, natural feel.
Sophisticated Accent Wall
John Bessler
Make a statement with dark walls and bright white molding.
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Traditional furniture with classic lines blends perfectly into the stylish living space.
Highlighted Views
Edmund Barr
Let the fireplace take center stage bypainting walls white.
Draw your palette from a lively patterned fabric oroversized artworkfeaturing at least three bright colors.
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Animal Print Accents
A touch ofanimal printgoes a long way in this living room.
White and Wonderful
All-white roomsare a contemporary living room idea that needs a dose of personality.
Bright red and blue patterned throw pillows pack a punch of contrast while keeping the space calm and relaxing.
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In addition, using dark wood furniture prevents the room from looking washed out.
Contemporary Living Room
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Contemporary colors alongside more traditional pieces create a memorable living room.
Use a bright rug and neutral furniture to ground the space without distracting from the decorative elements.
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Low, Middle, and High Points
Beautiful living room ideas place noteworthy objects at every level.
Use vivid canvases, colorful sconce shades, and unique floor lamps to keep interest running high.
International Appeal
Draw inspiration fromfavorite vacationsor cultural influences when decorating your living space.
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Vintage-Inspired Living Room
Combinevintage stylewith modern elements by using pieces purchased from consignment stores and antique shops.
Reupholstered cushions with modern fabrics update this eclectic living room with aninterplay of pattern and color.
Repurposed Items
Jason Donnelly
Decorating a living room doesn’t have to cost a bundle.
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Use your imagination and some elbow grease to transform furniture and architectural elements into decorative fittings.
Use thrifted frames and reupholstered furniture to turn found elements into a homeyliving space that fits your style.
Cohesive Color
Use a statement-making piece of furniture as the starting point for your living room ideas.
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The furniture in this neutral space centers around the eye-catching wood coffee table that perfectly contrasts thewhite brick fireplace.
Other elements throughout the room feature the same color palette and add texture for a cohesive look.
Homey Neutrals
Anne Schlechter
Wake up a neutral color palette withtouches of textureand pattern.
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Printed throw pillows stand out against the gray sectional, and patterned chairs add visual interest to the space.
The combination of soft rugs and modern floor lamps adds depth and a contemporary flair to the space.
Living Room Accessories
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Dress up a neutral room with colorful accessories.
Bold blue and white ikat curtains complement the large, colorful rug.
The dark wood coffee table provides a subtle contrast against the lighter wood floors and bookcase.
Successful Furniture Placement
A uniquely shaped room can make furniture arranging tricky.
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For a narrow space, try placing a couch along the back wall.
Then, flank the right and left sides with loveseats or chairs.
Keep accessories simple, and create symmetry by placingend tables on both sides of the sofa.
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Classic With a Twist
This living room idea looks chic as it blends modern comforts withtraditional pieces.
Cozy chairs with exposed legs and velvet upholstery recall furniture of the late 19th century.
Antique wood tables add an air of formal elegance.
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The vintage accents shine through the white walls and dark flooring.
Cottage Style Living Room
Don’t be afraid to mix themes within a single space.
Boat- and fish-inspired wall decor brings in a splash of the sea.
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Suitcases used as coffee tables make the space look traveled and eclectic.
Bold and Beautiful
Pack a punch with pattern and color against all-white walls.
Bold coral and just a hint of blue are the colors of choice for this living room.
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Complementary patterns on thechair and ottomanblend perfectly with the solid-color sofa.
The blank white walls emphasize the grain and hue of the dark accents.
These shades add warmth while reflectingnatural lightto create a bright, open feel.
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Soft textures likeplush pillows, cozy blankets, andupholstered furnitureoffer additional coziness for a truly tranquil space.
Play with scale, pairing large and small prints, for an elevated look.
Start with a neutral sofa and layer it with patterned throw pillows.
A darkwool ruggrounds the room with style.
For a focal point, incorporate a bold color or print, such as this blue swivel chair.
Color Contrast
Contrasting colors add striking visual appeal to any living room.
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In this space,navy blue wallsstand out against white trim for a sophisticated color palette.
Meanwhile, soft pink throw pillows warm up the room and form atriadic color scheme.
Orange Hues
Carson Downing
This living room isbursting with warmth and vibrancythanks to its bold orange-hued walls.
Going Green
Thisearthy greenliving room creates a rich, calming atmosphere.
Each shade of green works together to form a soothing, cohesive space.
A warm brick fireplace adds a touch of texture and contrast, addingrustic charm.
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Personal Wall Art
Melanie Acevedo
The right artwork can make a room feel more inviting and connected.
Personalize your living room with meaningfulwall artthat reflects your unique style.
Turn to family photographs, travel mementos, ticket stubs, and children’s artwork for inspiration.
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Anchor one area with apatterned rugand the other along a window to take advantage of natural light.
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