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World-Inspired Formal Living Room Ideas and Designs

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The Bimini Spec
The Bimini Spec
Stofft Cooney ArchitectsStofft Cooney Architects
Lori Hamilton
Inspiration for a world-inspired formal open plan living room in Miami with beige walls, a metal fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and a ribbon fireplace.
ASCOTT ESTATES
ASCOTT ESTATES
Westend InteriorsWestend Interiors
This is an example of a world-inspired formal open plan living room in Other with a standard fireplace, a wall mounted tv, dark hardwood flooring, a stone fireplace surround and brown walls.
Palos Verdes Staging
Palos Verdes Staging
Maison LuxeMaison Luxe
www.corinnecobabe.com
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired formal open plan living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove
KitchenLab InteriorsKitchenLab Interiors
Coconut Grove is Southwest of Miami beach near coral gables and south of downtown. It’s a very lush and charming neighborhood. It’s one of the oldest neighborhoods and is protected historically. It hugs the shoreline of Biscayne Bay. The 10,000sft project was originally built 17 years ago and was purchased as a vacation home. Prior to the renovation the owners could not get past all the brown. He sails and they have a big extended family with 6 kids in between them. The clients wanted a comfortable and causal vibe where nothing is too precious. They wanted to be able to sit on anything in a bathing suit. KitchenLab interiors used lots of linen and indoor/outdoor fabrics to ensure durability. Much of the house is outside with a covered logia. The design doctor ordered the 1st prescription for the house- retooling but not gutting. The clients wanted to be living and functioning in the home by November 1st with permits the construction began in August. The KitchenLab Interiors (KLI) team began design in May so it was a tight timeline! KLI phased the project and did a partial renovation on all guest baths. They waited to do the master bath until May. The home includes 7 bathrooms + the master. All existing plumbing fixtures were Waterworks so KLI kept those along with some tile but brought in Tabarka tile. The designers wanted to bring in vintage hacienda Spanish with a small European influence- the opposite of Miami modern. One of the ways they were able to accomplish this was with terracotta flooring that has patina. KLI set out to create a boutique hotel where each bath is similar but different. Every detail was designed with the guest in mind- they even designed a place for suitcases.
Boca Raton Intracoastal Residential Design
Boca Raton Intracoastal Residential Design
Barbara Brickell DesignsBarbara Brickell Designs
We gave this grand Boca Raton home comfortable interiors reflective of the client's personality. Project completed by Lighthouse Point interior design firm Barbara Brickell Designs, Serving Lighthouse Point, Parkland, Pompano Beach, Highland Beach, and Delray Beach. For more about Barbara Brickell Designs, click here: http://www.barbarabrickelldesigns.com
Denai Alam @ Corner Lot Super Link House
Denai Alam @ Corner Lot Super Link House
ID ENTITIES SDN BHDID ENTITIES SDN BHD
Modern Resort element of Interior Design with lot of Wood element panel. And with the bold colour of Sofa Set selection which make overall look harmony and cosy.
1058 House By Khosla Associates
1058 House By Khosla Associates
Shamanth Patil PhotographyShamanth Patil Photography
Shamanth Patil J
Inspiration for a world-inspired formal enclosed living room in Hyderabad with white walls, no tv and turquoise floors.
Sea Grace Great Room
Sea Grace Great Room
Suda Shades & DesignSuda Shades & Design
Medium sized world-inspired formal open plan living room in Hawaii with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding tv, no fireplace and beige floors.
British West Indies Custom Home in Naples
British West Indies Custom Home in Naples
Simonsen-Hickok InteriorsSimonsen-Hickok Interiors
Photo of a large world-inspired formal open plan living room in Miami with white walls, porcelain flooring, no fireplace, no tv and feature lighting.
Plantation Interiors Teak Garden & Lani
Plantation Interiors Teak Garden & Lani
Plantation Interiors Teak Garden & LaniPlantation Interiors Teak Garden & Lani
Small world-inspired formal open plan living room in Hawaii with red walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and beige floors.
Hancock Park Residence
Hancock Park Residence
Anne Hauck Art DecoAnne Hauck Art Deco
Using a lighter art deco chinese carpet gave the room a warm glow. The pair of Art Deco chairs in black lacquer and gold leaf relief carving with the gold leaf table added that high-end touch. The screen is from France 1920's and not only complimented the color scheme well but also added that chinoiserie touch to the room. The pair of cabinets that frame the french doors are in black lacquer with a red and gold decorative lantern on each front. The silk taffeta curtains in two colors added a fun, but tailored touch to the space.
House,Kinosaki(元検番をリノベーションした住宅)
House,Kinosaki(元検番をリノベーションした住宅)
PUDDLE IncPUDDLE Inc
Design ideas for a large world-inspired formal open plan living room in Tokyo with white walls, no fireplace and no tv.
Barn Turned Dojo in Laytonsville
Barn Turned Dojo in Laytonsville
Lofgren ConstructionLofgren Construction
Inspiration for a large world-inspired formal open plan living room in DC Metro with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and no tv.
acessories
acessories
Claudettes DecorsClaudettes Decors
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired formal enclosed living room in Jacksonville with beige walls, travertine flooring, no fireplace and no tv.
Hillside House with Japanese Influences
Hillside House with Japanese Influences
UserUser
Brad Peebles
Inspiration for a small world-inspired formal open plan living room in Hawaii with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and no tv.
Shanghai Swank
Shanghai Swank
Lori Gentile Interior DesignLori Gentile Interior Design
Edward Gohlich
World-inspired formal living room curtain in San Diego with grey walls.
On the Bluff
On the Bluff
UserUser
Medium sized world-inspired formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, no fireplace and no tv.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Titan Impact LLC - Windows and DoorsTitan Impact LLC - Windows and Doors
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired formal open plan living room in Miami with white walls, porcelain flooring, no fireplace, a wall mounted tv and white floors.
North Ocean Estate
North Ocean Estate
ibi designsibi designs
Ed Butera
World-inspired formal living room curtain in Other with a standard fireplace.
HulaChic
HulaChic
Details In Design LLCDetails In Design LLC
Medium sized world-inspired formal open plan living room in Portland with red walls, ceramic flooring, no fireplace, no tv and beige floors.

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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