91 Beautiful Living Room Decor Ideas for 2025

If you want to create two living spaces in one, do what designer Alexander Reid did in this living room and put two sofas back-to-back. This created two distinct spaces in this room, which is great if you have a big family or love to entertain.

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Designer Alexander Reid looked to the vaulted ceiling for inspiration in this living room, as it reminded him of a birdhouse. So he covered the walls in Pierre Frey Bengali bird wallpaper to emphasize the airy feel.

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Heather French, half of the French & French Interiors duo, loved the size of this lofty living room, but to make it feel cozier and quieter, she used 80 yards of fabric for the drapes. She placed the valances and blinds below the beams to bring down the scale of the open room.

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There are so many different patterns present in this den space, yet it doesn’t feel like too much because Heather French kept the same color palette for each textile and anchored the room in a deep blue. Though so beautiful, this room is actually the informal gathering space for her family.

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In this living room designed by Hannah Ozburn, the designer decided to go with a rich hue for the walls to make a real statement. She balances out the bold color by layering neutrals and tones opposite on the color wheel, creating a stunning, warm space.

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Designer Serena Dugan installed shelving above the window in this colorful family room. It adds more color to the room while using the space efficiently so there isn’t clutter as people hang out.

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Serena Dugan designed this living room with both style and practicality in mind, opting for performance fabrics on every sofa to ensure durability and comfort. If custom upholstery isn’t within your budget, consider planning ahead to find a couch pre-upholstered in a performance fabric to achieve a similar balance of functionality and elegance.

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Whether you live in a climate that’s temperate all year round or you’re just really proud of your backyard, design an easy way to go from your indoor living room to your outdoor one. Suzanne Kasler made sure this open-area living room opened up to the backyard and pool area for easy entertaining.

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Designer Amber Lewis chose to bathe this TV room in a color “you wouldn’t pick” just by looking at a sample or swatch because the hue promotes relaxation. “When the entire room is that color, it’s really lovely,” Lewis says.

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Because this living room is extra long, Amber Lewis designed two different conversation areas around each fireplace. One is anchored by a velvet sofa, the other by an English-inspired corner banquette.

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Breegan Jane wanted a living room that could accommodate any type of get-together, so she chose furniture that was lightweight and easy to move without sacrificing comfort. Whether it’s her group of girlfriends stopping by for an informal catchup or her son’s friends coming over to play video games, this living room can accommodate them all.

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“We wanted to create a house that could bend the rules about eating and drinking,” designer Janie Molster says. She used performance fabrics on the sofas that are easy to clean, so if any food or drink does get spilled on them, it should be easy to clean up.

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This homeowner wanted a hosting-ready space and turned to designer Kelly Hurliman to bring her vision to life. To create a welcoming vibe for guests, Hurliman designed a living room just off the entryway featuring a 17-foot sofa and a fully-equipped bar, ensuring visitors feel at ease the moment they arrive.

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Sometimes, you just have to work with what you have. If you have an extra-long living room and you don’t know what to do with all that square footage, do what designer Minnette Jackson did and create two separate seating areas. “Our living room is long and narrow and was a little tricky to layout,” she says. The cozier end is better for curling up at night with a cocktail.

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If your home only has one central entertaining space, make the area—in this case, the living room—really stand out with a stunning sectional. This colorful Upper East Side apartment was designed with Central Park’s spring cherry blossoms in mind, so designer Samantha Stathis Lynch knew the hue of the couch needed to pack a punch but stay within theme.

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Let this living room by designer Mandy Cheng be proof that you can mix playful elements into your home while still keeping an elevated look. The hanging chair from Serena & Lily adds a fun touch for the kids in the home without taking away from the sophisticated vibe, adding an airiness to the space.

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Too-tall ceilings are a rare problem, but when trying to create a cozy living room, you might wish for a smaller space. For a living room idea that envelops whoever enters it, paint your ceiling a rich, dark hue that complements the rest of your decor. Designer Liz Carroll chose a dramatic black to pair with the botanical wallpaper.

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Next to the fireplace in the living room of our 2024 Whole Home project, designer Dane Austin installed bench seating and shallow cabinets to provide more storage options. But rather than put in simple Shaker cabinet doors, Austin fabricated custom brass doors based on the motif of the wallpaper design seen above the space. These little details add so much character to this living room idea.

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Taking a larger look at the Whole Home living room idea, you can see that Dane Austin added depth and coziness to the cavernous space by layering plenty of patterns, heavy drapery, and multiple textures throughout. With a color palette inspired by the Asheville sunsets, Austin hung the blue and pink wallpaper only partially up the wall, making the room feel more compact with this trick of the eye. Even if you have a large, open-concept living room, this is how you can make it feel more intimate.

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Make your living room feel more interesting by adding subtle yet thoughtful details to the design. In this gorgeous Palm Beach living room idea, designer Ashley Sharpe painted floral motifs on the ceiling. They’re easy to miss, but once you see them, you’ll appreciate the room in a whole new way.

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