Check out thesestylish living roomideas and designer tips for inspiration.
Go bold and mod to complement a modern space.
Paint the Fireplace
Mary Patton Design
Give a dated brickfireplace a budget-friendly makeoverwith a coat of paint.
The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto
Make a statement with a bright color or keep it understated with white or black paint.
Whether you want to go bold or stick to a more neutral look is up to you.
This space combines Barbie pink walls with blue sofas and gold accents to create a signature look.
Alvin Wayne
Consider Wall Sconces
Tyler Karu
Save floor space in a smaller living room with wall sconces.
This gives room to put books, candles, or vases on your tables and still have ambient lighting.
Hang Sheer Curtains
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Choose sheer curtains to add privacy without blocking light.
Mary Patton Design
Choosing patterned or colorful drapery can act as art in itself," Ogilvie says.
A cozy and sophisticated nook is the perfect spot to read a book or indulge in a cocktail.
Plants add life and color to the environment.
Studio Peake
What are their interests, their favorite people, and places?
Hang a Gallery Wall
Maite Granda
Hang a gallery wallto personalize your living room.
Try Japandi Style
Desiree Burns Interiors
Give a modern apartment living room a warm feel withJapandi-style decor.
Kendall Wilkinson Design
This mix of Japanese and Scandinavian design styles will create a sense of cohesion in anopen-concept space.
This is an easy way to refresh your decor without remodeling.
Embrace Earth Tones
Mitchel G. David
Embrace earth tonesfor a warm modern look.
Tyler Karu
In some lighting, it appears light pink and in others, a more beige hue.
Try Multi-Purpose Furniture
Forbes + Masters
Use of multi-purpose furniture to maximize asmall living room.
Choose furniture that is both beautiful and multifunctional, says Geoff Cash, founder of Refresh Remodeling.
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
It will cost you less because you don’t need to get a lot offurniture in your living room.
Go for a Neutral Wall Color
Neutral living roomsare classic and timeless.
double-check you choose a wood that has imperfections.
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
If you’re able to, find some reclaimed wood to reuse.
Mix styles from floor mirrors to vintage mirrors over the fireplace to amplify and capture natural light from windows.
You dont have to break the bank to do this, either.
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Try a local thrift shop or Goodwill to find great hidden finds for lighting.
Hang one on its own for an understated look, or install it on a gallery wall.
Showcase a photograph you took on a favorite trip or source an image online.
Casa Watkins Living
Try a Colorful Sofa
Liven up a neutral living room with a colorful sofa.
Stick to nature-inspired shades like blue or green that will add a hint of color without dominating.
Favor Organic Shapes
Add interest to your living room with organic, non-linear shapes.
Studio Peake
Choose pieces that feel like you could place them in any decade," says Wood.
“This means theyll continue to look fresh and timeless, even as the curved furniture trend wanes.”
Layer Multiple Textures
Don’t forget to add plenty of texture to your living room.
Laquita Tate Interiors
Hang Thermal Curtains
Kate Marker Interiors
Whenchoosing window treatments, consider both aesthetics and temperature control.
This will encourage after-dinner singalongs and activities that don’t require a screen or a wifi connection.
Include a Desk
Incorporate a desk in your living roomfor remote work days.
Jessica Nelson Design/Carina Skrobecki Photography
Dont just go for a clunky, wooden desk and functional chair and throw it into your living room.
Instead, find something unique that reflects your sense of style and the personality of your home.
Consider Statement Wallpaper
Decorate the walls of a rental apartment withremovable wallpaper.
Maite Granda
Display Your Collection
@leafandlolo/ Instagram
Have you been collecting sea glass since you were a kid?
Proud of your vinyl collection?
Make space for it.
Desiree Burns Interiors
Consider board and batten or a wooden slat wall for an instant upgrade.
This space includes a comfy couch, vintage cinema seating, and a classic midcentury armchair.
Incorporate a Reading Nook
Make your living room cozier with a dedicatedreading nook.
Jenn Pablo Studio
Include good lighting and extra throw pillows and blankets to encourage people to settle in with a good book.
Accent a lighter sofa with darker throw pillows to create contrast.
Combine it with black and white finishes for a modern feel.
Mitchel G. David
Arrange them around around coffee tableto create a perfect conversation spot.
Try See-Through Furniture
Lighten up your living room with an acrylic coffee table.
It gives the illusion of light and reflection rather than adding to the weight of furniture.
Forbes + Masters
Repurpose Garden Stools
Maximize your seating by using garden stools in place of a coffee table.
Pair a leopard print accent chair with a sculptural side table to add contrast.
Sliding doors and an absence of curtains make it easy to float between spaces.
Brexton Cole Interiors
Embrace Symmetry
If you have the room, decorating in pairs can create a symmetrical look.
Use earth tones on rugs and natural materials like leather and wood for an organic feel.
Float them in the middle of the room to flank a central fireplace.
Desiree Burns Interiors
Cover Walls in Shiplap
Give your living room a modern farmhouse feel with verticalshiplap walls.
Pair them with neutral furnishings and natural wood accents for a breezy feel.
These low-maintenance features will create a focal point without the maintenance of a wood-burning model.
Forbes + Masters
Hang Paper Lanterns
Upgrade an apartment rental living room with a budget-friendly paper pendant light.
These simple fixtures will complement any design style.
Slipcover the Sofa
Give your living room sofa a mini makeover with a newslipcover.
Jenn Pablo Studio
Source old window frames and corbels at architectural salvage yards.
Keep Walls Bare
Bespoke Only
You don’t have to decorate every wall in the living room.
A sculptural fixture will double as decor even when it’s not turned on.
Forbes + Masters
Create a Cottage Feel
Create a cozy cottage-style living room with vintage furniture and decor.
Keep your palette neutral for a modern feel that will keep it from looking twee.
Bring in a Potted Tree
Decorate a modern living room with a large potted tree.
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Place it in a corner next to the sofa to create a comforting feel.
Paint the Ceiling
Tina Ramchandani Creative
Bring drama to your living room with a painted ceiling.
Paint it in a solid color or try a modern ombre treatment for an eye-catching look.
Studio KT
Incorporate an Accent Wall
Create a striking focal point with aliving room accent wall.
Add in Warm Wood Elements
Warm up a light neutral living room with wood accents.
A pair of coffee tables in a honey-toned stain will do the trick.
Nile Johnson Interior Design
Tile the Fireplace
Decorate amodern fireplace wall with tile.
Create a focal point with colorful patterned tiles or vertical stacks in an asymmetrical pattern.
Incorporate Woven Accents
Warm up a modern living room with woven accents.
Brexton Cole Interiors
Incorporate textures like rattan, jute, and natural wicker on anything from seating to whimsical decor objects.
Desiree Burns Interiors
Desiree Burns Interiors
Jenn Pablo Studio
Desiree Burns Interiors
Amy Leferink atInterior Impressions
Dan Rak Design
Liz Walton Home
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo byJulie Soefer
Desiree Burns Interiors
Desiree Burns Interiors
Tyler Karu
Kate Marker Interiors
Louis Duncan-He Designs/Eymeric Widling Photography
Hapi Art
Hapi Art
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Desiree Burns Interiors
Forbes + Masters
@leafandlolo/ Instagram
Design byEmily Hendersonand Priscilla Frost / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Tyler Karu
Design by Emily Bowser forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Ajai Guyot forEmily Henderson Design
Arbor and Co
Becca Interiors
Brexton Cole Interiors
Brexton Cole Interiors
Britt Design Studio
Laura Brophy Interiors
Becca Interiors
Brexton Cole Interiors
Arbor and Co
Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions
Ashley Montgomery Design
Ashley Montgomery Design
Michelle Boudreau Design
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Becca Interiors
My 100 Year Old Home
Bespoke Only
Caitlin Higgins forEmily Henderson Design/ Styled by Emily Bowser / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Becca Interiors
Alvin Wayne
Tina Ramchandani Creative
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Ashley Montgomery Design
Bespoke Only
Louis Duncan-He Designs/Eymeric Widling Photography
Desiree Burns Interiors
