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Bondi Palm Springs Apartment
Bondi Palm Springs Apartment
KCreative InteriorsKCreative Interiors
Palm Springs Vibe with transitional spaces. This project required bespoke open shelving, office nook and extra seating at the existing kitchen island. This relaxed, I never want to leave home because its so fabulous vibe continues out onto the balcony where the homeowners can relax or entertain with the breathtaking Bondi Valley and Ocean view. The joinery is seamless and minimal in design to balance out the Palm Springs fabulousness. All joinery was designed by KCreative Interiors and custom made at Swadlings Timber and Hardware Timber Finish: American Oak
Bali Hai - British West Indies Living Room
Bali Hai - British West Indies Living Room
Tommy Bahama HomeTommy Bahama Home
Open concept living room featuring Tommy Bahama furniture with hand-carvings and tropical prints.
Large world-inspired open plan living room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Z House
Z House
Red ArchitectureRed Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired open plan living room in Milan with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in media unit, beige floors and a drop ceiling.
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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.
Row house Interior Project, Navi Mumbai
Row house Interior Project, Navi Mumbai
Suyash Mankame Design StudioSuyash Mankame Design Studio
Inspiration for a world-inspired living room in Mumbai.
Mullakhan's_An Apartment Interior
Mullakhan's_An Apartment Interior
DA ArchitectsDA Architects
Design ideas for a world-inspired living room in Other.
Back To Indian Roots
Back To Indian Roots
Puru- Home EnsemblePuru- Home Ensemble
Witness the nuanced, Indian Heritage-themed Interior Decor project completed in Mumbai; a project that draws from the rich history of Indian architecture, bringing back the roots of our culture into our homes. The remarkably warm undertones used throughout the decor are a subtle nod to the raw and organic elements of Rajasthani's decorative style. Keeping in line with the theme, the sprawling sofas in the living room have been sourced directly from Jodhpur. The eye-catching cushion covers, also sourced from a Designer, add an unmistakable vibrance to the otherwise sombre atmosphere; a classy combo for the ages. Elements such as the cushions contribute to the comfortable, intimate environment that makes places a true home. The use of a consistent palette is the highlight of this home decor project. Right from the ornamental wall panels to the elegant ochre-toned Sabyasachi wallpapers (Pichwai), the colour consistency allows for easy integration of pieces across the country. This space allows for abundant sunlight to create its natural magic; a sun-kissed ivory-tiled floor lighting up the sleek, earthen, walls very similar to the temples of centuries passed. Speaking of inspired Indian heritage, the ornamental decor used to furnish this space has been sourced from across the country, making it a lively potpourri of diverse Indian artefacts and design styles. A traditional decorative piece, this ‘Tree of Life’ inspired gilded pattern rests against the background of solid obsidian, instantly drawing our attention to its unmissable beauty. Combined, these diverse decor elements come together in a lyrical jugalbandi, a duet of traditional elegance coupled with the efficient comfort offered by modern homes. Suffice to say, the space is an arresting display of skilled design. All in all, this project not only offers you a blast from the past but also serves as a welcome break from ubiquitous modern home decor themes. The intimate vibe of a typical Indian home is retained in this contemporary box, yet there is an unmistakable display of grandeur and ornamental glamour that comes only with decor inspired by Indian Heritage. Embrace the coming together of two vastly different worlds in the comfort of one’s own home with the Indian Heritage theme!
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3 BHK Home Interior Design at Sundarpada, Bhubaneswar
3 BHK Home Interior Design at Sundarpada, Bhubaneswar
Kriti Kreations Home Interior & DecorKriti Kreations Home Interior & Decor
Living room false ceiling
Inspiration for a world-inspired living room in Other.
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired formal open plan living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wood walls.
Interiors
Interiors
Suvirnath PhotographySuvirnath Photography
Inspiration for a world-inspired living room in Chennai with white walls, a wall mounted tv and red floors.
THE INSIDE OUTSIDE HOUSE
THE INSIDE OUTSIDE HOUSE
amritha karnakar architectural designamritha karnakar architectural design
Wooden carvings from the south of India and metal/brass work from Gujarat are thoughtfully placed to add visual drama and interest.
Design ideas for a world-inspired living room in Mumbai.
NAVEEN BOUTIQUE RESIDENCE
NAVEEN BOUTIQUE RESIDENCE
THE DESIGN FIRMTHE DESIGN FIRM
World-inspired formal living room in Bengaluru with white walls, brown floors and brick flooring.
blk 258 compassvale ( muji )
blk 258 compassvale ( muji )
Edge Interior Pte LtdEdge Interior Pte Ltd
Photo of a world-inspired living room in Singapore.
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The H Cube House
The H Cube House
Studio LagomStudio Lagom
World-inspired formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls and black floors.
Beach House Living
Beach House Living
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The living room has a built-in media niche. The cabinet doors are paneled in white to match the walls while the top is a natural live edge in Monkey Pod wood. The feature wall was highlighted by the use of modular arts in the same color as the walls but with a texture reminiscent of ripples on water. On either side of the TV hang a cluster of wooden pendants. The paneled walls and ceiling are painted white creating a seamless design. The teak glass sliding doors pocket into the walls creating an indoor-outdoor space. The great room is decorated in blues, greens and whites, with a jute rug on the floor, a solid log coffee table, slip covered white sofa, and custom blue and green throw pillows.
楽楽荘
楽楽荘
有限会社　楽屋有限会社　楽屋
リビング天井にはシナベニヤ貼りを施しています。TVボード背面壁には間接照明を設え、くつろぎの時間を過ごせる空間を演出。壁面には製作で設えたオリジナルの収納を設置しています。
Photo of a world-inspired living room in Other.
Tropical Living Room
Tropical Living Room
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired formal open plan living room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, no tv and beige floors.

World-Inspired 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:
Clarke & Clarke Anatolia
Clarke & Clarke Anatolia
Clarke & ClarkeClarke & Clarke
A collection of three striking patterns, combined with a soft, distressed semi-plain chenille in a wide variety of modern shades. Intricately woven and reminiscent of ancient kilim rugs from Turkey.
Sacred Space
Sacred Space
NectarNectar
Reclaimed Furniture handcrafted and exclusively imported by Nectar. Pictured is a low reclaimed octagonal Indian table and low Pida chairs.
Photo of a world-inspired living room in New York.
Tommy Bahama Home Bali Hai Diamond Cove Swivel Chair
Tommy Bahama Home Bali Hai Diamond Cove Swivel Chair
Baer's FurnitureBaer's Furniture
This laid-back, tropical chair with gentle swivel was made for lazy days. Enjoy the company of friends or quality time with yourself in the Diamond Cove chair. The chair boasts a sink-in seat cushion with multi-layer cushion comfort surrounded by an eye-catching, wicker and rattan frame. The wicker base is specially woven in an alternating chevron pattern while the rattan back adds a touch of British West Indies styling with a leather-wrapped, bent rattan lattice.
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