Whether you’re entertaining your guests, taking an afternoon nap, or watching TV with your family, a well-decorated living room will significantly influence relaxation and productivity in your space.
As much as large living rooms have adequate space, decorating and designing them isn’t a small feat—a stark or cluttered design can quickly get in the way.
We’ve gathered 24 large living room ideas that’ll help solve your headache of filling your massive space in a way that feels intentional.
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1. Choose a Neutral Palette
Large spaces are ideal for a neutral color palette, which gives them a serene and calming atmosphere. Use two to three colors to create a relaxing space where you’ll want to spend time after a long, exhausting day. The black furniture, planter, and accents in this living room help provide a bit of contrast.
2. Incorporate a Stone Accent Wall
3. Utilize the Ceiling
Decorative ceiling fixtures such as soffits are a great way to add subtle visual interest to a large living room. To achieve a relaxed, tranquil space, this living room further employs the Japandi style, defined by natural materials, neutral color palette, clean lines, and minimalism.
4. Use Oversized Sectionals
Oversized sectionals are perfect for large living rooms, and their ability to create a modular system makes it easy to switch up your room in the future.
This living room uses two oversized sectionals alongside contemporary coffee tables, tall houseplants, and standalone shelves to introduce an element of symmetry, helping create a feeling of calm and elegance.
5. Expose Ceiling Beams
A large living room presents the perfect opportunity to show exposed ceiling beams, whether you have a vaulted ceiling or not. The wood beams in this living room give it a rustic look. Several wood pillars joining the ceiling beams add more drama to the space.
Using neutral colors for the palette and furniture helps create a subtle contrast and makes the beams stand out more.
6. Allow Natural Light In
@house_no_6
Adding many large windows is one way to make your large living room feel bright, inviting, and homey. The blinds used in this living room help the light seep in even when closed.
Large windows are also helpful in establishing a baseline for organizing, as you want to avoid blocking your windows with furniture.
7. Transform Your Whole Wall with a Media Cabinet
@monsinterior
A large living room is excellent for large media cabinets. Here, the wall-to-wall infotainment section features sleek cabinets and shelves that provide functional storage.
Painting the wall a dark green color sets a statement and creates an elegant contrast with the light wood tones, giving the room a massive transformation.
8. Tie it In
@pultehomes
An area rug is an excellent choice for bringing different colors together to create a cohesive space. The area rug used here ties in the light and bold colors in the space, making the living room feel instantly cozy while helping create a natural gathering.
9. Try Wall Paneling
@mdm.realestate
This significant living room idea uses 3D wall paneling to add some architectural character and visual interest to the space. A cabinet unit with similar wood tones blends seamlessly with the wall paneling, while the area rug takes the color across the room for a continuous look.
10. Add Built-In Shelves
@smithslovik
The built-in shelves in this large living room help prioritize storage space stylishly and elegantly. They are simple to install and will not cost much.
The rest of the space is filled with plenty of seating, with the mix and matching of the sofa, accent chairs, and ottomans helping to add some variation.
11. Install a Large Fireplace
@Spire Integrated Systems Inc.
Adding a large fireplace creates a focal point in a spacious living room. The stone fireplace in this living room provides an ideal spot to hang the TV and makes it easier to decorate and organize the living space around. The mid-century chandelier finishes off the look in style.
12. Go for Vaulted Ceilings
@studio87interiors
The vaulted ceilings used in this living room add an exciting element to the space, instantly making the room feel more open and elevated. The decorative ceiling beams further reinforce the elegant look.
An oversized coffee table below helps fill the awkward space between the sofa and seats while pulling the room together. The table also provides an opportunity for some hidden storage space.
13. Make Storage a Priority
@thedesignboss
Storage space is essential in a large living room, and there are different ways to prioritize it. Here, open shelves create a beautiful display using decorative décor pieces, while cabinet storage below is used for more oversized items.
14. Opt for a White Palette
@fixerupperblogger
Using white as the dominant color in a large living room gives you a super crisp and clean look. Go for primarily white walls and sofas, then include furniture and decor with earthy tones for a remarkable contrast. The standalone shelving unit used here nails the look with its display and light gray color.
15. Make it Grand with a Chandelier
@fotheringham_interiors
A chandelier is an excellent way to add an elegant touch to your large living room. From contemporary to modern farmhouse, mid-century modern, traditional, and anything in between, you can find a stylish light fixture that suits your style and décor.
16. Make Your Space Multifunctional
@homedesignbyjill
A large living room can easily be used to create a multifunctional space. This living room features a cozy conversational area and a home office, creating a sleek and stylish multi-purpose room. There’s even a grand piano for playing your favorite tunes as you entertain your guests!
17. Utilize Floor-to Ceiling Curtains
@fotheringham_interiors
If your large living room has tall ceilings, highlight them and accentuate your space with floor-to-ceiling curtains. The curtains used in this living room are the perfect finishing touch, making the room feel well-designed and thought-out.
18. Use Your Trim
@Cat Mountain Residence
If your large living room has relatively short or average-height ceilings, you can make the space feel taller and draw the eye upward using decorative trim. This living room uses wood beams on the ceiling, soffit, and entryway to create classic, rustic architectural features.
19. Go for Bright Pops of Color
@dpdesign.co prashant_bhat_photography
You can experiment with color and have fun with your design in a large living room in numerous ways. One way is to use brightly colored furniture, like the dark blue sofas and ottomans, in this living room.
To avoid overwhelming the space, only work with a few bright colors. You can also try to create some symmetry and balance by using a similar color in other parts of your room or even adjacent ones.
20. Impress with Large Artwork
@inspiration_house19
Large living rooms are well-known for their vast walls, so why not fill them with equally large artwork? The artwork in this living room brings an element of personality to the space, with the photomontage work adding some interest.
Low-profile furniture, such as the low-to-the-ground sofa and coffee table, as well as accent chairs, help create a seamless transition between different areas of this massive living room.
21. Go Big with Your Décor
@cass_design_timisoara
For a small living room, it’s easy to overwhelm it with too much decor. However, large living rooms work well with many accessories and decorative accents. The silvery couches, green ottoman coffee table, and gilded accents add a pop of color to this living room.
The herringbone-patterned wood floor adds interest and pairs with the staircase for a cohesive look, while a light palette on the paneled walls and area rugs makes the room feel more cozy and lived-in.
22. Include Multiple Seating Areas
@Paragon Custom Builders
Are you wondering whether to orient your furniture around the fireplace or not? Well, in a large living room, you can easily create multiple seating areas as long as you use the space wisely.
A large sectional and ottomans are placed around the fireplace in this living room, creating a gathering and entertaining space. Three seats across them create a more subtle space for having a cup of coffee and a friendly chat. Cozy nooks on each side of the fireplace provide more seating.
23. Use Stools for Extra Seating
@Urbanology Designs
Chairs and couches are just some of the options for your large living room seating. Including a couple of stools in your primary seating set is an excellent way to add extra seating without making your space feel repetitive. Opt for simple and natural stools like the ones in this living room to keep your space cozy.
24. Be Bold with Your Palette
@Freestyle Interiors
A dark palette may be complex to pull off in a small living room, but it’s an excellent way to reflect your bold personality in a large living space. Make an impression using more than one statement piece, including a moody wall color, dark furniture and accents, and a dark wood floor, as seen in the above idea.
