Project: Ernesto Fusco - Photo by Enrico Chioato
This is an example of an eclectic living room in Other with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

The Internal Lightwell

Scenario Architecture

Matt Clayton
This is an example of an eclectic open concept living room in London with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

KKASID

Karoline Kable, ASID

Mid-sized eclectic living room in Charleston with a library.

Living Room

Tom Meaney Architect, AIA

Tropical plantation architecture was the inspiration for this hilltop Montecito home. The plan objective was to showcase the owners' furnishings and collections while slowly unveiling the coastline and mountain views. A playful combination of colors and textures capture the spirit of island life and the eclectic tastes of the client.

Black & Navy Elegance

Lucid Interior Design Inc.

Photo by: Jennifer Mawby
Inspiration for an eclectic living room in Toronto with a library, black walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Nashville Home

Kat Nelson Designs

Large eclectic enclosed living room in Nashville with a library, black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Eclectic Brownstone Living Area with Fireplace - Brooklyn, NY

ACM Interiors

The formal living area in this Brooklyn brownstone once had an awful marble fireplace surround that didn't properly reflect the home's provenance. Sheetrock was peeled back to reveal the exposed brick chimney, we sourced a new mantel with dental molding from architectural salvage, and completed the surround with green marble tiles in an offset pattern. The chairs are Mid-Century Modern style and the love seat is custom-made in gray leather. Custom bookshelves and lower storage cabinets were also installed, overseen by antiqued-brass picture lights.

Aménagement Interieur d'un Appartement de 110 m2 a Paris 75010

LES MAITRES D'OEUVRE

Large eclectic open concept living room in Paris with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a library, no fireplace and no tv.

Marina Del Rey, CA

Daleet Spector Design

Lee Manning
This is an example of an eclectic living room in Los Angeles with a library and concrete floors.

Studio Hyères

Studio Chris Carrié

Design ideas for a small eclectic open concept living room in Marseille with a library, blue walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Vineyard View Home

John Fuchs Construction

Kate Falconer Photograhy
Mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in San Francisco with a library, beige walls and terra-cotta floors.

Hugenot Physicians House

Chris Dyson Architects

Alex James
Design ideas for an eclectic living room in London with a library, grey walls, a standard fireplace, light hardwood floors and a concrete fireplace surround.

Colosseo Domus | 150 MQ

Fontanesi Design

Nelle foto di Luca Tranquilli, la nostra “Tradizione Innovativa” nel residenziale: un omaggio allo stile italiano degli anni Quaranta, sostenuto da impianti di alto livello. Arredi in acero e palissandro accompagnano la smaterializzazione delle pareti, attuata con suggestioni formali della metafisica di Giorgio de Chirico. Un antico decoro della villa di Massenzio a Piazza Armerina è trasposto in marmi bianchi e neri, imponendo – per contrasto – una tinta scura e riflettente sulle pareti. Di contro, gli ambienti di servizio liberano l’energia di tinte decise e inserti policromi, con il comfort di una vasca-doccia ergonomica - dotata di TV stagna – una doccia di vapore TylöHelo e la diffusione sonora. La cucina RiFRA Milano “One” non poteva che essere discreta, celando le proprie dotazioni tecnologiche sotto l‘etereo aspetto delle ante da 30 mm. L’illuminazione può abbinare il bianco solare necessario alla cucina, con tutte le gradazioni RGB di Philips Lighting richieste da uno spazio fluido. ---- Our Colosseo Domus, in Rome! “Innovative Tradition” philosophy: a tribute to the Italian style of the Forties, supported by state-of-the-art plant backbones. Maple and rosewood furnishings stand with formal suggestions of Giorgio de Chirico's metaphysics. An ancient Roman decoration from the house of emperor Massenzio in Piazza Armerina (Sicily) is actualized in white & black marble, which requests to be weakened by dark and reflective colored walls. At the opposite, bathrooms release energy by strong colors and polychrome inserts, offering the comfortable use of an ergonomic bath-shower - equipped with a waterproof TV - a TylöHelo steam shower and sound system. The RiFRA Milano "One" kitchen has to be discreet, concealing its technological features under the light glossy finishing of its doors. The lighting can match the bright white needed for cooking, with all the RGB spectrum of Philips Lighting, as required by a fluid space. Photographer: Luca Tranquilli

Colorful Living Room/Library/Family Room

Jacaranda Cabinets + Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in San Diego with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

My Houzz: Chic Updates to a 350-Square-Foot NYC Apartment

Sarah Seung-McFarland

Photo: Sarah Seung McFarland © 2016 Houzz
This is an example of an eclectic living room in New York with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

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.

Ramni - Soggiorno

bada architettura

This is an example of a small eclectic open concept living room in Rome with a library, white walls and multi-coloured floor.

Soft Glam Hastings-Sunrise Renovation

JDL Homes Vancouver

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Vancouver with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

My Houzz: a casa di Chiara e Giulio

Paolo Fusco Photo

Paolo Fusco © 2019 Houzz
Design ideas for an eclectic open concept living room in Rome with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

NW London Family Home

Day True

Gary Summers
Photo of a 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.

Eclectic Living Room Design Photos with a Library

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.