Photo of a small eclectic living room in Cornwall with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Mid Century Modern Living Room (Stage Two)

I Am Nomad

Earthy Eclectic Living Room

Beam & Bloom, LLC

This boho living room features natural elements and neutral colors in a worldly design. The unexpected pop of color keeps the space fresh and bright.

Colourful house

Kate Lovejoy Interiors

Fiona Arnott Walker
This is an example of an eclectic living room in London.

Dublin New Build House

Barlow & Barlow Design

Living room with blue velvet sofa and pink and blue accents.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Dublin with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Modern and Eclectic Open Plan Living and Dining Room

User

Zac and Zac Photography
Large eclectic open concept living room in Other with grey walls, no fireplace, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bohemian Midcentury in the Southwest

Mackenzie Collier Interiors

James Stewart
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors and no tv.

Eclectic Colorful Bungalow

Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design

Photography by Amy Bartlam
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Seaholm Condo, Austin Texas

Wander Designs

Client moved to downtown Austin and was looking for a space to compliment her new lifestyle. It's a small space, so we made the most of the space and created a unique and sexy environment for her.

LONDON TERRACED HOUSE

Stephen Ryan Design and Decoration

A townhouse Sitting Room features my favourite chartreuse green an Osborne & Little wallpaper, also picked up in cushions . A grey sisal carpet and grey flannel curtains add a complimentary neutral tone. A grey concrete console and wonderfully faceted decorative mirrored chests reflect pattern and colour wonderfully. with the squashy sofa and TV in the adjacent room we used some small and stylised Louis XV sofas with a modern oval coffee table. We exposed the original brick in the fireplace and this colour is repeated in the taxidermy heads . Photo credit : James Balston

Hollywood Hills

JAC Interiors

Design ideas for a small eclectic loft-style living room in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Lorette

Jennifer Decaux

Design ideas for an eclectic formal enclosed living room in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Cabeza

Design Source Interiors Las Vegas

This is an example of a large eclectic open concept living room in Las Vegas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, no fireplace and beige floor.

Doverland Road

Lesley Glotzl

Todd Wright
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

West Village Bachelor Pad

LABLstudio

A pre-war West Village bachelor pad inspired by classic mid-century modern designs, mixed with some industrial, traveled, and street style influences. Our client took inspiration from both his travels as well as his city (NY!), and we really wanted to incorporate that into the design. For the living room we painted the walls a warm but light grey, and we mixed some more rustic furniture elements, (like the reclaimed wood coffee table) with some classic mid-century pieces (like the womb chair) to create a multi-functional kitchen/living/dining space. We painted the entire backslash wall in chalkboard paint, and continued the "kitchen wall" idea through to the living room for a cohesive look, by creating a bar set up on the credenza under the TV. Photos by Matthew Williams

Living Rooms

User

One LARGE room that serves multiple purposes.
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic open concept living room in Chicago with beige walls, a standard fireplace, dark hardwood floors and a tile fireplace surround.

City pied a terre

Interior Analysis by Allan Skriloff

Brown leather sofa, exposed brick, fireplace mantel, large antique mirror, Louie the 16th opened arm chairs covered in Calf.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in New York with carpet, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Art House

SG2 architects + interiors

Photo: Courtney King
Mid-sized eclectic formal loft-style living room in Melbourne with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor and decorative wall panelling.

Modern & Fashionable Living Room

Fanny Zigdon Interiors

Living Room with neutral color sofa, Living room with pop of color, living room wallpaper, cowhide patch rug. Color block custom drapery curtains. Black and white/ivory velvet curtains, Glass coffee table. Styled coffee table. Velvet and satin silk embroidered pillows. Floor lamp and side table. Photography Credits: Matthew Dandy

Trevaylor Cottage

Lydia Allen Interiors

Inspiration for a small eclectic living room in Cornwall with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Eclectic Living Room Design Photos

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful eclectic living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more eclectic living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which eclectic living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your eclectic living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your eclectic living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft eclectic furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.