Large couches are an amazing addition if you have a big family or often entertain guests. Not only can they be styled like this, where the back of the couch acts as a half wall for a walkway, but they can also be pushed into the corner of a room, so you have more movable space for any impromptu dance parties. The light gray shade here is the perfect pairing for the sage green walls and white board and batten wainscoting along the room’s back wall.
25 Curated Living Room Furniture Ideas for an Elegant Design
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Published: October 21, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
I think every home needs a warm and comfortable space, perfect for spending time with family or for curling up with a warm drink and a good book and relax. Delving into the subject of living room furniture ideas will help you transform your space into a sanctuary of relaxation and elegance. It’s always a good idea to remember that your furniture has the most impact on the overall style and design of your space, and as a result should be carefully considered.
Whether you want to revamp your current setup or start from scratch, we have ideas for beautiful and functional pieces that will inspire you to create a living room that perfectly complements your lifestyle and family. From modern sofas to unique coffee tables, keep reading to discover the art of creating a curated space that combines your need for comfort, aesthetics, and functionality.
02 of Scandinavian Simplicity
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A simple white sofa rests behind a wooden coffee table displaying a few vessels, books, and a trinket dish. Behind the couch is a large swing arm lamp and framed painting that matches the neutral color palette of the space. A dark rug laid over the hardwood floors helps the space feel grounded among all the white decor.
03 of Boho Chic Living Room Furniture Ideas
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A light gray couch with white and yellow pillows rests under an angular floor lamp and a few mounted floating shelves with tasteful boho decor. Shelves are a great way to introduce more storage space or decor opportunities. An organically shaped coffee table rests before the sofa to add another natural element.
04 of Gorgeous Modern Coffee Table
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The unique, curved wooden coffee table adds character and functionality to this living room space; it is the perfect place to display decor, rest a glass, and even add extra storage below if needed. The wood tone matches the leather couch beautifully, and the warm tones in the images hung above. A patterned rug ties in all the different colors in this warm living room.
05 of Modern Black and White With Plants
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This modern black-and-white space features a round black coffee table with silver legs, two matching armchairs with thin black frames and plush white cushions, and a simple black sofa topped with throw pillows. Place a wooden stool next to an armchair to bring in some neutral materials, and top it with a white vase filled with green botanicals.
06 of Classic Comfort in White and Gray
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Area rugs are useful in open-concept spaces to define the different sections. Here, the living room is defined with a plush white area rug on the ash floors. A gray couch topped with many pillows rests next to the white armchairs facing a round coffee table and the gorgeous view out the room’s large windows.
07 of Urban Retreat
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This gorgeous, warm, modern living room features a wicker chair with black metal accents, a white coffee table, and a plush blue couch. A few tasteful decor items rest on the coffee table, including two metal containers and a glazed vessel on a small stool.
08 of Country Styled Décor
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A rounded loveseat rests next to a vintage wooden end table with gorgeous detailing on the carved legs. The legs of the couch match those on the end table, and this is a great hack for changing up your space; you can find a variety of different feet for your couch, and they tend to be very simple to change and install, changing just the legs can make your couch appear more mid-century, classic, or even modern to fit your aesthetic!
09 of Energizing Mid-century Inspiration
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The cohesion of this space is top-notch; they chose a bright and energizing color palette and stayed faithful to it – the pops of orange next to the soft blush pink stand out against the wide gray mid-century sofa. The pedestal stand acts as both an end table or coffee table and is super easy to move around. Modular furniture like this is perfect if you like constantly changing the look of your space.
10 of Contemporary Style Living Room
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White rounded back armchairs with dark wooden legs face a plush gray couch across a natural wooden coffee table with metal legs resting on a simple ivory area rug. The black legs of the coffee table tie into the black tv stand perfectly.
11 of Earthy and Warm Living Space
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I absolutely adore this rattan stand! It is gorgeous with its spiral weave and hourglass shape. It rests in front of a simple ivory couch topped with orange and rust pillows that match the warm tones in the rattan. Many lush plants litter the space, adding splashes of life and greenery.
12 of Warm and Welcoming Living Room
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Black metal framed chairs topped with plush white cushions face a simple white ouch across a wooden farmhouse coffee table in this modest living room. The area is defined and grounded with a plush gray area rug laid over light hardwood floors. The fireplace features white shiplap and a floating wood mantel to complete the room’s design.
13 of Cozy and Comfy Moody Living Room
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I could fall into that soft couch and never get up! The plush sofa has many decorative pillows and a tasseled throw blanket. A shallow black coffee table topped with a few books, a bouquet, and a trinket dish rests in front of the couch and matching armchair on the large area rug. Add depth by hanging dark wood shades over the window to maximize the moody design.
14 of Bright and Airy Space With Black Accents
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This space utilizes matching fabric colors in the seating, ottoman, and curtains to create consistency in the area. The black metal frames of the chairs are integrated into the room with black decor pieces such as the vases in the corner filled with pampas grass, the trinket dish on the ottoman, the painting mounted on the wall, and the black throw blanket on the couch.
15 of Organic Harmony
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I love this simple and relaxing space. The soft, cushiony white armchair rests angled in the corner next to a simple glass vase of eucalyptus. Another armchair with a wooden frame and leather seat rests closer, partially on the jute area rug facing the simple round wooden coffee table.
16 of Inviting Living Room Furniture
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This living room offers lots of seating with two plush sofas and matching armchairs, all topped with pillows and cushions. The furniture faces the simple circular coffee table topped with a potted plant in the center of the room. The focal point is the beautiful fireplace with a classic floating wooden mantel and a unique tile inlay.
17 of Peaceful Relaxation in Neutral Living Room
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A white couch topped with patterned gray pillows faces a natural wooden coffee table with carved legs displaying a sculpted clam-shaped bowl holding greenery. A classic armchair rests to the side, topped with a few pillows. The room’s far end is home to a simple white shelving unit filled with woven baskets perfect for extra storage.
18 of Neutral Farmhouse Living Room Furniture Ideas
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A reclaimed wood table with curvy legs rests before a traditional beige sofa topped with many soft pillows under a floating shelf. Classic white lamps stand on either side of the couch on white pedestals. This neutral living room is given an elegant twist with the addition of a decorative piece of art hung on the wall between two windows framed in sheer white curtains.
19 of Timeless Elegance
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This space feels like a museum, it is so beautifully curated and styled. The design is simple and airy, yet impactful. Each piece in this space is unique and different; however, using a simple color scheme of light colors, wood tones, and accents of black, the pieces all flow together harmoniously.
20 of Fun Farmhouse Vibes
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I’ve started seeing many more people experimenting with mixing and matching furniture pieces, and I am so happy about it! While buying a matching set can be a fool-proof way to have some cohesion, the space can look over-manufactured and lacking character. We see a stunning, classic, mossy green armchair resting near a more modern gray sofa. The pieces are styled with the same cream-knitted toned throw pillows and blankets to tie them together in this contemporary farmhouse space.
21 of Woven Basket Wall
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A modest leather sofa with round side cushions and a few throw pillows rests beneath a woven basket statement wall, displaying a variety of different weaves, materials, and patterns in the plates. A small pouf rests in front of the sofa for extra seating, a footrest, or, in this case, a place for the cat. Poufs are excellent additions to your living room space as their uses are so versatile.
22 of French Country Living Room
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This French farmhouse-styled living room features a gorgeous blush pink vintage daybed topped with romantic pillows and white linens. A simple reclaimed shelving unit rests in front of the daybed as a coffee table. Pieces like this shelving unit are perfect for displaying decor and acting as functional storage! Make a unique statement by hanging decorative white plates and platters on the wall around a gilded mirror.
23 of Luxurious Lounge
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A large L-shaped couch rests in the corner of this room, topped with brown and ivory cushions facing a mirrored coffee table. The coffee table is adorned with a vase filled with seasonal botanicals and two amber candles resting on white stands. Create a visual impact by displaying two large abstract prints on the wall that will really tie the room’s design together.
24 of Modern Minimalism Furniture
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This space looks so cohesive due to the shape and symmetry of the room. All the furniture pieces are shared with straight edges and angles. The details are softened with the fabrics, cushions, and pillows used, but every piece is very boxy, making them look like they were designed to fit one another. When choosing furniture for your shape, the color palette is important, but also take a step back and evaluate the shape symmetry between pieces.
25 of Deep Green Velvet Living Room Furniture
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This chinoiserie chic-styled living room features a matching deep green velvet couch and armchair, topped with lightly patterned pillows facing a simple round white coffee table with gold detailing. Dark furniture can be such a beautiful statement, and it is great at hiding future stains if you have kids!
