Rett Peek
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Little Rock with yellow walls, a tile fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

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.

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.

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.

SW Portland Family Room

Emilia Decor

We really brightened the space up by adding a white shiplap feature wall, a neutral gray paint for the walls and a very bright fireplace surround.
Small eclectic formal enclosed living room in Portland with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured 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.

Transitional and Eclectic in Lincoln Square

SuzAnn Kletzien Design

Two Birds Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic living room in Chicago with a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Funky Formal Living with a Global Touch

Kevin Twitty Interiors

This room is the perfect example of sprucing up an outdated space. My client had a lot of her own things, it simply needed to be reupholstered, space planned and funked up with some color! Photo by Kevin Twitty

Mid Century Modern Living Room (Stage Two)

I Am Nomad

Dolores Park Townhouse

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in San Francisco with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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.

Townhouse Living Room

MCM Design

Overhanging wall of plants in two story high living room.
Photo of an eclectic living room in Portland with a tile fireplace surround.

Bohemian Condo

Lisa Wolfe Design, Ltd

Todd Pierson
Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Chicago with blue walls and a tile fireplace surround.

Francesca Albertazzi: Jardin Fretwork Fireplace Tiles Surround

Fireclay Tile

For traditional fireplaces, consider handpainted fireplace tiles to add a pop of pattern to your space. Francesca Albertazzi's traditional-meets-modern living room comes full circle thanks to beautiful blue handpainted fireplace tiles. TILE SHOWN Jardin Fretwork in Custom Colorway

Funk Defined: Eclectic Living Room

Perceptions Interiors

This eclectic living space features the homeowners collected artifacts by incorporating a modern foundation with whimsical pops of color and bold patterns throughout. This space is chock full of treasure holding a treat for the eye at every turn.

Eclectic Living Room

This is an example of a large eclectic enclosed living room in Melbourne with a library, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Hanover Avenue, master bathroom

Lesley Glotzl

Jeff Glotzl
Small eclectic enclosed living room in Other with a music area, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

5 Storey Period House Renovation - East London

Lomax & Chi

Inviting little sitting room off the open plan kitchen.
Mid-sized eclectic living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Whimsical Mediterranean Villa

Black Lacquer Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Uptown Dallas Trendy Townhome Living Room

Design Lifestyles, LLC

Michael Hunter
Large eclectic living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Eclectic Living Room Design Photos with a Tile Fireplace Surround

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.