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Expansive Living Room Ideas and Designs

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Pearl
Pearl
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
The Pearl is a Contemporary styled Florida Tropical home. The Pearl was designed and built by Josh Wynne Construction. The design was a reflection of the unusually shaped lot which is quite pie shaped. This green home is expected to achieve the LEED Platinum rating and is certified Energy Star, FGBC Platinum and FPL BuildSmart. Photos by Ryan Gamma
CTF
CTF
Vinci | Hamp ArchitectsVinci | Hamp Architects
Private guest house and swimming pool with observation tower overlooking historic dairy farm. Photos by William Zbaren
This is an example of an expansive contemporary living room in Chicago with a music area.
Atherton, California Estate by Markay Johnson Construction
Atherton, California Estate by Markay Johnson Construction
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
Builder: Markay Johnson Construction visit: www.mjconstruction.com Project Details: Located on a beautiful corner lot of just over one acre, this sumptuous home presents Country French styling – with leaded glass windows, half-timber accents, and a steeply pitched roof finished in varying shades of slate. Completed in 2006, the home is magnificently appointed with traditional appeal and classic elegance surrounding a vast center terrace that accommodates indoor/outdoor living so easily. Distressed walnut floors span the main living areas, numerous rooms are accented with a bowed wall of windows, and ceilings are architecturally interesting and unique. There are 4 additional upstairs bedroom suites with the convenience of a second family room, plus a fully equipped guest house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Equally impressive are the resort-inspired grounds, which include a beautiful pool and spa just beyond the center terrace and all finished in Connecticut bluestone. A sport court, vast stretches of level lawn, and English gardens manicured to perfection complete the setting. Photographer: Bernard Andre Photography
New Construction - Bethany Beach, Del.
New Construction - Bethany Beach, Del.
Dewson Construction CompanyDewson Construction Company
Photo by: John Jenkins, Image Source Inc
Design ideas for an expansive coastal open plan living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Architecture and Interior Design
Architecture and Interior Design
Ed Ritger PhotographyEd Ritger Photography
DESIGNER: Cynthia Wright, www.cwrightdesign.com
Photo of an expansive contemporary living room in San Francisco with beige walls and a standard fireplace.
Lake Home Living
Lake Home Living
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Exquisite Mediterranean home on Lake Austin. Photography by Coles Hairston
Design ideas for an expansive rustic living room in Austin with a standard fireplace.
Project Pictures
Project Pictures
Brookside Custom Homes, LLC.Brookside Custom Homes, LLC.
Brookside Custom Homes, LLC.
Expansive contemporary living room curtain in Atlanta with a music area and white floors.
Living Room
Living Room
Ike Kligerman BarkleyIke Kligerman Barkley
Peter Aaron
Photo of an expansive world-inspired living room in Mexico City.
My Houzz: International Meets Industrial in a Brooklyn Loft
My Houzz: International Meets Industrial in a Brooklyn Loft
Chris Dorsey Architects, IncChris Dorsey Architects, Inc
Photo: Chris Dorsey © 2013 Houzz Design: Alina Preciado, Dar Gitane
Expansive industrial open plan living room in New York with white walls and a wood burning stove.
utopia projects
utopia projects
ibrahim radwanibrahim radwan
Inspiration for an expansive classic formal living room curtain in Other with beige walls and no tv.
Russian Hill - John Maniscalco Architecture
Russian Hill - John Maniscalco Architecture
John Maniscalco ArchitectureJohn Maniscalco Architecture
Inspiration for an expansive modern living room in San Francisco with white walls and feature lighting.
Architect: Jon C Bernhard
Architect: Jon C Bernhard
SWABACK pllcSWABACK pllc
Perfect for entertaining
This is an example of an expansive living room in Phoenix with a music area, beige walls, a two-sided fireplace, no tv and limestone flooring.
Parisan Salon
Parisan Salon
Jane EllisonJane Ellison
Living Room-Sophisticated Salon The living room has been transformed into a Sophisticated Salon suited to reading and reflection, intimate dinners and cocktail parties. A seductive suede daybed and tailored silk and denim drapery panels usher in the new age of elegance Jane extended the visual height of the French Doors in the living room by topping them with half-round mirrors. A large rose-color ottoman radiates warmth The furnishings used for this living room include a daybed, upholstered chairs, a sleek banquette with dining table, a bench, ceramic stools and an upholstered ottoman ... but no sofa anywhere. The designer wrote in her description that the living room has been transformed into a "sophisticated salon suited to reading and reflection, intimate dinners and cocktail parties." I'm a big fan of furnishing a room to support the way you want to live in it.
marilza
marilza
Marilza TavanielliMarilza Tavanielli
This is an example of an expansive contemporary living room in Other.
Mediterranean Living Room
Mediterranean Living Room
VM Concept Interior Design StudioVM Concept Interior Design Studio
The grandeur of this formal living room is unmistakable. Soaring cathedral ceilings with exposed wood trusses are accented with sparkling iron and crystal chandeliers. The scrolled iron railing is detailed and delicate on the curving grand staircase. Custom draperies, artwork, lighting, furniture, and accessories round out this beautiful space.
Colourful modern living room.
Colourful modern living room.
LLI DesignLLI Design
Comfortable modern living room, with tv hidden with picture lift on the wall.
Inspiration for an expansive modern open plan living room in London with a concealed tv, white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Island Lake
Island Lake
Lerman Construction Management ServicesLerman Construction Management Services
Jim Haefner
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary open plan living room in Detroit with a music area, white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and grey floors.
J. Hirsch Interior Design Portfolio
J. Hirsch Interior Design Portfolio
J. Hirsch Interior Design, LLCJ. Hirsch Interior Design, LLC
Photo of an expansive traditional living room curtain in Atlanta with beige walls.
Interiors of the Mill Neck Residence
Interiors of the Mill Neck Residence
Narofsky Architecture + ways2designNarofsky Architecture + ways2design
Interior photos by Phillip Ennis Photography.
Design ideas for an expansive modern open plan living room in New York with a music area and white walls.
living room
living room
Elad GonenElad Gonen
Photo of an expansive bohemian living room in Other with a standard fireplace.

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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