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World-Inspired Living Room Ideas and Designs

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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
Ryokan (Japanese Guest House) Interior
Ryokan (Japanese Guest House) Interior
Daedal WoodworkingDaedal Woodworking
A detail view of the 'Tokonoma', showing the live edge walnut slab.
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired living room in Chicago with green walls, carpet, no tv and no fireplace.
Global Chic
Global Chic
Olga AdlerOlga Adler
This is an example of a world-inspired living room in Other.
リビング
リビング
一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ
Photo of a world-inspired living room in Other with a wood burning stove.
Tiny Tea House
Tiny Tea House
Oregon Cottage CompanyOregon Cottage Company
Photo of a small world-inspired open plan living room in Portland with brown walls, light hardwood flooring and no tv.
Bonsai Studio
Bonsai Studio
Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.
Hugh Lofting Timber Framing provided the structural trusses and tongue-and-groove decking for this Bonsai Studio in Kennett Square, PA. These Douglas Fir trusses were designed with solid king post and curved glued laminated bottom chord to provide an elegant finish. Glued laminated timbers are extremely versatile and strong and can make possible dramatic shapes and curves, which would be almost impossible with normal timber stock. Photo By: Jim Graham
utopia projects
utopia projects
ibrahim radwanibrahim radwan
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired living room in Other with no tv and orange walls.
コンパクトハウス
コンパクトハウス
ゆう設計アトリエゆう設計アトリエ
Inspiration for a world-inspired living room in Other with a wood ceiling.
Asian Theme Loft Space
Asian Theme Loft Space
China Furniture and ArtsChina Furniture and Arts
Asian themed loft space featuring the following products: Natural finish rosewood armchair with silk cushion and longevity symbol carving; double happiness porcelain blue and white lamp; gold leaf dancing cranes wall plaque; black matte finish Japanese Shinto cabinet. Photo By: Tri Ngo
高野台の家
高野台の家
辰野武山建築設計事務所辰野武山建築設計事務所
高野台の家
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired open plan living room in Tokyo with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, white walls and brown floors.
Meditation Space
Meditation Space
Joshua Alan InteriorsJoshua Alan Interiors
The many patterns and warm colors make this space extra calming and peaceful. We also love the Asian elements brought in along with the Buddha statue and flowers.
Colorado Master Builders
Colorado Master Builders
Yardstick Studio, LLCYardstick Studio, LLC
This home, located in the rolling scrub oak foothills of the Rocky Mountains, has its roots based in traditional Japanese architecture. Modified and adapted for the owner’s lifestyle, its influences draw upon the great traditions of Japanese woodwork and joinery. The central main space of the home has a wide open floor plan. This space and others in the house can be easily adapted, however, to provide a more intimate environment through the use of 85 shoji doors located throughout the home. The use of shoji at the transom areas help diffuse both artificial and natural light throughout the space creating a light and inviting feel any time of day or night. One unique feature is the stream that flows through the main space. Created with the use of indigenous rocks from the site and around Colorado, the stream provides a soothing background noise that permeates the entire residence. In Colorado’s arid climate, the additional humidity the stream adds to the home is another benefit. Probably the most notable aspect of the residence is the woodwork. Traditional Japanese woodwork often utilizes Yellow Cedar in its design, however due to its scarcity and limited availability locally, Clear Vertical Grain Fir (CVGF) was chosen and a viable substitute. All of the woodwork was designed and created locally in house. Much thought and care when into creating a look and feel of traditional Japanese joinery and woodwork. Of course, truly replicating the actual techniques was not feasible or practical for the entire residence but in a few areas we were very fortunate to be able to apply some very traditional methods and tools to the process. The entire project was a wonderful experience to be a part of. The research and techniques we discovered along the way continue to valuable lessons and guide us in our continuing projects.
Sunny Beachy Hale
Sunny Beachy Hale
Willman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASIDWillman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASID
This is an example of a world-inspired living room in Hawaii.
Gallery
Gallery
Gulf Southern Construction CompanyGulf Southern Construction Company
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired formal open plan living room in New Orleans with beige walls, limestone flooring and beige floors.
La Habitat
La Habitat
L Square Interiors ConceptL Square Interiors Concept
Design ideas for a world-inspired living room in Ahmedabad.
Asian Living Room
Asian Living Room
World-inspired living room in Other.
Noe Valley 767
Noe Valley 767
SF Design BuildSF Design Build
Design ideas for a world-inspired living room in San Francisco.
Weekend Villa
Weekend Villa
Studio 1008Studio 1008
This is an example of a world-inspired living room in Chennai.
ＧＫ邸（那須高原・斜面・平屋）
ＧＫ邸（那須高原・斜面・平屋）
イオ・コンダクト一級建築士事務所イオ・コンダクト一級建築士事務所
Design ideas for a world-inspired living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Asian Living Room
Asian Living Room
This is an example of a world-inspired living room in Detroit.

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:
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