Small Living Room Design 2018

Small Living Room Design 2018

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70+ Living Room Ideas That Will Leave You Wanting More

Warning: These living rooms will make you want to redecorate right now.

Brittany Ambridge

If you want to learn about someone's design aesthetic, look no further than their living room. As one of the most-frequented spots in the home—to be rivaled only by the kitchen—a living room sets the tone for the rest of the house. And while some might think of it as just a "cozy corner," the living room is also a great place to experiment with bold color palettes, cool rugs, and a variety of illuminating light fixtures. (Or, for another way to shake up your space, spring for a new sofa or armchair.)

The only problem? There are so many ways for you to decorate this communal space. So if you're looking for some inspiration, we at ELLE Decor have combed through our latest home tours and are highlighting the very best living rooms for you here. From a pattern-powered pad in New York City to a globally inspired space in Colombia, this collection of living room design schemes is guaranteed to spark ideas for your own home. These luxury living room ideas also prove that careful planning and a commitment to creativity can go a long way.

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True Blue Living Room

It's no wonder that the living room packs the "wow" factor of this apartment on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Designer Stephen Sills paired the bright Lee Jofa wallcovering with a Louis XIV marble mantel and antique French chairs draped in a Clarence House silk.

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Chic London Living Room

Decades after its last refurbishment in 1991, a well-known Kuwaiti family enlisted designer Nebihe Cihan to spruce up their charming London flat. Cihan used sculptural details and a jewel-toned sofa from Minotti to give the space a modern edge—without stripping it of its rich history.

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Upper West Side Living Room

Danielle Colding achieved her signature "cozy cool" look in this prewar apartment on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The crisp white living room is anchored by a sofa from Jayson Home and a Papilio chair, creating an oasis of simplicity, ease, and eclecticism.

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Coastal California Living Room

When Kim Alexandriuk was tasked with designing a family's vacation home in Montecito, California, she sought to highlight many of the space's European features. In the living room, she added a Paola Navone sofa and a slipper chair by Paul Marra Design to play off the extravagant fireplace.

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Cozy Upstate Living Room

Three years after a fire broke out in the back of his home, designer Shawn Henderson restored his upstate New York space to be a soothing escape from the big city. This petite living room is undeniably serene, thanks to a Kaare Klint sofa, a chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, and a versatile cocktail table courtesy of Frits Henningsen.

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Star-Studded Living Room

Designer Isabel López-Quesada refreshed this charming Madrid apartment—which the actress Ava Gardner used to call home—with soft, romantic details. Highlights include sofas reimagined in Brochier velvet, Pierre Paulin's Mushroom chairs, and artwork by Donna Huanca.

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Cartagena Living Room

Think of Chiqui de Echavarría's Colombian home as a passport-free way to travel the world. With an antique bench from India, South Africa–sourced paintings, and a Spanish Colonial sofa in a Palma de Mallorca fabric, this brick-clad living room has a true global edge.

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Hudson Valley Living Room

Sheila Bridges took her Hudson Valley, New York, living room to new heights (literally) with a mobile she co-designed with Elizabeth Parker. Rounding out the room is a Hammertown Barn sofa, a vintage side table, and a fireplace by Ortal.

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Refined Upper East Side Living Room

Designer Tom Scheerer added some uptown opulence to this Manhattan apartment with a 1950s Danish desk by Jacob Kjaer and textiles from Holland & Sherry, Borderline, and Kravet. With a neutral backdrop—as well as the occasional pops of green and blue—this living room is both elegant and eclectic.

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Modern California Living Room

Designer Ernest de la Torre updated this Tudor-style home in Bel Air—which was built by Hollywood architect Paul R. Williams in 1934—with modern panache. A vintage Jean Royère chair and a rug by Edward Fields soften the sleek space.

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Art Nouveau Living Room

When restoring her apartment in Tbilisi, Georgia, interior designer Eka Papamichael juxtaposed the space's rich Art Nouveau architecture with a vintage cocktail table, a Murano glass ceiling pendant, and sofas by Gervasoni.

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Bold & Bright Living Room

Srila Chatterjee and Mahesh Mathai put their bold aesthetic on full display in their Mumbai living room. The vibrant purple walls are paired with flea-market finds, a tiger sculpture from Kerala, and a custom ottoman and chairs.

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Muted California Living Room

Blending two distinctly different styles in one space is a tall order. When newlyweds asked Natasha Baradaran to decorate their Santa Monica, California, home, she filled the living room with various textiles in an easy, neutral color palette. The result? The perfect compromise between bohemian and Art Deco.

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16th-Century Tuscan Living Room

At this 16th-century retreat outside Siena, Italy, restored by Hubert Zandberg, more is more. The designer added a hefty dose of color into the living room, covering the furniture in textiles from Mulberry and de Le Cuona.

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Sophisticated Milan Living Room

Being neck-deep in a gut renovation—in the midst of the pandemic, no less—can feel overwhelming. However, Dimorestudio's Emiliano Salci turned his new Milan apartment into a theatrical abode. He furnished his pigmented living room with antique finds as well as pieces from his home-furnishings brand, Dimoremilano.

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Classic-Meets-Cool Living Room

When designing his San Francisco home, Antonio Martins took a trip down memory lane for inspiration. From a gallery wall of 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century portraits to the sleek RH, Restoration Hardware cocktail table, his living room bridges the gap between old and new.

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Hotel Lobby–Esque Living Room

As the mogul behind 1 Hotels and the Baccarat Hotel, Barry Sternlicht brings a well-appointed eye to his hospitality ventures. So it's only fitting that his personal residence follows suit. Sternlicht gives his Miami Beach living room the first-class treatment with a Jean de Merry armchair, side tables from MS Ceramic Design, and a sofa covered in Loro Piana fabric.

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Fun and Feminine Living Room

When Lucinda Loya was tapped to design fashion model Maya Henry's London flat, she wanted to fill the cold space with plenty of personality. From the fringed Munna chairs to a candy-coated color palette, this living room feels feminine and edgy in equal measure.

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Art-Filled Hamptons Living Room

Furniture doubles as art in this Hamptons home. A white sofa matching the wall and floors sets the stage for cream vintage Joe Colombo chairs that flank a custom Marmoreal coffee table. The Egan Frantz artwork spans the length of the sofa.

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California Casual Living Room

Exposed beams, a plaster fireplace, and wrought iron door frames create a Mediterranean vibe in this Newport, California home. A mix of cream upholstery with wood furniture and floors looks elegant but not fussy.

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High-Contrast Living Room

An accent wall made of dark charcoal tiles boldly stands out in this elegant Mill Valley living room. Deep blacks complement warm whites with gold accents to create a glamorous scheme.

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Limestone Living Room

Modern updates like industrial lighting and a polished cement floor create an eclectic aesthetic in this old-word living room. Cube-shaped poufs and linen-upholstered Bergère chairs add softness and texture.

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Glam Chicago Living Room

A sophisticated, neutral living room in Chicago's historic Palmolive building features a clever mix of antiques and vintage finds, which create a sense of balance.

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Palm Beach Living Room

A 1920s Palm Beach home, owned by art adviser Heidi McWilliams, serves as the perfect backdrop for displaying her impressive collection. The living room is furnished with claret armchairs (right) and a hexagonal table by Rose Tarlow Melrose House, along with a neutral rug by Patterson Flynn Martin. An Anish Kapoor mirrored wall sculpture accentuates the 16th-century Italian limestone mantel, and the coffered ceiling, which is original, adds character to the room.

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Minimalist Living Room

Kara Mann's Chicago living room is a lesson in minimalist design. A pair of white chairs complement the marigold-colored rug by Miyabi Casa. The floors are large-scale limestone tiles.

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Nashville Living Room

Since this Nashville home originally didn't have a living space, interior designer Jason Arnold transformed the main parlor into a beautifully layered living room with earthy tones and bold stripes.

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Serene Ibiza Sitting Room

This Ibiza living room features local-limestone floors covered in custom Spanish esparto rugs from Antonia Molina. Walls covered in a sandy lime plaster, and a wood-beam ceiling set a rustic tone in the living room. Custom sofas are by Atelier Tapissier Seigneur and the curtains are in a quilted Braquenié fabric; the Oeil cocktail table by Pierre Chapo is vintage, the lacquered-coral sculpture is by Maurizio Epifani, and the painting over the mantel is by Alex Katz.

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Refined Buenos Aires Living Room

In a Buenos Aires home, the original marble mantel in the living room was specified by Maison Jansen, who decorated the apartment in the 1930s. The circa-1940 chairs in the foreground, the console (left), and the side table (right) were designed by Jean-Michel Frank for the Argentine firm Comte. The 1930s Frits Henningsen settee is covered in a Holland & Sherry mohair, the chairs next to the fireplace are 18th-century Gustavian, the circa-1950 Sphere cocktail table and lamp are by Jean Royère, and the 1930s table (front left) and sconces are by Maison Jansen.

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Amanda Seyfried's Living Room

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California Bungalow Lounge

For designer Patrick Printy, his bungalow in Oakland, California is all about eccentric design. In this living area attached to his study, a pair of vintage sofas are upholstered in a Ralph Lauren Home stripe, the Eero Saarinen table is from Design Within Reach, barstools by CB2 are covered in a Katie Ridder fabric, the ceiling lantern is by Visual Comfort, the rug is by Ralph Lauren Home, and the busts are by Oly.

The artworks include photographs by Jason Fulford, Garry Winogrand, and Richard Misrach, flanked by silhouette portraits by Julian Opie.

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Living Room Furniture Design Images

Living Room Furniture Design Images

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Use these living room design ideas to make your living room a comfortable, inviting place to gather with family and friends.

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1. Set the Mood with Color

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The colors you choose for your living room will affect how guests feel in the space. Colors can energize or relax the space, depending on how intense they are and how warm or cool they are.

A serene scheme of soft blue and white makes this spacious living room feel calm, cool, and collected--a gracious setting for elegant gatherings. A light tan carpet underfoot warms the space and keeps the cool tones in balance.

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2. Finish the Walls and Ceilings

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Traditionally, living room walls receive more elaborate or formal treatment than other rooms because the room is a public space. To make it a welcoming room that expresses your personality, choose wallcoverings or treatments that reflect your style.

The walls in this room are wallpapered with a chic print. The effect brings warmth and texture to the walls and gives them a look of antiquity.

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3. Add Character with Architectural Trimwork

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Trimwork serves practical purposes, covering the seams where floors and ceilings meet walls and supporting the structure around openings. But these elements serve aesthetic purposes too. The style of trimwork helps give your home a distinctive look, whether classical, contemporary, old-world, or regional.

Projecting lintels over the door and windows, a deep cornice, and a paneled and beamed vaulted ceiling combine to give this white-washed living room a sense of place.

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4. Choose Stylish, Comfortable Flooring

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In keeping with the function of the living room as a public space, choose a floor covering that provides comfort underfoot and makes a design statement as well. This vibrant wall-to-wall carpet lays the foundation for a refined mix of florals and stripes.

If you prefer a less bold floor, choose a solid neutral flooring that allows attention to focus on furniture or art. Hardwood floors with area rugs are one of the most popular choices for living room floors, but ceramic tile, stone tile, and full carpeting work too.

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5. Create a Focal Point

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A focal point anchors the living room and helps draw you into the space. A fireplace is a natural focal point, symbolizing hearth and home, but in most living spaces, the television is the true center of attention. To keep them from competing, pair them up. A beautiful view or a stunning piece of art can also serve as a room's focal point.

Here a the fireplace becomes the central point in this living room that features a simple and chic look.

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6. Arrange Furniture for Conversation

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Living rooms are gathering spaces, so use furniture arrangement to promote conversation and interaction. Pull seating pieces away from the walls and arrange them to face each other.

If you have a large living room, break it into two conversational groups for a more comfortable, intimate feeling. Chairs and ottomans that can be pulled into the group as needed allow you to expand the circle and still keep the intimacy.

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7. Plan for Inviting Lighting

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Lighting in the living room should be geared toward creating a relaxed, comfortable mood. Aim for layers of light, and position light sources so they form roughly a triangle to ensure good distribution of illumination.

Table lamps that focus the light down will encourage people to sit down and relax. The overlapping arcs of light illuminate the seating instead of the upper walls, sending the message to sit.

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8. Dress the Windows--or Not

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Although heavy window treatments are mostly a thing of the past, living rooms are the place for elaboration and luxury if you're so inclined. This combination of relaxed shades and floor-to-ceiling draperies is understated yet elegant.

The elegance comes from the generous use of fabric in the draperies--they're not fancy, but the thick folds and puddling ends communicate luxury. The shades block light and provide privacy when desired.

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9. Design a Media Center

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If your living room is also your family room, watching TV may be the main use of the room. Whether you have the newest model or an older one, incorporate it into the room's design so that it's a feature but not dominant.

In this living room, a built in bookcase is the perfect spot to accommodate the television.

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10. Accessorize with Art and Collections

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Living room walls come alive when you use them to display art or collections that you love. Group items for impact, and hang them low enough to relate to nearby furnishings or architecture. The most common mistake in hanging pictures is putting them too high.

This grouping of four large prints hangs low enough to connect visually to the sofa. The painting on the adjacent wall hangs at standing eye level and relates to the lamp in the corner.

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Living Room Layout Ideas

Living Room Layout Ideas

Living room layout ideas can totally transform a space and there are many reasons why you should consider switching things up. Perhaps you've just moved into a rental which doesn't use a pocket of space effectively as it could. Or, maybe you don't want to move from your forever home – in which case, a switch-up is a simple (and much more cost-effective) solution.

Whatever your motive for tackling your living room layout, it's the room you probably spend the most time in, so getting it right is vital. The perfect living room layout is one that suits the way that you live, whether you want an area for entertaining, a quiet and isolated room to withdraw to, or a multi-functional space that can be adapted to whatever the situation needs. You'd be surprised how many different ways you can set up your lounge.

There's much more beyond pushing all your furniture up against walls and angling them towards sofas, and these spaces prove it. So go on, be a bit bolder in your living room configuration and fire up the Feng Shui when designing a living room layout.

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No matter how beautiful the living room ideas you have going on may be, if they are part of an awkward small space or a large room that's oddly put together, you're not going to get the most out of them. Ensuring the layout is spot on in terms of style and function is key to success. 'Living rooms are often one of the trickiest rooms in the home to design, because they're usually the one that multi-tasks the most,' says Emma Sims-Hilditch, founder, Neptune.

'Somewhere to watch TV, somewhere to relax, somewhere to entertain friends, somewhere to store all sorts of paraphernalia, and even somewhere to eat and work depending on your setup.

'Paint color, fabric choice and flooring aside, what to put in your sitting room and where to position it all are two of your main considerations.'

1. Go for a balanced layout

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If you are after a more formal living room layout  – symmetry is the way to go. It's very visually satisfying and does work particularly well in small living room layouts where it's important to give your furniture room to breathe to avoid a cluttered feeling.

You can create this look either with two sofas and a coffee table in between or slightly off balance it with a sofa facing two armchairs. You are best then mounting a TV so it can be seen from both sides of the room, but bear in mind you'll have to turn to watch, so this layout might be suited best to a room where the TV doesn't have the be the focus.

2. Introduce light into a dark living room

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If you can't decide between a green or blue living room  – choosing an Art Deco-inspired teal lounge with a marble checkered floor is a classy and elegant option.

But, if you're scared that the space might look a tad on the dark side, choose a spot that's near the garden or place furniture near large windows. That way, you can layer natural sunlight with multiple living room lighting ideas to balance out light and dark.

The addition of metallic surfaces such as the brass table and candlestick holder on the black and rattan cabinet will help to reflect light.

3. Turn your living room into a guest room

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As the price of real estate increases, you may find that your money doesn't stretch as far as you'd hoped with the number or size of rooms you wanted.

For example, if your savings don't allow you to have a guest room, or if box bedroom is too tiny  – the best sofa beds function as a cozy seating and sleep space. So rather than remodelling your house to accommodate for sleepovers, invest in this dual-purpose piece of furniture.

4. Open up your kitchen and living room

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Having a space that's warm and visually-appealing is great for entertaining guests. Opening up a sitting room adjacent to the the kitchen is perfect for letting mouth-watering aromas of a home-cooked meal permeate into the space.

When thinking about how to design the perfect living room, approach it like a private dining experience. Here, you can also peer into the black-framed, Crittall-style pocket doors and feel as though you're at the chef's table  – without disrupting the cook's culinary output.

5. Zone seating around a fireplace

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Not just for cozying up around Christmas, living room fireplace ideas are the perfect appliance to base your lounge layout around. With traditional, wood burning stoves, you can reinforce them as a feature with a mirror or artwork over the mantelpiece.

This is especially effective in a room where you don't really have any technology. If your living room is for relaxing, reading, or listening to music, then having a focal point like a fireplace will add to the calming feel.

Modern cassette models on the other hand, are ideal for space-saving. Even during the warmer months, some electric fires have an ability to let you experience the visual effects of the LED 'embers' without actually heating up the room.

6. Use a room divider to zone the space

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Room divider ideas are a really affordable option to zone a living room layout. Whether you're renting, or a non-committal decorator, dividers can be folded away when not in use.

We love these plain lilac ones that blend seamlessly into the living room with the other pastel accessories. You wouldn't even know they were there... well, sort of.

7. Choose between open-plan, broken-plan or living room only

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If you're looking to remodel your home, it might be that your living room will be at least partly open to other rooms. This requires a certain amount of self-analysis, so think about how you are going to live in the room, and to what extent you want a separate sanctuary to escape from household life.

You may wish to isolate the room for other people. For example, the separate room may be a space where teenagers can watch TV and play computer games with their friends while the adults remain reasonably undisturbed in the kitchen-diner.

On the other hand, you may want to create a more seamless layout where an open-plan kitchen, dining area and lounge space overlap. This living room layout idea often allows for more family interaction and can have the benefit of making the entire space seem larger.

Often, the solution is a combination of both, where rooms have been linked by knocking them through, but still have a defined living space. Double doors, folding doors or even large sliding doors can provide the option to link or close off areas.

8. Find your living room's focal point

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How you want to use your living room will dictate what its focal point will be. The living room layout is usually dictated by where the TV is placed, but often you don't want it to be the central focus, unless that is what the room is primarily for.

Quite often, these rooms double as a home cinema space, so if that's what you're looking for, it's best to look at some genius living room tv ideas.

9. Or go for something more flexible

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You can create a more relaxed, laidback living room by avoiding a symmetrical look and dotting your furniture slightly more randomly around the space.

Have your sofa lengthways with the coffee table in front, because that just makes sense, but then dot mismatching chairs, stool and even small tables in the space opposite.

10. Look at the natural light when picking a living room layout

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If you have great views from your windows, then turning these into the focus of the room is a brilliant solution. This is a great idea for rooms used for relaxing and more formal gatherings. It's also a good option if your living room is in an open plan extension, and you have windows flooding the space with light.

Where you position furniture will also depend on your choice of focal point. If a large window looking out onto the garden is the main focal point, the seating should be placed to take in the view, thus creating a comfortable space to relax in.

11. Let your furniture be the focus

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If you're hashtag blessed with a large living room layout, invest in beautiful statement furniture to make them the focal point. Configure the furniture in a way that promotes conversation with family and guests.

One way to do this is to designate a well-lit corner for your perfect armchair or one of the best sofas on the Real Homes team's radar, perhaps in a statement colourway or luxe upholstery fabric that will become the focus of the room.

12. Don't just push everything against walls

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There is a common tendency, when designing a living room layout, to shove all your furnishings up against walls. But this attempt to claim back those precious few inches can often have an adverse effect.

Instead, copy this look and pull your furniture away from the wall a tad, creating space around the outside of the room, and group around a central coffee table.

'If your living room's on the smaller side, it's tempting to put all of the furniture against the wall to make it feel bigger,' says Sims-Hilditch.

'This actually just creates an empty space in the middle which isn't as usable as you might think and leaves your room feeling off-balance. Instead, in any size room, build your layout from the centre to make it feel more intimate and welcoming.'

13. Think about how will you move about the space

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Once you have identified the functional needs and focus of the room, you can think about your living room layout's functionality. How will people move in, out and within the space? This will help you decide where it's best to place the furniture.

If the room doubles up as the main route through to the garden or is a space in which people will travel between the kitchen and dining room, you can use open shelving or storage units as screens to provide partial separation.

Or, why not consider zoning the room (using the position of the furniture) to define a circulation route that does not run through the seating or TV area? For example, in an open-plan living room, you may choose to use furniture to delineate the living room area. Sofas, especially if they are L-shaped, can be used effectively to mark out the boundaries of a living room.

14. Plan storage into your layout

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Remember to consider living room storage ideas in your design. Bench or banquette seating along one wall of your living room can incorporate storage for DVDs and home entertainment gadgets, while providing additional seating.

If you want to create a contemporary design in a Victorian or Edwardian house look to this idea. Add a stone-topped plinth about 45cm above floor level across the whole of the fireplace wall, and incorporate storage beneath for logs and kindling to act as the hearth for a contemporary recessed fireplace.

15. Consider living room lighting too

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A living room can have many different functions, so the key to good living room lighting is variety and variability. With artificial lighting, for example, it is often useful to have several different sources of light. Controlling many of these on a dimmer switch or lighting system will enable you to set the appropriate task or mood lighting in the different zones.

Using a 5A ring circuit (which will require 5A pin sockets, designed for small round pins) can allow you to operate several table lamps and floor standing lamps around the room from the light switch or dimmer, which can be effective and efficient.

Lights can be very stylish design features. A pendant light can look striking in a traditionally symmetrical room with a chimney breast, while a long-stemmed arching floor standing lamp can be a visual feature and have flexibility of position. Also, look to wall lights or sconces if you want to concentrate light or a highlight a feature in a living room corner.

16. Factor mirrors into a small living room

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Surprise, surprise, mirrors make small spaces feel bigger, so when designing the layout of a small living room make sure you factor them in.

In fact, make mirrors a key focus of your plans. We recommend starting with a large mirror on the wall that hangs opposite the windows as this will bounce more light around and create the illusion that the room is bigger.

If your windows are on the smaller side or you don't want to rely on natural light, try placing a tall mirror idea behind furniture or lighting instead to create the visual trick of another room opening up beyond.

How do I set up my living room?

'It's important to divide the space according to function and give meaning to all areas. For instance, you may want a more formal arrangement in front of a fireplace as opposed to a more relaxed arrangement for watching TV,' explains Jiin Kim-Inoue, design director, Finchatton.

'If you have a window overlooking a garden, it could be a great space for a comfortable seating with a foot stool or a small writing desk. I would consider outlook and lighting in giving a space purpose and meaning.'

'Other examples of popular living room zones are a reading nook, a craft or hobby area, a games area or an intimate eating area.'

How do you build a zone in a living room?

'Room dividers, in all of their forms, have the ability to visually break up a space making them a great feature to use when decorating a large living room,' explains Linda Holmes, interior director at LuxDeco.

'Dividers range from non-permanent pieces like a chic centre table, as mentioned before, and beautiful coromandel screens to dividing bookcases and built-in shelving units. Both have their pros.'

'Something like a centre table, low bookcase or screen can be easily moved around the space, opening up the space for larger gatherings, or moved to another room if needed.'

'A tall bookcase is a good middle-of-the-road solution – it provides quite a lot of separation (although an open bookcase will still allow for some interaction between the spaces) but can, technically, be moved if needed.'

'A floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving unit is something which would be an architectural feature inherent to your room's design. It would be a permanent feature of the space which would certainly break up a large living room.'

Living Room Layout Ideas

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