They are places for loved ones to gatherfor movie nights, dinner parties, game days, and more.
So, its only right that theyre made to be cozy havens.
If the living room can be aesthetic, thats all the better.
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Check out these 50 beautiful living room ideas, ahead.
This space byAfro Bohemian Livingfeatures staggered candles, a mushroom lamp, and lotus light to set the scene.
It’s all set in a neutral palette with natural materials to ground the senses.
Afro Bohemian Living
Rustic Living Room
Amber Pierce Designs
Farmhouse style works wonders to create a sense of hominess.
Chunky seats, wood tones, and ceramics all help to bring in the earthy feel.
Elegant Living Room
Interior Impressions
Opulent fabrics are great to juxtapose with more natural ones.
Alvin Wayne
In this space, for instance, a blue velvet table is contrasted against linen sofas.
Sleek cabinets and brasshardwarealso add elegance.
A slatted and beamed ceiling offers texture, while a generous sectional allows for plenty of seating.
Amber Pierce Designs
Two small sofas do the trick, set in a darker tone for the pillows to pop against.
Neutral Living Room
Ashley Montgomery Design
It never hurts to stick to the classics.
To amp up the elegance, the ceiling is caved in with a chandelier peeking through.
Interior Impressions
Light-colored furniture helps capture the light, making the space feel more airy and fresh.
Moody Living Room
Becca Interiors
On the flip side, you canalways go moody.
A cozy rug balances the dark room with lighter tones and softer textures.
Ann Living
Most notable, perhaps, are the window treatments, which feature elaborate lush artistry.
Airy Living Room
Blue Copper Design
Mixing materials is a great way to create a layered look.
A leather seat alongside adds sophistication.
Arbor & Co.
Additional touches like patternedcurtains, french doors, and polka-dot throw pillows top it off with lots of character.
Tip
Mixing design styles is easy in the living room.
If you select furniture with more modern, clean lines, go ornate and eclectic with accessories.
Ashley Montgomery Design
Same goes for furniture with more personality paired with simpler, more minimal accessories.
Woodsy Living Room
Britt Design Studio
Wood walls work wonders to warm up a room.
The harder textures are balanced out with softer ones in the carpet, seating, and ceramics.
Ashley Webb Interiors
Pastel Living Room
Dazey Den
This space is proof that everything is prettier in pink.
Glass and brass act as the main accents to balance the color out with simplicity.
Lots of family photos are highlighted on a gallery wall to create a sweet and homey vibe.
Beauty Is Abundant
Minimalist Living Room
Burchard Design Co.
The furniture and decor are keptminimalin a neutral palette with pops of gold.
This one, for instance, is washed with light tones and sunlight.
Becca Interiors
It’s brightened further with cream seats, white wood, and delicate lighting.
The soft curves and cozy textures ground and add warmth.
Don’t miss the brick accent wall adjacent to the blue wallthe two surfaces meld together so well.
Design byBlakely Interior Design/ Photography By Andrea Pietrangeli, Bowler Lane Films
Open Living Room
Cathie Hong Interiors
Soft curves and soothing hues bring ease into this living room.
Note the circular shapes appearing throughoutfrom rug motifs to coffee tables and lightingto create cohesion.
More robust features, like a sculptural lamp and hurricanes, round it out with glamor.
Blanco Bungalow
Low-profile chunky seats bring in coziness, while sheer drapes keep things feeling airy.
This space balances out its earthiness with elegance using contemporary silhouettes and bulbous pottery.
This one is embellished with pinks and bluesamong other vibrant hues.
Blue Copper Design
Standouts include a woven aquachandelierdripping from the ceiling, embroidered curtains, and a carpeted curvy coffee table.
Fun artwork on the walls as well as a striped rug add character and depth.
The warm hues are contrasted with bright white walls and open airy windows.
Brexton Cole Interiors
Further warmth is imbued with a Moroccan-style pouf and rug.
Soft Living Room
Erin Williamson Design
Who said pink can’t be a neutral?
Case in point: this living room.
Britt Design Studio
Modern Living Room
Gray Space Interiors
There’s no shortage ofcontemporary elements in this living room.
The lofty ceilings are highlighted with floor-to-ceiling curtains.
Meanwhile, an elegant palette of red, black, and white takes center stage.
Dazey Den
Other touches like a modern chandelier, black-stained wood, and a clean-linedfireplacehone in the aesthetic.
Tuxedo Living Room
Home and Spirit
A black-and-white palette never disappoints.
For contrast, some walnut accents in the table and chair legs are introduced.
Brophy Interiors
Plus, floating shelves offer a fun yet organized way to showcase family portraits.
A deep leather sofa is framed above by a gallery wall with landscape photography and a classic longhorn figurehead.
A laddershelfstacked with trinkets and dried grass tops off the theme.
Burchard Design Co.
Autumnal Living Room
Homestead Living Room
Updating your space seasonally always makes things feel fresh.
A rustic ladder and cozy throw pillows complete the vibe.
There are plenty of seating options, from a bench to armchairs to a snug sectional.
Calimia Home
Meanwhile, two lengthycoffee tables, big potted trees, and credenzas occupy the rest of the room.
Highlights in this space include an inky blob-shaped table and arched shelving in the back.
Laidback Living Room
House of Harvee
This Melbourne living room has that signature beachy, laid-back feel.
Casa Watkins Living
Further softness comes in with a serene landscape photo and arched floor lamp.
Nature-inspired toneslike the browns of tree bark, greens of leaves, and blues of waterare scattered throughout.
A tufted sofa clad in grey velvet softens it all so that the room still feels comfortable and inviting.
Cathie Hong Interiors
Meanwhile, gold-framed paintings and a chunky leather seat top it all off.
Silver Living Room
JLA Designs
Don’t forget the bling!
Staying true to today’s ’70s revival, a disco ball-inspired pillow decorates this rounded cream couch.
Charbonneau Interiors
Playing off the silver, a cowhide-style rug, armchair, and credenza are all set in gray.
Notice that the color theme even extends to the ceiling, which is coated in patterned black-and-white wallpaper.
Intimate Living Room
Kateryna Gonchar
Hygge styleand living rooms are a match made in heaven.
Chelius House of Design
The Danish’s way of creating coziness, hygge is all about melding minimalism with comforting colors and textures.
A Noguchi-style lamp tops it off for the perfect ambiance.
What Makes a Living Room Look Aesthetic?
Corner House Creatives
An “aesthetic” room can take many shapes and forms depending on your style preferences.
The main goal is to create a space that is visually satisfying.
Another key element of aesthetic spaces is balance.
Cottage and Sea
Lively touches, like houseplants and ambient lighting, help to top off the theme.
What Colors Make a Living Room Feel Cozy?
On the other hand, monochromatic color schemes can naturally create a snug atmosphere, too.
Desiree Burns Interiors
Layering different tones of the same color, the effect is instantly soothing.
Think of all-neutral shades, a tonal gray look, or layers of brown.
What Elements Create a Cozy Atmosphere?
Dekay & Tate
Texture is a key way to imbue coziness into a space.
Classically plush fabrics like boucle, velvet, and sheepskin are always sure bets.
Overly minimalist decorating can feel cold and vacuous.
Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photography by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
So, it’s important to have ample elements to fill up the living room without feeling overwhelming.
Then, it’s time to think about the jewelry of the room: lighting.
To create a cozy vibe, layered, soft lighting does the trick.
Design by Emily Bowser / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Top things off with candlelight, plants, and artwork for more character and comfort.
Design by Velinda Hellen for EHD / Photography by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Erin Williamson Design
Esther Schmidt
Finding Lovely
Forbes + Masters
Gray Space Interiors
Hannah Tyler Designs
Home and Spirit
Home by Polly
Julian Porcino
Homestead Living Room
House 9 Interiors
House of Chais
House of Harvee
JC Designs
Jenna Pablo Studio
Jessica Nelson Design
Jk Interior Living
JLA Designs
Kate Marker Interiors
Kateryna Gonchar
