This is a beautiful Living Room, showing the dark (practically black) Tongue & Groove walling panel, an exposed brick wall bearing a modern piece of wall art, tile floor with rug, rustic coffee table, black chairs and a designer floor lamp. This living room shows great design and thought.
Creating a living room in your home that provide that sense of relaxation, comfort as well as also being something that matches the style you like can involve a lot of trial and error. Often, we buy items to add to our overall look, and many times they are an experiment as to whether they will go with what we already have. Sometimes we do well, other times we luck out, but either way, we learn from the experience and usually come out with a better understanding of what works and what doesn’t
Doing Interior design and having the skills to develop your own home decor ideas for your living room isn’t a skill you are born with. It’s something that can definitely be learned and the best way to learn it is either through immersion in the trade (becoming an Interior Designer), or alternatively by fulfilling your passion for it by visiting properties for sale, visiting furniture and decor shops, surfing websites dedicated to Interior decor, architecture and decoration, along with doing as much researching online to stay in tune with trends and developments as you can.
This gallery page is dedicated to those who are seeking ideas to update or do a makeover of their living room. Here you will find simplistic ideas that on their own may seem like nothing, but when combined with many of the separate elements that go into creating the full picture, you often end up with something that is ore than just the ‘sum of its parts’. We hope you enjoy this feature, and that it lights some design and decorating fires for you to stimulate your own creative ideas.
This is a great representation os a neutral toned living room with fabric lounge furniture, a number of cushions in different designs, a decor neutral floor lamp and modern coffee table
The first image of our living room decor design idea suggestions.
A wicker basket containing a display of colorful heart shaped soaps. You could use your imagination here and come up with some other alternatives if colorful soaps don’t work for you
This display shows a multi colored set of different shaped vases and jars with small flower displays. These are situated on a white shelf with a white chair where they really stand out
A great example of a living room with character. This room has the typical stained ceiling beams. Large chairs, each with a footstool, a central fireplace and rich honey colored timber floors, matched by the yellow wall color
Here we have a brown leather sofa with a mix of cushion colors. The colors of the cushions individually would all be a good fit against this sofa, and yet together they make an even better statement
This is a grey leather sofa with a number of various brightly colored cushions. The subtle variations in cushion color and style is what works here.
Here we have a white decor living room with a very modern built in corner fireplace- that on it own makes a very bold statement. The cream leather lounge suite, timber flooring, unique coffee table, background stairs and large contemporary light create a great looking living room
Here we have an example of how matching and keeping a consistent color toning can lift an otherwise ‘neutral colored’ piece of furniture
Contrastingly different cushions set next to each other, along with a small floral arrangement in small vase, set in cane tray add interest to the decor for a living room
Absolutely adore the look of this room. Everything is done in a neutral matching tone, from the brick wall, the color of the lounge furniture, the tile floor, the lamp, and the interesting ceiling. Highlights of bold vivid color could work here as well, however this living room with its very contemporary layout, design and outlook work very well as they are.
Here we are presented with a simple living room decor that would be representative of many living rooms around the world. What works here, or helps to lift the room is the contrast of colors, from the two different wall colors, to the table top decorations, the different cushions and the matching modern floor rug
This wall display shelving example fitted around a compact TV adds interest to a wall, in what could otherwise be a very bland mustard color wall
Choosing a floral arrangement of different colors such as this white and pink selection and then displaying them in innovative ways provides another unique idea for enhancing your living room
This living room works due to the contrasting visual effect of a combination of both modern and classical furniture pieces. Set against a modern dark timber floor and a modern light colored decor, the eclectic mix of colors, styles and textures comes together well
A real bold wallpaper feature wall and furniture matching the colors from the wallpaper, provide real balance in this living room. The tile floor and the modern glass topped coffee table add interest along with careful selection of the right cushions for the lounge furniture
This white sofa is enhanced with 5 different pastel colored cushions, that each take their color cue from the various colors of the feature decorations in the white display unit behind it. A yellowy cream floor rug adds to the vibrancy of the room
A beautiful pink and purple floral arrangement set in a wire basket makes a great addition to the living room decor. Making use of seasonal flowers and their various colors helps lift a living room
A visually effective idea with two very simple elements. A cane basket and a few sprigs of lavender. This image shows how effective the look is when set against a green distressed table top
A selection of colorful green knick knacks sitting atop a white fireplace. The contrast against the white is stunning and interesting
Empty wooden photo frames sitting on a display cabinet. Making use of photos in your living room will create additional interesting elements
This is a modern living room showing off the effect of selecting the right wall art. Here we have a neutral, earthy theme that is contrasted with bold reds from the contemporary furnishings and vivid wall art
Sometimes a seaside or beach focused theme of decorating items can enhance a beach home, or just add some interest to a living room
Other items of interest in decorating your living room can be entirely up to your own imagination. Here, we see some more interesting decor items for your living room from teddy bears to candles and small knick knacks
This modern living room which also incorporates the adjacent dining area has a very interesting decor. Using a feature wallpaper and then utilizing the colors from within that wallpaper to decorate the room is highlighted here by the orange and cream furniture and furnishings, and even the table settings
The room above would be classed as a minimalist living room. The decor is done out in neutral color tones. A way to really change the look and feel of this room (if you wanted to) would be to add bright vivid colored accessories and decorations, such as wall art, knick knacks, an interesting coffee table and even different soft furnishings
Here we have a classically styled room with matching furniture fabric, lamp, curtains and floor rug. Whilst some people may say this room is ‘too busy’, others will adore it. ‘Each to their own’ as they say, however the core message that can be learned here, is the maintenance of the color co-ordination throughout. Tones of terracotta, green and gold predominate
Another great example of using color within the living room to make a statement. Contrasting living room furniture colors work well as they blend well together. The main color theme being cream is not overpowered by the red, and the red curtains and decorations create the continuity that makes it all come together
An example of a very contemporary living room can be decorated with a dominant white display unit for the TV as well as many other colorful decorations. A large pot with twigs, a guitar and a red floor rug complete the picture
A room of elegant sophistication, resembling that of a bygone era. Here is a living room in a quite modern house fitted out in an older ‘gentleman’s style’ with classic lounge furniture, stone fireplace, rustic timber coffee table and a large turkish floor rug over a timber floor. Cigar anyone?
Another modern home with an eclectic mix of classical styled furniture and furnishings. A wicker chair and sofa are mixed with a classic fabric chair, an oval antique timber coffee table and other timber furniture add to the mix along with a large turkish floor rug over a timber floor