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Affordable Open Plan Living Room Ideas and Designs

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Refresh & Furnish | Edwardian apartment in South Kensington, SW7
Refresh & Furnish | Edwardian apartment in South Kensington, SW7
Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
This is an example of a medium sized classic open plan living room in London with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, beige floors, panelled walls and feature lighting.
60's Townhouse - Open plan living
60's Townhouse - Open plan living
Jackson Merrick DesignsJackson Merrick Designs
Bespoke steel staircase, Bespoke coffee table, reclaimed "ship porthole" mirror
Photo of a medium sized contemporary open plan living room in London with white walls, brown floors and medium hardwood flooring.
Project Garden
Project Garden
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
Small compact living area and kitchen with great natural light coming f rom different rooflights. The exposed beams on the area extended define the space and also diffuse the light coming from the new rooflights,
Project Battersea
Project Battersea
Wise Owl InteriorsWise Owl Interiors
Project Battersea was all about creating a muted colour scheme but embracing bold accents to create tranquil Scandi design. The clients wanted to incorporate storage but still allow the apartment to feel bright and airy, we created a stunning bespoke TV unit for the clients for all of their book and another bespoke wardrobe in the guest bedroom. We created a space that was inviting and calming to be in.
Wandsworth home refurbishment
Wandsworth home refurbishment
Sonia b designSonia b design
Living room design and supply Revisited electrical layout and addition of lighting points Bespoke sofa
Medium sized bohemian open plan living room in London.
London
London
Oksana ButmanOksana Butman
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary formal open plan living room curtain in London with grey walls and a wall mounted tv.
POLYDOR
POLYDOR
Boffe DesignBoffe Design
Medium sized contemporary open plan living room in London.
The Collingham Project
The Collingham Project
Making SpacesMaking Spaces
Large scandinavian open plan living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Winborn Whole Home Remodel
Winborn Whole Home Remodel
Bradford Custom Homes & RemodelingBradford Custom Homes & Remodeling
Shiplap Fireplace
Inspiration for a medium sized classic open plan living room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a timber clad chimney breast, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.
AFTER | Yaletown Renovation
AFTER | Yaletown Renovation
Gaile GuevaraGaile Guevara
DOMUS RESIDENCE, YALETOWN | 2015 | PHOTO CREDIT | Janis Nicolay Photography Gaile Guevara Photography | PROJECT PROFILE | Renovation & Styling Project 906 sq.ft | 11th Floor | Yaletown | Ledingham Design,Built 2003 1 Bedroom + 2 Bath + Den + Living / Dining Room + Balcony | DESIGN TEAM | Interior Design | GAILE GUEVARA Design Team | Laura Melling, Anahita Mafi, Foojan Kasravi, Rebecca Raymond | CONSTRUCTION TEAM | Builder | Projekt Home | SOURCE GUIDE | Artwork | Original Work by David Burdenay Accessories - Decorative objects | Teixidors Cushions available through Provide Accessories - Area rug | Bedding | Stonewashed Belgian Linen Collection provided by Layers & Layers Closets | Ikea Storage solution Furniture - Dining Table | Custom Table by Ben Barber Studio Furniture - Dining Chair | Hay about a chair provided by Vancouver Special Furniture - Bed | Facade Grey Queen Bed from CB2 Furniture - Bedside Table | Shake Nightstand from CB2 Hardwood Flooring | Kentwood Originals - Brushed Oak Snohomish by Metropolitan Floors Lighting - Accent | LineLight By Lock & Mortice Lighting - Decorative | Bocci 28d Provided by Bocci
Oak Hill Craftsman
Oak Hill Craftsman
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized classic formal and grey and cream open plan living room in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, no tv, feature lighting and a timber clad chimney breast.
Maidstone
Maidstone
HW InteriorsHW Interiors
Small classic formal open plan living room in Miami with grey walls, a standard fireplace, concrete flooring, a tiled fireplace surround, no tv, beige floors and feature lighting.
Richland House
Richland House
First LampFirst Lamp
Steve Keating
Design ideas for a medium sized modern open plan living room in Seattle with white walls, porcelain flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and white floors.
La Jolla Beach Cottage
La Jolla Beach Cottage
CM Natural DesignsCM Natural Designs
This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
The library is a room within a room -- an effect that is enhanced by a material inversion; the living room has ebony, fired oak floors and a white ceiling, while the stepped up library has a white epoxy resin floor with an ebony oak ceiling.
Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill
Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill
S.Flynn Design + BuildS.Flynn Design + Build
Open Living Room with Fireplace Storage, Wood Burning Stove and Book Shelf.
Photo of a small contemporary formal open plan living room in Cleveland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a timber clad chimney breast, a wall mounted tv and a vaulted ceiling.
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized country formal open plan living room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a timber clad chimney breast, no tv, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Our Work
Our Work
ByAndrewCoslowByAndrewCoslow
Design ideas for a large modern open plan living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Bee Cave New Build
Bee Cave New Build
Laura Burton InteriorsLaura Burton Interiors
An Indoor Lady
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary open plan living room in Austin with grey walls, concrete flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a wall mounted tv and a tiled fireplace surround.
Coastal Modern Bungalow (Industrial, comfortable and family friendly)
Coastal Modern Bungalow (Industrial, comfortable and family friendly)
Brittany Stiles DesignBrittany Stiles Design
A 1940's bungalow was renovated and transformed for a small family. This is a small space - 800 sqft (2 bed, 2 bath) full of charm and character. Custom and vintage furnishings, art, and accessories give the space character and a layered and lived-in vibe. This is a small space so there are several clever storage solutions throughout. Vinyl wood flooring layered with wool and natural fiber rugs. Wall sconces and industrial pendants add to the farmhouse aesthetic. A simple and modern space for a fairly minimalist family. Located in Costa Mesa, California. Photos: Ryan Garvin

Affordable Open Plan 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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