Each apartment has its own atmosphere, design and style, which fully reflects the character of its owner.

Particular attention should be paid to the design of the living room. It is she who is the "heart" of any apartment, as in the living room they receive guests and spend time with their families.

When designing a living room in an apartment, first of all, you should choose the style and layout of the future room.

In addition, the size of the room is very important. For example, ethno style is perfect for a small room, but for a large room it is better to choose minimalism. For a room with a narrow layout, a classic style is suitable.

Basic styles

Japanese style

This style implies asceticism and minimalism.

In the modern interpretation, low Japanese tables, a podium, as well as various interior items with the image of hieroglyphs are used to create a Japanese atmosphere.

Loft

Making a modern living room in a loft design will help visually expand the room, make it more spacious.

Decorative objects are practically not used, and light colors predominate in the color scheme. In addition, the loft style is a minimum of furniture, a maximum of open space.

Eco style

Such a design will be difficult to recreate in a typical home, as this style is characterized by the presence of good natural light.

To decorate the living room, only natural and safe materials are used.

Classic style

Classic is always in fashion. The classic interior implies the presence of a fireplace, stucco, carved wooden frames, as well as columns. But it is very important not to overdo it with pomp and luxury, as this is fraught with congestion of the interior.

Minimalism

The minimalist style is best suited for creating space for various parties, gatherings and just active pastime. Minimal décor will make the room look spacious and open.

It should be noted that the design styles of the living room can be different. They can be both traditional and urban, and even futuristic in places.

Now in the first place is comfort and homeliness, and not the embodiment of the most sophisticated ideas for decorating a living room.

layout

Rational use of space plays an important role. Very often the living room is divided into several functional areas. The main combinations include the following:

First, the combination of living room and kitchen. In this case, it is very important to properly position the dining table, which will help isolate the kitchen from the rest of the room.

Secondly, the zoning of the room into the living room and work area. The desktop is best placed closer to the window, so you can provide natural light.

Thirdly, this is the allocation of a children's corner in the living room. To create a play area, you first need to insulate the floor, and then fill the corner with toys.

There are many options for breading and zoning space. In order to choose the style that will be suitable for your room, you can see a photo of the design of the living room.

So, you will have an idea about this or that variant of zoning or decor.

Room decoration

Finishing options depend on the design of the room.

For the floor, it is best to use a package, a cork, when it comes to eco-style. For the play area, carpet is suitable, as it will help insulate the floor.

For competent zoning, you can use podiums, as well as coatings of different colors or textures.

The design of the walls in the living room depends on what kind of interior you plan to create. In order to make the room chamber, but also cozy, you can use dark shades, but light shades, on the contrary, will help to visually enlarge the room.

For ceiling drips, a wide variety of materials are used, ranging from whitewashing, painting, ending with complex structures of suspended ceilings.

Of great importance is the correct design of windows in the living room.

Living room furniture

An obligatory element of the living room is a large sofa or a soft corner. If the room is small, then it is better to give preference to furniture - a transformer. In addition to upholstered furniture, the room should have a coffee table or a chest on which tea parties can be arranged.

In a large room, you can place a fireplace, it will create a special atmosphere of home comfort.

Room decor

In decorating the living room, it is very important to maintain a balance, and not litter the interior with unnecessary elements. In addition, it is desirable that all decorative elements are in the same style and look harmonious.

Summing up, it should be noted that the living room should be as cozy and comfortable as possible, since this is exactly the place where gatherings with friends or family evenings take place.

Photo of the design of the living room

There are a lot of living room interior styles, and each one depends on the decor elements and the initial parameters of the room, as well as personal preferences. In any case, the living room is the place where the whole family gathers, where they bring friends and have conversations. Depending on the functionality of the room, it can combine a dining room, an office, a nursery or a bedroom.

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

Modern style

The design of the living room in a modern style allows the room to look practical, be rational and at the same time attractive. Its peculiarity is in the combination of elements of 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, a simple design of the ceiling, abandon molding and parquet in favor of a simple combination of colors of wallpaper and laminate.

On the picture living room interior in modern style. A glossy stretch ceiling and a red and white wall visually expands the room.

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

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

On the picture an example of decorating an accent wall with 3D panels. The living room is accentuated by a bright red sofa, a wooden table, parquet and pillows bring comfort, and a carpet in the color of the walls completes the interior.

Minimalism

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

This style is characterized by: zoning of space, order, purity in colors, a minimum of furniture, simplicity in accessories, respect for proportionality.

For a minimalist living room, you need to select a simple, roomy cabinet design, geometrically correct sofa and armchairs. No need to pile up the interior with a lot of shelves, bedside tables and chairs.

The color of the furniture should be natural wood shades. The colors of the living room should be either compatible or monochrome, but always clean and free of chameleon impurities. Glossy or matte surfaces must not overlap.

The photo shows a Scandinavian-style living room, the main color of the interior is white. It is complemented by light wooden laminate flooring. The role of decor is assigned to paintings and textile elements.

From furniture, the Scandinavian style does not recognize large cabinets, only shelves and as empty as possible. Modular birch furniture with glass facades will emphasize 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 due to spotlights, floor lamps and sconces will also create coziness, and it is better to refuse a chandelier. From the interior decor, a wood-burning fireplace, a chest, an armchair, lampshades are suitable. 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, light green color.

With bright touches, you need to be careful, as this will be a variation of the style. A carpet with a northern ornament, 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 living. Such an interior does not like clutter and unnecessary items; vines, glass surfaces, wood and light shades that add light are welcome here.

In the photo, an ecological orientation to the interior is given by a decorative stone wall and firewood in a niche.

An oriental-style living room will look unusual in our latitudes and will attract attention. Created using bright (most often red) walls, fans, vases, bonsai, bamboo. From textiles, filament curtains, organza, silk are suitable.

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

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Each room has its own charm. The bedroom pacifies and relaxes, the kitchen - cheers up, appetite. The living room unites, sets in a cheerful, positive way. This is the "heart" of the apartment, so they approach the design of the living room with special trepidation. For its arrangement, you can invite a professional designer. A good specialist will do his job perfectly. However, such a service is not available to every family for many reasons. In this article, we will take a closer look at how to decorate a living room in a modern way without resorting to the help of a designer.

The atmosphere in the living room should be conducive to relaxation

Where does design start?

The living room is a space that connects all other apartments. Its interior should be thought out to the smallest detail. The most basic is the definition of the center of the apartment. The center can be a large dining table, TV, fireplace, huge sofa. It depends on the main purpose of the room. For each family, it can be different: a place for leisure activities, parties, sports. Based on this, the rest of the interior is built.

The center of the living room can be a beautiful furniture wall and a large TV.

Make the center of the living room a cozy seating area in a well-lit area of ​​the room

The next step is to determine the main color scheme. It is important to take into account all the nuances. First you need to highlight your own preferences, then use the shade compatibility table. It's easy to find on the Internet. This will give you the opportunity to choose the right color scheme. We will consider some of the nuances of colors below.

Pick the right colors for your living room

Start design planning with floor, ceiling coverings. The room should be dry, warm, comfortable. Consider installing a floor heating system. This is especially true if the living room will often be used by children for games. Underfloor heating will save you money on heating. A good system is absolutely safe, does not require large energy costs. The installation of such a system is carried out only by professionals.

The floor and ceiling must be insulated

Also, the design of the living room requires financial costs. Determine your budget in advance. Its size will depend on the extent of the repair. With small changes in the situation, a small amount will be required, with major changes, large cash injections. You can save on accessories, decorative elements.

The classic design of the living room requires a lot of money

Classic living room style can use contrasting color combinations

Style

Before considering how to design a living room, it is important to determine the overall stylistic direction. Any style can be used in the interior. But you need to take into account several criteria: the dimensions of the room, its location, personal preferences, practicality. For clarity, consider the information about the most popular destinations in the table.

Style	Peculiarities
Modern	There is nothing superfluous in it. The most practical style Combines unusual forms, functional interior items. Colors are used different: from pastel to the brightest. The direction is quite mixed, so in such a room you can always find a few other styles. Suitable for owners of small apartments.
Retro	Real gourmets prefer this design of the living room. The style is unpredictable. Designers combine green with yellow, black with pink. The main thing in retro is lighting. It will take a lot. You can use lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers, ceiling lights. You can emphasize retro with the help of antiquity elements. In the design of the living room, you can use a gramophone, photographs from the past, antique furniture.
Modern	By choosing this direction, the landlord will get free, uncluttered space. When designing, give up strict lines, give preference to golden, red, brown tones. The interior should be enriched with glass, natural wood. Naturalness, ecological cleanliness are the main features of modernity. Such a solution will be relevant for lovers of order, high comfort.
Contrasting design	The previous directions are relatively calm. However, it is not for everyone! If you want a riot of colors, unusual solutions, then give preference to contrasting designs. An example of such would be the African style. It combines bright colors, natural materials, unusual accessories. In such a room, you can use bright red, yellow, green colors. Details will play a huge role in such an interior. It uses a lot of accessories, bright curtains, unusual furniture.
Provence	This direction is ideal for romantic people. Provence is characterized by luxury, delicate shades, lightness, airiness. The design uses a lot of textiles, colored pillows. The priority is white, pink, red, light yellow tones.
Minimalism	Suitable for free, outstanding personalities. Very practical, excluding many unnecessary accessories. Minimalism is simple - a minimum of furniture products, the absence of impractical decorations, versatility.

Provence style replete with vintage furniture

Art Nouveau is distinguished by rounded lines and a mixture of textures from different styles.

The modern style is distinguished by straight lines, a sense of space and light colors.

The minimalist style is based on the use of light and durable materials. The presence of things in the room is reduced to the necessary minimum

Standard apartment: design features

When decorating a living room in an ordinary apartment, the classic style is often used. Such a room usually has a small size, a standard shape. It is not advisable to use unusual styles for it. Classic style is the best solution! It combines practicality, saves space, allows you to make the apartment versatile.

Even in a standard Khrushchev, you can beautifully decorate the living room

In an ordinary apartment, the living room often performs several tasks: it is a meeting place for guests, a dining room, a study, a place for children to play. It may seem that all this is impossible to fit in one room. However, everything is real if you choose the right furniture, colors, accessories. Let's take a look at some helpful tips.

• Choose light colors for decoration. They will make the room visually larger, they will be universal. Light colors are easy to combine with any style trends.
• Avoid bright color accents. For such a space, this can be disastrous. Bright details visually reduce the area. The interior should be calm, not defiant. If you want variety, you can buy unusual vases, home flowers, paintings.
• The chosen color must be present in everything. Floor, furniture, textiles, walls - everything is decorated in similar light shades. Give preference to olive, brown, beige. They will make the apartments universal, visually increase them in size.
• Avoid wallpaper with stripes, large patterns, ornaments. With such wallpaper, only one zone in the room can be distinguished. It is better to give preference to plain canvases. It is easy to pick up other decorative elements for them, even without special design skills.
• Laminate will be an inexpensive solution for an ordinary apartment. Today you can pick up almost any shade of laminate in the store. Pay attention to the quality of products. Don't go cheap. High quality flooring will last longer, retain its appearance, and be practical in use.
• Do not buy a lot of furniture items. Functionality is respected in the presence of a large space in the room. For the room, one sofa, TV, coffee table, wardrobe will be enough.
• Large carpets are undesirable. If there are children in the apartment, then you can buy a small rug for their games. Give preference to hypoallergenic materials. We must not forget about the daily cleaning of the rug. Such products quickly accumulate dust in themselves.

Good design is distinguished by light shades, a minimum of furniture and high-quality flooring.

In the design of the living room, a discreet color scheme of two primary colors and the rejection of wallpaper with small patterns are welcome.

Private home: living room with multiple functions

In a private house, the design of the living room has its own nuances. Usually such a room is located on the first floor, has significant dimensions. Many owners make it out of it directly into the garden. The space is illuminated with natural light, so lighting fixtures are used at a minimum. Only natural materials are applicable for work. They are expensive. The owners must be prepared for large material costs. As the main materials, you can use wood, bamboo, stone, vine. Natural decoration makes it possible to truly feel the natural atmosphere, facilitates breathing, and improves mood. It is for these reasons that many people buy a private house.

The living room in a private house is combined with access to the terrace

The ideal solution for the interior will be a classic style. At the same time, you can not be afraid to use luxurious design details, pompous accessories. Columns, stucco, mirrors, metal forging, heavy curtains - all this will perfectly fit into the apartment. The most important thing is to avoid fakes, cheap accessories. Their use will look extremely ridiculous. If there is no money for expensive classic repairs, it is better to give preference to minimalism.

Living room in a classic style with a beautiful balustrade

Minimalism requires a small investment. For a room in this style, you need a little: high-quality repairs, a sofa, a coffee table, several shelves, a TV. Extra details in this direction are prohibited. The main feature of the style is free space. It can be used for any purpose: for parties, sports, children's games. In minimalism, light shades, natural materials are used. Adding bright details is not prohibited. You can buy bright textiles, colored pillows, carpets with an interesting print.

Drapery with a vibrant print will liven up the empty space of a living room in a minimalist style.

How to arrange a window?

Windows are the central element in the interior. Its decoration is often not given due attention. This is the main mistake of the owners. Decorating this element is on a par with the rest. Interesting ideas can be highlighted from the internet, design magazines. Many ideas to the owners will be prompted by friends.

Japanese style living room window decoration

Manage natural light with horizontal curtains

To decorate a window in the style of classicism, choose curtains in bright colors. Suitable blue, gold, green products. The listed colors are a symbol of luxury. Special brushes, cords will help to decorate the curtains. In some situations, fringe is used. The most important thing is that the curtain material should be expensive, aesthetic, as natural as possible.

Heavy curtains made of expensive fabric will decorate the living room window in a classic style

Lambrequin is the best element for windows in a modern style direction. It will allow the sun's rays to easily enter the room, providing a pleasant, warm light. The color range is almost unlimited. Suitable white, black, bright colors. A bulky window is best decorated with transparent tulle. It will give lightness, visually increase the space. You can decorate tulle with thick curtains with special magnets.

Lambrequins for decorating the living room window - a beautiful relic of the Baroque era

The frame will play a big role in the design. In an apartment it is better to use metal-plastic structures, in a house - wooden ones. The look of the frame is very important, as is its functionality. Give preference to economical, safe designs. In this matter, expert advice will be relevant.

Color scheme for a small apartment

In a small apartment, the living room is versatile. In it, the family spends their evenings at a delicious dinner, watching movies, playing games. Guests meet here, important holidays are celebrated. Sometimes it plays the role of a bed. Small dimensions do not interfere with making the room as functional as possible. There are certain design tricks for this.

• Use of light shades. You can safely use beige, milky, brown, olive, white tones. They decorate walls, floors, textiles.
• The use of mirror surfaces. Mirrors enlarge the space. If you need space-saving, functional furniture, then it is better to give preference to a closet with mirrored doors.
• Rugs, pillows, vases can be chosen in bright colors. For example, in green, orange, coral. Only the personal preferences of the owners will play a role here.
• The room can be divided into zones. It is better to use a multi-level ceiling with lighting for this.

In a small apartment, the living room becomes the real center of the universe.

The color scheme embodied in a small apartment should not immediately include a huge list of different tones. It is better to focus on a few light ones - for the main finish, a few bright ones - for accessories. In choosing, it is better to be guided by publicly available data on color compatibility. This approach will avoid major mistakes.

In the design of a small living room with light colors, bright color accents are allowed.

For a small living room, it is important to have good natural lighting.

Furniture and accessories

When buying furniture, accessories in the living room, you need to consider the following criteria.

1. Determining the most important details. The apartments do not require a lot of furniture. It is enough to pick up one sofa, coffee table, lockers. When combined with the dining room, buy a dining table, chairs. When determining the main details, it is necessary to be guided only by practicality. Excess furniture will interfere, ruin the design.
2. The coffee table must be less than 60 cm in height. Suitable for wood and glass. Irregularly shaped countertops will look great. This product is inexpensive. You can pay attention to the designer tables. They cost more than usual. However, their contribution to the interior is priceless.
3. Pay attention to environmental friendliness. It is necessary to give preference to natural materials. The ideal solution is natural wood. It brings great health benefits, practical, durable.
4. High build quality is another important criterion. All parts must be strong, reliable. Assembly must be carried out by specialists. Self-assembly may result in property damage.
5. If there are no design skills, you can purchase a ready-made group of furniture in the same style. The range of groups is quite large, especially in large hypermarkets.
6. Textiles are used as accessories. Soft pillows, a warm blanket, a sofa cover - all this can decorate an apartment.

For a minimalist living room style, a transforming table will be a real find.

Watch a video of living room design ideas in different styles

An apartment, decorated correctly and tastefully, will always please the eye, both owners and guests. And the overall impression of your home primarily depends on the living room.

The living room is the "heart" of any home and it performs a dual function: here all family members can relax, chat with each other, just watch TV, listen to their favorite music artist and at the same time this room is used for receiving guests. Accordingly, the living room should be as comfortable, lit, welcoming and warm as possible. So how to design a living room to harmoniously combine all these functions in one area? In this article, we will try to figure it out.

Basic principles when creating a living room interior

Basically, the living room is a single space that connects all the other rooms of the house. It is connected with the outside world by an entrance hall, with a sleeping area - by a corridor, and with an economic zone - by a kitchen.

The main task in the design of the living room is to find a certain center around which the entire interior of the room will be projected. A fireplace or TV can serve as this center.

When decorating, it is very important to choose the right flooring, basic shades, lighting and curtains, because they will set the main design style of the room.

The living room should be absolutely comfortable for everyone, both children and the elderly.

Living room style

So how do you decorate the interior of the living room? This primarily depends on the chosen style - be it classic, exclusive retro or modern.

Classic living room style

The classic style is both comfort and luxury, which testifies to the refined taste and status of the owners.

For a room in this style, colors and regular geometric shapes are very important attributes. The living room is distinguished by calm shades in the interior; soft, pastel colors are inherent in it, such as light blue, cream, light green, brown and others. Modern classic style welcomes the presence of old paintings, a large chandelier in the center, mirrors in massive frames, spectacular candlesticks and wall sconces.

How to decorate a living room in a classic style - photos of illustrative examples are presented below.

Retro style in the living room

Retro style allows you to combine the most unpredictable shades: orange with red, green with yellow, pink with black and much more. Everything depends on fantasy. These colors can be used both in decoration and in accessories and furniture upholstery.

This style is characterized by enhanced lighting, which is carried out with the help of floor lamps, chandeliers with cords and lamps with a lampshade or fringe.

To further emphasize the retro style, it will be enough to add elements of antiquity to the overall design of the room, for example, photographs from the past, a gramophone, a rocking chair or an old-fashioned typewriter.

Art Nouveau living room

How to decorate a living room in modern style? - you ask. Yes, very easy!

The main goal of the designer when designing a living room in this style is to create the maximum amount of free space and abandon strict straight lines.

The main shades are light in combination with brown, golden, red and yellow. In such a living room, wood and glass must be present, and the window is decorated with a lambrequin and curtain ties. Naturalness, simplicity and comfort are the main features of the Art Nouveau living room.

Modern living room style

This style, which is characterized by the slogan "nothing more", is the most common in the modern world. It simultaneously combines functionality, unusual shapes, pastel, bright colors and the use of new, modern materials. Modern style is a mixed style that embodies a bit of modernity, minimalism and hi-tech. This style is suitable for any living room, both small and large, providing a huge scope for imagination.

The color scheme of the living room

First you need to think about the color scheme of the living room. There are no special requirements here, the main thing is that all the colors used are fully combined with the overall design of the room.

If you want to create maximum comfort in the room, then it is best to use warm colors, such as orange, yellow, cream or red. If the room is primarily intended for relaxation, then experts advise using cold shades - green, blue or blue.

It is better not to decorate the ceiling in dark colors, this will reduce the space and create pressure on those present in the room.

When choosing a color, it is worth remembering that each shade can visually affect the space of the room. For example, walls of dark shades and a light ceiling will help to increase the height of the room. Too monotonous finishes should be broken up with bright colors to create a positive atmosphere.

Living room furniture and accessories

It is important that the living room is not cluttered with furniture. The main subject of the living room is, of course, the sofa. Its design can be the most diverse - with or without armrests, with fabric or leather, with synthetic or natural materials. If the space of the room allows, then it is best to put it somewhere in the center of the room, and not near the wall on the side. The main thing is to observe the overall design of the room. A warm carpet should be laid near the sofa.

A coffee table is usually placed near the sofa, which, as a rule, is not higher than 60 centimeters. Tables with an irregularly shaped tabletop and bending legs will look very good.

A group of furniture from a sofa and two armchairs can be placed in front of the fireplace. If you have enough space, experiment with the placement of furniture and remember: furniture near the wall line is a completely outdated solution.

A bright, unusual and stylish detail of the living room can be an aquarium, with which you will get a lot of positive emotions when watching life behind glass. Any image of the interior can be supplemented with a bright accent in the form of fresh flowers.

Lighting plays an important role in the living room interior. A large, beautiful chandelier on the ceiling will create notes of a holiday, and small lamps in separate parts of the living room will create comfort and coziness.

How to decorate the entrance to the living room

As mentioned earlier, the living room is the main room in the house, so the main entrance should not be as narrow as possible, but rather free - in the form of an arch or beautiful double doors. It is important to correctly arrange the entrance to the living room - so that it not only fits in, but also harmoniously emphasizes the whole style of the apartment.

In the images below you can see illustrative examples of the design of the entrance to the living room, which will help you design the living room of your dreams.

Ideas for the original design of the walls of the living room

Very often, to create a charming, unique interior in the living room, the owners or the designer experiment with the finishing material and the way the walls are decorated. Instead of ordinary wallpaper, they use the brightest design solutions. For example, they produce wall paintings, drywall constructions or old newspapers are used instead of wallpaper. A very good idea for decorating walls is brickwork, with which you can make an unusual accent in the interior or separate small sections of the wall, for example, a fireplace. You can also beautifully decorate the walls with the help of decorative shelves, on which photographs, figurines or flowers will comfortably sit.

In this small collection of photos of interiors with unusual wall decoration, you can clearly see how you can decorate the walls in the living room.

How to arrange a window in the living room

To decorate the windows of a bright living room in a classic style, curtains of green, blue, gold and other bright colors are used, since these colors are a symbol of luxury and wealth. For decoration use cords, brushes and fringe. Labriken with a bandeau is suitable for both classic and modern style. It allows you to decorate the window so as not to block the direct rays of the sun into the room. At the expense of the color scheme of curtains for a modern style, then black, white or bright colors are suitable. Light transparent tulle will add lightness and emphasize the overall style of the room. When choosing curtains, you should always keep in mind the visual impact of the ornament, for example, vertical stripes can make a room taller, and horizontal stripes can make it wider.

How to decorate the ceiling in the living room

The ceiling in the living room should be fully combined with the entire interior of the room, both with furniture and other accessories.

Of course, the ceiling can be decorated in a standard way - it is a white color and a large chandelier in the middle, but more and more often the owners prefer small light sources scattered around the entire perimeter. This can divide the room into separate zones and add some romance.

Also, very often modern ceilings are made out in several levels, which are painted in other colors. And each level on the ceiling can be accompanied by a variety of lighting effects.

How to arrange a living room kitchen

Very often in small apartments they combine the living room and kitchen, and when combining them, you should take care of competent zoning. If the area of ​​​​the room is large enough, then there should be no problems with dividing it into zones, but in a small living room it will be a little more difficult.

With the help of color, you can make the zoning of the living room-kitchen - decorate the dining area in bright colors, and the space around the fireplace or TV - in calm, bright colors that set you up for relaxation.

Very often, the kitchen is separated from the living room by a special bar or podium.

Also for zoning, you can use a different floor covering. For example, tiles are most often laid in the kitchen, and laminate or carpet in the living rooms, and the floor boundaries can be not only in a straight line, but also in a curved one. This method can also be combined with different wall and ceiling finishes.

In the photo below you can see how to decorate the living room beautifully and tastefully.

How to decorate a living room with a fireplace

The fireplace is able to transform the living room beyond recognition, while the live fire brings you closer to nature, emphasizes the special warmth and comfort, charges everyone around with positive energy.

Unfortunately, not all owners have the opportunity to install a real fireplace. However, there is a way out - you can equip the living room with an electric fireplace, which looks no less aesthetically pleasing. Before the symbol of the family hearth, it is best to put a coffee table and upholstered furniture. Family photos, candles, figurines or clocks are ideal for decorating a fireplace.

For those who are constantly thinking about how to decorate a living room with a fireplace, we offer a small selection of photos of the interior of such a room.

Many people think about how to decorate a small living room, while creating the most comfortable and cozy interior. To do this, small design tricks will come to the rescue.

To expand the space of a small living room, light shades are used in decoration, furniture and curtain design, as well as mirror and glass surfaces. So that light colors do not get bored after some time, you need to use them together with bright strokes. For example, sofa cushions, rugs, vases and other accessories in green, coral, orange, brown and red shades will look very good against a light background.

In a small living room, you should not put various screens and partitions; the room should be zoned only visually. With the help of colors, you can ideally divide a room into zones, for example, using different shades of wallpaper, a multi-level ceiling or the texture of a floor covering.

In a small room, it is better to abandon bulky walls, in extreme cases, they can be decorated with mirrors, which will make the living room larger.

Everyone wants to live in a cozy and beautiful apartment or house. One of the key aspects to achieve this goal is the right interior design. Consider the main points of repair that must be observed in order to get a cozy living room.

Basic design rules

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The living room is a room that can perform different functions. For some, this is a meeting place for guests, for others it is a place of rest, 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 apply the style of minimalism. So the room will seem light and free.

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Modern designers offer the opportunity to combine the living room with a balcony or with a kitchen. So the space will become larger, which means the number of ideas for design will increase.

For a large room, the choice of style is much more diverse. Classicism, baroque, and loft will be appropriate here. It all depends on the taste preferences of the owners of the apartment.

If the living room includes several functions, then it is best zone space with the help of well-chosen lighting, furniture or wallpaper.

Any living room should have an accent. It can be either a fireplace, or a seating area, or a French window.

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A color scheme. What color is best to choose, everyone decides for himself. The main rule to remember is to match the colors. Then the living room in any style will look attractive.

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Living room in a private house

Whatever size the house would be, but 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 just relax reading a book in front of the fireplace. Therefore, it is very important to choose the most optimal design option for 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 of the styles.

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. A wooden lining works perfectly with this. If the living room has a large window that offers incredible views, then the whole room is best done in neutral colors with a minimum of accessories. So the whole emphasis will fall 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. So the interior becomes more dynamic and boring.

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Classic is appropriate everywhere. In the living room of the house, it is primarily reflected in symmetry: armchairs and a sofa stand strictly opposite each other, in the center is a table. In this case, most often choose colors close to natural wood or white.

Living room interior in Khrushchev

As a rule, the living room in the old Khrushchev is very small. Therefore, the will of fantasy is not strongly given. Such a room most often includes not only a meeting place for guests, but also a dining room, an office, and sometimes even equipped with a bed.

If you choose the right design, then all this is easy to fit even in a small area. Designers advise the owners of such an apartment to use only light colors in the living room, which must be combined with each other.

Do not make bright color accents. Such a technique will only visually reduce the area of ​​​​an already small room. It should also be remembered that the color should be combined in everything: walls, floors, furniture, textiles.

Do not think that only white and brown colors are the most suitable for a small living room. White and turquoise, white and light yellow, beige and olive are perfectly combined.

It is not necessary to paste over the walls of the room in wallpaper with a strip or a large pattern. If you really want so much, then select one zone with the help of such wallpapers.

On the floor, you can put either linoleum or laminate. But do not put large carpets on the floor. 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 decorating the window, it is worth abandoning the roller blinds and blinds. It is better to give your 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 a large dining room appears, where you can sit at the table with a large company. Secondly, if the kitchen is small, then this is a great option to expand it. Thirdly, there is a good opportunity not to break away from the conversation with guests or with household members while cooking.

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It is worth noting the disadvantages that still exist with such a combination: the presence of both the kitchen and the living room smells of food during cooking, good audibility, with improper redevelopment, the purpose of each room may be lost.

But getting rid of these shortcomings is not so difficult. Just install a powerful hood and well-equipped ventilation, and to get rid of annoying noise while cooking, choose silent appliances.

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It is also necessary to correctly zone the room. For the kitchen floor, you can choose tiles that are easy to clean, and for the living room, choose laminate or carpet.

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For the walls in the kitchen, it is also best to use decorative tiles, and for the living room - wallpaper or painting.

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Also, different colors will help to separate one room from another. But here we must also remember that the color scheme should be as close as possible to each other. Furniture is also suitable for zoning. Where there should be a wall, you can put a dining table or a soft sofa, or a bar counter.

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Some designers offer to highlight the kitchen in a very unusual way, namely the podium. It turns out very creative and original.

Fireplace in the living room

If the living room has a large area, then a fireplace will look appropriate in it. It will bring a homely atmosphere and comfort.

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For those to whom this idea seems tempting, it is worth remembering that fireplaces come in the following types:

Electrical- the perfect solution for an apartment. They are safe, easy to maintain, do not pollute the room, and emit a small amount of heat.

Fireplaces on wood. Most often they are installed in a 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 the gas, not the wood itself.
Most often, large interior items such as vases or mirrors are placed above the fireplace. To create an even more homely atmosphere, you can place frames with photos of your family.

Living room with bay window

A bay window is a protruding part of a building, which is a residential area from the inside of the house. Most often, a bay window is present in the living room. This increases not only the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room itself, but also increases 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 both ordinary straight curtains, and roller or Roman.

Some prefer to separate the bay window and turn it into a cozy place to read or relax. You can put two small chairs and a table for tea drinking. Or along the entire bend of the same shape, a sofa of a light shade. Get a very cozy corner.

Those who love flowers can allocate this area for 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 in the living room there is only one window opening. But if the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room is large, then two windows can be installed. They are located on the same wall next to each other or on the opposite, but symmetrically relative to each other.

The two windows in the living room bring in a lot more daylight. This feature allows you to complete the interior of the room in dark colors, without fear of plunging the living room into darkness.

You can take the western idea of ​​​​the interior and place between the windows, provided that they are on the same wall, a fireplace or put an armchair near each. The free wall between the window openings can be decorated with a mirror or a picture. Curtains must be exactly the same.

Styles

As mentioned above, a classic, high-tech or other modern style is best suited for a living room. The main thing is that the style reflects the spiritual essence of the owner. Then in such a living room it will be really cozy.

Classic

The colors of the walls, ceiling, furniture and everything else should smoothly transition into each other. The classic style does not welcome bright acid shades. To give elegance and luxury, it is recommended to use natural materials.

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Classics love elegant objects: a beautiful cut-out 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 involves the presence of a large amount of textiles: blackout curtains, armchairs and sofas, soft decorative pillows. To accurately give the living room a classic style, you can simply install a fireplace in it.

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It is best to lay a laminate or parquet on the floor. Do not lay laminate flooring. In the classics, it is inappropriate. The walls are decorated with wallpaper. You can glue some of them with a large pattern. Wallpaper joints can be decorated with beautiful moldings.

High tech

This style is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. There are clear rules that create this style:

1. The presence of only modern technology.
2. No stucco, wooden floor, patterned wallpaper or other flashy accessories.

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The ceiling is most often done hinged. The walls must be perfectly flat. Most often they are painted in a light shade. It is best to lay a laminate or tile on the floor. Blinds are perfect for windows. High-tech style loves glass. Therefore, glass shelves or partitions will look very stylish. Accessories should be kept to a minimum.

Modern style

Includes: a calm overall color scheme with bright elements, a minimum of furniture, a sofa - the basis of everything. Modern style implies the presence of free space without various partitions. Lots of light. To do this, various lighting devices are used. The floor can be illuminated. No need to hang a crystal chandelier. It is better to choose something of the original shape and color.

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Color selection

As a rule, everyone decides for himself which color he prefers. But still, the main colors for the living room are white, beige, gray and black.

White color perfect for any living room style. This color visually expands the space and also makes it airy. In order not to turn the living room into a hospital room, it is recommended to dilute this color with either bright shades, or just another calm color. White color is in harmony with any other color. Designers also call it basic. White color will well emphasize 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's 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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Grey colour is gaining more and more popularity in the design of the 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 life is at a fast pace.

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Don't be afraid black color in design. It looks luxurious and noble. The main thing is to combine it correctly with other colors. Of course, the most popular duet is black and white (dark walls, light ceiling). Also, a combination of black with gold or gray colors is suitable for the living room.

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Furniture

Each style implies the presence of a certain amount of furniture in the living room. But in all there is a sofa. It can be large or small, bright or pastel colors. The sofa is essential. It is in the living room that households gather for conversations or gatherings with guests take place. Therefore, a comfortable sofa is a great way to relax.

Most often in the living room you can find a table. As a rule, it is small. Acts as a tea-coffee stand or is intended for newspapers and magazines.

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A wardrobe is not often seen in a living room. Only when the living room also serves as a bedroom or study, you can 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, in order to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the living room, you must first decide on the direct purpose of the room. After that, choose the appropriate style and color scheme. If you doubt the correctness of your decision, then it is best to contact the designers who will offer you several design options.