Best of the Week: 22 Medium-Size Living Rooms Done Right
A medium-size living area has the advantage of using decor to appear larger or cosier. Here are 22 examples that work
Heavily ornamented or streamlined and simple without standout features or with ‘hero’ furniture that’s pleasing to the eye. There are many ways to lift up or cosy down your average-size living area. Here’s our edit of ones that work.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
2. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Byrne Architects
Features: Furniture arranged to embrace a view of the hills and fireplace.
Designer: Byrne Architects
Features: Furniture arranged to embrace a view of the hills and fireplace.
3. Location: Turin, Italy
Designer: Artelier Progetti
Features: A statement wall to draw people into the space.
Designer: Artelier Progetti
Features: A statement wall to draw people into the space.
4. Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: Insidesign
Features: Furniture and decor with earthy tones that reference one another.
Designer: Insidesign
Features: Furniture and decor with earthy tones that reference one another.
5. Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: Kennard Gornall
Features: Simple neutrals to enlarge the sense of space.
Designer: Kennard Gornall
Features: Simple neutrals to enlarge the sense of space.
6. Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Designer: Mayflower House
Features: Sofas and a coffee table placed for maximum interaction.
Designer: Mayflower House
Features: Sofas and a coffee table placed for maximum interaction.
7. Location: Vancouver, Canada
Designer: Roostdesign
Features: Lining the outside of the space with seating to maximise the room’s circulation space.
Designer: Roostdesign
Features: Lining the outside of the space with seating to maximise the room’s circulation space.
8. Location: Worcestershire, UK
Designer: Decorum Interior Design
Features: A striped rug knits this room together beautifully.
Designer: Decorum Interior Design
Features: A striped rug knits this room together beautifully.
9. Location: Lyon, France
Designer: Turner Pocock
Features: Interest and excitement lines the walls to make this a cosy, welcoming area.
Designer: Turner Pocock
Features: Interest and excitement lines the walls to make this a cosy, welcoming area.
10. Location: Detroit, USA
Designer: Jones-Keena & Co
Features: A monochrome scheme makes this the place to be.
Designer: Jones-Keena & Co
Features: A monochrome scheme makes this the place to be.
11. Location: Phoenix, USA
Features: Tufted sofas teamed with neutral walls create a sanctuary.
Features: Tufted sofas teamed with neutral walls create a sanctuary.
12. Location: London, UK
Designer: Rukmini Patel Interior Design
Features: Select furnishings used sparingly make an uncluttered room appear more generous.
Designer: Rukmini Patel Interior Design
Features: Select furnishings used sparingly make an uncluttered room appear more generous.
13. Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Designer: The Sweet Spot
Features: Interest at floor level to spice up the space.
Designer: The Sweet Spot
Features: Interest at floor level to spice up the space.
14. Location: London, UK
Designer: Shanade McAllister-Fisher Interior Design
Features: Wood-panelled walls and an area rug to demarcate the open-plan living space. Clever.
Designer: Shanade McAllister-Fisher Interior Design
Features: Wood-panelled walls and an area rug to demarcate the open-plan living space. Clever.
15. Location: Milan, Italy
Designer: Paolo Frello & Partners
Features: A room in complementary tones to create a unified space for relaxation.
Designer: Paolo Frello & Partners
Features: A room in complementary tones to create a unified space for relaxation.
16. Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Designer: Boligoptimisten
Features: A mirrored wall helps open up this charming enclave.
Designer: Boligoptimisten
Features: A mirrored wall helps open up this charming enclave.
18. Location: Rennes, France
Features: The bare essentials done right.
Features: The bare essentials done right.
19. Location: Hamburg, Germany
Features: A feature wall to signal a place to rest.
Features: A feature wall to signal a place to rest.
20. Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Designer: Boelskifte Interiør & Design
Features: A few choice features in an uncluttered space.
Designer: Boelskifte Interiør & Design
Features: A few choice features in an uncluttered space.
21. Location: Essen, Germany
Features: The creation of beauty via tone and texture in a tight room.
Features: The creation of beauty via tone and texture in a tight room.
22. Location: London, UK
Designer: Casa e Progetti
Features: Placement of furniture defines these spaces.
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Designer: Casa e Progetti
Features: Placement of furniture defines these spaces.
Your turn
Which of these living areas is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments, like this story, save the images and join the conversation.
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Designer: ZAZ Studio
Features: A simple arrangement magnified by a stacked bookshelf.
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