125 Living Room Design Ideas: Focusing On Styles And Interior Décor Details

Scandinavian living rooms.

Traditional Scandinavian interiors are usually perceived as being minimalist and predominantly white. But even though white is a very important element for this style and is widely used for all the rooms, strong contrasts are also very common. For example, the black and white mix is a classical. Eye-catching accent pieces are also a main element in Scandinavian interiors and their role is to create subtle but strong focal points.

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Traditional Scandinavian living room with a twist

This is a traditional Scandinavian living room with a twist. Instead of using white for the walls, a very soft tone of brown was used. The wooden floors are also light and the white rug only enhances this effect. There are also lots of small and colorful accent pieces.

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Exposed brick wall and subtle contrasts

Here the exposed brick wall is an interesting and charming detail. Then there are also the colorful accent pieces such as the red and black rug and the decorative pillows plus all the little things displayed on the shelves.

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Minimalism and contrasting textures

This living room preserves the main elements of Scandinavian interior décor but also tends to have an industrial touch. The different textures used balance these elements and the subtly introduced colors have a refreshing and delicate effect.

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Black and white with subtle red accents

In this case the main colors sued are the classical black and white along with greys. But there’s also an accent color used for contrast: red. This creates a nice balance between the cold and warm tones and also between the different textures and patterns.

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Bold patterns on a neutral background

This is a classical white living room. To reduce the coldness of the white walls, the wooden floors add warmth and color. The sofa is grey and maintains a neutral color palette but the accent pieces feature bold designs and plenty of vibrant colors.

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A white living room with autumn accent colors

In here the contrast is very strong and visible. On one side we have the all-white background that includes the walls and ceiling but also the furniture and these create a cold and monotonous look. On the other side we have warm colors and vibrant accent piece that coordinate with the new season.

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Black and white living room with delicate inserts

Besides the strong contrast between the white background and the black furniture, another very interesting aspect in this living room consists of accent pieces that include a very chic chandelier and a delicate, transparent coffee table.

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Classical, airy and simple Scandinavian beauty

And we go back to the classics. This is a typical Scandinavian living room with very few furnishings and an overall simple and airy décor. The colorful inserts are very small and not actually used as accent elements.

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Patterned wallpaper and colorful wall artwork

This is another classical living room but it also features small modern touches. Even though the décor is mostly neutral and based on the timeless black and white contrast, there are also bold and colorful focal points, mostly in the form of artwork.

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Minimalist and white but still warm and inviting

It’s interesting how, even though most Scandinavian interiors are white, they still manage to feel warm and inviting. It’s mostly because of the textures, friendly materials and soft lighting used to create a pleasant but still elegant atmosphere.

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Exposed brick and bold contrasts

Exposed brickwork is always beautiful. Even though sometimes it can have an industrial feel, in this case it makes the room feel warm and inviting and it really brings out the traditional beauty of the décor. The black accent wall is also an interesting focal point.

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Open floor plan with light colors and textures

This is an open floor plan with a narrow shape but that has been functionally organized and decorated. The living area is cozy and placed at the end of the room while the dining space is bright and seems very light and serene.

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Light and balanced with an overall uniform look

This chandelier is once again the star of the interior décor. It matches beautifully the delicate decorate flowers and sleek details of the furniture. The whole living room is beautifully balanced in terms of colors and textures.

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Contrasting shapes and colors

In this particular living room we have a series of contrasting geometrical shapes. Some of them are defined by clean lines and angles while other by their delicate curves. They have been scattered and balanced throughout the room. Also, the res rug creates a great distraction.

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White and grey with pink accents

Sometimes a neutral color palette can be very elegant and beautiful but still needs a contrast color to break the monotony. In this case that color is pink. It’s a soft and delicate color but still one that stands out even when used in small quantities.

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Pastels and friendly shapes and textures

This living room is very close to the classical Scandinavian look. Nevertheless, the décor is not all white. The background is white but the furniture and decorative pieces features soft, pastel colors. They also feature simple but delicate shapes and textures.

Picture souces:ValvetEkenstam,Alvhem.

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