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Affordable Expansive Living Room Ideas and Designs

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Fairhaven - Craftsman home for family of six!
Fairhaven - Craftsman home for family of six!
STORIESTORIE
This family of 6 had 4 kids under the age of 6 years old, and needed a kind friendly space that could comfortably seat the whole family. The double heigh ceiling meant bringing in a large scale chandelier and commissioning this artwork to fill the space and pull the colors together.
Flex Space with Double Sliding Glass Door - The Deerhaven in Camas, Wa
Flex Space with Double Sliding Glass Door - The Deerhaven in Camas, Wa
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Worldly Grey - SW 7043 Trim Color - Extra White - SW 7006 Island Cabinetry Stain - Northwood Cabinets - Custom Stain Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Fireplace Surround by Surface Art Inc Tile Product A La Mode Flooring and Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Shaw Floors Hardwood Product Mackenzie Maple in Timberwolf Carpet Product by Mohawk Flooring Carpet Product Neutral Base in Orion Kitchen Backsplash Mosaic by Z Tile & Stone Tile Product Rockwood Limestone Kitchen Backsplash Full Height Perimeter by United Tile Tile Product Country by Equipe Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Countertop Product : White Zen Quartz Faucets and Shower-heads by Delta Faucet Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks by Decolav Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Marylebone Loft Apartment
Marylebone Loft Apartment
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
A 'Hepburn' corner sofa by Matthew Hilton, a 1920's steamer trunk, cow hide rug, vintage theatre lamp, and the aforementioned 'log chair' define the sitting area. The fabric artwork behind is from the Côte d'Ivoire. Photographer: Rachael Smith
Aménagement d'une extension en bois
Aménagement d'une extension en bois
HomebOxcreationHomebOxcreation
La cuisine totalement ouverte se veut extrêmement conviviale et fonctionnelle Credit Photo : meero
Expansive scandi mezzanine living room in Grenoble with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, no tv and beige floors.
SW18 Living Spaces
SW18 Living Spaces
Kim Tasker Interiors LtdKim Tasker Interiors Ltd
An open plan living, dining kitchen and utility space within a beautiful Victorian house, the initial project scope was to open up and assign purpose to the spaces through planning and 3D visuals. A colour palette was then selected to harmonise yet define all rooms. Modern bespoke joinery was designed to sit alongside the the ornate features of the house providing much needed storage. Suggestions of furniture and accessories were made, and lighting was specified. It was a delight to go back and photograph after the client had put their own stamp and personality on top of the design.
Transitional New Home
Transitional New Home
Chux ReconstruxChux Reconstrux
Inspiration for an expansive classic formal open plan living room in Kansas City with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floors.
Modern Farm House
Modern Farm House
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Micheal Hospelt
Inspiration for an expansive country living room in San Francisco.
shimotoyama-house-renovation
shimotoyama-house-renovation
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Green Building SupplyGreen Building Supply
Color: Castle Cottage Oak Espresso Woodloc
Inspiration for an expansive industrial open plan living room in Chicago with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Fireplaces
Fireplaces
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Inspiration for an expansive open plan living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, grey floors and a drop ceiling.
architettura e natura AN
architettura e natura AN
Claudia Castelli ArchitettoClaudia Castelli Architetto
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean open plan living room in Milan with light hardwood flooring, a wooden fireplace surround, no tv, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and white walls.
Desert Intrigue @ Vistancia | Peoria, AZ | 4093 - Discover
Desert Intrigue @ Vistancia | Peoria, AZ | 4093 - Discover
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Expansive modern formal open plan living room in Phoenix with beige walls, porcelain flooring and a wall mounted tv.
Dreamy Orono Kitchen
Dreamy Orono Kitchen
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
This is an example of an expansive traditional formal open plan living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floors.
Bachelor Pad
Bachelor Pad
UserUser
Bachelor Pad complete with floor to ceiling windows, stone fireplace, articulating TV, and comfy furniture.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary mezzanine living room in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.
Bogart 3
Bogart 3
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Inspiration for an expansive modern open plan living room in Atlanta with a home bar, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors and brick walls.
Nakan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Mediterranean Customer Space | IN
Nakan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Mediterranean Customer Space | IN
FlooretFlooret
Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Ristrutturazione di un appartamento privato a Roma
Ristrutturazione di un appartamento privato a Roma
CLACstudio | Caterina Esposito | Claudio LopezCLACstudio | Caterina Esposito | Claudio Lopez
Ristrutturazione di un appartamento a Roma creando un grande ambiente aperto stile loft. fotografie di Francesco Conti
Photo of an expansive contemporary mezzanine living room in Rome with light hardwood flooring and a freestanding tv.
British Colonial Style
British Colonial Style
Rebecca Pelletier Interiors, ASID, MARebecca Pelletier Interiors, ASID, MA
Our bachelor didn't utilize the formal dining room so we converted it into a billard room/living room combination. The muralist painted the 20' wave from a photo taken in Figi. The custom drapery fabrics and hardware by Robert Allen; Palecek desk, chairs and ottoman; seagrass wall to wall carpet
The Barn of Three Oaks
The Barn of Three Oaks
Corvus Design HouseCorvus Design House
Living room and kitchen
Expansive bohemian mezzanine living room in Chicago with grey walls, a standard fireplace and a tiled fireplace surround.
Transitional/Contemporary Interiors
Transitional/Contemporary Interiors
Suma Design and ConstructionSuma Design and Construction
Matt
Inspiration for an expansive modern living room in Kansas City with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a tiled fireplace surround.

Affordable Expansive Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for Expansive living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are Expansive living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
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