Which room do you spend the most time in?
I'm sure your answer is "IN THE LIVING ROOM!"
This is why the design of the living room needs to be made impeccable.
The time has come to finally decide on the interior style, the color of the wallpaper and ceiling, the arrangement of furniture, and curtains. This is exactly what we will do with you now.
Photo 175 ideas for living room interior, living room designs of 16, 18 and 20 square meters. m. And also convenient infographics, thanks to which it will be even easier to choose the appropriate design.
Living room design in Khrushchev
Is it possible to make a stylish and memorable living room in an ordinary Khrushevka? Today we will answer this question “Yes!” They will help us with this modern technologies in repair, materials and non-standard ideas.
We invite you to take a look at several bright guest rooms in such an apartment.
The style of this design is reminiscent of the 60s. A green carpet, a floor lamp and pillows on the sofa, a bouquet of flowers on a common white background - all these are echoes of the hippie movement. The colors of nature are in everything, including the interior. Simple furniture, a modest chandelier, bare walls with paintings in black and white ideal for a small room.
This minimalist interior is also good for a living room in a Khrushchev-era building. Small sofa, a table, a shelf for a TV take up little space, this is exactly what we need. At the same time, there is no feeling of emptiness; there are exactly as many things in the room as you need for a living room.
Smooth, shiny surfaces cabinet furniture, walls and ceiling merge into one whole, and the whole room forms a complete, laconic form.
In the first version we see an example of a well-chosen contrast of white and gray with soft green. The absolute absence of curtains makes the room even more spacious. If such a window seems too “naked” to someone, it can be slightly covered with light green or white tulle, and in a big city, beige or white blinds are also acceptable.
In the second option indoor flowers They add zest to the living room decor and look better than any artificial decor. The living room lighting was especially well chosen: the light is directed onto the walls, and this visually enlarges the room. The most luxurious element of the interior is a large chandelier. At first glance, it stands out from the general style, but without it the living room would look too simple.
In the third photo we see an example of the design of a small living room in high-tech style. And this is a truly interesting find for such a space. Here, in fact, there is not the slightest unnecessary detail. The severity of the high-tech style is softened by pale blue curtains and pillows on the sofa, but this does not stand out from the overall picture, but adds charm to it.
Let's summarize. What will make the interior of our small living room successful?
Highlights:
- plain, smooth walls;
- simple forms;
- decentralized lighting (preferably, but not required);
- minimum furniture and decor;
- laconic window design.
Interior of a hall in a private house
One can only envy the owners of the house with white envy, because they have a lot of opportunities for the most unusual ideas.
The main advantage of a living room in a private house is the windows.
Most often there are several of them, and they are large. And with them, not even the most will look luxurious. The combination of these two factors makes the living room unforgettable. You don’t have to think long about the design; the main load will be borne by the view from the windows, and well correct design walls
The photo shows a living room design in a retro style. Upholstered furniture, tables, wardrobe antique designs create a coziness that may be lacking in a large room. The contrast of the white sofa and red armchairs is used interestingly.
Fans of ultra-modern design will appreciate a different type of interior, emphatically minimalist. There are no decorations here, everything is functional and simple: a huge soft sofa that can accommodate a large group to watch TV and chat, a round black table and compact armchairs.
The first option uses contrasting furniture. In any interior certain elements must be highlighted. In a small room, minor details look better against a light background; in a spacious room, the emphasis can be placed on anything. In the photo these are red leather chairs. They highlight the center of the room – the fireplace. Walls and curtains, on the contrary, are very discreet and do not attract attention. Overall the living room is very cozy and pleasant.
The core of the second living room is the fireplace and TV. Also attracts attention French windows. The designer seems to want to say: we don’t need additional decor and bright colors. All this is compensated by an excellent view of the garden.
When choosing the design of a living room in a private house, we can not be limited by anything. Any ideas and styles will look advantageous.
Some tips:
- Select no more than two interior elements.
- Distribute evenly throughout the room.
- Use no more than three primary colors.
It’s rare that an owner wouldn’t want to transform the living room of their home with a fireplace. Where else in the house can you relax by the fire, lying on a soft sofa or sitting in an armchair?
A burning fireplace attracts and fascinates; you can look at it for a very long time. If you want guests to constantly gather in your home, equip the living room with a fireplace.
Types of fireplaces:
- classic (open, heated with wood);
- closed with cast iron firebox;
- gas;
- electric.
All modern fireplaces very popular among owners of private houses. Closed with cast iron firebox and gas fireplace allows you to enjoy the sight of a real flame and the crackling of wood. What could be more pleasant on winter evenings?
In addition, they heat well, and you can easily heat a room with them. Unlike their predecessor, the classic fireplace, they are safe and have good heat output.
An electric fireplace is a heater-like device that imitates the appearance of a fire. In fact, nothing is burning there. This type of fireplace can be installed in any apartment or home as a decoration. And it is most often found in living room interiors.
In this photo we see the living room in classic style with the present closed fireplace, lined with bricks. Why not a nobleman's hunting lodge?
A small hall can also be decorated decorative fireplace. Retro furniture, lamps, original mirrors, imitating windows create the atmosphere of a sweet country living room for a narrow circle. At first glance, the fireplace seems real, but this is just a successful stylization.
This picture shows a modern living room with an electric fireplace and a flat screen TV on the wall. In this case, the fireplace does not even remotely resemble a home that gathers family and friends around it. It is “cold” and does not carry any semantic meaning.
More recently, wallpapering was a mandatory part of apartment renovation. Now we know that smooth, light, monochromatic walls can be beautiful in themselves. However, the choice is so great that it makes you want to try them on the walls of your home. Moreover, most ordinary people consider a room without wallpaper not cozy enough. However, there is no point in arguing about tastes.
Adding “spice” to the interior, giving the room individuality is the main goal of any design.
We already know that the method of decorating the walls depends on the chosen style.
In this photo, green wallpaper with a pattern “dilutes” a modest interior in the minimalist style. This is a bold decision that reflects an unconventional imagination.
Connoisseurs of classic style should not ignore vinyl wallpaper in pastel colors and delicate shades with patterns. They definitely echo the color of the furniture and carpet, but do not merge with them, but only play with them.
The high-tech style is generally not typical for wallpaper, and this also has its own harmony.
Here we see an example of the minimalist style, where gray wallpaper to match the floor is complemented by a graphic pattern in the form of circles different shapes. Without them, the design would seem incomplete, unsaid.
Wallpaper in the form of a huge pattern covering the entire wall is very popular. A large amount of red and black tires the eye; this design is suitable for very dynamic personalities.
IN lately for living room design they use the so-called natural wallpaper which are made from cork, bamboo, straw, reed, etc. This environmentally friendly material, pleasant to the touch and easy to care for. But its main advantage, of course, is its extravagance. A living room with such wallpaper looks unusual and stylish.
Thanks to them you can create an exclusive luxurious living room design. They will add gloss to the “dry” modern style, and also decorate the high-tech living room.
- vinyl;
- non-woven;
- natural;
- metallized.
Another variety fashionable wallpaper- These are metallized wallpapers that are made from thin aluminum foil.
The ceiling should “shine” just like the entire living room as a whole. To lose sight of it is to make a big mistake.
The ceiling can be simply white and smooth, or it can be a real sculptural composition. It all depends on taste and ideas about beauty.
Most often we see these:
- hanging;
- painted;
- treated with decorative plaster;
Each ceiling has its own advantages and disadvantages. Let's look at the photographs.
A violet stretch glossy ceiling looks unconventional; this idea is interesting and, of course, acceptable for a living room design in lilac tones. For some it will be “cool”, while others will be terrified of the dark “oppressive” ceiling.
This photo shows an example of a very impressive suspended ceiling in the form of a pattern. This option is good for a large room with high ceiling, in a small living room it will look ridiculous.
Ceilings painted with decorative plaster have always been and will be beautiful and expensive. Designs and colors can be chosen to suit every taste. With this ceiling you can create a bright individual interior.
A simple whitewashed and painted ceiling always looks good!
As for the purple ceiling, a white or light lilac ceiling would look more “soft” and would not tire the eye. However, we repeat that the design of the house reflects the inner world of the owner, and such a solution may have its fans. If you don’t have the means or desire to invent something, opt for it. Such a ceiling will definitely not spoil anything!
We follow simple rules:
- We avoid complex options for a small living room (hanging, two-level).
- We maintain unity of style.
- We give preference to neutral colors.
Kitchen-living room interior
Lovers of free space and convenience prefer to combine living rooms with kitchens. This is done in both small and large apartments. The division of a room into functional parts is arbitrary. To do this, they came up with decorating the zones in different colors, multi-level ceilings or floors, as well as decorative partitions or furniture.
In this photo, the sitting area is orange and the kitchen is white. It is separated from it by a small partition, which also serves as shelves for all sorts of little things. Everything is very thoughtful and convenient.
This is an example of a design where the kitchen and living room are divided in half by a sofa. In addition, the kitchen ceiling is covered with bright wallpaper and lampshades of a completely different style than in the room hang above the dining table. Here we see a combination of kitchen, dining room and living room.
Decoration of the living room-bedroom
If in a one-room apartment the kitchen is isolated and the room is quite large, then we can safely allocate a place in it for sleeping and for receiving guests. This is as easy to do as a kitchen-living room.
For example, let’s make a simple partition like this. Stylish and tasteful! It would be no less original to place a bright screen between the sofa and the bed. This is the cheapest, but no less powerful option.
The combination of different styles when decorating a bedroom and a living room looks very beautiful. A framed mirror above the bed, floral wallpaper, draped curtains, a chandelier with a round shade, railings - all this belongs to the classic style, but the living room is a regular modern style.
Only wealthy people can afford classic interior design, because a prerequisite for this style is the use of only natural materials.
The main features of the style:
- parquet;
- furniture made of expensive wood;
- upholstery made of velvet, silk, velor;
- mirrors in carved frames;
- sculptures;
- decorative columns;
- fireplace;
- textile wallpaper or plastered walls.
It is not necessary for all these elements to be present; a few are enough to consider the interior classic.
A white soft sofa, a wooden chair, an antique sideboard, a painting in a gilded frame will prevent this design from being confused with any other.
And in this living room there are also decorative columns, a luxurious crystal chandelier and characteristic curtains with a lambrequin and drapery.
What is typical for a living room in this style?
- metal and glass materials;
- clarity of lines and shapes;
- smooth and shiny surfaces;
- modern technologies;
- minimum decorations.
This setting is reminiscent of a plot from a fantasy world. A person's daily life contains a lot of details and details that do not seem to fit into this design.
But this is a matter of taste and worldview. Perhaps it will be difficult for a creative, spontaneous person within such a framework, but high-tech is just right for a pragmatic, disciplined person.
Here we see a slight attempt to embellish the situation with a bouquet and balloons different sizes. Here you can add bright pillows, a couple of vases or a table lamp.
Such the interior will suit for home cinema. In this case, everything is subordinated exclusively to the functionality of this room.
In general, modern style is a mix of minimalism, modern and hi-tech styles.
Including all their features, it represents a design where there is functional, laconic furniture, simple decor, contrasting colors, stylized designs and ornaments are acceptable, as well as simple geometric shapes.
| Ways to decorate the interior of various living rooms | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtains | Wallpaper | Ceiling | Furniture | |
| Living room in a private house | dense, multi-layer or blinds | Various options are possible | multi-level, with chandelier and spotlights | large, roomy |
| Living room in Khrushchev | light, translucent, neutral | light and pastel shades, preferably plain | painted or tensioned (not multi-level) | compact |
| Living room-kitchen | blinds, or light fabric | contrasting | regular or tension | |
| Living room-bedroom | light curtains with blinds | light, plain | any | compact, multifunctional |
Design of living rooms of different sizes
Living room 16 sq. m
What can you advise the owners of such a living room? The choice of furniture and decoration allows you to use space very profitably. Let's look at examples of interior design, starting with the simplest.
This design has its own highlight: interestingly selected lighting in the form wall lamps. They are reflected in the glossy suspended ceiling, and the effect of a high, multi-level ceiling is obtained. Photos in dark frames on one wall and colorful paintings on the other complete the design.
On next photo more represented complex design. One partition converted into stone wall with an aquarium. A built-in wardrobe with glass doors and a fireplace are lined with stone.
In the first photo, all the rules of small room design are followed:
- light shades (two primary colors are played out: beige and blue);
- compact furniture;
- smooth plain curtains.
The second photo uses high-tech style as a basis:
- stone;
- glass;
- plastic;
- emphasized simplicity of finishing the walls and ceiling.
No design will be memorable without individual elements. In the second project, significant details are an aquarium and a cabinet. Such an interior is unlikely to go unnoticed!
Living room 18 sq. m
If by 16 sq. m. adding two more will work nice room! The same area can look different if it is square or rectangular. Let's consider both options.
This living room easily fits a corner sofa, a table and an extravagant lamp. And there still seems to be a lot of space. This layout is certainly beneficial. A coral sofa and photo wallpaper with a city landscape look very elegant.
An elongated room is much more difficult to decorate. Furniture can only be placed along the walls, and there is very little space left in the middle of the living room. However, the room does not seem cramped or crowded. This was achieved thanks to the right furniture, wall and ceiling decoration.
In the first option, it is also worth noting that the green lamp echoes a living flower. The color scheme was chosen very well: soft, discreet shades look vibrant, but do not tire the eye.
In the second example, the leading role in creating a harmonious living room is, of course, played by the window. If it were covered with curtains, the effect would be of a dark, gloomy room. And so the snow-white window literally glows and illuminates the whole atmosphere. This is important when designing in black and white.
Spot lighting well “dilutes” heavy furniture (as on the second server). As a result, the living room looks stylish and a little mysterious.
Living room 20 sq. m
How bigger room, the easier it is to breathe! And the designer too. You can safely use different color schemes and arrange furniture freely.
The color brown is associated by many with comfort, stability and prosperity, so it is welcome in the interior. The living room features several shades from beige to chocolate. Smooth transitions create a coherent, complete picture.
This is an example of a “cold” interior. Several shades of lilac together with gray create an elegant and quite formal environment. Made in gray dining area, and the recreation area is in lilac. In general, there is nothing to complain about here either.
Both options have perfectly matched colors, laconic furniture and decorative elements. Everything is very concise, modern and functional.
Choosing curtains for the hall
We will select curtains to suit general interior our room. Agree that blinds will look ridiculous in a classic living room, and draped curtains with gold tassels will look ridiculous in a modern design.
This is a large living room in a classic style with a bay window. Accordingly, luxurious golden curtains were chosen to match the furniture.
The next photo is more modest classic interior living room with two windows.
For a retro-style living room, bright curtains matching the wall decoration and Roman blinds were selected. In this design, the emphasis is on the window.
Samples of curtains in a modern style. Recently popular Japanese curtains.
And another example of Japanese curtains.
In conclusion, we can say that when designing a living room there are no taboos or strict rules. Any solution you like is acceptable. Your favorite color and style can be completely adapted to your home different types and sizes.
Today, most owners of ordinary apartments strive to decorate their living rooms in an original style. This can be done by choosing a specific design taking into account the specifics of the room. The renovation of a living room in an ordinary apartment can be done independently or with the help of professional designer, which will help you place the right accents and at the same time take into account the preferences of the living room owners.
Modern technologies make it possible today to transform regular hall in Khrushchev in stylish and beautiful premises. Thanks to the designers' techniques, each interior can be made unique. Before starting renovations, it is important to decide on the style and methods of its implementation.
To do small room visually spacious, it is necessary to use special techniques. For example, the correct design of a window opening and the absence of massive curtains will make the living room visually larger. To prevent the window from remaining empty, it can be decorated with a curtain made of light fabric.
What you should pay attention to when decorating a Khrushchev building:
- Wall decoration should be done in a single color. It is better to make their surface smooth.
- It is better to use simple shapes for interior decoration.
- Lighting is best done decentralized. This will make the room more comfortable.
- You should choose the most necessary furniture. There shouldn’t be a lot of it, just like decorative items.
You can add your own flavor to the interior of each living room. This could be playing with color, using contrasting techniques. The emphasis can be placed on the decor. For example, use floral decor as the main one.
Modern interior of a living room in an ordinary apartment
In design modern interior designers focus on using simple shades. It can be basic white, gray, black or a harmonious combination of them. When decorating a room with simple colors, it is important to follow current advice designers then simple colors can become original and even bright.
Ideal and fashionable design today is a harmoniously designed space with correctly placed accents.
Despite the fact that calm colors predominate in fashion, designers advise using one bright color, which will help highlight this or that zone. Room zoning – great way divide the room into functional zones. Fashionable shades of this season allow you to choose the right option for decorating surfaces.
Fashionable color trends:
- Marsala;
- Emerald;
- Amber;
- Wine;
- Citric;
- Gold;
- Beige.
Each of the colors is designed to create a favorable, calm and at the same time relaxing atmosphere in the living room. Amber will help create a rich space that promotes relaxation. Wine color will make the interior deep and mysterious.
Modern designers use techniques contrasting combinations flowers various surfaces. In 2017, designers can use furniture and color decoration of rooms as tools to realize their ideas. The right contrasts can transform an ordinary living room into a stylish and modern space.
Current solutions in interior design involve a game of contrasts: furniture should contrast with the overall color finishing premises.
To decorate the walls, designers advise using simple colors, such as white. Moreover, in a contrasting color: marsala, emerald, burgundy. Decorative items can also contrast with furniture and decoration.
Techniques for creating a stylish interior:
- Choose fashionable shades that will perfectly match with general style in the interior.
- Decorate the window with curtains of a suitable color.
- Decorate the room with beautiful and stylish decor items.
- Use textiles in interesting shades and colors.
- Choose the right lighting.
When decorating a simple room, it is important to pay attention to its size and geometry. The room should be properly zoned, placed color accents. It is best to use a minimum number of interior items. They must be primarily practical and functional.
How to successfully decorate an ordinary living room: options for decoration
The design of surfaces should be given special attention. Simple finishes are in fashion this season. Before decorating the interior, you should decide on trending trends that will help transform a simple living room into a stylish and fashionable interior.
It is important to remember that all types of finishes must be harmoniously combined with each other. Options for decorating the hall in various styles can be found in the material:
White ceilings with smooth surface. These can be tension or suspended ceilings. With their help, you can stylishly and harmoniously zone a room.
Surface finishing options:
- Suspended ceilings;
- Smooth walls;
- Parquet.
Even if the design of the ceiling, floor and walls is done in different styles, they must have one common connecting element. Current finishing does not involve the use of multi-level structures. It should not be textured or pretentious.
Modern design of a living room in an ordinary apartment (video)
When decorating a standard living room, it is important to take into account the size of the room, the lighting in it and the number of family members living in the apartment. It is important to follow fashion trends that will help you decorate even the most ordinary apartment and turn it into a real designer masterpiece.
Design and renovation of a living room in an ordinary apartment (interior photo)
Every person wants to live in a cozy and beautiful apartment or house. One of the key aspects to achieve this goal is the correct interior design. Let's consider the main points of renovation that must be observed in order to get a cozy living room.
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The living room is a room that can perform different functions. For some, it is a meeting place for guests, for others, it is a place of relaxation, and for others, the living room can perform several functions at once.
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Below are the basic rules to consider when choosing a living room design.
Room size. If the area is small, then it is most rational to use the minimalist style. This will make the room seem light and free.
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Modern designers offer the opportunity to combine the living room with a balcony or kitchen. This will make the space larger, which means the number of design ideas will increase.
For a large room, the choice of style is much more varied. Classicism, baroque, and loft would be appropriate here. It all depends on taste preferences owners of the apartment.
If the living room includes several functions, then it is best zone the space with the help of well-chosen lighting, furniture or wallpaper.
Any living room should have an accent. This could be a fireplace, a soft corner or a French window.
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Color combination. Which color is best to choose is up to everyone to decide for themselves. The main rule to remember is This is to observe the compatibility of colors. Then the living room in any style will look attractive.
Color compatibility table
Living room in a private house
No matter the size of the house, the living room is always present there. After all, this is exactly the place where you can meet friends, gather in the evening for family conversations, or simply relax reading a book in front of the fireplace. Therefore, it is very important to choose the most optimal design option to suit the character of the owner of the house.
Most often, the following styles are chosen for the living room in private homes:
- Classic;
- Modern;
- Country;
- Minimalism.
Let's look at the main points of each style.
Minimalism is attractive because it mainly includes light shades, as well as a minimal amount of furniture. And the one that is present in the room is very functional.
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The use of country style in the living room most often includes the presence of a fireplace, which is trimmed with stone around the edges. Also the presence of massive wooden beams under the ceiling helps to get closer to the rustic setting.
Also, many owners of private houses prefer to make both walls and ceilings wooden. Works great with this wooden lining. If there is any in the living room large window, which opens up an incredibly beautiful view, then it is better to make the entire room in neutral colors with a minimum of accessories. So all the emphasis will be on the window.
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Art Nouveau style is also appropriate in the living room of a private house. Combines the contrast of light and dark colors. This way the interior becomes more dynamic and not boring.
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Classics are appropriate everywhere. In the living room of the house, it is primarily reflected in symmetry: armchairs and a sofa stand strictly opposite each other, with a table in the center. In this case, colors close to natural wood or white are most often chosen.
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Living room interior in Khrushchev
As a rule, the living room in an old Khrushchev building is very small in size. Therefore, don’t give much rein to your imagination. Such a room most often includes not only a meeting place for guests, but also a dining room, an office, and sometimes even equipped as a sleeping place.
If you choose the right design, then it’s all easy to fit even in a small area. Designers advise owners of such apartments to use only light colors, which must necessarily be combined with each other.
Avoid using bright color accents. This technique will only visually reduce the area of an already small room. You should also remember that the color should be combined in everything: walls, floors, furniture, textiles.
Do not think that only white and brown are the most suitable colors for a small living room. White and turquoise, white and light yellow, beige and olive go well together.
You should not cover the walls of the room with wallpaper with stripes or large patterns. If you really want to, then use this wallpaper to highlight one zone.
You can put either linoleum or laminate on the floor. But don't put carpets on the floor large size. Ideal option: a small rug near the sofa.
Furniture should be minimal if you do not want to weigh down the entire interior of the living room. A sofa, a small table and small furniture sets along the wall - that’s all.
As for window decoration, you should abandon roller blinds and curtains. It is better to give preference to tulle and straight plain curtains.
Living room + kitchen
Recently, it has become fashionable to combine the living room and kitchen into one space. This has its advantages. Firstly, this is how the dining room appears large sizes where you can sit at the table big company. Secondly, if the kitchen is small, then this is a great option to expand it. Thirdly, it appears good opportunity do not break away from the conversation with guests or household members while preparing food.
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It is worth noting the disadvantages that such a combination does have: the presence of food smells during cooking in both the kitchen and the living room, good audibility; if the redevelopment is incorrect, the purpose of each room may be lost.
But getting rid of these shortcomings is not so difficult. Just install a powerful hood and provide good ventilation, and to get rid of annoying noise while cooking, choose silent appliances.
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It is also necessary to properly zone the room. For the kitchen floor, you can choose tiles that are easy to clean, and for the living room, give preference to laminate or carpet.
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It is also best to use decorative tiles for the walls in the kitchen, and wallpaper or paint for the living room.
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Different colors will also help to separate one room from another. But here we must remember that the color scheme should be as close to each other as possible. Furniture is also suitable for zoning. Where there should be a wall, you can put dining table or a soft sofa, or a bar counter.
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Some designers propose highlighting the kitchen in a very unusual way, namely a podium. It turns out very creative and original.
Fireplace in the living room
If the living room has large area, then a fireplace would look appropriate in it. It will bring a homely atmosphere and comfort.
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For those who find this idea tempting, it is worth remembering that fireplaces come in the following types:
Electrical – perfect solution for an apartment. They are safe, easy to maintain, do not pollute the room, and emit a small amount of heat.
Wood burning fireplaces. Most often they are installed in the large living room of a private house. It has such advantages as a pleasant sound from the crackling of firewood, warmth and soft light. But it is necessary to equip a place for firewood in such a living room.
Gas. Similar to wood-burning fireplaces, only the source of “energy” is gas, and not the wood itself.
Most often, large interior items such as vases or mirrors are placed above the fireplace. To create even more home environment You can place frames with photographs of your family.
Living room with bay window
A bay window is a protruding part of a building, which from the inside of the house is a living area. Most often, a bay window is present in the living room. This increases not only the area of the room itself, but also the flow of daylight.
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Since most often the bay window is a window opening, special attention should be paid to its design. A special cornice is selected for it, which follows the contour of the bay window. You can hang regular straight curtains, as well as roller or Roman curtains.
Some people prefer to separate the bay window and turn it into a cozy place for reading or relaxing. You can put two small armchairs and a table for tea drinking. Or along the entire curve of the same shape there is a light-colored sofa. It will turn out to be a very cozy corner.
Those who love flowers can dedicate this area to a home garden. Beautiful, stylish and safe.
You can also equip a small dining room or office in this place. It all depends on the personal preferences of the owners.
Living room design with two windows
Most often, there is only one window opening in the living room. But if the room is large, then you can install two windows. They are located on the same wall next to each other or on opposite ones, but symmetrically relative to each other.
Two windows in the living room bring in much more daylight. This opportunity allows you to decorate the interior of the room in dark colors, without fear of plunging the living room into darkness.
You can take a Western interior design idea and place a fireplace between the windows, provided they are on the same wall, or place an armchair next to each one. The free wall between the window openings can be decorated with a mirror or a painting. The curtains must be exactly the same.
Styles
As mentioned above, classic, high-tech or other modern style is best suited for the living room. The main thing is that the style reflects the spiritual essence of the owner. Then such a living room will be truly cozy.
Classic
The colors of the walls, ceiling, furniture and everything else should blend smoothly into each other. The classic style does not welcome bright acidic shades. To add elegance and luxury, it is recommended to use natural materials.
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Classic loves elegant objects: a beautiful carved handle or inserts in upholstered furniture. It will not do without paintings and mirrors. A carpet must be laid on the floor. It can be plain with a large pile or woolen with a beautiful ornament.
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The classic style assumes the presence of a large amount of textiles: thick curtains, armchairs and sofas, soft decorative pillows. To definitely give your living room a classic style, you can simply install a fireplace in it.
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It is best to lay laminate or parquet on the floor. You should not lay laminate flooring. It is inappropriate in the classics. The walls are decorated with wallpaper. You can paste over some of them with a large pattern. Wallpaper joints can be decorated with beautiful moldings.
Hi-tech
This style is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. There are clear rules that create this style:
1. Availability of only modern technology.
2. No stucco molding, wooden floors, patterned wallpaper or other bright accessories.
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The ceiling is most often made suspended. The walls must be perfectly smooth. Most often they are painted in a light shade. It is best to lay laminate or tile on the floor. But blinds are ideal for windows. High-tech style loves glass. Therefore, glass shelves or partitions will look very stylish. There should be a minimum of accessories.
Modern style
Includes: a calm overall color scheme with bright elements, a minimum of furniture, a sofa is the basis of everything. Modern style implies the presence of free space without various partitions. Lots of light. For this, various lighting devices are used. The floor can be illuminated. No need to hang a crystal chandelier. It’s better to choose something of an original shape and color.
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Color selection
As a rule, everyone decides for themselves which color they like best. But still, the main colors for the living room are white, beige, gray and black.
White Ideal for a living room in any style. This color visually expands the space and also makes it airy. In order not to turn the living room into a hospital ward, it is recommended to dilute this color with either bright shades or simply another calm color. White color harmonizes with any other color. Designers also call it basic. White color will highlight designer furniture and other expensive accessories.
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Beige color and its shades occupy a leading place in the design of the living room. Since the living room is most often used as a place to relax after a hard day at work, brown shades will promote relaxation. Beige goes well with other colors, and it is also practical and visually enlarges the room.
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Gray is gaining more and more popularity when decorating a living room. It, like white, serves as a base for highlighting bright accents (for example, a yellow sofa or multi-colored bright vases). As a rule, gray is preferred by people whose lives are at a fast pace.
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No need to be afraid black in design. It looks luxurious and noble. The main thing is to combine it correctly with other colors. Of course, the most popular duo is black and white (dark walls, light ceiling). Also suitable for the living room is a combination of black with gold or gray colors.
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Furniture
Each style implies the presence of a certain amount of furniture in the living room. But they all have a sofa. It can be large or small, bright or in bed colors. The sofa serves an important purpose. It is in the living room that household members gather for conversations or get-togethers with guests. Therefore, a comfortable sofa is an excellent way to relax.
Most often, you can find a table in the living room. As a rule, it is small. Acts as a stand for tea and coffee or is intended for newspapers and magazines.
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A wardrobe is not often found in a living room. Only when the living room also serves as a bedroom or office can you find a closet in the room. You can also give preference to a very low but long cabinet located along the wall under the TV.
So, to create a cozy and comfortable environment in the living room, you must first decide on the direct purpose of the room. After that, choose suitable style And color scheme. If you doubt the correctness of your decision, it is best to contact designers who will offer you several design options.
When planning to change the design of the living room, the owners want to get not only beautiful interior, corresponding to your tastes and financial capabilities. The new finish should be modern and stylish, correctly combining characteristic features direction you like.
Living room design styles. Ideas
The photo of the living room shows popular finishing options in different directions design. With their help, you can choose a professional project taking into account personal needs, tastes, room size and layout features.
Living room in art deco style (art deco)
The original living room in the Art Deco style has an easy-to-understand interior made using expensive natural materials.
The color concept is based on combinations white background walls with gray, black and chocolate elements. Lilac, turquoise, yellow-orange spots of room details are used as bright accents.
Original chandeliers, artificial flowers, futuristic accessories, geometric patterns, mirrors and lighting create a revealing chic design modern living room, which at the time of its inception was considered by some to be pretentious and tasteless.
Classic living room with a modern twist
A bright living room in a classic style has the main features of a trend beloved by many - neat and clear zoning of space, harmonious combinations pieces of furniture, finishing details, accessories. 
The modern approach is manifested in the unusual use of light shades of turquoise, cream and gray. The cool atmosphere of the room is neutralized by elements with warm wood tones.
The unusual design of the living-dining room is enhanced by an avant-garde chandelier and blurred lines. geometric designs on the backs of furniture, Roman blinds, decorative pillows.
Country style living room
Lovers of a healthy lifestyle and an environmentally friendly environment will appreciate the design of a living room with a fireplace, based on the use of a rustic style in a variety of English country.
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The room has a lot of bright textiles, there is always a fireplace, a relaxation area with a large soft sofa, chairs with high backs and comfortable armrests. The main principle of the living room design idea is to create comfortable room, filled with home comfort, warmth, positive energy of natural materials.
Modern living room. Ideas
Among the popular recent years currents include styles that create a spacious, uncluttered interior a large number accessories, unnecessary items. The presented photos of the living room allow you to understand the main trends in the design of rooms where everyone can show their abilities and realize creative ideas.
Modern living room design with yellow accents
Modern living room design. Photo
The minimalist interior is surprisingly pleasant and cheerful, thanks to the cream-colored walls, complemented by elements of warm shades of beige, light wood combined with white furniture, bright accents yellow. Unusual watch, ceiling lamps, paintings highlight non-standard approach to design.
For lovers of contrasts. Design of a large modern living room
Modern living room design. Photo
A spectacular design of a living room with a kitchen can be achieved by combining several rooms into a common space. In a neat room with clear lines of black and white interior it is pleasant to spend a long time in front of a large TV, and a wide table with reverse side The sofa allows you to work on projects. Bright yellow accents and beige elements soften the excessive dryness of the finish, add a warm tint, and create a pleasant atmosphere.
Joyful mood. Living room with light wallpaper
Photo of a living room with a yellow sofa
A spacious closet that spans the entire wall holds a lot of things, allowing owners to dispose of a large amount of free space at their discretion. The bright interior in yellow and blue tones is surprisingly light and cheerful, here you can fully relax and refine production materials, receive guests and conduct photo sessions.
Living room design in loft style
The progressive design of the loft living room is contraindicated for those who love luxury, glamor and pathos, flaunting their high status. This direction is for adherents of minimalism, laconic design with elements of an industrial interior. Despite its apparent simplicity, it has absolutely everything for a fulfilling life with a high level of comfort.
Brick wall in the living room interior. Unusual, comfortable, progressive
Living room design with brick wall. Photo
Futuristic forms and non-standard designs express the special life philosophy of the owner of an interior decorated in the techno style. The living room is comfortable, contains elements made of metal, glass, where the primacy belongs to extreme technical solutions. Everything in it is creative - a fireplace, a lamp, a coffee table, a stand for household items.
Living room in Scandinavian style. White furniture in the living room
Photo of a Scandinavian style living room
Cool Scandinavian interior r makes the living room seem like a continuation of the endless snowy plains filled with sun. In such a room there is no need for ostentatious luxury or expensive trinkets. The fire of the fireplace and the warmth of family and friendly relations are valued here. Natural greenery and bright accents in the form of sunspots set the mood, and preference is given to practical items with original shapes.
Kitchen combined with living room or living room: pros and cons
The main purpose of combining several rooms into single space is to increase the usable area, which is not enough in small apartments for comfortable living, creating a stylish and functional design.
Living spaces in old houses are usually modest in size. Therefore, to have modern design living room in Khrushchev, the partitions between the kitchen and living room are moved or removed - completely or partially.
Before carrying out work to change the layout, you should obtain permission from the relevant authorities so as not to damage the load-bearing structures. structural elements. It is prohibited to change places or move the living space into the kitchen area and vice versa.
Advantages of a kitchen combined with a living room
After renovation, a new room with improved qualities appears.
- With the help of redevelopment, you can combine several rooms into a single space. Such ideas are often used in modern designer interiors for finishing in loft style, creating studio apartments.
- The increased usable area has good enough indicators to design it interestingly, based on modern design projects. At the same time, it becomes possible to improve the conditions both in the living room and in the kitchen.
- The problem of allocating a separate dining area, which is so lacking in everyday life, and especially when visiting guests.
- By reducing the area of the living room as a result of moving the wall, you get a separate bedroom, nursery or office. The enlarged new room forms two functional areas in one space.
Disadvantages of the kitchen-living room
In the case of a combination, when the living room combined with the kitchen is designed as a studio, the owners may experience certain inconveniences.
- This solution is perfect for one tenant or a family of two. If there are three or more people in the apartment at the same time, they are constantly in sight of each other, without being able to have privacy to work, relax or just be alone.
- Cooking is accompanied by the formation of splashes of water and hot fat, the release of steam, the appearance of food aromas, and loud sounds. Due to the lack of walls, they end up in the living space, causing some inconvenience and increasing the need for cleaning.
- Lack of order in the kitchen is noticeable to all family members and guests, causing a feeling of sloppiness throughout the apartment.
If, after weighing all the pros and cons of redevelopment, the owners still decide to combine the kitchen and living room, it is worth considering professionally developed projects to avoid mistakes.
Scandinavian living room-kitchen project with a gray sofa
Spacious living room, complemented by kitchen area with a bar counter, provides enough space for receiving guests, relaxing and entertaining. The cool gray-blue interior with Scandinavian touches visually expands the walls, which is further facilitated by the 3D pattern on the wall. 
Living room combined with kitchen. Photo
Removing the wall between the living room and the kitchen added functionality to the cozy space of a small apartment. As a result, the owners received a dining area spacious enough to receive guests. For daily lunches, a bar counter separating the kitchen area and the living room is quite enough.
Minimalist finishing, black and white design give the room clarity, neatness, and visually increase the space. The original chandelier and lamps in the shape of cylinders not only provide good illumination of their area of the area, but are also elements for dividing the space into zones.
Design of a living room combined with a kitchen. Modern classics
The luxurious design of the kitchen-living room is worthy of royalty. Ivory-colored furniture, gold trim elements, formal chandeliers and sconces are made in single decision made from elite materials and create a festive atmosphere.
Living room-kitchen in a classic style. Photo
Contributes to this large number light from huge, full-wall window openings, lighting fixtures, supplemented LED backlight, enhanced by the reflection of glass surfaces and glossy facades. Household appliances skillfully disguised and seems to be part of a classic interior.
Natural corner. Living room kitchen with beige sofa in modern style
The kitchen-living room with ecological notes is filled with the positive energy of elements from natural wood, warmth beige color walls, pleasant green accents with herbal shades. Soft floor lighting enhances the cozy atmosphere.
Living room combined with kitchen in a modern style. Photo
To create the desired level of zonal and general lighting a system of lamps has been thought out, which includes two original chandeliers, double spots along the perimeter of the ceiling, work light countertops. A harmonious environment is conducive to maximum relaxation and recuperation after hard work.
Living room-kitchen in an ordinary three-room apartment. Photo
Despite the use of cold Scandinavian tones, the easy-to-understand kitchen-living room seems spacious and evokes joyful emotions. This is facilitated by a successful color concept, made in a gray-blue palette with accent yellow elements, complemented by a good system of natural and artificial lighting.
On small area the dining, kitchen and living areas with a large corner sofa and a bar counter. Furniture pieces, table tops, and floors with the shade and texture of natural wood are appropriately used and “warm” the interior.
Living room combined with kitchen in the studio
The design of a small studio apartment is designed to use every centimeter of space. The white interior, with the help of black elements, acquires clarity, moves the walls, ceilings, and floors apart, creating a sterile illusion of infinity.
Thanks to the minimalist finish, there is no unnecessary details, only necessary pieces of furniture and accessories that characterize the style are used. Interesting solution The lighting of the room is represented by two chandeliers on a rail. If necessary, they move to the right place along the guide.
Living-dining room in classic style
The rich interior in a classic style exudes good quality and tranquility. The high-quality finish is done in light colors, with gold and muted burgundy details. The room is decorated with beautifully draped floor-length satin curtains with a golden lining.
To separate the dining and living areas, a group arrangement of furniture was used. All interior elements are harmoniously connected and complement each other. Every item has a practical use; there are no unnecessary or useless items.
Retro interior of living-dining room
Finding yourself in the calm atmosphere of a cozy living room with simple lines of furniture, without elaborate details and unnecessary frills, it seems that the 60s of the last century have returned. The fact that the modern design of the living room was used in the design is evidenced by the unusual shapes of the table, the white gloss of the facades, open shelves cabinet, the length of the entire wall.
Noteworthy are the original plastic chandeliers on thin cords in a rich green color. The design uses a popular range of combinations of natural wood, light concrete and white, with elements of dark chocolate added for contrast.
Living room bedroom: design from professionals
Living room-bedroom in one room. Cozy Provence
Skillful zoning turned a small room into two full-fledged zones with for different purposes, where there was even room for a fireplace. A practical partition, reminiscent of a bar counter, decorates the room and divides the space into a bedroom and a living room.