Living room ideas

Some people call it a living room, others, a lounge, or more formally, a sitting room. But however you refer to it, there's no doubting this room's main purpose in your home: to be a comfortable space where the household can relax. These living room ideas will help you create your dream space however much you have to spend.

Whether you're looking for inspiration to completely redecorate or just want to give your space a quick refresh, we've got living room decorating ideas, styling tips and the best shopping advice to help you choose the perfect sofa or find the ideal colour for your walls.

Love pattern? Then check out our pick of the best living room wallpaper ideas. From alcove shelving to stylish media units, keep clutter at bay with some clever living room storage ideas and give rugs, cushions and other decorative accessories space to shine.

Even if you’ve got a tiny square footage to work with (if so – check out our small living room ideas) or particularly love a specific style (modern living room ideas, anyone?) we’ve got a huge amount of beautiful inspiration and expert advice to guide you through the living room design process.

So what are you waiting for? Get started on these living room décor galleries before you even pick up a paint brush.

Modern living room pictures

We have all the modern living room inspiration you need. Browse our pick of the best modern living room schemes and find your dream scheme for the most important room in the home. We also have lots of inspiration for traditional living rooms and country living rooms. If you haven’t decided on your scheme, take a look at our living room pictures covering all styles and trends.

Modern grey living room with modular wall of storage

Fully bespoke built-ins are costly and require a clear brief for the joiner, but this smart and solid solution simply involves choosing from a menu of top and bottom sections, which will be assembled and painted for you to easily put in place. Paint your wall the same colour as your units to make them less obtrusive.

Sunshine yellow living room with blush pink sofa and curtains

This golden yellow looks great partnered with white, but to make it really sing, team it with a chalky pink. Add a touch of grey to tone down the colour scheme, by way of lighting, rugs or cushions.

Country living room pictures

Love country style? Browse our pick of the best country living room schemes and find out how to put your favourite country look together to create a welcoming and relaxing space to enjoy

Traditional living room pictures

Traditional doesn’t mean boring – as these beautiful ideas for traditional living room schemes prove. Find your perfect look and learn how to put the scheme together with our pick of the best traditional living room designs.