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Budget Formal Living Room Ideas and Designs

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Beautiful Renovation
Beautiful Renovation
Demand&Deliver LtdDemand&Deliver Ltd
This living room emanates a contemporary and modern vibe, seamlessly blending sleek design elements. The space is characterized by a relaxing ambiance, creating an inviting atmosphere for unwinding. Adding to its allure, the room offers a captivating view, enhancing the overall experience of comfort and style in this modern living space.
Boathouse on Lake Muskoka
Boathouse on Lake Muskoka
Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.
Inspiration for a small rustic formal open plan living room in Toronto with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and no tv.
Kitsilano Garden Condo
Kitsilano Garden Condo
Ritchie Construction LtdRitchie Construction Ltd
Design ideas for a small contemporary formal enclosed living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a wall mounted tv, a metal fireplace surround and brown floors.
Adorned Home Decor
Adorned Home Decor
Mike Healey PhotographyMike Healey Photography
Design: Adorned Home Decor Photos: © Mike Healey Productions, Inc.
Design ideas for a large modern formal open plan living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.
Exquisite House Renovation
Exquisite House Renovation
Demand&Deliver LtdDemand&Deliver Ltd
Nestled within the framework of contemporary design, this Exquisite House effortlessly combines modern aesthetics with a touch of timeless elegance. The residence exudes a sophisticated and formal vibe, showcasing meticulous attention to detail in every corner. The seamless integration of contemporary elements harmonizes with the overall architectural finesse, creating a living space that is not only exquisite but also radiates a refined and formal ambiance. Every facet of this house, from its sleek lines to the carefully curated design elements, contributes to a sense of understated opulence, making it a captivating embodiment of contemporary elegance.
Nuestro trabajo
Nuestro trabajo
Shore PicturesShore Pictures
Inspiration for a small rural formal enclosed living room in Palma de Mallorca with white walls, terracotta flooring, no fireplace and no tv.
Boston St
Boston St
Peterberg Construction, IncPeterberg Construction, Inc
Peterberg Construction, Inc Main House Living/Dining Room
Expansive contemporary formal open plan living room in Los Angeles with beige walls and bamboo flooring.
Old Factory, NW1
Old Factory, NW1
Aura ConstructionAura Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized urban formal open plan living room in London with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a vaulted ceiling exposes the original structure at the new den/television room; minimalist white oak flooring and contemporary decor provide a contemporary contrast to the existing white paneling
Mansard Reborn
Mansard Reborn
Sean Smith Construction, Inc.Sean Smith Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic formal open plan living room in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, no tv and brown floors.
Transitional Living
Transitional Living
Studio ModryStudio Modry
Transformed a completely empty living/dining room into a beautiful and inviting multi-use space for a young family. Photographer-Mary Anne FitzPatrick
Lato Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Scandinavian Customer Space | IA
Lato Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Scandinavian Customer Space | IA
FlooretFlooret
Crisp tones of maple and birch. Minimal and modern, the perfect backdrop for every 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.
the Gradure project
the Gradure project
modulas by hocmodulas by hoc
In this luxurious living area, the focal point is a sleek and sophisticated black marble TV unit, exuding opulence and modern elegance. Positioned in front of it is an exclusive beige-colored sofa, adorned with accent pillows, providing a perfect blend of comfort and style. A striking black table with golden accents complements the ensemble, adding a touch of luxury and contrast. The ambiance is further elevated by the presence of white sheer curtains, gently filtering natural light into the space and creating an airy, ethereal atmosphere. Against the backdrop of beige wall paneling, a captivating painting hangs, adding a pop of color and visual interest. Rich dark wenge-colored teak wood furniture pieces enhance the sense of luxury and warmth, seamlessly blending with the overall aesthetic. A peg table with a metal golden and black base serves as a chic and functional addition, harmonizing with the color scheme and adding a hint of glamour. Throughout the living area, a captivating color palette of cappuccino beige, black, and brown creates a sense of sophistication and cohesion, tying together the elements of the space in a harmonious composition. The result is a refined and inviting living area that exudes luxury and style, perfect for both relaxation and entertaining guests.
Portfolio Of Our Work
Portfolio Of Our Work
Studio Home InteriorsStudio Home Interiors
Studio Home Interiors // Columbia, MO
Inspiration for a small bohemian formal enclosed living room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and no tv.
No Place Like Home Airbnb
No Place Like Home Airbnb
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Small eclectic formal enclosed living room in Nashville with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and no tv.
Designed by Jeff Lewis - Spring 2015 Catalog
Designed by Jeff Lewis - Spring 2015 Catalog
UserUser
Karen Millet
Design ideas for a large farmhouse formal open plan living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and no tv.
Cherokee Fireplace Mantel
Cherokee Fireplace Mantel
Rustica HardwareRustica Hardware
The Cherokee Mantel Shelf captures the raw and rustic nature of a beam that has a story. This product is composed of Alder planks with a smooth mahogany finish. This product is commonly used as a floating shelf where practical. Kit includes everything you need to attach to studs for a seamless and easy installation
Villa El Toro
Villa El Toro
Knox DesignKnox Design
Design ideas for a small mediterranean formal open plan living room in Other with white walls, terracotta flooring, no fireplace and no tv.
Boston St
Boston St
Peterberg Construction, IncPeterberg Construction, Inc
Peterberg Construction, Inc Main House Dining Room/Living Room
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary formal open plan living room in Los Angeles with beige walls and bamboo flooring.
Salon Meuble sur mesure
Salon Meuble sur mesure
HedreHedre
Dans ce studio de 27m², un grand mobilier se déroule comme un ruban pour servir la cuisine, la salle d'eau, le salon et la chambre à son dos. Victor Grandgeorge - Photosdinterieurs

Budget Formal Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for 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 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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