An unused attic has become a light, bright and peaceful living space. A raised dormer allowed for the addition of a living room, bathroom and two bedrooms. This creative family embraced the idea of reusing some of the bones from the house in shelving, barn doors and special finishes.

Beautiful Boho in Venice Beach

Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Lily's creative and diverse cultural corner. Photo Credit: Amy Neunsinger
Photo of a small traditional enclosed living room in Los Angeles with a music area, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Orland Park

Misty Harbor Builders Inc.

Photo of a traditional living room in Chicago with a music area, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Elkins Ave - Nashville, TN

Dawn Jackson

Living room of downstairs unit. Guitar cutouts are from scrap wood in my uncle's shop. i have one of the lap steels that was cut from the material. Green stand was sourced from one of the nearby alleys by Jack Ranger Co. Walls are a custom matched green-gray with white trim and crown modling.

Wohnbereich

Maler Albrecht - Die Raumdesigner

Traditional open concept living room in Stuttgart with a music area, light hardwood floors and wallpaper.

African Accents

The Do South Shop

This is an example of a traditional living room in London with a music area, white walls and light hardwood floors.

COMFORT COUNTRY

Rachele Biancalani Studio

Calma, comfort e ricordi di una vita si fondono in questa abitazione toscana che rilassa i sensi di chiunque vi entri. Country, shabby chic, colori pastello nelle nuances dei grigio azzurri e dei tortora con una particolare attenzione alla funzionalità. Il legno ed i materiali di recupero sono il punto di partenza per il mood del progetto. Parete a righe (NON è CARTA DA PARATI ma pittura!!!) nei colori chiari sabbia e bianco caldo, faretti in gesso filosoffitto a incasso nel controsoffitto in cartongesso. Abitazione in classe energetica A+, con pavimento a pannelli radianti.

Living Rooms by Margali & Flynn

Margali & Flynn Designs

Photo: Richard Law Digital
Inspiration for a large traditional living room in New York with beige walls, a music area, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Rustic Vintage Studio

Coleman Creek Construction

Design ideas for a small traditional open concept living room in Other with a music area and medium hardwood floors.

Rénovation d'une Arcachonnaise dans le bordelais

AGENCE PETRA

un coin salon de lecture et salle de musique chaleureux
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Bordeaux with a music area, grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Вид из кухни в гостиную - квартира для Irina Saltykova - рукописи не горят

Архитектурное бюро Глушкова

Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков, Фёдор Селенин; Фото: Антон Лихтарович
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Moscow with a music area, pink walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and brick walls.

DJ booth Restaurant

Roa Custom Woodwork

Who doesn’t want to enjoy an appetizer at this amazing bar? Made in natural wood veneer white oak, with mirror, cane and lighting details + the beautiful marble (did you notice that the color matches perfectly? ??). We are sure that there will be many people who will spend pleasant moments in this beautiful space where the magic of ROA stands out! ?

Attic expansion

Bailey Davol Studio Build

Shabby-Chic Style Living Room Design Photos with a Music Area

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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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.