50 inspiring living room ideas (2024)

This contemporary, open-plan living space embraces a modern rustic feel. The beamed ceiling is a nod to the rustic setting, while a mix of vintage pieces blend with contemporary designs including the sofa.

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With Victorian-style panelling, this grey living room is light, airy and welcoming. A modern print, geometric rug and blue cushions add colour to this neutral space.

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Abstract floral wallpaper creates a dramatic backdrop in this living room. The metallic ceiling pendant and table lamp bring a contemporary contrast, while the sweeping wooden frame of the coffee table and grey rug add texture and softness.

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Dark walls, bold graphic prints and a pale mustard sofa creates a cosy seating area in this living space.

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A painterly floral wallpaper provides a delicate backdrop to a beautiful and rich deep-blue velvet sofa. For the perfect finishing touch, add velvet cushions with a contrasting trim for a truly wonderful living room scheme.

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Create a relaxing living room environment by choosing furniture with clean lines to allow light to circulate around the room.

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Keep it contemporary yet pared back by teaming drips, drops and splatter patterns for an impressionistic look.

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A simple Roman blind and textured flooring has resulted in an elegant update for this neutral living room.

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Use vibrant shades of fern, forest green and moss to bring natural luxury to a neutral palette. Include touches of black for definition and depth.

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Combine straight, curved and angular lines with splashes of colour for a graphic look, keeping the background of this living room understated.

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White walls, soft grey upholstery and pale wooden furniture create a relaxed and welcoming look. Choose a classic sofa as the centrepiece, then introduce pattern with a mix-and-match collection of patterned cushions and a geometric rug.

• Head to Dunelm for a range of cushions at an affordable price.

Choose eyecatching furniture and accessories to create impact in a big, airy room with high ceilings – as seen in this Regency townhouse renovation that's a perfect mix of old and new.

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For hygge vibes, add extra comfort to seating with a toning mix of patterned and plain cushions in linen and wool. It's the perfect autumn/winter look.

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This living room has a two-tone palette of grey and chalky white. The darker grey is used on the chimney breast, with the other three walls painted in warm white, which makes the room feel more spacious.

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A Welsh 16th-century plank-and-leg coffee table gives this living room a cosy, rustic look. The cream bobble rug and wood logs add texture.

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Vintage sofas bring an elegant feel in this Victorian home. Promote a sense of intimacy in an open-plan or big room by arranging seating around a coffee table with a rug beneath. The aim is to create a cosy zone within the space.

• If you want a statement coffee table, head to Amara for some lust-worthy designs.

In a small lounge area, a tactile velvet sofa in a golden shade and compact, rounded shape provides impact. Meanwhile, fringed and patterned cushions add individuality. Combining these tactile textures provide sumptuous depth, particularly useful for elevating small spaces.

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A sofa with a low back looks contemporary and won't interrupt a great view, as can be seen in this modern farmhouse in Scottish highlands.