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World-Inspired Formal Living Room Ideas and Designs

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Japanese Style Living Room
Japanese Style Living Room
Daniel Krienbuehl Contractors Inc.Daniel Krienbuehl Contractors Inc.
June Stanich
Medium sized world-inspired formal mezzanine living room in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and no tv.
Living Room Remodel
Living Room Remodel
COAT Design RemodelCOAT Design Remodel
Living Room with custom and antique furniture upholstered in Pindler fabrics. Interior Design by Stephani Clough of Bennison Interiors, Photo by Studio 512 Spaces, Remodel by Chad of All Trades.
Pillows and Cushions
Pillows and Cushions
Pat Lepe' DesignPat Lepe' Design
Photo of a small world-inspired formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with green walls, carpet, no fireplace and no tv.
Japanese Style Living Room
Japanese Style Living Room
Daniel Krienbuehl Contractors Inc.Daniel Krienbuehl Contractors Inc.
June Stanich
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired formal mezzanine living room in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and no tv.
Brighton at Quail West
Brighton at Quail West
London Bay HomesLondon Bay Homes
The Brighton is a 4 bedroom, 5 and one half bath model home with 6,326 square feet under air featuring a Great Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen with Cafe Area, and Study. The Family Room and Nook open up to the outdoor living area leading to the pool, spa, and Summer Kitchen, allowing for a total square footage of 9,954 square feet. The Master Suite also opens up to a Master Retreat for a cozy outdoor living experience. Fully furnished by Romanza Interior Design, London Bay’s award-winning in-house design studio, the Brighton will feature a Classic American design highlighted by an artful mix of chic and rustic elements and textural fabrics in tonal neutrals. Image © Advanced Photography Specialists
Dining Room
Dining Room
Design by Christina LukDesign by Christina Luk
A seating area is located close to the dining area for lounging before and after meals.
Small world-inspired formal open plan living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, no tv, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
お家へ帰ろう　家族で食べよう
お家へ帰ろう　家族で食べよう
GREEN STYLEGREEN STYLE
２階ホールからリビングを見下ろす。ここに家族が集う。想像しただけで、ほっこりと。ここちいい家。
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired formal open plan living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, beige floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
New York City Loft Living Room
New York City Loft Living Room
Pennco ConstructionPennco Construction
AS
Large world-inspired formal open plan living room in New York with dark hardwood flooring, no tv, multi-coloured walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floors.
Honolulu 1930 Cottage
Honolulu 1930 Cottage
Maienza - Wilson Architecture + InteriorsMaienza - Wilson Architecture + Interiors
Durston Saylor for Architectural Digest
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired formal open plan living room in Santa Barbara with yellow walls, carpet, no fireplace and no tv.
Model-Moraya Bay
Model-Moraya Bay
Crawford Interior DesignCrawford Interior Design
Dan Forer
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired formal enclosed living room in Las Vegas with beige walls, travertine flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and beige floors.
Ankargatan 9, Malmö
Ankargatan 9, Malmö
Fotograf Jonas NorénFotograf Jonas Norén
Medium sized world-inspired formal enclosed living room in Malmo with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no tv.
Classic Mead Point Stone Manor
Classic Mead Point Stone Manor
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Photography by Keith Scott Morton From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Coral Gables
Coral Gables
OROA - Distinctive FurnitureOROA - Distinctive Furniture
Gaby Kloekke - OROA.COM
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired formal enclosed living room in Miami with white walls and carpet.
Morningside Modern
Morningside Modern
Quigley ArchitectsQuigley Architects
Modern House Productions
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.
Exotique Salon
Exotique Salon
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired formal living room in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and no tv.
DUPLEX FLAT
DUPLEX FLAT
CULTURALS INTERIOR DESIGNERSCULTURALS INTERIOR DESIGNERS
sanjay choWith a view of sun set from Hall, master bed room and sons bedroom. With gypsum ceiling, vitrified flooring, long snug L shaped sofa, a huge airy terrace , muted colours and quirky accents, the living room is an epitome of contemporary luxury, use of Indian art and craft, the terrace with gorgeous view of endless greenery, is a perfect indulgence! Our client says ‘’ sipping on a cup of coffee surrounded by lush greenery is the best way to recoup our energies and get ready to face another day’’.The terrace is also a family favourite on holidays, as all gather here for impromptu dinners under the stars. Since the dining area requires some intimate space.ugale
Living Room - Navpad
Living Room - Navpad
Pavan InfratechPavan Infratech
World-inspired formal open plan living room in Other with white walls and beige floors.
Kauna'oa Traditional Hawaiian Residence
Kauna'oa Traditional Hawaiian Residence
Stephen Green Architecture, Inc.Stephen Green Architecture, Inc.
Ian Lindsey
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired formal open plan living room in Hawaii with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and no tv.
Pinecrest Beauty
Pinecrest Beauty
Margaux InteriorsMargaux Interiors
The very high ceilings of this living room create a focal point as you enter the long foyer. The fabric on the curtains, a semi transparent linen, permits the natural light to seep through the entire space. A Floridian environment was created by using soft aqua blues throughout. The furniture is Christopher Guy modern sofas and the glass tables adding an airy feel. The silver and crystal leaf motif chandeliers finish the composition. Our Aim was to bring the outside landscape of beautiful tropical greens and orchids indoors. Photography by: Claudia Uribe
Wabi Sabi Refuge
Wabi Sabi Refuge
Astratto DesignAstratto Design
Embarking on the design journey of Wabi Sabi Refuge, I immersed myself in the profound quest for tranquility and harmony. This project became a testament to the pursuit of a tranquil haven that stirs a deep sense of calm within. Guided by the essence of wabi-sabi, my intention was to curate Wabi Sabi Refuge as a sacred space that nurtures an ethereal atmosphere, summoning a sincere connection with the surrounding world. Deliberate choices of muted hues and minimalist elements foster an environment of uncluttered serenity, encouraging introspection and contemplation. Embracing the innate imperfections and distinctive qualities of the carefully selected materials and objects added an exquisite touch of organic allure, instilling an authentic reverence for the beauty inherent in nature's creations. Wabi Sabi Refuge serves as a sanctuary, an evocative invitation for visitors to embrace the sublime simplicity, find solace in the imperfect, and uncover the profound and tranquil beauty that wabi-sabi unveils.

World-Inspired Formal Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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.

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 Moroccan style 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 japanese style 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 zen 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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