Living rooms are where family life unfolds and where friends and extended family come to visit. Of all the rooms in a house, our living room is where we ought to put our best foot forward and show off our own personal sense of style. Sometimes it’s difficult to envision the end result though, so we’ve put together a collection of 51 aesthetic living room designs that overflow with unique ideas. In this inspirational gallery, you’ll find creative and colourful spaces that communicate fun and frivolity, airy minimalist living rooms that exude tranquillity, large luxury living rooms with double-height ceilings, bold mid-century modern mixes, and many more.
Fun, quirks and color. When it comes to conveying individual personality in a living room, nothing does it quite like a neon green dinosaur statue and shocking pink wall art. Swathes of gallery white allow artistic room details to breathe and bloom. Need some help in mixing and matching colors for your living? Go check out our post on living room color ideas. 
Celebrate high ceilings. Lofty living rooms should be filled with an impressive light feature, like this stunning, oversized sputnik chandelier. 
Abstract and oh-so colourful. Bold artwork and an eye-catching woven rug create waves of colour, whilst white walls and brown leather chairs bring calming, neutral counteraction. 
Art displays and colour play. A narrow ledge becomes a device on which to display art in this space. Accent living room chairs and sofas pull colour inspiration from the artwork, whilst a striped living room rug complements the linearity of the slimline shelf. 
Floral fun factor. This red living room sends out cheerful summer vibes with a giant daisy-shaped coffee table and flower motif round side tables, alongside bright, inviting scatter cushions and a rainbow rug. 
Open up the layout. A four-sided lounge seating arrangement feels cosy and is ideal for conversation, but consider opening up the aesthetic with a backless bench that allows the eye to travel straight over. It will make the sitting area appear far more welcoming than a fully closed-in arrangement. A busy wooden coffee table with decorative bowls and books add to the look. 
White and bright. When blessed with large windows and a sunny aspect, white walls and ceilings will amplify the ethereality. In this example, a white globe pendant light blends quietly with the clean scheme, and a woven area rug places a white accent onto the darker floor. 
Work the room. A corner sectional sofa arrangement draws attention to a fabulous corner window feature in this room. 
All hail the hero. Neutral decor schemes don’t have to be plain or boring. Picking out just one hero piece can transform an understated space from “meh” into amazing. This mesmerising little piece is Frank Gehry’s Wiggle chair. 
Make it natural. Warm wood tone, a natural woven large area rug and soft white walls make a peaceful setting. Add in a mature indoor plant for a fresh spray of lush greenery. 
Bright and botanical. Cool grey, white and oak get an uplift from a plethora of small plants in this botanical themed living room. 
Create balance. This time around, indoor plants are used to balance out two different sized arches. A bushy shrub widens the effect of a small arched window to bring it into balance with the larger door arch. 
Tiptoe through texture. A serene neutral lounge will benefit from changes in texture, such as wood panelled wall sections, ceiling cladding, or a textured rug. 
Round and around. Wrap a curved sofa around a circular coffee table to create a fluid layout with no sharp corners. A round living room chair will add an extra curvaceous flair. 
Cosy courtyards. This luxurious living room features a linear modern fireplace that’s installed in a courtyard situation. Natural light rains down from a skylight onto the raised hearth and a graceful green shrub. 
Lofty arches. Not everyone gets to have a vaulted ceiling like this, but if you’ve got the height, then flaunt it. 
Golden brown and black. This deep colour combination is a rich upgrade on a neutral idea. Light walls and flooring prevent the palette from appearing dull or dowdy. The circular chandelier helps anchor the space. 
Sculptural snapshots. Create dazzling moments of movement across your room layout with enthralling art, sculptural furniture and creative lighting installations. 
Living room wall decor galore. Massive pieces of wall art decorate a room without a single strip of wallpaper or panel moulding. Throw in some plinths and classical busts to complete your masterpiece. See more inspiration for interiors with art. 
Casually cushioned. Many tufted sofa designs can appear a little stuffy and uninviting but section 
