Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of living room decor 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 living room decor?
- Creates a pleasing environment – it can highlight what is beautiful and hide troubled spots, create an illusion of space through the use of lights and paints, and can showcase treasured art and decor
- Sets the mood – decors can give a welcoming and lasting impression when entertaining guests, or create a relaxing feel when spending time with family
- Adds value and character – it can give the room an interesting and distinct look reflecting taste and style while bringing together elements with both beauty and function
What are the main options for living room decor?
- Styles – rustic, country, cottage, traditional French, contemporary, transitional, industrial, coastal, tropical, bohemian, Spanish, eclectic, vintage, modern
- Accent Pieces – rugs, grandfather’s clock, head bust, carvings, silver tray, reliquary, sculptures, vase, obelisk, pillows, cloche set
- Seating – poufs, ottoman, sofa (sectional), egg chair, side chairs, stool (fur-covered), chaise lounge, bench, floor cushions
- Wall decor – sculpture, wood carving, painting, photographs, posters, mirrors, screens, panel divider, snowshoes, framed corals
- Fireplace – cast stone, hand-carved, stone, veneer, limestone, marble, with accessories (glass doors, screens, trompe l’oeil)
- Tables – coffee table, sideboard, side table, console, end table
- Lighting – chandelier, track light, side lamp, floor lamp, pendant light, table lamp
What follows are beautiful photos of living room decor ideas along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. French Antiques
Points of Interest ● classical painting with Baroque carved wood gold leaf frame on mantelpiece ● 17th century French-Royal Louis XIII style castle fireplace in limestone ● antique armoire with lattice cabinet doors and Louis Philippe inspired top molding ● 3 brass repoussé French candlesticks on glass topped colonial coffee table with turned legs ● 2 beige sofas with tassels and 2 tufted leather ottoman with concave sides
2. Inspired by Countryside
Points of Interest ● whitewashed stone veneer fireplace with flush hearth ● faux zebra hide area rug calling back upholstered side chair with similar pattern ● standing white taxidermied bird ● white painted antique Bornhold grandfather clock with gilt accents ● bronze head bust leaning on fireplace leg
3. Wood and Bricks
Points of Interest ● repurposed vintage ammo crate coffee table ● glass bottles in mercury finish and glass cylinder vase on coffee table ● vintage wood library card catalog ● obelisk sculpture in zinc finish ● 3 hanging wire globe accents ● brick veneer wall with framed sepia prints
4. Under the Spotlight
Points of Interest ● empty bottles as vases behind white slipcovered L-shaped sectional sofa ● photographer’s tripod floor lamp in bronze finish beside sectional sofa ● retro reading lamp with brushed chrome finish on 3-piece nesting iron framed end table ● cherry ottoman cocktail table with leather cushion top ● wooden carved horse figurine in rectangle footed tray
5. Faux Cowhide
Points of Interest ● light blue tufted tuxedo sofa ● corner arched fireplace with decorative silver tray on mantel shelf ● 2 faux cowhide square pouf ottoman ● black and white framed photographs on wall ● hand woven sisal area rug
6. Natural Wood
Points of Interest ● 2 set French quarter candle holder lanterns behind white sofa ● table lamps with metal framed clear blown glass base and burlap drum shade ● 2 wooden pedestal side tables flanking white sofa ● straw hats hanging on rustic hat rack ● square mirror with carved wood overlay hanging on hat rack
7. Patterned Floor Cushions
Points of Interest ● rough sawn timber ceiling beams with fluted cast iron column ● square Moroccan kilim floor cushions with tassels ● orange velvet skirted sofa ● antique panel room divider ● turned over galvanized zinc dolly tub as end table
8. Ram Head
Points of Interest ● tripod floor lamp beside woven drum end table ● 2 oval tufted ottoman benches ● cast stone fireplace with glass doors ● cowhide area rug on top of natural toned zigzag patterned rug ● white resin ram head mounted on fireplace overmantel
9. Cabin Comfort
Points of Interest ● mosaic stone veneer fireplace with flat fireplace screen and projecting chiseled stone mantel ● vintage wood snowshoes on mantel shelf ● hanging black egg chair with throw pillows ● cast iron candle holder on reclaimed wood top coffee table with iron frame ● vintage industrial cage pendant lamp in copper finish
10. Art Gallery
Points of Interest ● Jean Dubuffet ‘Hourloupe’ sculptures on tray ceiling and next to open doorway ● 2 black and white striped roll back French-inspired armchair ● black tinted glass top cocktail table with cross legs with gold finish ● antique mirrored armoire ● 2 cushioned cross leg ottoman stools beside coffee table
11. Bottles and Twigs
Points of Interest ● coastal driftwood chandelier with 8 shaded lights ● 2 rattan slipper chairs with cushions and throw pillows ● sea glass bottles with matching round glass stoppers on top of custom built-in base cabinets with polished wooden top ● natural reclaimed wooden picture frame on wall above fireplace ● reclaimed parquet coffee table with angular metal frame
12. Nostalgia in Photographs
Points of Interest ● ottoman bench table stool in front of custom-built radiator cabinet doubling as display shelf and under window storage ● 3 stained glass clerestory windows ● landscape block print art under arched wall niche with wooden frame ● antique reliquary mounted on wall near steps down to living room area ● antique oak solid hardwood flooring
13. Absolute Classic
Points of Interest ● iron ring sculpture on Louis XVI style fireplace with arabescato marble mantel surround ● laminated red top mahogany coffee table with clawfoot legs ● carved and gilded antique Louis XV armchairs ● 2 black obelisks with brass standing horse on top ● second coffee table with mosaic top and brass legs
14. Bare and Rustic
Points of Interest ● black candelabra on acrylic sealed concrete floor ● 3 hammered rustic vintage copper water jars ● mid-century modern arched floor lamp ● plywood ceiling in natural finish with knotty pine timber trusses and beam support post ● 2 leather brown retro lounge chairs
15. Ceiling Medallion
Points of Interest ● white dentil molding calling back ceiling medallion with pendant lights fanning out from center ● low lying modern coffee table ● armchair with oversized cushion seat and wooden frame ● vase with prairie dropseed grass on coffee table ● in-swing French doors with security doors and operable transoms
16. Spanish Casa
Points of Interest ● wrought iron Spanish style linear chandelier mirroring exposed wood beams on tray ceiling ● traditional carved limestone fireplace ● ornately carved wooden headboard with scrolled leaf and floral motifs on overmantel ● built-in bookshelves flanking fireplace with Italian baroque-style carved marble bust ● espresso wood framed upholstered bench with antique brass finished nailhead accents
17. East Meets West
Points of Interest ● antique polished drop front bureau desk ● wall mounted mid-century hand painted Chinese screen with peacocks ● octagon antique Venetian wall mirror above fireplace ● herringbone patterned parquet floor with large ecru nylon fiber carpet ● vintage hand-painted rococo style end table with scagliola top beside green sofa
18. Modern and Vintage
Points of Interest ● vintage pictures with mirror frames on white wall with picture frame molding ● folding step ladder doubling as bookshelf and display stand ● mirrored door panel with muntins ● round wood end table with X-base in front of cushioned armchair with wooden frame ● glass cylinder vases on modern coffee table
19. Country Cottage
Points of Interest ● 2 brown and gold floral printed armchairs ● glass cloche set and narrow fluted vase on round pedestal side table ● natural jute tan fiber hand woven area rug ● glass coffee table with metal frames ● vintage botanical print on mantelpiece
20. Oriental and Occidental
Points of Interest ● blue and purple large Persian rug ● carved wood antique sideboard with kneeling Thai Teppanom statue and double gourd vase on display ● elephant table lamp on glass topped Chinese porcelain fishbowl planter on a stand as end table ● trumeau wall mirror above fireplace ● 2 hand painted black lacquered chinoiserie screens in room corners
21. Rustic and Faux
Points of Interest ● 2 white faux fur cushion topped stools ● hand-woven seagrass carpet with border ● hand carved wood sculpture on table top ● 2 vintage lucite and chrome pretzel candlestick ● oversize mirror with antique fluted giltwood frame flanked by 2 picture windows with bullnose moldings
22. Nautical Blue
Points of Interest ● palm leaf blade ceiling fan ● dyed and framed gorgonian corals ● white Acropora coral and conch shell on wooden plaques mounted on wall ● white lacquered faux bamboo side tables ● natural shell encrusted obelisk with matching trinket boxes on coffee table and wrought iron corbel shelves
23. Sculpture and Artist
Points of Interest ● hanging wood carved icon over wooden console table with two slim drawers ● corner fireplace with flush hearth and Madonna and Child with St. John trompe l’oeil on fireplace overmantel ● arched wall niche with antique circular painting ● floor lamp with satin brass spool base and tapered drum shade ● blue and white Chinese ginger jars on rustic wood coffee table
24. Gold and Purple
Points of Interest ● satin nickel monorail lighting following ceiling perimeter ● 2 beige hexagon ottoman with concave edges ● acanthus leaf floor lamps flanking baroque influenced ornate black console table with lime green top ● 2 bergère armchairs with turned legs connected by X shaped stretcher ● gold and purple satin throw pillows on sofas
25. Neutral and Natural
Points of Interest ● hand-carved French limestone fireplace surround with silver serving dish on display over mantel shelf ● dark colored 2 piece nesting coffee table ● 2 clear glass base table lamps behind long gray sofa ● distressed wood panel dividers against the wall as rustic decor ● hand woven natural jute rug on terracotta finish porcelain floor tiles
26. Keeping It Simple
Points of Interest ● 2 red wingback chairs with upholstery in ogee pattern print ● vinyl framed bay window ● potted fiddle-leaf fig in room corner ● Buddha face in purple background wall poster print ● hand-woven natural fiber area rug on mahogany cherry smooth solid hardwood flooring
27. Cottage Impression
Points of Interest ● round vintage glass tray top coffee table ● loveseat with rolled arms and skirt ● bergère accent chair with white and yellow checked upholstery calling back similarly hued draperies with tassel-fringed valances ● built-in display shelves with blue and white ceramic pottery decorations ● antique Chippendale gilt framed mirror over fireplace with herringbone patterned firebox