Large living room with cream-colored paneled accent wall featuring floating wooden shelves and a mounted TV. Unique basket lights hanging from the high ceilings pick up on the light wooden banisters of the stairway. Contemporary neutral-colored furniture is arranged around a marble coffee table on an antique patterned red area rug.
32 Large Living Room Ideas for Interesting Spaces
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March 22, 2023
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A large living room is a great canvas for vibrant prints and artwork, boldly patterned area rugs, and rich dark accents, like wooden beams on the ceilings. There are a few key techniques to ensure that you make the most of your space. One way is to anchor your room with an extra-large sectional or an area rug, to create a space with clear boundaries.
Another idea is to create different areas within the larger space. For example, create a seating nook beside a fireplace or a reading and games space near a bright window. Be sure to use unified design pieces throughout so that your room doesn’t become too segregated.
Finally, when you’re working with a large space, consider how you will light the space and use a variety of different types of lighting. For example, pair large windows that let in natural light with wall sconces and pendant lights that provide warm lighting. When you have a large room or vaulted ceilings, you can take advantage of the space and play with large and unique light fixtures.
For inspirational and beautiful large living room ideas, keep reading!
02 of Big Living Room With Striking White Ceiling
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This unique living room features a panelled white ceiling and beautiful light blue patterned wallpaper. An opulent golden chandelier hangs from the high ceiling, over velvet navy blue couches and a gold and glass coffee table. Golden mirrors hang from the wall, on either side of the ornate black fireplace.
03 of Large Modern Farmhouse Living Room
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A bright and modern farmhouse living room features a cream-colored paneled accent wall fireplace with a wooden mantel and a mounted TV. A large candlestick light fixture hangs over an intricately patterned red, cream, and burgundy area rug. Plush, neutral couches are arranged around a matching ottoman.
04 of Big Living Room With White Shiplap Wall
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A large, bright living room has white shiplap walls and large craftsman-style windows. Resting against the wall is an extra large light beige sectional styled with pops of burnt orange in the accent pillows. A round wood coffee table is arranged in front of the sectional on a large cream-colored area rug.
05 of Bright and Large Living Room Ideas
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This rustic and cozy living room features a white shiplap accent wall and ceiling, and large windows with a golden sconce in between. A comfortable cloud couch features beige accent pillows and a knit throw. In front of the couch, a large patterned area rug rests below a white farmhouse coffee table.
06 of Large Living Room With Shiplap Ceiling
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A large living room is designed with a shiplap accent wall, a wooden ceiling, and grand windows with white curtains. A large cream-colored couch is arranged behind a distressed blue-wood coffee table. A large blue and white floral area rug is nestled under the furniture adding intricacy to this large room.
07 of Cozy and Modern Large Farmhouse Living Room
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This modern farmhouse living room is designed with bright floor-to-ceiling windows, large vaulted ceilings, and light wooden beams. Below a candlestick light fixture, there is an extra large gray sectional for ample seating. In front of the couch, there is a dark wooden farmhouse-style coffee table, resting on a patterned navy and cream-colored area rug.
08 of Large Traditional-styled Living Room
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This unique and traditional living room features bright windows that let lots of natural light into the living space. Cream-colored couches are arranged with vibrant accent pillows on a rich deep blue, orange, and cream patterned area rug. Traditional wooden armchairs with striped fabric are decorated with pink velvet accent pillows.
09 of Striking Large Black and White Living Room
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This striking home features a large living room with a paneled black accent wall and fireplace and a modern black light fixture hanging from the vaulted ceilings. A tall twinkling Christmas tree rests in front of a large window. A plush and comfortable white sectional is arranged around a wooden coffee table in this open and airy living room.
10 of Large Living Room With High Ceilings
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This bright living room features white walls and an eye-catching black candlelight hanging from high vaulted ceilings. A tiled fireplace with a wooden mantel is on the far side of the living space and there is a TV mounted overtop. Plush, neutral furniture is arranged around a large, light-colored area rug.
11 of Rustic and Chic Living Room
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This rustic living room is designed with beautiful wooden beams and paneling on the ceiling. The largeness of this space and the bright windows compensate for the darker features of the wooden beams. A soft beige couch rests in front of a natural stone fireplace.
12 of Neutral Cream Colored Living Room
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A large living room is designed with a neutral patterned area rug, bringing depth and intricacy to the room. Resting on the rug there is a modern gray couch and a white-washed circular wooden coffee table. In front of windows with white curtains there is a piano with a sheepskin throw on the seat.
13 of Big Living Room With Unique Artwork
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One benefit of a large living room is being able to design with bold prints, such as the framed artwork in this room above the couch. The couch is decorated with patterned accent pillows in neutral shades. A wooden farmhouse table with storage for books sits in front of the couch. Besides the TV on the far wall is a built-in shelving unit decorated with beautiful accessories.
14 of Large Living Room With Coffered Ceiling
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A large bright living room features white coffered ceilings. Below, a light beige sectional is decorated with brown velvet and blue striped accent pillows and a vintage black side table. Nestled in front of the couch there is a dark brown-tan leather ottoman arranged on a patterned deep blue, orange, and cream area rug. Contemporary artwork is arranged on the wall behind the couch and above the wooden console table.
15 of Large Gray Modern Farmhouse Living Room
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A large living room has a white shiplap accent wall, a black wood stove, and a wooden mantel with a TV mounted overtop. There is a gray sectional arranged in front of the wood stove and antique chairs, which is perfect for adding ample seating in this large space. Bright windows are decorated with sheer white curtains.
16 of Large White Living Room With Wooden Beams
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Contemporary living room with tall ceilings and dark wooden beams. A navy couch and a cream-colored couch are arranged on a modern striped neutral-colored area rug, which is a beautiful accent in this large room. Natural woven blinds are styled with white curtains for a refined window treatment.
17 of White and Wood Open-Concept Living Room
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A black metal wagon wheel chandelier creates a striking contrast in this white and wood living room. A large square and stone coffee table sits on a large neutral rug surrounded by a mix of fabric and leather armchairs, sofas, and stools.
18 of Fall-based Table Décor in Green and Gold
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This modern coffee table décor is fall-based, consisting of greenery, small gold pumpkins, a large beige pumpkin, and tapered candles in gold candlestick holders. The light wood of the coffee table contrasts pleasantly with the black fireplace and overmantel behind it.
19 of Large Contemporary Living Room Design
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This large contemporary living room is designed with a spacious heather gray couch and armchair arranged on a blue, cream, and tan patterned area rug. In front of the couch, there is a rustic wooden coffee table with a beautiful potted plant on it. There is a white paneled accent wall on the far side and a black farmhouse candlestick light fixture hanging from the ceiling.
20 of Light Wood Beams Over a Grey Rug
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A large window on a white living room wall illuminates two armchairs on a light wood floor. A white sofa is placed on the grey rug. A black wagon wheel chandelier hangs between two light wood beams on the white ceiling.
21 of Large Living Room With Bold, Shimmering Décor
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A large living room features a unique and beautiful shimmering piece of artwork above a couch with traditional curves. The couch is decorated with an array of gray, cream, and pink accent pillows. In front of the couch, a fabric grey coffee table with gold legs is arranged on layered gray rugs for added dimension. On the far wall, there is a stone fireplace with a slight pink tinge.
22 of Beautiful Dark Wood Round Side Table
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As you enter this living room, you’ll notice the white walls, sofa, and armchairs. A large, dark wood coffee table is placed on a beige rug on the light wood floor. Consider adding a beautiful dark wood round side table to the room to break up the sharp angles.
23 of Large Living Room With Bold Prints
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A beautiful living room features a fluffy cream and black geometric rug in a bold print, adding interest and depth. Resting on the rug there is a gray couch, a black coffee table, and two light tan armchairs. The far wall has white shiplap and a slim wooden console table decorated with modern black candlesticks and a beautiful landscape painting.
24 of Big Living Room Ideas with Coffered Ceiling
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A relaxing and magical living room is designed with traditional furniture styled with light pink and white pillows and a pink throw. The couches face a distressed wooden trunk doubling as a coffee table, resting on a light blue and cream area rug. A large golden mirror is resting on the floor near the stairs, adding a glam and luxurious touch to this large living space.
25 of Large Living Room With Coastal Accents
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A large coastal living room is designed with a striped blue and white couch and a tan couch with blue and white patterned accent pillows. Between the couches, there is a wood and black metal coffee table resting on a woven light-colored jute area rug. Contemporary features including a black metal hanging light and a black curtain rod add to this beautiful, large living room.
26 of Bright Living Room With Large TV Over Sleek Fireplace
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A neutral living room with large windows features a built-in fireplace with a large TV mounted above it. The dark fireplace inset provides contrast with the crisp white living room furniture. A white-washed, rectangular oak coffee table is arranged on a natural area rug, parallel to a taupe couch.
27 of Big Living Room With Eye-catching Ceiling
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This large rustic living room is designed with beautifully paneled wood ceilings and a grandiose stone fireplace that stretches up to the ceiling. There are light gray couches arranged around a large geometric navy and cream area rug. Large windows bring light into this expansive living room space.
28 of Modern Vaulted Ceiling Chandelier
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Large windows illuminate this living room accessorized with modern grey and wood furniture and a dark grey fireplace. The vaulted ceiling features shiplap and wood beams, with a modern black metal light fixture hanging from the center beam.
29 of Living Room with Wood Beamed Ceiling and Modern Light Wood Floors
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Large wood beams stretch across the ceiling of this living room, which is lit by large window on each wall. Modern light wood floors lay beneath a dark rug, where a white sofa, leather chairs, and two dark gray ottomans surround a tiled fireplace. From the ceiling hangs a black metal chandelier.
30 of Neutral Modern Living Room Design
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A bright living room has white fabric couches decorated with neutral beige, blue, and white accent pillows. Woven leather tan poufs are resting beside a wooden coffee table. Under the coffee table, there is a woven area rug that reflects the neutral creams, greens, and blues of the painting above the couch.
31 of White Living Room with Vaulted Ceiling
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This brightly light space features lots of natural light from the many windows, as well as a white vaulted ceiling. Above the farm house table hangs a large lantern-style light, with glass pendant lights hanging above the adjacent kitchen island. The living room is accessorized with a beige loveseat and apothecary-style coffee table.
32 of Wood Beam Living Room with Black Rustic Trunk Coffee Table
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This living room showcases rustic wood beams on the ceiling and medium hardwood floors. A tufted brown leather sofa sits beneath a large window with a black rustic trunk coffee table in front.
