Decorating a living room can be overwhelming, especially when considering the various elements and factors involved. To make the process easier, start with the basics: paint colors, flooring, joinery, and storage solutions. If you have a fireplace, make it the focal point. These foundational elements will set the tone for your living room and ensure it’s both stylish and functional. These 10 stylish living room ideas are the perfect inspiration to decor your own space!
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Brown is undeniably trending, and we adore the rich tobacco hue of this living room in Sasha Sarokin’s London home, decorated with the assistance of Lucy Mayers. Despite initial reservations from my family, Lucy’s confidence encouraged me to embrace the color,” Sasha shares. “I had a clear vision for the room but struggled to find the perfect shade. Then, I stumbled upon it in the Dulux range at the hardware store. I simply sit and stare at the walls in that room; I love it so much.”


The interiors of this striking Somerset house were designed to complement owner Orlando’s collection of mid-century furniture. Two ‘Day’s Forum’ sofas – Habitat reissues of Robin Day’s original 1964 design for Hille – are complemented by a new Habitat rug and a 1970s coffee table by Richard Young for Merrow Associates. A ‘PH 5’ pendant light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen echoes the striking acrylic painting by Ruth Wurzburger on the wall.


If adding character to a newbuild is a challenge you face, draw inspiration from Rixo co-founder Orlagh McCloskey’s London home. Limewashed walls and an eclectic mix of furniture infuse personality into the large, square rooms of the house. The striking artwork on the back wall of Orlagh’s living room, painted by herself, is flanked by stained glass windows inspired by various references. These windows were crafted by Maya Glass Studio in Acton. On the yellow ‘Baxter’ sofa from Milano Sofa, cushions in clashing patterns are layered. The Picasso cushions are from The Conran Shop, the blue ones are from OKA, and the brown ones are from Soho House. Underfoot, a rug from OKA grounds the scheme.


In the main seating area of this harmonious west London flat, an Eliza Bonham Carter painting hangs above a comfortable arrangement featuring a sofa by Intro Papadatos and a Vittorio Introini ‘Scultura 190 Lounge Chair’ reupholstered in Pierre Frey’s ‘Teddy Mohair’ velvet. The Gary Gutterman coffee table sits on an antique Persian rug, completing the inviting ensemble.


Despite its north-facing orientation, the living room of this elegant Upper East Side flat in New York receives ample natural light, which Lilse believed was crucial to maximize. The patterned, olive green fabric of the pouf is “Star Atlantico” in Grass, designed by Michael Smith with Jasper.


After restoring the elegant Victorian features of this airy north London flat, designer Alice Davies created a calming yet eclectic backdrop for a creative young couple to live and work harmoniously. The light-filled living space is a comfortable communal area, featuring a well-layered mix of modern and traditional furnishings and styles.
Tom and Connie Barton’s London home, with its airy, light-filled extension, lush jungle garden, and gently decorated rooms, feels like the perfect urban retreat. The comfortable, airy living room features a leather sofa from Muuto, providing relaxed seating in the contemporary extension.


In Alfred Bransen’s Hackney flat, with its distinct Danish sensibility, a sofa blends seamlessly with a vintage coffee table and an array of colorful soft furnishings. The cushions are a mix of Hay and The Apartment DK, while the fish hanging above the sofa are a result of Alfred’s collaboration with Ohayo, a Danish brand that imports Japanese antiques, ceramics, vintage textiles, and curiosities, celebrating the Japanese aesthetic in Scandinavia.


Laura Muthesius and her wife, stylist Nora Eisermann, have created an elegant home in the German countryside. The sofa and armchair are both the ‘Fly’ design by Space Copenhagen, purchased from &Tradition, while the coffee table is a Gubi design. The rug is from the Swedish brand Cappelen Dimyr. Laura and Nora found the fluted paneling at the back of the room at The Surface Studio and added a shelf on top.


An inviting sofa and ottoman in natural linen add a touch of softness to interior designer Thea Speke’s sitting room in her country house. Walls painted in Edward Bulmer Natural Paint’s ‘Jonquil’ provide the backdrop for a painting by Chloe Lamb. Victorian armchairs reupholstered in Rose Uniacke’s garnet ‘Jumbo’ corduroy offer a rich contrast with an ottoman in her ‘Heavy Weight’ linen and a sofa in George Spencer Designs’ ‘Joshua’ linen.


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