Furnishing the house: 25 ideas for the living room

Even for those with little space to furnish, a well-designed and decorated living room sets the tone for the rest of the home! And since there’s no shortage of incredible living rooms around the world, we’ve put together 25 living room decorating ideas to inspire you!

25 ideas for the living room

1. Pictures on the living room wall

Walls full of photos are amazing, right? They add charm and an extra touch to any space. Whether it’s a small or large room, the important thing is to know how to use this technique to your advantage. If you want some advice on how to use paintings in your home decor, simply click Here.

2. Decorative stairs

Project: Renata Hirayama

Smaller rooms can be just as comfortable and welcoming! Ideas like the decorative ladder and the puff as a coffee table left the room full of personality.

3. Coffee tables as decoration allies

Project: Bernadette Correa

Coffee tables are excellent allies for furnishing the living room! By placing books, vases with flowers or decorative objects, they enhance any room!

4. Color spots in the environment

White palette with colored details that give a special touch and make a big difference in the decor: Cushions, blanket, picture and chest of drawers in blue create harmony and balance in the environment!

4. Integration of spaces

Project: Sex and Dalanezi

For smaller rooms, an excellent idea is the integration of spaces. The kitchen separated from the counter and the colored chairs made the space very functional, while the sofa combined with the upholstery of the dining room chairs created harmony and synergy in the space!

6. Library in the living room

Project: Sex and Dalanezi

Bookcase in the living room, why not? By combining the black bookcase with the gray and white furniture, the architects have created a very pleasant space for those who want to enjoy a good read!

7. Gray base with color accents

Project: Pietro Terlizzi

The gray base with the colors on the cushions, the coffee table, the paintings on the wall and the guitar that decorates the room add personality and style to the space! Applying details based on the residents’ personal taste is a great idea to make the space unique!

8. Bench in the living room

Project: Bernadette Correa

A great way to decorate your living room is to add benches to your decor! They are a way to make the most of space, adding extra seats to the room in a discreet and elegant way!

9. Coffee table of the correct size

Since the sofa is large, the large coffee table is ideal for allowing everyone in the room to sit comfortably, whether by resting their feet on the table or placing glasses and utensils! The choice of a light palette highlighted the beautiful view while the touches of blue in the decoration added an extra touch!

10. Frame as a highligh

The L-shaped sofa is a great option for those looking for comfort and practicality in the living room! The black wall was highlighted with a single large central painting, making it the center of attention in the room!

11. Puff as a coffee table

Paintings leaning against the wall are a trend and a great option for those who have a rented apartment and don’t want to drill holes in the wall! The puff that acts as a bookend and accompanies the table enhances the decor of this room! A creative and different idea for inspiration!

12. Dark palette in decoration

For lovers of darker environments, this room uses and abuses the color blue, leaving the environment more sober without losing vitality and bringing a lot of personality to the space!

13. Neutral palette with pops of color

With the gray background, the brown color in a brighter shade on the sofa took over and warmed up the space! The wine details on the blanket and bench added an extra touch to the room!

14. Vintage style in the living room

In this environment, the gray and pink color palette created a more vintage atmosphere, making the space very intimate and welcoming! The large windows provide abundant natural light, enhancing the environment!

15. Nature as part of the decoration

Project: Suite Architects – Casa Cor SP 2018-06-18

This environment exhibited at Casa Cor SP 2018 is simply incredible! The impressive tree at the center of the space takes center stage, exuding personality and originality!

16. Colored lamps

Project: Antonio Ferreira Jr and Mario Celso Bernardes

Colored lamp in the living room, why not? They make the space more cheerful and elegant without a doubt! Even more so when it is in complete harmony with the rest of the environment!

15. Harmony in integrated environments

The delimitation of the spaces occurred through a small step and a change of color of the ceiling of the spaces! The sofa and furniture had the same tones as the kitchen, an excellent idea for those who integrate the rooms in a harmonious and coherent way!

18. Exterior and interior in harmony

Project: Liz Lipkin

Very beautiful room and completely integrated with the outside thanks to the large glass doors that separate the spaces! The armchair and puff create more seats for visitors, facilitating moments of leisure between friends and family.

19. Toy box as part of the decoration

An excellent idea for those with children is to organize the living room toys in a toy box like the one in the photo! The puff as a coffee table is a great idea and the plants renew the environment!

20. Carpets protagonists

Printed rugs always add an extra touch to any living room, even more so when the room is made up of only a neutral color palette, with the rug being the highlight of the space!

21. Industrial style in decoration

Project: Simone Saccab

The industrial style rooms are amazing. The brick, concrete and exposed piping set the tone for this space, while the brown leather sofa was the finishing touch to make the space elegant and personal.

22. Modern decoration with neon

Project: Viviane Gobbato

How about adding a neon sign to give your living room a fresh and modern look?

The geometric rug and coffee table decorations, such as Lygia Clark’s Bicho Caranguejo sculpture, add to the contemporary vibe.

23. Copper in living room decoration

The copper-colored decoration is elegant and modern and has become a highlight in the decor! In moderation and in the right measure, they can be used in furnishing or decoration, from larger products such as coffee tables and lamps to small details of the environment, such as accessories and decorative objects.

24. Mirrors as great allies

Mirrors can be excellent allies for decorating a room! They help to enlarge the space and make it even more beautiful and elegant! To find out more tips on how to enhance your decor with mirrors, click here.