A living room is where you put your best foot forward to receive guests, so it should say something about your personality. However, with so many choices on the market for living room furniture and decor, it can be difficult to hone in on exactly what style you want to convey. We’ve pulled together a large and exciting collection of 51 living room ideas that are set to impress. There is something to everybody’s taste in this varied selection, from minimalists who appreciate a peaceful space with crisp lines, to maximalists who enjoy being surrounded by color and quirky finds. You’ll also find inspiration for light fittings, rugs, statement pieces, and much more.

Model your space on the freedom of nature. Freeform rugs inspired by bodies of water lay down a light-hearted base for a modern living room. Courtyards bring the uplifting effects of Mother Nature into the heart of your home.

Focus on a feature ceiling. This undulating, slatted design makes a massive sculptural piece. A brightly colored living room rug counteracts the dark ceiling finish.

Assemble an abstract array of furniture to communicate artistic character. This ribbed lounge furniture set adds bags of texture and personality to a small space. An abstract area rug design completes the scheme.

Get the cinema feeling at home by creating a projector-friendly living room. This doesn’t mean dark and dingy decor, but you will need a deep space for the screen to drop. Ensure plenty of comfy seating so that friends and family can come join you for movie night too. Don’t forget the snacks.

Make a statement with just one or two show-stopping pieces, like this artistic lounge chair and monochrome coffee table design. Bronze artwork is complemented by matt bronze scatter cushions and a matching throw.

Create an aesthetic living room design with an amazing marble backdrop. If you can’t do the whole wall, situate a marble effect panel within decorative molding to achieve a chic focal point.

Build a sculptural adventure with unexpected pit stops of artistic intrigue. Visitors to this playful living room scheme will stumble upon a buried Greek Ionic column. A huge sphere looks set to roll off the top of a curved media wall, like a giant marble run.

Select key pieces to amp up color and pattern. A single piece of wall art and a striking area rug is all it takes.

Elevate every inch to create a luxury living room. These light-permeable white columns lead the eye up to a wonderful wood-clad ceiling treatment. On the TV wall, overlayed panels create horizontal light play. A modern fireplace extrudes from the wall to construct an unexpected angle.

Draw attention to double-height spaces with a climbing light feature. This elegant example is crafted with modern wall lights and a subtly textured backdrop.

In this dual-story living room, mesh panels frame out a mezzanine level whilst creating partial screening across the home entryway. See more inspiration for decorating double-height living rooms.

Open up to a statement staircase by bringing down any walls that separate your living room from the hallway of the home, and embracing a double-height ceiling.

Serene curves and slatted ceilings add character to a flat backdrop. Use atmospheric lighting to highlight texture and curves.

Fall in love with a laconic setting. In this soothing minimalist decor scheme, greige wall stucco melts into a smooth curve at the corners. A tufted sofa and matching chairs appear cloud-soft and welcoming. Tonal ceramic vases pull in a spray of botanicals.

Contrast warm wooden ceiling beams with stark back window frames to attain a sharp, modern look. Scatter more black anchor notes around the room to cement the scheme.

Introduce orange and green color blocking. This rich combination of colors builds a confident aesthetic with depth and personality.

Get creative with a living room gallery wall. Choose uplifting colors and complement with a statement sofa like this sweet pastel pink number.

Another eye-catching gallery wall, this time paired with a moody black and brown decor scheme. Sphere cushions and small, sculptural side tables extend the artistic theme.

Organize a living room library wall. Books bring in color, texture, interest, and character. This multicolor modular sofa design complements the shelves of tomes. The armchair is the Serie Up 2000 lounge chair with an ottoman.

Form a color wraparound by taking a color-blocked wall treatment up onto the ceiling. Include crown molding in the color saturation to complete one continuous section. In this open-plan living space, the color-blocked wraparound serves as a zoning technique for a small dining area.

Concentrate on the fireplace. This gorgeous rustic fireplace is complemented by shelves of rustic earthenware pottery on each side. A round skylight floods the central fireplace with natural light. Arch windows complement the curved firebox.

Make it all about the view. This beautiful living room is blessed with a stunning view of the trees, so the window size is increased to maximize the asset.

Soothing seafoam decor creates a peaceful essence. Coral accents add small bursts of joy.

In this deep blue living room, bright yellow accents add uplifting moments.

A minimalist living room shouldn’t be bland and boring. This space illustrates how to pull attention with sloping angles and contrasting white and gray decor.

A stone-clad chimney breast instills an earthy heart. Hang a contrasting living room chandelier to complement the tall feature.

Sandwich your living room between two courtyards and walls of glass to achieve a light-filled space that’s connected to nature.

Light up a living room feature wall with LED light strips embedded between textured panels. In this stunning example, the LED light strips are oriented vertically to draw attention to the impressive room height.

Be bold with a bookmatched marble focal wall. This one stands out in a fabulous shade of jade green. A freestanding TV avoids damage to the stone slab. The TV is The Serif QLED 4K HDR Smart TV in Cloud White.

Finish off a colorful living room scheme with a crown of gold. A metallic ceiling feature reflects the light from the window by day, and becomes a shimmering plane behind a living room pendant light by night. Need some help in mixing and matching colors for you living? Go check out our post on living room color ideas.

Fashion a relaxed living room aesthetic with furniture that would look just as at home out in the garden as it does indoors. These two low-slung lounge chairs and an inviting hanging chair make a playful ensemble.

Curate a formal living room design with built-in bookcases and an understated decor palette.

Go all out on a rounded decor theme with decorative archways, arched windows, rounded furniture, and a fluted ceiling design.

Grasp a cool gallery aesthetic with clean white walls and a plethora of showstopping art pieces.

Squeeze in a fruity decor scheme of orange, banana yellow, and avocado green, no matter how small the space.

Dripping with luxe, these orange living room walls are overlaid with an artistic metallic gold paint effect.

Create a cozy corner with a dark and moody color inclusion, such as moss green, sapphire blue, or rich plum.

Don’t shy away from oversized lighting installations, they positively transform even the most reserved of decor schemes.

Combine neoclassical elegance with a pop of color.

Panel molding instantly elevates a room, giving it a more formal air.

Craft a rustic living room with exposed wooden ceiling beams, raw stone walls, and a roaring fireplace.

Commission a spectacular light show for your interior, like this unique river of illumination.

Pair perimeter lighting with textured wall panels to complete a dramatic feature wall.

Mix a neoclassical living room scheme with a rounded decor theme.

Indulge in a retro aesthetic with mid-century modern living room pieces.

Delve into a world of classical beauty with life-size Grecian sculptures, curtain swags, crystal chandeliers, and beautiful ceiling roses.

Imagine a scene of rustic romance with natural materials, sunlight that spills through double-banked windows, and sheer flowing drapes that blow in the breeze.

Small but spectacular, this compact living room featured a modern fireplace that peeps out from behind peeled wall stucco. A live-edge hearth completes the unique focal wall.

Use a riot of color, a bold wall mural, and an array of living room furniture styles to make a characterful eclectic living room.

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