Decor Outline

Simple Living Room Ideas

Simple Living Room Ideas

Hello and welcome to our Décor Outline of Simple 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 simple living rooms?

  • Less is more – with less furniture, you can showcase and enjoy every day key loved pieces, your budget will love it too!
  • Relaxing space – having less clutter transforms your living room into a place to enjoy peaceful downtime
  • Quicker cleaning – limited but carefully chosen design elements or accents can speed up your living room cleaning time

 
What are the main options for simple living rooms?

  • Space Saving Furniture and Storage – tiered tables (side tables, coffee tables), storage ottoman tables, nesting tables, storage coffee table with sliding tray top, trunk side table, built-in display shelves, floating shelves, accent cabinet with geometric patterned bone inlay, sectional sofa, loveseat
  • Lighting – flush-mount ceiling light, recessed eyeball ceiling downlight, natural light from windows (large picture windows, tall colonial windows), light catching mirrors (sunburst mirror, large wall-leaning mirror, Cathedral window inspired mirror, mirror with fretwork)
  • Decorative Accents – repurposed non-working fireplace, photo wall gallery, hanging glass panels with bevel cluster centerpieces, accent cabinets with inlays, bronze sculptures, vintage posters
  • Other Accents – arched alcove to bay window, reclaimed hardwood floor in entryway, elliptical archway to living room, patterned tile inlay on hardwood floor, Queen Anne archway with wooden baluster support, accent walls

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

 

1. Energetic Orange

hanging glass panels with bevel cluster centerpieces over sliding windows and hexagonal tray over round orange storage ottoman coffee table with block print style damask patterned area rug over light-stained birch hardwood floor and orange-hued blown glass lamp with drum burlap shade on 2-piece nesting side tables with off-white faux marble tops with tweed boucle upholstered armchairs with dark tapered legsPoints of Interest ● hanging glass panels with bevel cluster centerpieces over sliding windows ● hexagonal tray over round orange storage ottoman coffee table ● block print style damask patterned area rug over light-stained birch hardwood floor ● orange-hued blown glass lamp with drum burlap shade on 2-piece nesting side tables with off-white faux marble tops ● tweed boucle upholstered armchairs with dark tapered legs

 

2. Skiing Posters

off-white faux leather square arm sofa and armchair with T-cushioned backs an low rise storage coffee table with sliding tray top and 2 teak root side tables with modern tapered clear glass lamps flanking the sofa with black framed vintage ‘Chamonix Mont Blanc’ skiing posters on winter pear walls and wood-framed large picture windows and single panel glass door with pull handlePoints of Interest ● off-white faux leather square arm sofa and armchair with T-cushioned backs ● low rise storage coffee table with sliding tray top ● 2 teak root side tables with modern tapered clear glass lamps flanking the sofa ● black framed vintage ‘Chamonix Mont Blanc’ skiing posters on winter pear walls ● wood-framed large picture windows and single panel glass door with pull handle

 

3. Turquoise and White

turquoise microsuede accent chairs facing round ottoman cocktail table with lettuce green medallion pattern and small resin framed sunburst mirror mounted on pale blue overmantel calling back mosaic tiled fireplace surround with ivory wool shag area rug in front of non-working fireplace with white wooden mantel and black painted firebox with 2 distressed turquoise lantern candle holders and built-in display shelves with lime cream interior paint and recessed lighting on top with traditional white sculptural metal floor lamp beside white silk flowersPoints of Interest ● turquoise microsuede accent chairs facing round ottoman cocktail table with lettuce green medallion pattern ● small resin framed sunburst mirror mounted on pale blue overmantel calling back mosaic tiled fireplace surround ● ivory wool shag area rug in front of non-working fireplace with white wooden mantel and black painted firebox with 2 distressed turquoise lantern candle holders ● built-in display shelves with lime cream interior paint and recessed lighting on top ● traditional white sculptural metal floor lamp beside white silk flowers

 

4. Tile and Wood

2 Louis XVI-inspired armchairs with cantaloupe colored upholstery with nailhead trim facing cast plaster fireplace mantel with white marble hearth and whitewashed Asian-inspired distressed wooden coffee table and large rectangle mirror with white and gold frame leaning against crystal gray wall with 2 traditional table lamps on three-tier side tables with studs and engineered dark hickory wood floor with patterned area rug in earth tonesPoints of Interest ● 2 Louis XVI-inspired armchairs with cantaloupe colored upholstery with nailhead trim facing cast plaster fireplace mantel with white marble hearth ● whitewashed Asian-inspired distressed wooden coffee table ● large rectangle mirror with white and gold frame leaning against crystal gray wall ● 2 traditional table lamps on three-tier side tables with studs ● engineered dark hickory wood floor with patterned area rug in earth tones

 

5. Cushions and Fibers

2 rollback wooden lounge chairs with scroll arms and sisal fabric seats and bench with woven rush seat and tie-on farmhouse cushion beside black wooden coffee table with wall-mounted cathedral-inspired mirror with black frames flanked by hanging vine candle holder sconces and woven wood shades over craftsman-framed colonial window with frosted glass rectangular transom over center hinged patio door with polished brass lever handlePoints of Interest ● 2 rollback wooden lounge chairs with scroll arms and sisal fabric seats ● bench with woven rush seat and tie-on farmhouse cushion beside black wooden coffee table ● wall-mounted cathedral-inspired mirror with black frames flanked by hanging vine candle holder sconces ● woven wood shades over craftsman-framed colonial window ● frosted glass rectangular transom over center hinged patio door with polished brass lever handle

 

6. Lunar Phases

smooth black wooden half moon coffee table and cast stone fireplace mantel with tempered glass front and raised hearth in black honed granite with white rice paper ‘Dudero’ floor lamp in front of double-hung window with top sash colonial grille and white shag area rug calling back overall color palette of living room with recessed wall niche with classical period bustPoints of Interest ● smooth black wooden half moon coffee table ● cast stone fireplace mantel with tempered glass front and raised hearth in black honed granite ● white rice paper ‘Dudero’ floor lamp in front of double-hung window with top sash colonial grille ● white shag area rug calling back overall color palette of living room ● recessed wall niche with classical period bust

 

7. Vintage Ink

2 wall-mounted black-framed square mirrors above ivory roll arm slipcovered sofa and table lamps with hammered metal base on natural wood square side tables with potted white Oncidium orchids on top of wicker coffee table and natural red oak flooring with matching baseboard on antique white wall with framed black and white reproduction print of 1795 ‘Portrait of Pierre Serizia’ by Jacques-Louis DavidPoints of Interest ● 2 wall-mounted black-framed square mirrors above ivory roll arm slipcovered sofa ● table lamps with hammered metal base on natural wood square side tables ● potted white Oncidium orchids on top of wicker coffee table ● natural red oak flooring with matching baseboard on antique white wall ● framed black and white reproduction print of 1795 ‘Portrait of Pierre Serizia’ by Jacques-Louis David

 

8. Dark Allure

contemporary black pyramid floor lamps with square shades on both ends of L-shaped sectional sofa and 2 double hung windows with white cordless Roman blinds with fluted vase and bronze leaf-shaped plate on tripod-base glass coffee table and single drawer console table with black granite top with 2 round aluminum wall decor with hammered texture and 2 birch tree art prints on bright white walls and chocolate brown hand-tufted area rug on hand-scraped engineered dark maple hardwood flooringPoints of Interest ● contemporary black pyramid floor lamps with square shades on both ends of L-shaped sectional sofa ● 2 double hung windows with white cordless Roman blinds ● fluted vase and bronze leaf-shaped plate on tripod-base glass coffee table ● single drawer console table with black granite top ● 2 round aluminum wall decor with hammered texture and 2 birch tree art prints on bright white walls ● chocolate brown hand-tufted area rug on hand-scraped engineered dark maple hardwood flooring

 

9. Simple Sophistication

tufted white wingback armchair with contrasting black H-stretcher and large beveled rectangular wall mirror with silver-finished frame above gray camelback sofa with glass-topped coffee table with ceramic artichokes on wooden tray and indoor Hawaiian Warneckii shrub in green glazed ceramic planter with white built-in display shelved wall niche with bottom cabinetsPoints of Interest ● tufted white wingback armchair with contrasting black H-stretcher ● large beveled rectangular wall mirror with silver-finished frame above gray camelback sofa ● glass-topped coffee table with ceramic artichokes on wooden tray ● indoor Hawaiian Warneckii shrub in green glazed ceramic planter ● white built-in display shelved wall niche with bottom cabinets

 

10. All Rustic

rustic 4-panel 4-lite stained wood front door and sunburst framed mirror with aged-bronze finish above rustic wooden sideboard with coral base table lamps on rough-sawn wooden side tables with drawers and off-white polyester area rug on oak hardwood floor with satin finish with wicker planter with yucca plant in living room cornerPoints of Interest ● rustic 4-panel 4-lite stained wood front door ● sunburst framed mirror with aged-bronze finish above rustic wooden sideboard ● coral base table lamps on rough-sawn wooden side tables with drawers ● off-white polyester area rug on oak hardwood floor with satin finish ● wicker planter with yucca plant in living room corner

 

11. Exotic East

satin throw pillows on Persian violet sofa with jacquard damask-patterned upholstery and patrician purple painted floating display shelves in corner with bamboo wood woven shades over windows and meadow sage and yellow coreopsis flowers on glazed ceramic planters behind sofa with framed Buddhist art print on simply purple wallPoints of Interest ● satin throw pillows on Persian violet sofa with jacquard damask-patterned upholstery ● patrician purple painted floating display shelves in corner ● bamboo wood woven shades over windows ● meadow sage and yellow coreopsis flowers on glazed ceramic planters behind sofa ● framed Buddhist art print on simply purple wall

 

12. Oranges and Browns

wooden serving tray with cutout handles over white tasseled throw blanket on tufted leather ottoman coffee table and framed art print and black downbridge floor lamp behind armchair with T-cushioned seat with wall-mounted decorative plates over porcelain vase table lamp with pleated shade and sylvan green wall with white baseboard and afterglow cornice molding to mystic blue ceiling and 15-lite white interior French doors to living room with polished maple hardwood floorPoints of Interest ● wooden serving tray with cutout handles over white tasseled throw blanket on tufted leather ottoman coffee table ● framed art print and black downbridge floor lamp behind armchair with T-cushioned seat ● wall-mounted decorative plates over porcelain vase table lamp with pleated shade ● sylvan green wall with white baseboard and afterglow cornice molding to mystic blue ceiling ● 15-lite white interior French doors to living room with polished maple hardwood floor

 

13. Balcony Area

twin small square wall mirrors with distressed frames above white tufted modern sofa and yellow area rug with white damask pattern over natural red oak hardwood floor with table lamp with open square metal base on wooden TV media sideboard and French doors with transoms and operable sidelights leading to balcony with linear tealight candle holder and oval wooden bowl on 2-tier rectangular glass coffee table with wrought iron framePoints of Interest ● twin small square wall mirrors with distressed frames above white tufted modern sofa ● yellow area rug with white damask pattern over natural red oak hardwood floor ● table lamp with open square metal base on wooden TV media sideboard ● French doors with transoms and operable sidelights leading to balcony ● linear tealight candle holder and oval wooden bowl on 2-tier rectangular glass coffee table with wrought iron frame

 

14. Fluffy Pillows

black oval coffee table with decorative balls on display and 2 white box armchairs with white faux fur throw pillows and 2 framed floral art prints on wall with colors repeated on yellow and grey throw pillows and flush-mount ceiling light with satin-nickel finish and alabaster shade with single-hung windows with tall fractional grilles behind sofa with tufted cushionsPoints of Interest ● black oval coffee table with decorative balls on display ● 2 white box armchairs with white faux fur throw pillows ● 2 framed floral art prints on wall with colors repeated on yellow and grey throw pillows ● flush-mount ceiling light with satin-nickel finish and alabaster shade ● single-hung windows with tall fractional grilles behind sofa with tufted cushions

 

15. Memories in Black and White

contemporary metal floor lamp with hinged arm and metal shade next to corner sectional sofa and steel-framed 2-tier reclaimed wood plank coffee table over medallion patterned rug wit recessed eyeball ceiling downlight to photo wall gallery with framed black and white pictures with alabaster balustrade table lamp on round glass side table with crossed steel legs and vintage indigo wingback armchair with nailhead trim beside side tablePoints of Interest ● contemporary metal floor lamp with hinged arm and metal shade next to corner sectional sofa ● steel-framed 2-tier reclaimed wood plank coffee table over medallion patterned rug ● recessed eyeball ceiling downlight to photo wall gallery with framed black and white pictures ● alabaster balustrade table lamp on round glass side table with crossed steel legs ● vintage indigo wingback armchair with nailhead trim beside side table

 

16. Feeling Traditional

2 traditional dark stained cherry wood pedestal side tables with matching coffee table and white-framed single hung colonial window behind whisper pink swoop arm loveseat with table lamps with clear glass fluted base and papyrus colored drum shades and wall-mounted square framed accent mirrors with fretwork overlay with Queen Anne archway with wooden baluster supportPoints of Interest ● 2 traditional dark stained cherry wood pedestal side tables with matching coffee table ● white-framed single hung colonial window behind whisper pink swoop arm loveseat ● table lamps with clear glass fluted base and papyrus colored drum shades ● wall-mounted square framed accent mirrors with fretwork overlay ● Queen Anne archway with wooden baluster support

 

17. Brown Hued

2 brown leather klismos accent chairs facing gothic olive microsuede sofa and monoxylous egg cup shape coffee table with medium-stained finish with rectangle wall mirror with beaded frame above slim console table with trestle base and tall glazed brown ceramic vase against angled wall with cream colored polyester area rug on seating areaPoints of Interest ● 2 brown leather klismos accent chairs facing gothic olive microsuede sofa ● monoxylous egg cup shape coffee table with medium-stained finish ● rectangle wall mirror with beaded frame above slim console table with trestle base ● tall glazed brown ceramic vase against angled wall ● cream colored polyester area rug on seating area

 

18. Faux Plants and Wicker

3-piece framed graphic art print set above corner sectional sofa with satin throw pillows and artificial indoor palm plant in wicker planter with bank of windows with white interior vinyl shutters and wicker table lamp with bell shade on traditional hardwood end table and decorative laser cut stainless steel bowl on bottom shelf with 3 white wooden pillar candle sticks on round espresso colored coffee table with decorative metal sphere on bottom shelfPoints of Interest ● 3-piece framed graphic art print set above corner sectional sofa with satin throw pillows ● artificial indoor palm plant in wicker planter ● bank of windows with white interior vinyl shutters ● wicker table lamp with bell shade on traditional hardwood end table and decorative laser cut stainless steel bowl on bottom shelf ● 3 white wooden pillar candle sticks on round espresso colored coffee table with decorative metal sphere on bottom shelf

 

19. Silver Mirror

white contemporary sofa with exposed stainless steel legs calling back faux leather accent side chairs with chrome base and flush mount ceiling light with inner white glass diffuser and outer lattice with single hung windows with modified colonial grille and interior windowsill and 2 printed botanical illustrations with beveled silver-finished frame on cool gray wall with accent wall mirror with silver sunburst frame over slim glass console tablePoints of Interest ● white contemporary sofa with exposed stainless steel legs calling back faux leather accent side chairs with chrome base ● flush mount ceiling light with inner white glass diffuser and outer lattice ● single hung windows with modified colonial grille and interior windowsill ● 2 printed botanical illustrations with beveled silver-finished frame on cool gray wall ● accent wall mirror with silver sunburst frame over slim glass console table

 

20. Seeing Blue

sloped ceiling with light-stained planks and smooth white beams and painted and carved bohemian trunk as side table beside blue and white floral patterned sofa with beadboard paneled overmantel with white mantel shelf and cast iron gas fireplace insert and polished chrome industrial sconce lights over casement windows with plain white drapery and brushed nickel swing arm floor lamp in front of white built-in shelvingPoints of Interest ● sloped ceiling with light-stained planks and smooth white beams ● painted and carved bohemian trunk as side table beside blue and white floral patterned sofa ● beadboard paneled overmantel with white mantel shelf and cast iron gas fireplace insert ● polished chrome industrial sconce lights over casement windows with plain white drapery ● brushed nickel swing arm floor lamp in front of white built-in shelving

 

21. Toned Down

sofa with wooden casing beside square granite top end table and 2 ottoman stools with dark base calling back thick Marmara white marble top coffee table with 2-piece framed minimalist ink prints and 2 polished abstract bronze sculptures on wooden sideboard and windows with interior window sill planters with red mahogany accent cabinet with geometric patterned bone inlayPoints of Interest ● sofa with wooden casing beside square granite top end table ● 2 ottoman stools with dark base calling back thick Marmara white marble top coffee table ● 2-piece framed minimalist ink prints and 2 polished abstract bronze sculptures on wooden sideboard ● windows with interior window sill planters ● red mahogany accent cabinet with geometric patterned bone inlay

 

22. Cottage in the Country

white vaulted ceiling and painted beams calling back chair rail and baseboard and small high casement windows above distressed country style console table with single drawer with paisley patterned armchair with distressed round pedestal side table and whitewashed cottage-style wooden coffee table with dark glaze and scalloped apron and its matching 3-tier round side table and woven jute fabric area rug with fabric borderPoints of Interest ● white vaulted ceiling and painted beams calling back chair rail and baseboard ● small high casement windows above distressed country style console table with single drawer ● paisley patterned armchair with distressed round pedestal side table ● whitewashed cottage-style wooden coffee table with dark glaze and scalloped apron and its matching 3-tier round side table ● woven jute fabric area rug with fabric border

 

23. Vintage and Contemporary

ceiling fan with antique brass details and pull chain and rattan end table beside baby blue armchair with rolled arms with fireplace with 3-panel wrought iron oval and woven brass wire wicker effect accent firescreen and honed pearl ivory porcelain floor tiles calling back fireplace surround and tall single-hung colonial windows flanking fireplace with floating mantel shelfPoints of Interest ● ceiling fan with antique brass details and pull chain ● rattan end table beside baby blue armchair with rolled arms ● fireplace with 3-panel wrought iron oval and woven brass wire wicker effect accent firescreen ● honed pearl ivory porcelain floor tiles calling back fireplace surround ● tall single-hung colonial windows flanking fireplace with floating mantel shelf

 

24. Painting and Mirror

hanging modern drum pendant light from ceiling with white cornice and crown molding and landscape oil painting with giltwood frame on bit of blue colored wall with high rail molding and white faux bamboo frame mirror above polished curved wooden sideboard and matte iron-bronze frame coffee table with beveled glass on top and bottom shelf with arched alcove to bay windows with beige draperiesPoints of Interest ● hanging modern drum pendant light from ceiling with white cornice and crown molding ● landscape oil painting with giltwood frame on bit of blue colored wall with high rail molding ● white faux bamboo frame mirror above polished curved wooden sideboard ● matte iron-bronze frame coffee table with beveled glass on top and bottom shelf ● arched alcove to bay windows with beige draperies

 

25. Apartment Style

2 facing loveseats with wood slat coffee table in the middle and white wire mesh accent chair with seat cushion with red violet Persian area rug and narrow strip engineered hickory hardwood flooring and cascading DIY seashell wind chime decor near doorway with frosted glass transom with framed graphic posters on white wall arranged in decreasing size orderPoints of Interest ● 2 facing loveseats with wood slat coffee table in the middle ● white wire mesh accent chair with seat cushion ● red violet Persian area rug and narrow strip engineered hickory hardwood flooring ● cascading DIY seashell wind chime decor near doorway with frosted glass transom ● framed graphic posters on white wall arranged in decreasing size order

 

26. Framed Floral Art

metal gallery tray with lattice sides on traditional coffee table with glass top with wooden cross-frame and cabriole legs and round wooden skirted accent table with tapered legs and club feet and Ficus Benjamina spire shrub in living room corner with framed watercolor floral art on shell colored wall and pinch pleat curtains with clip rings over white plantation blindsPoints of Interest ● metal gallery tray with lattice sides on traditional coffee table with glass top with wooden cross-frame and cabriole legs ● round wooden skirted accent table with tapered legs and club feet ● Ficus Benjamina spire shrub in living room corner ● framed watercolor floral art on shell colored wall ● pinch pleat curtains with clip rings over white plantation blinds

 

27. The Family Room

sectional sofa and polished wood writing desk against bright chartreuse accent wall and reclaimed wood trunk coffee table with black metal trims and trunk lock with reclaimed hardwood floor in entryway with colonial casement window facing elliptical archway to living room and large letter “R” over wall-mounted framed family photo and beside vintage typewriter on wooden desk with Greek key pattern carpet on living room areaPoints of Interest ● sectional sofa and polished wood writing desk against bright chartreuse accent wall ● reclaimed wood trunk coffee table with black metal trims and trunk lock ● reclaimed hardwood floor in entryway with colonial casement window facing elliptical archway to living room ● large letter “R” over wall-mounted framed family photo and beside vintage typewriter on wooden desk ● Greek key pattern carpet on living room area