Design ideas for an eclectic living room in New York with a freestanding tv.

Double aspect living room painted in Farrow & Ball Cornforth White, with a large grey rug layered with a cowhide (both from The Rug Seller). The large coffee table (100x100cm) is from La Redoute and it was chosen as it provides excellent storage. A glass table was not an option for this family who wanted to use the table as a footstool when watching movies! The sofa is the Eden from the Sofa Workshop via DFS. The cushions are from H&M and the throw by Hermes, The brass side tables are via Houseology and they are by Dutchbone, a Danish interiors brand. The table lamps are by Safavieh. The roses canvas was drawn by the owner's grandma. A natural high fence that surrounds the back garden provides privacy and as a result the owners felt that curtains were not needed on this side of the room. The floor is a 12mm laminate in smoked oak colour. Photo: Jenny Kakoudakis

Tropical Mid-Century Modern

Maureen Stevens Design

This is an example of an eclectic open concept living room in New Orleans with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

My House

Design Soda

Design ideas for a small eclectic enclosed living room in London with green walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

House in Green Lanes

Kopal Jaitly Photography

Kopal Jaitly
Mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in London with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

NW London Family Home

Day True

Gary Summers
Large eclectic open concept living room in London with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Dubai Apartment

zedjafri

Unfinished wood table on casters with custom made grey suede sofas. A DIY birds installation hangs over the 3-seater, made by me and my husband by repurposing wooden toy birds and embroidery frames, suspended using bicycle chains. Photos by Syed Atif Hyder and Zainab Ahmed

Paris 19 - Rénovation d'un T2 de 60m2

Beaverco

Design ideas for a large eclectic open concept living room in Paris with a freestanding tv, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Colorful Living Room

Tara Lew Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Seattle with grey walls, a freestanding tv, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Appartement de 90 m2 Lamarck

Marion Alberge

Dans le mythique quartier Lamarck-Caulaincourt, ce joli appartement situé au 4ème étage offrait de très belles bases : un beau parquet, de magnifiques moulures, une belle distribution le tout baigné de lumière. J’ai simplement aidé les propriétaires à dénicher de belles pièces de mobilier, des accessoires colorés, des luminaires élégants et le tour est joué !

Houston Apartment

Outline Interiors

Studio Raheel
Small eclectic open concept living room in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

East London Flat

Amelia Hallsworth Photography

Photo: Amelia Hallsworth © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in London with white walls and a freestanding tv.

Penthouse Living Room

Paula Ables Interiors

This plush living space is just calling for you to come on in, prop your feet up and enjoy the view.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Austin with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, no fireplace and brown floor.

State Fair Airbnb

Courtney Warren Home

Inspiration for an eclectic living room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

NOTTING HILL MAISONETTE No 1

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

This project involved the remodelling of the ground and first floors and a small rear addition at a Victorian townhouse in Notting Hill. The brief included opening-up the ground floor reception rooms so as to increase the illusion of space and light, and to fully benefit from the view of the landscaped communal garden beyond. Photography: Bruce Hemming

Inside a Charming-Chic NYC Studio Apartment Makeover

One Kings Lane

The Finished Living Area: By simply adding a table and a chair in the corner, large-scale art, and a tall decorative mantel for books and the TV, Anthony reimagines the living area as a warm multipurpose spot with ample lighting and seating. Photo by Manuel Rodriguez

Old barbershop on a canal in Haarlem

ijzersterk interieurontwerp

Livingroom was a former Barbershop in a canal house that was build in 1890. The high ceiling still has exposed beams which were renovated and restored. One wall has wallpaper on it which give the space a colorful l look. Behind the old stained glass doors there is the dining area.

LOUNGE ROOM

ROUGH SILK design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Sydney with green walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Rose Condo Renovation

Rose Interiors; Design & Organization

This room is a cross between eclectic and modern rustic. This classic rust colored leather chair gives plenty of personality, which the modern west elm sectional gives the space a fun, contemporary twist.

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.

Eclectic Living Room Design Photos with a Freestanding TV

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.