107 stylish living room ideas to copy now

Whether you’re decorating a modern flat or an old cottage, we’ve got furniture, lighting and colour inspiration – and excellent ideas from some of the world's best interior designers
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Brown and blue is a classic colour combination, and we love how it has been deployed in Wiggy Hindmarch's west London house. The walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's ‘Toasted Marshmallow’ in gloss. A pair of slipper chairs by David Seyfried are topped by cushions in Lisa Fine's ‘Ayesha Paisley’, and the sofa, upholstered in Lisa Fine's ‘Cochin’ in burnt sugar, ties the scheme together.

Rachael Smith

How to accessorise a living room

Finally you can get to the really fun bits, the textiles and accessories. The size and shape of your window might dictate your choices when it comes to curtains and blinds, but there's a huge variety out there to choose from. Perhaps you like simple, elegant curtains in heavy linen or wool, or something brighter and chintzier for a more eye-catching feel. In a small room, you may well prefer to stick to blinds, but think about getting them in a fun pattern so that they become a decorative feature. Almost every living room will be in need of a good rug, whether you opt for rustic sisal, a modern Berber rug or a traditional Turkish carpet. And then what’s a sofa without some beautiful cushions? They’re essential for adding colour and pattern to a room.

The art of the living room

Turning our attention back to the walls, the final thing you’ll need is some art, so don't miss our shopping guide to affordable art, as well as our advice on how to start a collection. And once you’ve assembled it all, find out the best ways to hang your pictures on the walls, with helpful tips for gallery walls, statement art and everything in between.

If you’re in need of inspiration, we’ve gathered the best living room designs and lounge ideas from the House & Garden archive here to help with your decoration, from country houses to studio flats and London townhouses.

Living room ideas to copy now