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Kildare

Tanya Gibney Interior Designer

This is an example of a mid-sized living room in Other with pink walls, a wood stove and a concrete fireplace surround.

Sonia e Majcol

Mobilificio Scaravonati

Una stanza è riuscita se hai voglia di sederti e stare semplicemente a guardare. Ed è proprio quello che succede nel living di Sonia e Majcol. Non sai se lasciarti catturare dal gioco di grigio e rovere del soggiorno, dal colore del divano o dall’open space che trapela la fantastica cucina… Qui tutto “chiama“. L’ambiente è stato progettato per avvicinare le persone immaginando un posto dove passare volentieri molte ore della giornata. E’ proprio stata questa l’idea del living, inteso come “involucro multifunzionale“. Oggi diventa sempre più uno spazio ibrido, tanto domestico e intimo quanto luogo di idee, creazione e incontri. L’ampia composizione dalla forma irregolare ruota attorno alla Tv (pensa che è un 65″ ), e caratterizza l’intera stanza. Sopra di essa trovano spazio pensili e gli elementi Raster a giorno, utilissimi come sostegno per le foto ricordo. È l’ideale, sfruttando l’intera parete è super capiente, con finiture al tatto differenti e vetri vedo-non-vedo questo soggiorno non passa di certo inosservato. Colori tenui, un’illuminazione accurata, tappeti che giocano in sovrapposizione tra divano in velluto e cuscini colorati sono particolari che incorniciano al meglio questa splendida casa. E il relax? Lo condividi con i cari, con i quali ami accoccolarti sul divano e goderti un bel film.

Cellular Shades

Budget Blinds of Hilton Head Island

Photo of a transitional living room in Charleston with pink walls and a concrete fireplace surround.

Rénovation d'une maison

Little cocoon

Photo of a scandinavian open concept living room in Strasbourg with pink walls, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

La Belle Epoque lägenhet på Östermalm

ett koncept

Inredning och renovering av ett koncept. Foto av Ivan da Silva
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Stockholm with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Sonia e Majcol

Mobilificio Scaravonati

Una stanza è riuscita se hai voglia di sederti e stare semplicemente a guardare. Ed è proprio quello che succede nel living di Sonia e Majcol. Non sai se lasciarti catturare dal gioco di grigio e rovere del soggiorno, dal colore del divano o dall’open space che trapela la fantastica cucina… Qui tutto “chiama“. L’ambiente è stato progettato per avvicinare le persone immaginando un posto dove passare volentieri molte ore della giornata. È proprio stata questa l’idea del living, inteso come “involucro multifunzionale“. Oggi diventa sempre più uno spazio ibrido, tanto domestico e intimo quanto luogo di idee, creazione e incontri. L’ampia composizione dalla forma irregolare ruota attorno alla Tv (pensa che è un 65″ ), e caratterizza l’intera stanza. Sopra di essa trovano spazio pensili e gli elementi Raster a giorno, utilissimi come sostegno per le foto ricordo. È l’ideale, sfruttando l’intera parete è super capiente, con finiture al tatto differenti e vetri vedo-non-vedo questo soggiorno non passa di certo inosservato. Colori tenui, un’illuminazione accurata, tappeti che giocano in sovrapposizione tra divano in velluto e cuscini colorati sono particolari che incorniciano al meglio questa splendida casa. E il relax? Lo condividi con i cari, con i quali ami accoccolarti sul divano e goderti un bel film.

Rénovation d'une maison

Little cocoon

This is an example of a scandinavian open concept living room in Strasbourg with pink walls, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Pink Walls and a Concrete 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 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 living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which 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 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 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 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.