Which room do you spend the most time in?

I'm sure your answer is "IN THE LIVING ROOM!"

That is why the design of the living room must be made perfect.

It's time to finally decide on the style of the interior, the color of the wallpaper and ceiling, the arrangement of furniture, curtains. This is what we will do with you now.

Photo 175 ideas for the interior of the living room, living room projects 16, 18 and 20 sq. m. And also convenient infographics, thanks to which it will be even easier to choose the appropriate design.

Living room design in Khrushchev

Is it possible to make a stylish and memorable living room in an ordinary Khrushevka? Today we will answer this question “Yes!”. In this we will be helped by modern technologies in repair, materials and non-standard ideas.

We suggest taking a look at several bright guest rooms in such an apartment.

The style of this design is reminiscent of the 60s. A green carpet, a floor lamp and pillows on the couch, a bouquet of flowers against a general white background - all these are echoes of the hippie movement. The colors of nature in everything and in the interior as well. Simple furnishings, a modest chandelier, and bare walls with paintings in black and white are perfect for a small room.

This minimalist interior is also good for a living room in a Khrushchev building. A small sofa, a table, a TV shelf take up little space, this is just what we need. At the same time, there is no feeling of emptiness, there are exactly as many things in the room as are needed for the living room.

Smooth, shiny surfaces of cabinet furniture, walls and ceilings merge into one, and the whole room forms a complete laconic form.

In the first version, we see an example of a perfectly matched contrast of white and gray with pale green. The absolute absence of curtains makes the room even more spacious. If someone finds such a window too "naked", it can be slightly covered with light green or white tulle, and in a big city, beige or white blinds are also acceptable.

In the second version, indoor flowers add zest to the living room setting, they look better than any artificial decor. The lighting in the living room is especially well chosen: the light is directed to the walls, and this visually enlarges the room. The most luxurious element of the interior is a large chandelier. At first glance, it stands out from the general style, but without it the living room would look too simple.

In the third photo we see an example of the design of a small high-tech living room. And this is a really interesting find for such a space. Here, in fact, there is not the slightest superfluous detail. The severity of the hi-tech style is softened by pale blue curtains and pillows on the sofa, but this does not stand out from the overall picture, but adds charm to it.

Let's summarize. What will make the interior of our small living room successful?

Highlights:

• plain, smooth walls;
• simple forms;
• decentralized lighting (desirable but not required);
• a minimum of furniture and decor;
• laconic window decoration.

Hall interior in a private house

Homeowners can only be jealous of white envy, because they have a lot of opportunities for the most unusual ideas.

The main advantage of a living room in a private house is the windows.

Most often there are several and they are large. And with them even not the most will look luxurious. The combination of these two factors makes a living room unforgettable. You don't have to think long about the design, the main load will be borne by the view from the windows, well, the correct design of the walls.

The photo shows the design of the living room in a retro style. Upholstered furniture, tables, semi-antique wardrobe create coziness that may be lacking in a large room. The contrast of a white sofa and red armchairs is interestingly used.

Lovers of ultra-modern design will appreciate a different type of interior, emphasized minimalistic. There are no decorations, everything is functional and simple: a huge soft sofa where a large company can fit to watch TV and chat, a round black table and compact armchairs.

In the first version, contrasting furniture is used. In any interior, certain elements must be highlighted. In a small room, minor details look better against a light background, in a spacious room you can focus on anything. In the photo, these are red leather chairs. They highlight the center of the room - the fireplace. The walls and curtains, on the other hand, are very discreet and do not attract attention. In general, the living room is very cozy and pleasant.

The heart of the second living room is a fireplace and TV. French windows also attract attention. The designer seems to want to say: we do not need additional decor and bright colors. All this compensates for the excellent garden view.

Choosing the design of a living room in a private house, we can go beyond anything. Any ideas and styles will look great.

Small tips:

• Select no more than two interior elements.
• Spread evenly throughout the room.
• Use no more than three primary colors.

A rare owner does not want to transform the living room of his home with a fireplace. Where else in the house can you relax by the fire, lying on a soft sofa or sitting in an armchair?

A burning fireplace attracts and bewitches, you can look at it for a very long time. If you want guests to constantly gather in your house, equip the living room with a fireplace.

Types of fireplaces:

• classic (open, fired with wood);
• closed with a cast iron firebox;
• gas;
• electric.

All modern fireplaces are very popular with private house owners. Closed with a cast-iron firebox and a gas fireplace allows you to enjoy the view of a real flame and crackling firewood. What could be more pleasant on winter evenings?

In addition, they warm well, they can safely heat the room. Unlike their predecessor, the classic fireplace, they are safe and have good heat dissipation.

An electric fireplace is a heater-like device that simulates the appearance of a fire. In fact, nothing burns there. This type of fireplace can be installed in any apartment and house as a decor. And it is most often found in living room interiors.

In this photo we see a living room in a classic style with a real closed fireplace, lined with brick. Isn't it a nobleman's hunting lodge?

A small room can also be decorated with a decorative fireplace. Retro furniture, lamps, original mirrors imitating windows create the atmosphere of a cute rustic living room for a narrow circle. At first glance, the fireplace seems to be real, but this is just a successful stylization.

Shown here is a modern living room with an electric fireplace and a flat-screen TV on the wall. In this case, the fireplace does not even remotely resemble a hearth that gathers family and friends around it. It is "cold" and has no meaning.

More recently, wallpapering has been a mandatory part of apartment renovation. Now we know that smooth light-colored monochromatic walls can be beautiful on their own. However, the choice is so great that it makes you want to try them on the walls of your home. Moreover, most ordinary people consider a room without wallpaper not comfortable enough. However, there is no need to argue about tastes.

To add a "spice" to the interior, to give the room individuality is the main goal of any design.

We already know that the way the walls are decorated also depends on the chosen style.

In this photo, green wallpaper with a pattern "dilutes" the modest interior in the style of minimalism. This is a bold decision that reflects an out-of-the-box imagination.

Connoisseurs of the classic style should not ignore the vinyl wallpaper in pastel colors and delicate shades with patterns. They necessarily overlap with the color of furniture and carpet, but do not merge with them, but only play up.

The high-tech style is not at all peculiar to wallpaper, and this also has its own harmony.

Here we see an example of the minimalism style, where gray wallpaper to match the floor is complemented by a graphic pattern in the form of circles of different shapes. Without them, the design would seem incomplete, unsaid.

Wallpaper in the form of a huge pattern on the entire wall is very relevant. A large amount of red and black will tire the eye; this design is suitable for very dynamic personalities.

Recently, the so-called natural wallpaper, which is made from cork, bamboo, straw, reed, etc., has been used for the design of the living room. This is an environmentally friendly material, pleasant to the touch and easy to clean. But its main advantage, of course, is extravagance. Living room with such wallpaper looks unusual and stylish.

Thanks to them, you can create an exclusive luxury living room design. They will add gloss to the "dry" modern style, as well as decorate the high-tech living room.

• vinyl;
• non-woven;
• natural;
• metallized.

Another type of trendy wallpaper is metallized wallpaper, which is made from thin aluminum foil.

The ceiling should "shine" just like the entire living room as a whole. To lose sight of him is to make a big mistake.

The ceiling can be just white and flat, or it can be a real sculptural composition. It all depends on taste and ideas about beauty.

Most often we see the following:

• suspended;
• dyed;
• treated with decorative plaster;

Each ceiling has its own advantages and disadvantages. Let's look at the photos.

A stretch glossy purple ceiling looks out of the box, this idea is interesting and, of course, permissible for the design of a living room in lilac tones. For some it will be "cool", while others will be terrified of the dark "oppressive" ceiling.

This photo shows an example of a very impressive suspended ceiling in the form of a picture. This option is good for a large room with a high ceiling; it will look ridiculous in a small living room.

Ceilings painted with decorative plaster have always been and will be beautiful and expensive. Patterns and colors can be chosen for every taste. With the help of such a ceiling, you can create a bright individual interior.

A simple whitewashed and painted ceiling always looks good!

As for the purple ceiling, then a white or light lilac ceiling would look more "soft" and would not tire the eyes. However, we repeat that the design of the house reflects the owner's inner world, and such a solution may have its fans. If you do not have the means and desire to invent something, stop the choice on him. Such a ceiling will definitely not spoil anything!

We follow simple rules:

• We avoid complex options for a small living room (suspended, two-level).
• We observe the unity of style.
• We give preference to neutral colors.

Kitchen-living room interior

Lovers of free space and convenience prefer to combine living rooms with kitchens. This is done in both small and large apartments. The division of the room into functional parts is arbitrary. To do this, they came up with the idea of \u200b\u200bdecorating zones in different colors, multi-level ceilings or floors, as well as decorative partitions or using furniture.

In this photo, the seating area is orange and the kitchen is white. A small partition separates it from it, serving at the same time as shelves for all sorts of little things. Everything is very well thought out and comfortable.

This is an example of a design where the kitchen and living room are divided in half with a sofa. In addition, the kitchen ceiling is pasted over with bright wallpaper and over the dining table there are lampshades of a completely different style than in the room. Here we see a combination of kitchen, dining room and hall.

Living room-bedroom decoration

If in a one-room apartment the kitchen is isolated, and the room is quite large, then we can safely allocate a place in it for sleeping and for receiving guests. This is as easy to do as the kitchen-living room.

For example, we are doing just such a simple partition. Stylish and tasteful! It will be no less original to put a bright screen between the sofa and the bed. This is the cheapest, but no less powerful option.

The combination of different styles looks very nice when decorating a bedroom and a hall. A framed mirror above the bed, flower wallpaper, draped curtains, a chandelier with a round shade, handrails - all this belongs to the classic style, but the living room is the usual modern style.

Only wealthy people can afford classics in the interior, because a prerequisite for this style is the use of only natural materials.

The main features of the style:

• parquet;
• furniture made of expensive wood species;
• upholstery made of velvet, silk, velor;
• mirrors in carved frames;
• sculptures;
• decorative columns;
• fireplace;
• textile wallpaper or plastered walls.

It is not necessary that all these elements be present, a few are enough to consider the interior as classic.

A white soft sofa, an armchair made of wood, an old sideboard, a picture in a gilded frame will not confuse this design with any other.

And this living room also has decorative columns, a luxurious crystal chandelier and characteristic curtains with lambrequin and drapery.

What is typical for a living room in this style?

• metal and glass materials;
• clarity of lines and shapes;
• smooth and shiny surfaces;
• modern technologies;
• minimum of decorations.

This setting resembles a plot from a fantasy world. A person's daily life contains a bunch of details and details that do not seem to fit into this design.

But this is a matter of taste and perception of the world. Perhaps it will be difficult for a creative, spontaneous personality within such a framework, but for a pragmatic, disciplined person, hi-tech is just right.

Here we see an easy attempt to embellish the setting with a bouquet and balloons of different sizes. You can add bright pillows, a couple of vases or a table lamp here.

Such an interior is suitable for a home theater. In this case, everything is subject exclusively to the functionality of this room.

In general, modern style is a mix of minimalism, modern and hi-tech styles.

Including all their features, it is a design where there is functional laconic furniture, simple decor, contrasting tones, stylized drawings and ornaments, as well as simple geometric shapes are acceptable.

Methods for decorating the interior of various living rooms
	Curtains	Wallpaper	Ceiling	Furniture
Living room in a private house	dense, multi-layer or blinds	various options are possible	multi-level, with a chandelier and spotlights	large, mixed
Living room in Khrushchev	light, translucent, neutral	light and pastel shades, preferably solid	dyed or stretch (not tiered)	compact
Living room-kitchen	blinds, or light fabric	contrasting	regular or tension
Living room-bedroom	light curtains with blinds	light, plain	any	compact, multifunctional

Design of living rooms of different sizes

Living room 16 sq. m

What advice can you give to the owners of such a living room? The choice of furniture and finishes is a very profitable use of space. Let's look at interior examples, starting with the simplest.

This design has its own flavor: interestingly matched lighting in the form of wall lamps. They are reflected in the glossy stretch ceiling, and the effect of a high, multi-level ceiling is obtained. Dark-framed photographs on one wall and colorful paintings on the other complete the design.

The next photo shows a more complex design. One partition converted into a stone wall with an aquarium. A built-in wardrobe with glass doors and a fireplace are laid out in stone.

In the first photo, all the rules for the design of a small room are observed:

• light shades (two basic colors are played: beige and blue);
• compact furniture;
• smooth plain curtains.

The second photo is based on the high-tech style:

• a rock;
• glass;
• plastic;
• emphasized simplicity of wall and ceiling decoration.

No design is memorable without individual elements. In the second project, the significant details are the aquarium and the cabinet. Such an interior is unlikely to go unnoticed!

Living room 18 sq. m

If by 16 sq. m. add two more will make a good room! The same area may look different if it is square or rectangular. Let's consider both options.

This living room easily accommodated a corner sofa, a table and an extravagant lamp. And the place seems a lot more. This layout is certainly beneficial. A coral sofa and a photo wallpaper with a city landscape looks very elegant.

An elongated room is much more difficult to decorate. Furniture can only be placed along the walls, and there is very little space left in the middle of the living room. Nevertheless, the room does not seem cramped and crowded. This is achieved thanks to the right furniture, wall and ceiling decoration.

In the first version, it is also worth noting that the green lamp has something in common with a living flower. The color scheme was chosen very well: soft, discreet shades look lively, but do not tire the eye.

In the second example, the leading role in creating a harmonious living room is, of course, the window. If it were covered with curtains, it would have the effect of a dark, gloomy room. And so the snow-white window literally glows and illuminates the whole situation. This is important when doing designs in black and white.

Spot lighting "dilutes" heavy furniture well (as in the second priver). As a result, the living room looks stylish and a bit mysterious.

Living room 20 sq. m

The larger the room, the easier it is to breathe! And the designer as well. You can safely use various colors and arrange furniture freely.

Many people associate brown with comfort, stability and prosperity, therefore it is welcomed in the interior. The living room features several shades from beige to chocolate. Smooth transitions create a coherent finished picture.

This is an example of a "cold" interior. Several shades of lilac combined with gray create an elegant and formal setting. The dining area is in gray, and the rest area is in lilac. In general, there is nothing to complain about here either.

In both versions, perfectly matched colors, laconic furniture and decorative elements. Everything is very laconic, modern and functional.

Choosing curtains for the hall

We will select the curtains for the overall interior of our room. Agree that blinds will look ridiculous in a classic living room, and draped curtains with gold tassels - in a modern design.

This is a large living room in a classic style with a bay window. Accordingly, luxurious golden curtains were chosen to match the furniture.

The next photo shows a more modest classic living room interior with two windows.

For the living room in a retro style, bright curtains that match the wall decoration and Roman curtains are selected. In this design, the focus is on the window.

Samples of curtains in a modern style. Recently topical Japanese curtains.

And one more sample of Japanese curtains.

In conclusion, we can say that when designing a living room there are no taboos and strictest rules. Any solution you like is acceptable. Your favorite color and style you like can be adapted to the dwelling of completely different types and sizes.

A one-room apartment can be better than a multi-room one. It's hard to believe, but in reality, only two things are decisive. The first is the number of people living in this very apartment. The second is how well it was furnished by the owner. The new review contains photographs demonstrating how to put housing in order.

1. Everything you need

Stunning interior of a one-room apartment with everything you need for a comfortable life. Light blackout curtains separate the sleeping place from the living room area with a soft modern sofa and a stylish coffee table, and the abundance of decor and stylish lamps make the room unusually stylish and cozy.

2. Unusual neighborhood

Owners of small apartments, sometimes it is worth showing imagination and resorting to non-standard solutions. For example, arrange a workplace in a spacious kitchen.

3. Lack of walls

The absence of a partition between the kitchen and the room, which is typical for studio apartments, can play into the hands of owners of small apartments. At the junction of the kitchen and living space, you can equip a dining area, and decorate the interior in the popular Scandinavian style with a minimum amount of furniture and a maximum of light.

4. Zoning

A competent example of zoning a room, proving that it is quite possible to place everything you need for a comfortable life in a one-room apartment. A feature of this apartment was the absence of partitions. The living area is separated from the bedroom by an unusual TV mount and a contrast rug, the dining area is indicated by a transparent table.

5. Separation

Stylish spacious room, divided into zones using plasterboard construction, with an original sleeping place and modern furniture.

6. Universal space

A bright room, decorated in neutral colors, with a large corner sofa that converts into a sleeping place, functional built-in furniture and a bar counter.

7. Hidden systems

A small studio apartment with a sleeping place on a wooden podium hidden behind sliding plastic partitions and a modern wardrobe with an absolutely smooth facade is an excellent example of organizing a one-room apartment.

8. Classic design

A stylish room in gray and white tones with a compact work area, a spacious soft sofa, a chest of drawers and a double bed is an excellent example of the distribution of space in a combined room.

9. Priorities

A spacious bed on a wooden podium equipped with drawers, a wardrobe with a mirrored front and a small work area are a great solution for people who value comfort and quality rest the most.

10. New wall

A plasterboard wall with a TV niche will help separate the sleeping area from the living area.

11. Bonus room

A balcony in a one-room apartment is valuable square meters and certainly not a pantry for trash. For example, on an insulated balcony, you can equip a comfortable workplace with a compact table and lockers.

12. Upland

The arrangement of a sleeping and working place on the podium with built-in shelves and drawers will allow to delimit the space of the room, and also make the interior extraordinary and functional.

13. Tiny space

One-room apartments are most often equipped with an adjoining and not very spacious bathroom. However, a carefully thought-out design and properly selected modern plumbing will make the bathroom not only livable, but also stylish.

14. Niches

In the niche provided for by the layout, you can equip a cozy sleeping place, and use the rest of the place as a living room. The main thing is not to clutter up the room, to use compact, functional and ergonomic furniture: built-in wardrobes, shelves, folding furniture, folding table and other pieces of modern furniture.

15. Bright design

A charming room with a pull-out sofa equipped with drawers, a compact coffee table, a modern bookcase, an armchair in fuchsia and a dressing room hidden in a niche behind a screen is a prime example of the fact that the design of a one-room apartment does not have to be monotonous and boring.

16. Shirama

A bright room in neutral colors, separated by a screen, is an excellent solution for arranging a bedroom in a one-room apartment.

An incredibly stylish room with a work area, dining table and unusual design of the sleeping place.

18. Redevelopment

A bed on the podium, equipped with spacious drawers, hidden behind blackout curtains is a simple and budget solution for space zoning.

REVIEW OF HEROES

Decision to participate in the program came spontaneously while discussing a future trip to Budapest. The fact is that the living room has long begged for repairs, but we invested all our free time and resources in travel. In addition, the room was furnished by my grandmother, and it was difficult for us to decide to change something. We began to discuss how to solve this problem, but not to the detriment of Budapest. And suddenly Maria remembered her favorite show from her childhood - "The Housing Question". At first we laughed at this proposal, because our family is small, even if you count the cat, and by profession we are not some nuclear physicists. But girls, we are risky, so everyone decided to send an application.

When we received the casting invitation letterOur cry of joy was heard throughout the entire business center. We really liked talking about the family in interviews. Already at this stage, we received a lot of positive emotions.

And here is an acquaintance with the designers made us worry: what to feed, how to charm. But the excitement was completely in vain. Our designers turned out to be wonderful girls, very pleasant to talk to. We told them all our "Wishlist", they listened to us attentively. I can run ahead and say that the girls took note of a lot of what was said and did everything just fine.

Everyone in the film crew, from editor to cameraman, fell in love with us immediately. Our excitement from filming quickly faded away, even the cat was constantly trying to get into the frame.

Then there was the biggest difficulty for all the time - this is the search for an apartment and moving. But this is such a great experience! We went out of our comfort zone and we loved it madly. We have become easier on the rise and in general have somehow transformed. Therefore, long before the final, we were filled with gratitude to the "Housing issue". This is such a great adventure! We, of course, wondered what they could do something like that to us from the living room, but there was absolutely no excitement. At some point we even wanted everything that was happening to last longer, as if we felt ourselves in a fairy tale.

When the X hour came, excitement appeared, but not even because of what we will see, but because of how we will look in the new interiors and whether the team will like our gifts.

But when we saw our living room, we forgot about everything. Fair. Our dark gloomy room has turned into something airy and light!

Mirrored door really brought us through the looking glass. The door, of course, is very impressive and unusual, however, as we are. Seeing her, we immediately realized that something very interesting was waiting for us. Honestly, after the prompting of the host, which we ate so mercilessly, it seemed to us that the room would be in Provence style. But everything turned out to be much better.

Art Deco living roomlike a Woody Allen movie. Very bright, very spacious, very cozy. The dream of a warm balcony has come true. Moreover, although we dreamed about it, we did not believe that it could be done. Therefore, Mary at first ran to him. The eucalyptus that stands there fills the apartment with a wonderful aroma - no air fresheners are needed.

Paul reminds of the halls in the Hermitage, you really want to waltz on it. Thanks to the mirrors, the room seems much larger than it actually is. And now from a wonderful sofa, an incredible color of a dusty rose, you can look at the sky.

In general, we did not even think about such an interior., did not imagine him, but fell in love immediately. And we have where to put all our favorite books, I hope there will be enough shelves. Despite such an unusual design, this room is really comfortable and cozy to live in. True, now you have to buy a lot of good glass and mirror cleaner!

And now we are for sure instead of trips Let's start repairs, since such a room must be matched! This wonderful living room has now become not just the third, but the most favorite room in the apartment.

Elena Avramova and Maria Novoselova