Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Los Angeles with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, red floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Casa De Cinco

Blythe Interiors

Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Deco Seaside Apartment

Nicky Percival Limited

Bespoke shelving and floating cabinets to display elecletic collection of art and sculpture Mid centuray furniture and re-upholstered antique lounger
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Sussex with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Colourful living room in this period terrace

JSJ Design

The focal point of this bright and welcoming living room is the stunning reclaimed fireplace with working open fire. The convex mirror above serves to accentuate the focus on the chimney and fireplace when there is no fire lit.

Blue Living Room

Style At No.5 Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Limerick with blue walls, laminate floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Back Bay, Boston, MA

Beige and Bleu Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Brixton

Angel O'Donnell

Dark inchyra blue walls and fireplace create a warm and cosy Victorian living room. An inky blue Balzac armchair completes the look alongside a vintage drinks trolly full of vintage crystal glassware and unusual spirits. A large circular print by Kristjana S Williams provides splashes of colour as do the bold prints by Noma Bar, from his Negative Space series. White ceiling and voiles contrast with the rich colours in the room. Contemporary circular pendant light by Le Deun Luminaires.

Chez moi, Fontagard

Adrien Granchere

Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with a home bar, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Tiger Oak

Hebdon Studios

Round fireplace, piano, curtains ,
Mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Upper East Side Living Room

Ritika Bhasin Design

daniel wang
Mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in New York with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Rénovation d'une maison de 165m2 sur 4 niveaux à Boulogne

SMDco

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Paris with pink walls, a standard fireplace, light hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Washington Park Exotic Escape

Atelier Interior Design

This living room is comfortable and luxurious. The stone and the fireplace coordinates with the wallpaper on the ceiling. A splash of color on the couch, chair and cocktail table carry the colorfulness of the house into this room.

San Francisco Apartment 2

Workroom C

Eric Zepeda Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in San Francisco with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Eclectic Living Room

Lesley Gracie Photography

Mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Other with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a plaster fireplace surround.

Flora

1st Option

Design ideas for an eclectic living room in London with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Eclectic Living Room

Wallpaperdirect

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Sussex with blue walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Classic Bohemian

Cure Design Group

Exotic woods, vintage pieces and abstract art is almost the definition of Eclectic Design. When Client H met CURE Senior Designer, Cori Dyer, they seemed to be design soul sisters from the very start! Loving bright colors and mixing old and new is what makes this space unique!

Wood Stoves

Homestead Stove Company

Morso 7642 wood stove heats up to 1200 sq/ft.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Portland with beige walls, a wood stove, light hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Navy Street

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Rick Mendoza
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, no tv, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Whole Home Renovation - Newton, MA

Cutting Edge Homes Inc.

Photo: Patrick O'Malley
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Boston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

All Fireplace Surrounds 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.