Choosing the best living room interior style: 88 photos and ideas

The living room can be made in a single design, taking into account the nuances, or you can combine several interior styles into eclecticism. If the room is small, a modern style with a minimum of decor and furniture in light colors, with transparent curtains and mirrored, glossy surfaces is suitable. The design of a living room in a classic or modern style is suitable for the living room of a private house, where floor-to-ceiling windows and a large space will be emphasized.

Modern style

Living room design in a modern style allows the room to look practical, rational and at the same time attractive. Its peculiarity is the combination of elements from different styles, focusing on minimalism and creating comfort. The interior of the living room in a modern style looks traditional and cozy, this is a space where everyone will find something to do.

When choosing a finish, you should give preference to light textures, simple ceiling design, abandon molding and parquet in favor of a simple combination of colors of wallpaper and laminate.

The photo shows the interior of the living room in a modern style. A glossy stretch ceiling and a red and white wall visually expands the room.

In terms of decor, you need to pay attention to the presence of a mirror, wall decor (frames and monosyllabic paintings), a simple chandelier, and sofa cushions. A bright or plain rug and classic drapes will bring warmth to a modern interior. Textiles in the living room should be as natural as possible, and without layering textures.

You can decorate a living room in a modern style based on any room size; such versatility will make a small space functional due to the clarity of its lines.

The photo shows an example of decorating an accent wall with 3D panels. The living room is accented by a bright red sofa, a wooden table, parquet flooring and pillows bring coziness, and a carpet in the color of the walls complements the interior.

Popular tree

Most people who care about their home know that combining light furniture is quite simple; similar tones harmonize perfectly with any shade, but black, blue and red are considered the most suitable colors for white.

Wood has always been a popular material; such frames are quite reliable and can pleasantly surprise you with their service life.

Among the existing breeds it is worth highlighting:

1. Oak.
2. Cherry.
3. Ash.
4. Beech.
5. Birch.

When choosing from a huge number of presented models, a person must be guided by his own preferences. Oak is expensive, but thanks to such frames it will be possible to emphasize the status of the owner of the home and decorate any corner of the room; the material is often presented on store shelves in brown.

Beech fits perfectly into children's rooms, as it has a beige-pink tone; light yellow birch looks no less attractive.

Minimalism

The interior of a living room in a minimalist style is suitable for the rhythm of life in the bustle of the city, where guests are increasingly being met on neutral territory, and not in the living room. With changes in life comes changes in the functions of rooms.

This style is characterized by: zoning of space, order, purity of colors, minimum furniture, simplicity of accessories, adherence to proportionality.

For a minimalist living room, you need to choose a simple, spacious cabinet design, a geometrically correct sofa and armchairs. There is no need to clutter the interior with many shelves, bedside tables and chairs.

The color of the furniture should be natural wood shades. The colors of the living room should be either combined or monochrome, but always clean and without chameleon impurities. Glossy or matte surfaces should not overlap.

Modern curtains for the living room should be chosen without any patterns or floral designs; they should emphasize the style and at the same time be invisible in the interior. Plain curtains made of linen, cotton, roller blinds or muslin would be appropriate.

From finishing materials you need to choose smooth plaster, stone, wood. There should be a minimum of decorations on the walls; plain wallpaper or companions in the same colors help achieve the effect of emptiness. The ceiling and walls in light colors are combined with dark parquet boards or laminate.

Differences from older models

In general, we can distinguish three main differences between the living room furniture sets produced today and their Soviet-era counterparts.

1. The furniture produced today is a harmonious ensemble of a number of components that are quite capable of replacing each other if necessary. That's why they can be assembled in any order you like without affecting functionality in any way.
2. As for the walls of the Soviet era, they were nothing more than a set of cabinets monolithically fastened according to the factory drawing, which formed a single “for all time” bundle.
3. If Soviet furniture was designed in the form of sections, then it was not possible to remove any of them from the set. Such a strong dependence was due to the fact that each element of the set was initially allocated the same place.
4. According to this scheme, holes for connecting fasteners were drilled, technical grooves were made and fittings were installed. Today, the wall for the hall is often produced with sections that are completely independent from each other.
5. Sections of Soviet furniture walls for the living room were the same in height and often in width. Their modern analogues often contain a number of sections of various sizes. Moreover, they are not walls in the usual sense of the word, but rather multifunctional systems.

High tech

This interior style is suitable for a small room where simplicity, modern technology, metal and glass surfaces are preferred.

You never have to overpay

If you find furniture in a prestigious design studio that is ideal in color and style, but too expensive, you should not buy it at any cost, including taking out loans.

It is enough to photograph or remember this interior and order the production of a copy of it from some provincial furniture workshop that works according to a more affordable price list.

Classic style

To create a demonstration of your high status, a living room interior in a classic style, which is distinguished by severity and luxury in decorative elements, is suitable. Furniture for this style can be made to order, but you can also choose a good set from factory options. It should be made of wood or imitate the pattern of a valuable type of wood.

Furniture should be carved, gilded handles, linings and inserts made of forging, glass and enamel. For greater effect, you can use antique furniture in the interior or age the cabinets yourself.

The photo shows an interior in a classic style. A false fireplace with stucco molding, decorative mirrors, moldings, luxurious furniture, light lilac as an accent color are the basis of the style of this small living room.

Upholstered furniture in the living room can be upholstered in jacquard, fur, brocade, and velor. Chairs in the interior should have massive backs, a cover with fringe and tassels, armchairs should be deep and with armrests.

Curtains should only be classic (drapes and drapes) and made of high-quality material (satin, velvet), colors - deep shades of emerald, garnet. Lambrequins and garters are appropriate in this style.

There should be a bookcase in the living room. It would be great if the role of the TV in the interior is replaced by a piano or a fireplace. A large crystal chandelier will fill the space with light, and the carpet will add coziness.

A living room in a classic style will never lose its relevance and the room will always be in trend, emphasizing the taste of the home owners and impressing all guests.

Living room zoning options

It often happens that there are several functional areas in one room. This is especially true for one-room apartments, in which one room can simultaneously be a sleeping area, a reception area and a dining area.

You can select as many zones as you really need.

They can be divided among themselves in different ways.

• You can visually divide the zone using different wall decorations: combining different wallpapers or different materials, combining colors, etc.
• You can zone using textiles and curtains. This option was invented by our grandmothers. It is convenient from the point of view that, if necessary, the curtain can be easily assembled and, as it were, restored the visual integrity of the room.
• Partitions are the most popular option for zoning today. Anything can be used as a partition: a rack, a bar counter, an aquarium or special panels.

You can divide it either completely or only in the lower part of the room - this option is acceptable for a small space.

Modern classic

The interior is distinguished by the size of the furniture and relatively modest accessories; there are no spectacular accessories here and the classics fit into modern life. Multi-level ceilings, modern finishes, and laminate flooring are welcome.

Furniture should convey the texture of wood and be free from carvings and gilding. The living room in the neoclassical style combines classic and modern equipment and appliances, an electronic fireplace.

Neoclassicism comes to life in modern homes: in the photo, the TV, false fireplace, gilding and white spotlights in the interior go well together.

Italian style

The interior features geometric patterns, columns, worn gilding, as well as floor-standing vases, figurines and sculpture. Such a living room should have marble or parquet floors, classic massive furniture, walls with paintings and gold, and a voluminous chandelier.

Baroque

A living room in the Baroque style means an abundance of gold in the decoration of walls and furniture, a crystal chandelier, and antique furniture.

Art Deco

An Art Deco living room combines rich finishes and brilliance of accessories. Preference is given to clear lines, sharp corners and ornaments. Light and neutral walls here serve as a backdrop for bright and contrasting interior elements.

The photo shows an example of decorating a living room in the art deco style, which makes it possible to combine an abundance of glass, mirrors, gloss and bright colors in the interior. Pink soft panels and a sun mirror on the accent wall complement the chosen style.

Spectral circle and seasons

Combining more than three similar shades in one interior will be quite difficult. If such a task is set before an experienced designer, then he will find the optimal solution using a color ring.

The theory of seasons will also be a good help in this matter. She claims that in nature you can find pleasant combinations of different colors by following the color schemes of the seasons. For example, the spring season gives designers such pleasant ideas as a combination of yellow and pink, red and beige.

English style

The interior of the living room requires careful selection of details, high quality furniture and finishing elements. Suitable for creating a homely atmosphere and traditional style. Wood, plaid, floral patterns, leather chesterfield sofas, bergere chair, fireplace, bookshelves, massive chests of drawers are suitable for a large room and recreating the interior.

Loft

The loft-style living room interior combines modern carelessness and antiquity, new appliances and plaster-brick walls. It does not imply wealth in furniture; it allows the use of old furniture and its combination with new ones. A loft is suitable for large and spacious rooms without partitions with high ceilings, which is why it is so often found in the studios of creative individuals.

In the photo, a brick wall and wooden beams on the ceiling are the main decorative element of the loft living room interior.

To create an attic atmosphere, a white ceiling or one covered with boards is suitable (if there are wires or pipes there, then you should not hide them). For walls, imitation brickwork or concrete walls are suitable. Wooden boards or laminate are most often used on the floor.

The windows are open as much as possible. For curtains in the living room, either short cotton or thick blinds are used.

The main piece of furniture is a bed or sofa with good upholstery and plenty of pillows and blankets. A coffee table on wheels and a large number of armchairs, poufs, that's all the furniture. A large TV in the interior adorns the brick wall, and for leisure you can hang a hammock or a ball basket.

Textiles in the interior include leather, suede, and felt. Instead of chandeliers and sconces, spotlights and simple lamps on wires, rectangular shades in white and black colors emit light.

The meaning of careful selection

Properly combined fragments of the spectrum can significantly lift your mood, inspire new achievements and evoke pleasant memories. They advantageously modulate the living space and create a friendly atmosphere in it.

Judging by the photos of the ideal combination of furniture published on the World Wide Web, skillful manipulation of areas of the gamut alone may be quite enough to turn standard housing into real palace chambers.

Provence

The design of a living room in the Provence style cannot be called simple; it is rather a luxury that lives in simplicity. The interior is characterized by retro colors, field themes, and plenty of sun. It is possible to create Provence due to the abundance of light, a characteristic window frame, aged furniture, handicrafts and natural textiles, fresh flowers and stone.

Provence is created only from light colors; the darkest color here is the color of wood. Wheat, beige, sand, milk, blue, pistachio, ocher, pink make the living room brighter and promote relaxation.

Furniture in the living room should be made of light wood with signs of wear, or painted in pastel colors. Carvings and patterns are acceptable in the interior. For the style to become recognizable, it is important to have a sideboard, a round table, and a rocking chair. The main furniture is placed throughout the room, not against the walls. Furniture upholstery should be made of linen, cotton, chintz.

The interior decor will be family photos, a coffee set, a jewelry box, and fabric dolls. The chandelier should have wooden elements on a forged frame; textile floor lamps in bright colors are appropriate.

A carpet in the center of the room to match the color of the textiles is required. Curtains in the interior should be made of natural fabrics with embroidery, or knitted from yarn using the fillet technique. The color of curtains and curtains is white, with floral motifs or checkered. Ruffles and frills, Roman and classic curtains should be in the color of the upholstered furniture.

To decorate the walls of the living room, casual plaster in white, wallpaper with bright bouquets or flowers are suitable. The ceiling should imitate a log floor, and the floor should be covered with wooden boards and tiles.

How to combine furniture of different colors in the bedroom according to Feng Shui

According to Feng Shui philosophy, the bedroom sets the right mood for the whole next day. In order for a person to have good luck, one must adhere to the following rules:

• The bedroom should be in the quietest part of the house, away from the hall and kitchen.
• The space should be rectangular or square in shape, since four right angles create a favorable energy environment. If the room has more than four corners, then it is better to allocate it to the living room or kitchen.
• As for the ceiling, it should be flat, without beams or transitions. If there are already uneven spots on the ceiling, they need to be covered with a hanging structure.
• Feng Shui philosophy says that there should be a minimum amount of furniture in the bedroom. This will create an atmosphere of calm in the bedroom.

You need to arrange your bedroom yourself, without entrusting this matter to strangers. Then the space will be saturated with the energy of the person who will live in it.

1. Wall shades for the bedroom according to Feng Shui

Feng Shui philosophy says that the most important element of a bedroom is its color. The color depends on what part of the world the room is in.

If in the southeast or east, then green, pistachio or mint wall colors are preferable. Shades of green are a symbol of Chinese wood. To prevent interior items from merging with each other, the color palette can be diluted with pastel shades: white, beige, coffee, mustard and lemon. Such combinations will not disturb the color balance and will maintain an atmosphere of calm and tranquility in the bedroom.

Room location	Color palette	Recommendations
Southwest and Northeast	Brown, coffee, beige, gold or black	To combine furniture of different colors, a dark palette can be diluted with delicate tones. Wallpaper can contain several shades. For example, a floral print will harmoniously fit into the bedroom decor.
South	Red, terracotta, orange and cherry. According to Feng Shui philosophy, the colors of fire have a positive effect on marital relationships.	To avoid straining your eyesight, these could be large red flowers on milky wallpaper or some geometric patterns in orange or terracotta.
North and northwest	Shades of blue, since north belongs to the water element.	An important nuance: a bedroom located in the north should not contain shades of silver, gray and white, since these colors, according to Feng Shui philosophy, do not combine with blue.
West	Silver, gray, lilac and lemon. These colors stimulate brain activity.	In a bedroom furnished in this color scheme, a person’s thinking is activated, thoughts become clear, and the mind becomes enlightened.

If we talk about combination, then pairs are made between shades of water and wood, wood and fire, fire and earth, earth and metal. The color of the ceiling in the bedroom should be either white or beige. It is recommended to make the floor from wood. As for colors, light sand, dark chocolate and even black are allowed.

2. Feng Shui for insomnia

Many people have experienced insomnia. Sleep disturbances significantly worsen your well-being and psychological state.

Feng Shui philosophy believes that insomnia can be caused by the wrong color of the bedroom. People with sleep disorders are advised to do the following:

• burgundy;
• red;
• brown;
• dark green.

In addition to the listed colors, dark opaque curtains or curtains are suitable, which will not allow street light into the room. Then the ideal environment for healthy sleep will be created in the bedroom.

For those who do not suffer from insomnia, lighter colors are suitable, for example:

• beige;
• peach;
• cream;
• pink;
• citric.

As for finishing materials, both wallpaper and paint are suitable. It all depends on the wishes and financial capabilities of the owner of the premises.

3. Color of curtains, bed linen and furniture according to Feng Shui

Feng Shui contains a lot of recommendations for arranging a bedroom. In Chinese philosophy, this room plays an important role. It is in the bedroom that a person restores his strength, rests, and recharges himself with energy for a new day.

Curtains are a prototype of doors that let in daylight. They should be made of dense, opaque fabric in dark shades. When you need to let sunlight into the bedroom, the curtains can be pulled apart and fixed on both sides of the window.

According to Feng Shui tradition, curtains should be tightly closed at night so that even light from street lamps does not enter the bedroom. The lightest tone that curtains can have is coffee, and the darkest is black.

Bed linen is allowed only in light shades:

• white;
• beige;
• citric;
• vanilla;
• peach;
• pink.

On how to combine furniture of different colors with the tone of the walls, Feng Shui says that contrasting combinations are allowed. So, for light walls a dark setting is suitable, and for dark ones - either in tone or lighter.

Arranging a room based on the philosophy of Feng Shui is very interesting and exciting. Indeed, in combining furniture of different colors, centuries-old tradition and experience of people, proven over centuries, come to the rescue.

Country

The interior of a living room in a country style is similar to the Provence style and is suitable for the design of a country house. The emphasis is on natural materials in decoration and furniture. The rustic-style living room features crocheted runners, fresh wildflowers, rare furniture, and a fireplace.

In the photo, natural stone masonry on a milky accent wall to match the sofa looks harmonious in the living room interior.

Chalet

A chalet-style living room is created using eco-friendly materials, wooden furniture, a fireplace, simple wall decoration, and rare accessories.

American style

An American-style living room is about mixing styles while maintaining functionality. Light and spacious spaces are preserved here, so this interior design is only suitable for a private home. Niches in the wall, natural colors and the combination of several zones are characteristic of the American style.

Mediterranean

The Mediterranean-style living room features tall and wide windows. For walls use only light-colored plaster; tiles or textured laminate are suitable for the floor. Light walls are diluted with turquoise, blue, and green. Painted plates, amphorae, ceramics, vases with fruit and candles are appropriate in the interior.

Cabinet composite furniture

Cabinet furniture for the living room is similar to modular furniture, but has a number of differences. In cabinet furniture, the emphasis is on cabinets and drawers, which are combined into one common structure with a TV stand and other small items.

Also, this design is reminiscent of a mosaic or a “Assemble it yourself” set, when each part must be attached to each other. Modular furniture does not have the same assembly principle and has a slightly different layout.

Scandinavian style

The Scandinavian style living room interior combines minimalism and orderliness with eco-themes in one space. It preserves some features of the ethnic style of the northern peoples and provides an opportunity to join the Swedish culture. It combines newfangled trends and rare accents, led by white as the main color.

The photo shows a living room in a Scandinavian style, the main interior color is white. It is complemented by light wood laminate flooring. The role of decoration is given to paintings and textile elements.

As for furniture, the Scandinavian style does not recognize large cabinets, only shelves and as empty as possible. Modular birch furniture with glass facades will highlight the chosen style. The table should be compact, the chairs and sofa should be low and small with gray or milky upholstery. A chest of drawers or a sideboard will complement the interior.

The light needs to be created warm and diffused through spotlights, floor lamps and sconces will also create coziness, but it is better to abandon the chandelier. Interior decor includes a wood-burning fireplace, a chest, an armchair, and lampshades. There should be a minimum of paintings and made in the color of the upholstery and curtains. Most often it is linen and other natural fabrics of blue or light green color.

You need to be careful with bright touches, as this will be a variation in style. A carpet with a northern pattern, logs, deer antlers, ceramic crafts and photos will enliven the space.

Eco style

An eco-style living room combines the harmony of nature and the functionality of modern housing. This kind of interior does not like clutter and unnecessary objects; vines, glass surfaces, wood and light shades that add light are welcome here.

In the photo, a decorative stone wall and firewood in a niche give the interior an environmental feel.

East style

A living room in an oriental style will look unusual in our latitudes and will attract attention. It is created using bright (most often red) walls, fans, vases, bonsai, bamboo. Suitable textiles include thread curtains, organza, and silk.

A Japanese-style living room interior is unthinkable without screens instead of walls, low tables, and a mattress instead of a sofa.

On the issue of compatibility

• Plain. The furniture is made in the same color, only the shades vary. For example, if it is a brown color scheme, you can use tones from coffee and chocolate to light beige. You can make the atmosphere more colorful with the help of accessories or the design of walls and floors;
• Contrast. Combining opposite colors also looks good: if it’s difficult to decide, the color wheel will help you; the intensity and saturation of the color is at your discretion, but one must be dominant and the other complementary;

• Mixed. There is a huge scope for imagination, you are not limited in color, style, or shapes; it is important not to create an overly colorful interior, where each element will look “on its own.” Mismatched furniture looks best against a light background - white, beige, light pink, light green and other unobtrusive shades are ideal. Dark colors add special depth and mystery, but oblige you to perfect accuracy “without room for error.”