Modern/Contemporary design ideas for long living room
Hello,
We moved into our new property 6 months ago and would like some inspiration in designing our main living room space. The size is 3.4m (w) x 8.6m (l).
As you can see, the style of the room is dated and we would want to achieve a modern contemporary design. It’s currently used as a playroom and tv/ chill-out area and would like to keep it for these two purposes.
We would love to get some ideas on the following:
- Colour schemes.
- Furniture.
- Room layout.
- Inbuilt storage ideas
- lighting options.
Look forward to hearing your ideas!
Many thanks.
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A Padiy
2 years ago Related Discussions
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Comments (16)Have you thought of rearranging the furniture so the tv isn't the focal point? Furniture against walls can make a room appear smaller. If the budget permits I would add a coffee table to bring furniture into the middle of the room. I would also add a mirror to the dining area to bounce light and maybe install a low hanging pendant light over the table. I would also choose a neutral coloured rug as using a single colour for an item becomes the focal point. Grey is a good modern neutral for walls. If you want to use paper on a smaller wall choose a small pattern that won't date unless you don't mind repapering to keep it up to date. There are some really fantastic papers around at the moment such as chinoiserie, bold contemporary and typography but it depends on your preferred style? Maybe use plain (not patterned as this may date or your taste will change) velvet or silk curtains to soften the room. Use different colours and textures for the accessories to avoid block colours as per comment above. Pattern/interest can also be added in the form of wall art....See MoreLiving room design ideas
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Comments (17)If it's in budget I would block up the arch and replace the brick with a wood surround. I do like your existing fire though but the mantel needs staining and it feels maybe as if that middle section over the burner should come out? I'd put the tv where shown in the 2nd pic. If you rehang the door you may be able to go for 2 x 5ft sofas opposite each other but try it with paper templates. I might go for a 3 seater opposite the fire with a chair in front of the doors though. I like the pudding sofa and chair by loaf (3rd pic although it's a loveseat shown!). If you go for sofa and chair I'd combine fabrics such as neutrals velvet and linen or even a coloured patterned fabric for the chair. For a coffee table I'd either have an upholstered buttoned footstool in a pastel or a glass table as they're both less visually imposing. A "wood" floor with a jute rug for texture. I like the gold twig mirror for a modern look and to add a metallic. Kate Forman does some lovely fabrics for either curtains, lampshade or cushions. If you go neutral for the sofa then I'd add soft pink, green or blue or a combination. The cosiness will come with different textures, pattern, lighting and flowers/plants. If you have the space a bookcase of sorts would be good....See More
faye_lloyd
2 years agoHi,
I would definitely swap the play and living area over. If you have a snug chair under the window (the big velvet ones look lovely, maybe a pop of colour like blue, green or even pink?) then if you are removing the fire place you could do built ins on that back wall to frame the tv or have floating cupboards under a tv that’s mounted on the wall. A corner sofa could then be run right from the door and down towards the tv wall framing this new cosy space. The play area then sits but the patio doors which is nice with extra light. Low storage could sit next to your corner sofa giving you a place to pop your tea. And a playful rug would zone out the play from the living nicely. I would say the wallpaper, artex and sconces date this room, I have had a little look for some inspiration and I hope it helps 😊 good luck with whatever you decide to go with
A Padiy thanked faye_lloydJudy Coops
2 years ago
This is an almost identical shaped room to yours that I designed in about 2005. The chimney/fireplace is in the same place as it was before but we built a wide, shallow 'chimney breast to reduce the impact of the tv and push the focal point of that wall further along the wall and so create a stronger, more defined sitting area. A narrow 'room divider' set of shelves was positioned to visually separate the sitting area from the study space at the other end. These changes massively improved the proportions of the room and could be adapted to a playroom end and a TV sitting end. The clients were really happy with the result. Hope that might help you.
Andy Pollock
2 years ago
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