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Cozy Living Room Designs

Cozy Living Room Designs

Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of cozy living room designs. 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 having a cozy living room?

  • Creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere – lets you wind down after a long day and can help warm you up during cold weather
  • Allows for more family time – a cozy and inviting living room gets the family together for fun conversations or movie nights
  • Can be easily achieved – warm colors, clever placement of lights, and soft fabrics can make your living room an inviting space

 
What are the main options for cozy living rooms?

  • Furniture for comfort: recliner, sofa (L-shaped, modular, slipcovered), divan, chaise lounge, footstool, armchairs, poufs, wingback chairs
  • Mood lighting: table lamps, wall sconces, candles
  • Fireplace for ambiance: travertine, stacked stone, cast stone, limestone, brick, stone veneer, with built-in mirror
  • Cozy accents: throw pillows, knitted throws (wool, cotton), window treatments (Roman shades, draperies, cornice board), area rug (shag rug, sisal), carpet, faux fur
  • Doors: barn door, French doors (arch-top, round-top), patio doors, with shutters

 
What follows are beautiful photos of cozy living rooms, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!

 

1. Open Fireplace

antique reclaimed limestone open fireplace with exposed stone rear wall and reclaimed timber beams on white ceiling with Native American-inspired throw on camelback sofa and 2 copper repoussés on white wall and wicker storage basket on light hardwood floorPoints of Interest ● antique reclaimed limestone open fireplace with exposed stone rear wall ● reclaimed timber beams on white ceiling ● Native American-inspired throw on camelback sofa ● 2 copper repoussés on white wall ● wicker storage basket on light hardwood floor

 

2. Bamboo Shades

L-shaped gray slipcovered sofa with mixed throw pillows and solid aluminum round side table with distressed espresso square coffee table and bamboo Roman shades on door and windows and white ceiling-mounted speaker blending in with the sloped beadboard ceilingPoints of Interest ● L-shaped gray slipcovered sofa with mixed throw pillows ● solid aluminum round side table ● distressed espresso square coffee table ● bamboo Roman shades on door and windows ● white ceiling-mounted speaker blending in with the sloped beadboard ceiling

 

3. Wood & Stone

stacked stone fireplace with reclaimed wood mantel and light gray corduroy divan with white recliner with chocolate brown footstool and dark hardwood floor with faux fur rug and dark stained timber ceiling calling back hardwood floor and fireplace mantelPoints of Interest ● stacked stone fireplace with reclaimed wood mantel ● light gray corduroy divan ● white recliner with chocolate brown footstool ● dark hardwood floor with faux fur rug ● dark stained timber ceiling calling back hardwood floor and fireplace mantel

 

4. Overmantel Mirror

taupe wicker armchair with plaid wool throw with large mirror with antique cast iron fretwork on overmantel and 2 patinated antique bronze candle wall sconces with snowdrops in galvanized bucket planter on unfinished wood coffee table with steel legs and hexagonal terracotta floor with reclaimed French limestone inlay Points of Interest ● taupe wicker armchair with plaid wool throw ● large mirror with antique cast iron fretwork on overmantel ● 2 patinated antique bronze candle wall sconces ● snowdrops in galvanized bucket planter on unfinished wood coffee table with steel legs ● hexagonal terracotta floor with reclaimed French limestone inlay

 

5. Love Affair with Wood

wooden ladder against pale aqua green accent wall and crystal glass chandelier over slatted wood coffee table with purple orchids in round wooden planter and indoor plants complementing the rustic wood furniture with 3D ceiling design with spotlight system in ceiling nichesPoints of Interest ● wooden ladder against pale aqua green accent wall ● crystal glass chandelier over slatted wood coffee table ● purple orchids in round wooden planter ● indoor plants complementing the rustic wood furniture ● 3D ceiling design with spotlight system in ceiling niches

 

6. French Balcony

ecru slipcovered chaise lounge with pillows and throw and white sheer drapery on round top French door to balcony with cane topped claw foot coffee table with reeded legs and dentil molding on eggshell white wall with wrought iron and satin finish wood coat rack with built-in round umbrella standPoints of Interest ● ecru slipcovered chaise lounge with pillows and throw ● white sheer drapery on round top French door to balcony ● cane topped claw foot coffee table with reeded legs ● dentil molding on eggshell white wall ● wrought iron and satin finish wood coat rack with built-in round umbrella stand

 

7. Driftwood Beauty

floating shelf on side of stairs with cusom made holes to securely display amphora and ovoid vases and 2 lit candles on antique pewter chamberstick and antique brass candle holder with recessed arched storage under the stairs with custom twisted wood balusters and weathered limestone column supporting the reclaimed wood beams with antique barn doors with cast iron hardwarePoints of Interest ● floating shelf on side of stairs with cusom made holes to securely display amphora and ovoid vases ● 2 lit candles on antique pewter chamberstick and antique brass candle holder ● recessed arched storage under the stairs with custom twisted wood balusters ● weathered limestone column supporting the reclaimed wood beams ● antique barn doors with cast iron hardware

 

8. Burlap Fabric

white slipcovered chair and a half and beige burlap drapery complementing the wingback chair and throw pillows with long reclaimed wood coffee table with tubular steel legs and large antique stoneware jar on limestone fireplace mantel with 3 arch top French doors with cremone boltsPoints of Interest ● white slipcovered chair and a half ● beige burlap drapery complementing the wingback chair and throw pillows ● long reclaimed wood coffee table with tubular steel legs ● large antique stoneware jar on limestone fireplace mantel ● 3 arch top French doors with cremone bolts

 

9. French Doors

2 beige wingback chairs with copper nailhead trim and tiered cabinets with natural caning on lower cabinet doors and slide-out wicker baskets with large arch top in-swing French doors and seafoam green door shutter calling back glass jar on coffee table and sisal area rug complementing woven poufsPoints of Interest ● 2 beige wingback chairs with copper nailhead trim ● tiered cabinets with natural caning on lower cabinet doors and slide-out wicker baskets ● large arch top in-swing French doors ● seafoam green door shutter calling back glass jar on coffee table ● sisal area rug complementing woven poufs

 

10. Conversation Pieces

wooden cart coffee table with oil-rubbed bronze casters with miniature books in glass dome and forsythia in galvanized bucket planter with white slim cabinet with scalloped board trims and vintage ‘Chateau Bradbury’ signage on ivory wallPoints of Interest ● wooden cart coffee table with oil-rubbed bronze casters ● miniature books in glass dome ● forsythia in galvanized bucket planter ● white slim cabinet with scalloped board trims ● vintage ‘Chateau Bradbury’ signage on ivory wall

 

11. Clear Glass Fireplace

stone veneer clear glass fireplace surround with raised hearth and satin finish Asian-inspired coffee table with curved legs with large framed mirror on wood fireplace mantel and turquoise and gray paisley patterned rug and dark stained red oak hardwood floorPoints of Interest ● stone veneer clear glass fireplace surround with raised hearth ● satin finish Asian-inspired coffee table with curved legs ● large framed mirror on wood fireplace mantel ● turquoise and gray paisley patterned rug ● dark stained red oak hardwood floor

 

12. Bay Window

2 facing beige damask patterned sofas with matching pillows and white fireplace mantel with dentil molding and recessed slim panels with round gilded mirror on overmantel with coordinated 2-candle sconces on custom fireplace millwork and matching overmantel and ceiling crown moldings with 2 large double-hung windows flanking the muntin-style bay window with seating areaPoints of Interest ● 2 facing beige damask patterned sofas with matching pillows ● white fireplace mantel with dentil molding and recessed slim panels ● round gilded mirror on overmantel with coordinated 2-candle sconces on custom fireplace millwork ● matching overmantel and ceiling crown moldings ● 2 large double-hung windows flanking the muntin-style bay window with seating area

 

13. Recessed Cabinet

chiseled edge raised limestone hearth on stone veneer fireplace and recessed eggshell white cabinet with TV niche and matching white French doors, sidelights, and transoms with lake view with white framed round clerestory window and white planked vaulted ceiling with exposed scissor trussesPoints of Interest ● chiseled edge raised limestone hearth on stone veneer fireplace ● recessed eggshell white cabinet with TV niche ● matching white French doors, sidelights, and transoms with lake view ● white framed round clerestory window ● white planked vaulted ceiling with exposed scissor trusses

 

14. Robin Egg Blue

2 powder blue wingback chairs facing the light gray sofas and modern wood and chrome pyramid-inspired chandelier with wide doorway to dining room with reclaimed wood header and blue and white stripe area rug calling bac2 facing beige damask patterned sofas with matching pillows and white fireplace mantel with dentil molding and recessed slim panelsk blue patterned throw pillows with whitewashed planked ceilingPoints of Interest ● 2 powder blue wingback chairs facing the light gray sofas ● modern wood and chrome pyramid-inspired chandelier ● wide doorway to dining room with reclaimed wood header ● blue and white stripe area rug calling back blue patterned throw pillows ● whitewashed planked ceiling

 

15. Plush Pillows

2 facing light beige sofas complementing the gray velvet carpet and 4 silver framed architectural art prints on light tan wall with floor-to-ceiling taupe drapery on double-hung full view window and matching gray wainscoting and doorway molding with cove lighting on tray ceilingPoints of Interest ● 2 facing light beige sofas complementing the gray velvet carpet ● 4 silver framed architectural art prints on light tan wall ● floor-to-ceiling taupe drapery on double-hung full view window ● matching gray wainscoting and doorway molding ● cove lighting on tray ceiling

 

16. Flush Hearth

large bank of modified colonial casement windows with natural woven shades and wood topped coffee table with black powder coated steel legs and frame with 3-fold arched fireguard with opening doors on black granite flush hearth with 2 glass beaded candle holders on antique bronze flower-rimmed round trays and Louis XV-inspired chair with wood frame stain complementing the wall colorPoints of Interest ● large bank of modified colonial casement windows with natural woven shades ● wood topped coffee table with black powder coated steel legs and frame ● 3-fold arched fireguard with opening doors on black granite flush hearth ● 2 glass beaded candle holders on antique bronze flower-rimmed round trays ● Louis XV-inspired chair with wood frame stain complementing the wall color

 

17. Antiqued Mirror

cast stone fireplace with 4 short fluted pillars and dentil molding framing the firebox and 2 black and white upholstered slipper chairs and 2 antique bronze wrought iron candelabra sconces with antiqued pediment mirror with patina on fireplace mantel and arched clear glass transom windowsPoints of Interest ● cast stone fireplace with 4 short fluted pillars and dentil molding framing the firebox ● 2 black and white upholstered slipper chairs ● 2 antique bronze wrought iron candelabra sconces ● antiqued pediment mirror with patina on fireplace mantel ● arched clear glass transom windows

 

18. Custom Coffee Table

shallow niches on staggered brick fireplace with black firebox and keystone accent with cantilevered wood slab coffee table with hand-sanded tree root ball base and matching beige tie-back drapery, fabric Roman shades, and cornice board with resin reindeer head and antler on overmantel and amber dyed capiz shell pendant lightPoints of Interest ● shallow niches on staggered brick fireplace with black firebox and keystone accent ● cantilevered wood slab coffee table with hand-sanded tree root ball base ● matching beige tie-back drapery, fabric Roman shades, and cornice board ● resin reindeer head and antler on overmantel ● amber dyed capiz shell pendant light

 

19. Open Shelves

white stucco fireplace with ivory mantel and 2 gray and white striped armchairs with floral throw pillows calling back the framed botanical prints on fireplace mantel ith built-in open shelving with decorative plates and tray top wood coffee table with an arrangement of Oriental lilies in a vase and silver framed black and white photographs on semi-gloss wooden sideboard with custom legsPoints of Interest ● white stucco fireplace with ivory mantel ● 2 gray and white striped armchairs with floral throw pillows calling back the framed botanical prints on fireplace mantel ● built-in open shelving with decorative plates ● tray top wood coffee table with an arrangement of Oriental lilies in a vase ● silver framed black and white photographs on semi-gloss wooden sideboard with custom legs

 

20. Decorative Timber Beams

round wooden coffee table with open storage underneath and floor-to-ceiling glass window with muntins and large limestone fireplace with gunmetal ball decor on mantel and 3 stacked acrylic ball lamp shades with polished hand scraped engineered hardwood floor and faux ceiling beams with attached carved wood corbelsPoints of Interest ● round wooden coffee table with open storage underneath ● floor-to-ceiling glass window with muntins ● large limestone fireplace with gunmetal ball decor on mantel ● 3 stacked acrylic ball lamp shades ● polished hand scraped engineered hardwood floor ● faux ceiling beams with attached carved wood corbels

 

21. Built-In Mirror

custom curved wood fireplace mantel following the firebox shape with built-in mirrored overmantel and 2 vieux rose tufted curved back slipper chairs with oval glass topped coffee table with wrought iron base and purple phalaenopsis orchids in vase with framed Toulouse-Lautrec Parisian vintage posterPoints of Interest ● custom curved wood fireplace mantel following the firebox shape with built-in mirrored overmantel ● 2 vieux rose tufted curved back slipper chairs ● oval glass topped coffee table with wrought iron base ● purple phalaenopsis orchids in vase ● framed Toulouse-Lautrec Parisian vintage poster

 

22. Wicker Baskets

stone blue suede wingback chair complementing the colorblocked pouf and round wicker storage basket complementing the woven decors on open shelves with wooden tray with brass handles and rim on chalk painted coffee table and black powder coated faux candle lantern pendant light calling back the mixed heights iron candlesticks and candles with white sloped ceiling with white beam running parallel to clerestory window with white craftsman moldingPoints of Interest ● stone blue suede wingback chair complementing the colorblocked pouf ● round wicker storage basket complementing the woven decors on open shelves ● wooden tray with brass handles and rim on chalk painted coffee table ● black powder coated faux candle lantern pendant light calling back the mixed heights iron candlesticks and candles ● white sloped ceiling with white beam running parallel to clerestory window with white craftsman molding

 

23. Lantern Candle Holder

off-white knitted cotton throw on beige modular sofa and square glass lantern candle holder with distressed solid wood coffee table on light gray shag rug and decorative hanging white paper hearts on window with black and white baby pictures on beadboard wallPoints of Interest ● off-white knitted cotton throw on beige modular sofa ● square glass lantern candle holder ● distressed solid wood coffee table on light gray shag rug ● decorative hanging white paper hearts on window ● black and white baby pictures on beadboard wall

 

24. Ocean View

3 sets of in-swing glass doors to covered balcony with archways framing the ocean view and shot blasted stone fireplace surround with saffron pillows calling back glass top coffee with scalloped skirt and 2 white lattice ceramic lanterns on coffee table with antique Chinese yoke-back chair by the potted lady palmPoints of Interest ● 3 sets of in-swing glass doors to covered balcony with archways framing the ocean view ● shot blasted stone fireplace surround ● saffron pillows calling back glass top coffee with scalloped skirt ● 2 white lattice ceramic lanterns on coffee table ● antique Chinese yoke-back chair by the potted lady palm

 

25. Barn Door

corner table lamp casting off ambient lighting against dark brown walls with ivory modern beadboard paneled barn door to kitchen with double crossbuck design and chocolate brown walls accentuated by a corner lampshade with white and powder blue quatrefoil patterned area rug and oxidized pine ceiling calling back hardwood floorPoints of Interest ● corner table lamp casting off ambient lighting against dark brown walls ● ivory modern beadboard paneled barn door to kitchen with double crossbuck design ● chocolate brown walls accentuated by a corner lampshade ● white and powder blue quatrefoil patterned area rug ● oxidized pine ceiling calling back hardwood floor

 

26. Soft Lighting

linen gray sofa with gray faux fur and knitted cotton throws complementing the gray area rug and large round silver tray with assorted tea lights and candles with white beadboard wall with white framed matted wedding photograph and polished chrome and frosted glass teardrop pendant light casting warm subtle lighting over seating area and wall-hanging silver picture frame complementing the candlesticks on low coffee tablePoints of Interest ● linen gray sofa with gray faux fur and knitted cotton throws complementing the gray area rug ● large round silver tray with assorted tea lights and candles ● white beadboard wall with white framed matted wedding photograph ● polished chrome and frosted glass teardrop pendant light casting warm subtle lighting over seating area ● wall-hanging silver picture frame complementing the candlesticks on low coffee table

 

27. Clerestory Windows

brown patterned velvet sofa with fringe and 2 recessed tiered shelving with wrought iron doors with decorative wall-leaning medieval style antique door beside fireplace and brown glazed porcelain pillar candle holders on fireplace mantel with monk’s bench-inspired ottoman with carved base and cushionPoints of Interest ● brown patterned velvet sofa with fringe ● 2 recessed tiered shelving with wrought iron doors ● decorative wall-leaning medieval style antique door beside fireplace ● brown glazed porcelain pillar candle holders on fireplace mantel ● monk’s bench-inspired ottoman with carved base and cushion

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