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Contemporary Blue Living Room Ideas and Designs

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Wallingford House Refresh
Wallingford House Refresh
Holly Scott Interior DesignHolly Scott Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Oxfordshire.
Sandway
Sandway
Outset ThinkOutset Think
Photo of a contemporary living room in Berkshire with grey walls, a wall mounted tv and grey floors.
Open Floor Plan Contemporary Style Resident Los Angeles
Open Floor Plan Contemporary Style Resident Los Angeles
GAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLCGAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLC
This contemporary transitional great family living room has a cozy lived-in look, but still looks crisp with fine custom made contemporary furniture made of kiln-dried Alder wood from sustainably harvested forests and hard solid maple wood with premium finishes and upholstery treatments. Stone textured fireplace wall makes a bold sleek statement in the space.
Bali-Inspired Modern
Bali-Inspired Modern
Western Window SystemsWestern Window Systems
Praised for its visually appealing, modern yet comfortable design, this Scottsdale residence took home the gold in the 2014 Design Awards from Professional Builder magazine. Built by Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, the 5,877-square-foot residence features an open floor plan that includes Western Window Systems’ multi-slide pocket doors to allow for optimal inside-to-outside flow. Tropical influences such as covered patios, a pool, and reflecting ponds give the home a lush, resort-style feel.
Casa Mema | ristrutturazione completa di appartamento a Milano 115mq
Casa Mema | ristrutturazione completa di appartamento a Milano 115mq
in2 Architettura | interior Designin2 Architettura | interior Design
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Milan.
Гостиная
Гостиная
Alexandra ProtasovaAlexandra Protasova
Contemporary living room in Novosibirsk with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a timber clad ceiling.
АПАРТАМЕНТЫ NEVA TOWERS
АПАРТАМЕНТЫ NEVA TOWERS
Anastasia KovalchukAnastasia Kovalchuk
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary formal and grey and white living room feature wall in Moscow with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding tv, beige floors and wainscoting.
Living Room, Cannonmills, Edinburgh
Living Room, Cannonmills, Edinburgh
Fernandes-Binns ArchitectsFernandes-Binns Architects
Midcentury furniture in open plan living room
Large contemporary living room in Edinburgh with blue walls.
One Riverside in Fitler Square
One Riverside in Fitler Square
Henck Design LLCHenck Design LLC
This luxurious interior tells a story of more than a modern condo building in the heart of Philadelphia. It unfolds to reveal layers of history through Persian rugs, a mix of furniture styles, and has unified it all with an unexpected color story. The palette for this riverfront condo is grounded in natural wood textures and green plants that allow for a playful tension that feels both fresh and eclectic in a metropolitan setting. The high-rise unit boasts a long terrace with a western exposure that we outfitted with custom Lexington outdoor furniture distinct in its finishes and balance between fun and sophistication.
72 Mercer
72 Mercer
Interior Marketing GroupInterior Marketing Group
Photo of a contemporary living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Contemporary Home with Wall of Glass overlooking Golf course
Contemporary Home with Wall of Glass overlooking Golf course
M2 Design GroupM2 Design Group
Charles Lauersdorf Realty Pro Shots
This is an example of a contemporary open plan living room in Orange County with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a built-in media unit and brown floors.
Greenwich Village Renovation
Greenwich Village Renovation
Tina Ramchandani CreativeTina Ramchandani Creative
Jacob Snavely
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary formal living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a wall mounted tv, grey floors and no fireplace.
Marlborough Mansions
Marlborough Mansions
The Sofa & Chair CompanyThe Sofa & Chair Company
Inspiration for a contemporary formal living room in London with grey walls, carpet and feature lighting.
パークサイドハウス
パークサイドハウス
フリーダムアーキテクツデザイン株式会社フリーダムアーキテクツデザイン株式会社
Freedom Architects Design
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding tv and no fireplace.
Simplified Kid's Bookshelf and Toy Storage
Simplified Kid's Bookshelf and Toy Storage
Organization & RelocationOrganization & Relocation
We used clear storage bins for various toys and crafts that are easily stored in bottom cabinets. We are located in Colorado, but would love to travel for you!
Elegant Contemporary
Elegant Contemporary
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
The family room, including the kitchen and breakfast area, features stunning indirect lighting, a fire feature, stacked stone wall, art shelves and a comfortable place to relax and watch TV. Photography: Mark Boisclair
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open plan living room in Other with beige walls, concrete flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.
Rancho Encino Residence
Rancho Encino Residence
A.GRUPPO Architects - San MarcosA.GRUPPO Architects - San Marcos
Craig Kuhner Architectural Photography
This is an example of a contemporary mezzanine living room in Austin with a hanging fireplace, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and no tv.
Unfolding Apartment
Unfolding Apartment
Michael K Chen ArchitectureMichael K Chen Architecture
Photo of a small contemporary enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.
5 Beekman
5 Beekman
Interior Marketing GroupInterior Marketing Group
IMG
Contemporary open plan living room in New York with beige walls.

Contemporary Blue Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.

Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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