Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of cheerful living room ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of cheerful living rooms?
- Daily happiness – adding loved accent pieces or colors that cheer you up can instantly lighten up your mood and put a smile on your face every day
- Explore the possibilities – with so many ways to bring joy into your living room, you get to practice on your own canvas and see what works best for you…at your own pace
- Budget friendly – simple additions that you love can instantly change your living room into a cheerful retreat and it doesn’t have to be expensive
What are the main options for cheerful living rooms?
- Wall and Window Treatments – wallpaper (botanical, floral, patterned, textured), accent wall (painted), wall art (botanical print, abstract brush stroke acrylic painting, retro posters, embroidered silk tapestry), painted rail molding, window treatments (cafe style curtains, floral pattern curtains, sheer)
- Joyful Accent Furniture – floral patterned coffee table, zebra print Louis XVI armchair, footstool with long tassel skirt, coffee table with abstract art print
- Colorful Accents – painted fanlight tracery, colored glass bottles, decorative moss balls, indoor plants, throw pillows, rugs (Persian area rug, paint splat rug)
- Lighting – chandeliers, lamps (floor lamps, table lamps), natural light (large clerestory window, window walls), mirrors (accent mirror, mirrored panel divider with geometric overlay)
What follows are beautiful photos of cheerful living rooms along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy indoor decorating!
1. Flowers in Bloom
Points of Interest ● blue turquoise trim separating vintage botanical and twill-textured wallpaper ● window with turquoise frame calling back fanlight tracery ● blooming branches in brown glazed ceramic vase on top of side table with gold-finished base ● 2-panel mirror divider with white geometric-patterned overlay ● wall-mounted architectural black and white photograph with distressed gilded frame
2. Blue and White
Points of Interest ● wan blue living room wall calling back French door and window frames in blue mist ● white wood plank coffee table with square legs ● 2 silver green square floor pillows complementing chevron patterned area rug ● wood-framed mirror and distressed baluster table lamp on light wood commode with drawers ● artwork and white flowers on two-tone French country console table
3. Full of Sunshine
Points of Interest ● large clerestory window with muntins under white beadboard cathedral ceiling ● window walls with natural woven grass blinds below transom windows ● 2 side by side tufted ottoman cocktail tables in pale peach with bun feet ● blue ceramic lamps with linen shades on 2-tier round wooden side tables with saber legs ● accent armchairs with printed upholstery facing ottoman tables
4. Green Thumb
Points of Interest ● framed green beetle and black butterfly on wallpapered wall ● distressed antique step ladder behind white sofa ● clear glass hurricane vase and blue and white ceramic tea cups on metal-framed black coffee table with bottom shelf ● white distressed buffet hutch with dentil molding ● Boston fern in limestone urn planter
5. Door Shutters
Points of Interest ● natural wood bifold interior paneled shutters and louvered exterior shutters on French doors to balcony ● rectangular mirrored gallery tray on black coffee table with metal base ● ornamental cast plaster molding on white ceiling ● wide-framed shield shaped wall mirror leaning on living room wall ● white ottoman storage stools with curved sides
6. By the Sea
Points of Interest ● operable clerestory windows over French door with sidelights and fractional grilles ● picture windows with white blinds and upholstered window seat doubling as daybed ● wooden candlesticks on marble-topped Parsons coffee table ● blue and white porcelain vase on lipped round side table ● white armchairs with blue floral footstools
7. Airy Feel
Points of Interest ● framed embroidered silk tapestry above beige sofa ● 2 imitation bamboo ceramic pitcher flower vase on woven rattan coffee table ● light tan plaid upholstered armchair with ottoman ● cafe style curtains over windows with classical craftsman moldings ● bluewash walls and ceiling with white moldings and painted beams
8. Wood and Steel
Points of Interest ● vintage painted wooden throne chair in corner ● white shiplap ceiling with contrasting reclaimed wood beams ● galvanized steel watering can on white TV media sideboard ● sea blue glass bottles on console table with repurposed vintage door panels with moldings ● metal wire tray with unfinished wooden blocks on industrial end table
9. Cozy Cottage
Points of Interest ● gold and tan floral patterned Victorian-style armchairs ● woven natural seagrass area rug complementing wicker storage baskets ● decorative moss balls in a bowl above 2-tier glass topped coffee table ● glass cloches on round end table with dark pedestal base ● leaning vintage botanical print on fireplace mantel with damper
10. Clear Acrylic
Points of Interest ● silver finish pedestal end table beside sectional sofa ● rustic coffee table with iron frame base ● built-in display bookshelf with bookcase lighting behind sectional sofa ● frosted tempered glass on white-framed transom window and door ● natural jute area rug over living room floor leading to step-up kitchen
11. Bouncy Blues
Points of Interest ● galvanized metal pail with decorative blue spheres beside cushioned resin wicker sofa with blue throw pillows ● 2 clear acrylic accent chairs ● low profile concrete slab coffee table with colored glass figurines and conical shaped fruit bowl ● interior plantation shutters on window above sofa ● white board and batten walls with craftsman molding
12. Soft Effect
Points of Interest ● colorful chevron patterned area rug over hardwood floor ● Tom Dixon black stout pendant lights with golden interiors ● sheer white curtains draped around window walls ● blazing orange and pale green throw pillows and vermillion orange fringed throw blanket on ecru sofa ● textured ceramic vases and books on solid wood coffee table
13. Bright Memories
Points of Interest ● slipcovered sofa with assorted colorful throw pillows ● porcelain pitcher flower vase in acrylic serving tray on floral printed ottoman coffee table ● sunny lime classic swing arm desk lamp on multicolored distressed painted sideboard ● round pedestal side table with yellow base ● framed pictures on wall with golden kiwi faux chair rail molding
14. Brush Strokes
Points of Interest ● large abstract brush stroke acrylic painting behind cabriole sofa ● wooden bookcase with bottom cabinet drawers ● wicker ball on round accent table with glass top and chrome legs ● decorative standing magnifying glass on thick beveled glass coffee table with ornamental stretcher ● antique Persian area rug in seating area
15. Loyal Companion
Points of Interest ● zebra print Louis XVI armchair with white fluted legs ● carved white honed marble side table with arabesque lattice base ● colonial grille window with fuschia and white floral pattern curtains and white plantation blinds ● two-tone gray nylon area rug with bird pattern over white oak floor ● cast iron fireplace screen with decorative scroll work on carved white marble fireplace and marble tiled hearth
16. Pebbles and Planters
Points of Interest ● open living room with blue mid-century sofa and scarlet ibis rectangle throw pillows ● glazed brown crackle ceramic planter with yellow orchids and decorative pebbles on wood block coffee table ● area rug over hand-scraped hardwood floor ● wood block side table between 2 upholstered accent chairs with dark twilight blue satin throw pillows ● large hobnail textured planter with faux indoor plants
17. Oranges and Florals
Points of Interest ● round wooden folding side table in natural finish beside vanilla corduroy slipcovered sofa ● off-white loop pile carpet complementing low ottoman ● pastel turquoise floral draperies and ecru Roman shades on windows ● distressed white framed mirror leaning against two-tone wan blue and afterglow wallpapered wall with white chair rail ● aged brown suede leather Edwardian library reading armchair
18. Persian and Porcelains
Points of Interest ● white tray ceiling with decorative crown molding ● antique white draperies over single hung windows ● blue and white ceramic table lamp on coffee finished round wood pedestal end table ● blue and white porcelain stool table beside corydalis blue low accent chair ● large traditional dark blue Persian rug in living room area ● wide entryway to second living room/library area
19. Simple Relaxation
Points of Interest ● white vaulted ceiling with recessed lights and exposed knotty pine wood beams ● antique carved spool chair with tassels fronting square coffee table with aged copper patina top and X-stretcher ● antique nickel swing arm lamps behind tufted chaise lounges ● wall tapestry above polished live edge desk with wrought iron base and slipcovered armchair ● ottoman footstool with long tassel skirt and printed upholstered seat
20. Barley Twist
Points of Interest ● urn style indoor ceramic planter and 3 vintage antique barley twist candlesticks on serpentine top wooden coffee table with drawers ● patio doors and matching windows with roller shades ● wall-mounted bronze square mirror ● traditional lamp in copper finish and burlap empire shade on sideboard ● 2 roll arm sofas facing coffee table
21. Abstract Love
Points of Interest ● red and blue contemporary futon sofa bed chairs around round coffee table with abstract art print and plain orange bottom shelf ● flat panel living room drawers with clear acrylic vase ● optical illusion window painting and retro posters on living room walls ● white string sphere pendant light over metal spiral staircase ● colorful abstract paint splat area rug under abstract art coffee table
22. Cool Colored Accents
Points of Interest ● ecru sectional corner sofa with accent throw pillows ● coffee table with granite top and steel base ● high gloss dark laminate wood flooring with purple ash plush shag area rug ● clear glass lamp with geometric patterned shade on granite top end table ● picture windows with navy blue roller shades on nebulas blue accent wall with white baseboard
23. Dramatic Drum Chandelier
Points of Interest ● 2-tier chain drum chandelier on high-gloss painted tray ceiling with wood beam accents ● round tufted ottoman coffee table with nailhead trim and open bottom tier ● 2 driftwood table lamps on marble top side tables with thin metal legs ● decorative metal wire partition walls ● large round accent mirror on double-sided indoor fireplace
24. Budding Artists’ Gallery
Points of Interest ● framed children’s artworks on wall above corner sectional sofa with colorful throw pillows ● button-tufted rectangle ottoman coffee table with white serving tray ● cool gray modern ogee patterned area rug over reclaimed wood floor ● black arched cast iron fireplace with carved Carrara marble surround ● single hung colonial windows with classical colonial molding and cordless white Roman blinds
25. Dual Purpose Coffee Table
Points of Interest ● dual purpose coffee table featuring padded outer edge and inset wood tray and lower shelf ● live edge side table with outer gold glaze ● polished chrome reading floor lamp beside upholstered vieux rose accent chair ● cast resin chandelier with metal scroll arms mounted on ceiling with smooth wood beams and matching molding ● equal light grille on French doors and stationary windows with semi sheer curtains
26. Fireplace in Wall
Points of Interest ● round pedestal side table with decorative blue wave bowl between 2 cushioned arm chairs with woven back rattan fibers ● contemporary three-legged puzzle wood and glass coffee table ● doorway frame doubling as shelf near 2 seater sofa ● picture window with awnings and transoms covered with woven wood shades and goldenrod colored room darkening drapery ● built-in wall recessed electric fireplace insert below 2-panel wall canvas landscape art
27. Moroccan and Ottomans
Points of Interest ● square tufted leather ottoman cocktail table with white serving tray ● 2 round beige tufted ottoman storage stools in front of stone-veneer open fireplace with three panel arched wire fire screen ● wooden mantel shelf with shiplap overmantel cladding flanked by floor-to-ceiling beams continuing as ceiling beams with molding ● L-shaped sectional sofa with pastel colored throw pillows ● 2 Moroccan lattice printed accent chairs with Greek key pattern throw pillows