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.

STANMORE - Living Room

AS & KB Constructions P/L

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Sydney with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a corner tv and brown floor.

Trevaylor Cottage

Lydia Allen Interiors

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.

Custom Built-In Entertainment Center

John Bost Custom Woodworking

Custom built-in entertainment center consisting of three base cabinets with soft-close doors, adjustable shelves, and custom-made ducting to re-route the HVAC air flow from a floor vent out through the toe kick panel; side and overhead book/display cases, extendable TV wall bracket, and in-wall wiring for electrical and HDMI connections. The last photo shows the space before the installation.

WABI SABI APARTMENT

MAKHNO STUDIO

Wabi-sabi is a Japanese philosophy which is based on the belief that everything imperfect is beautiful: asymmetry, irregularity, and transience. All these things share a certain roughness, simplicity, and uniqueness that makes them beautiful, despite their imperfect shape and texture.

Tobacco Warehouse Duplex Apartment

Natalie Holden Interiors

Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with beige walls, laminate floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

Colorful & Eclectic Loft Living Space

Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

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.

Eclectic Living Room

Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Studio City

Kelly Martin Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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.

Loft Apartment

House of Elliott

Oversized black arched iron cabinet is a stunning centre point in this space. This area is the meeting point in the apartment. Much used by family and pets. Black chesterfields surround a black drum coffee table.HUNTERhunter

Electric Fireplace Meet Your Living Room

Notochord group Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Brick Interior Wall

Rosenhaus Design Group, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic loft-style living room in New York with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Twin Cities Living Room Projects

Laurie McDowell Interior Design

Minneapolis Interior Designer Remodel in Edina. This condo was altered from the look of sophisticated, casual Cape Code to New York Glitz. The fireplace that was once an earthy stone is now the look of gold nuggets accented with a lavender mantel and under mantel lighting on the gold leaf of the stones. It was a maple wood floor that has been sanded and stained a deep walnut. Art and color in furniture tell the story. Gold leaf chandelier add to that story.

My: Houzz: Urban Renewal in Franklinton, OH

Adrienne DeRosa

Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2015 Houzz Although the couple expected to run into the usual issues of renovation, they soon learned that the house was in worse shape than they thought. While they had planned on some cosmetic changes and utility updates, it was soon apparent that the amount of neglect had taken a tole on the home. "We knew we would be living through some level of chaos," Catherine explains, "but didn't expect ti to be nearly as bad as it was, which was a complete gut-job of the entire house!" Once the paneling and carpet were removed, and drop-ceiling dismantled, the special qualities of the house began to reveal themselves. Starting with a clean slate allowed the Williamsons to create the space as they wanted it to be. In order to allow more light to pass through the downstairs, Bryan created pass-throughs from the living room to the dining room. "We didn't want to take down the entire wall because we wanted to keep as much of the original layout as possible, so this was a good compromise," says Catherine. Having the open volume between rooms has also proven very beneficial for larger gatherings as well, as guests may converse more easily from room to room.

Geek Chic

Blythe Interiors

Eclectic living room in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Edwardian Seaside Home Revamp!

Holly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTD

Design ideas for a large eclectic open concept living room in Kent with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Geek Chic

Blythe Interiors

Mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in San Diego with bamboo floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Дом с видом на залив

Яшина Мария | Different Rooms

Роман Спиридонов
Mid-sized eclectic living room in Other with porcelain floors, beige floor, beige walls and a freestanding tv.

All TVs 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.