The living room is usually the space where people spend most of the time when they’re at home. It’s why it’s easy to get bored or tired with the way your living room looks and you reach a point where a makeover sounds like a very good idea. There are lots of interesting before and after living room transformations and we’ve selected five that we think are most spectacular.

Simple Changes for a Big Impact.

In order for the transformation to be spectacular it doesn’t necessarily have to be dramatic. You don’t have to change the whole décor in order to change the atmosphere. Small changes can be quite impressive. Take this case for example.

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For some designers, blue is a cold color and they prefer warmer tones for a living room, like oranges and beige. Few living rooms are given over entirely to blue. However azure tones really work well in living spaces, particularly if used in combination with off whites. Don’t reject the cool blue look for your living room, if you are thinking about redecorating, simply because you don’t often see it used elsewhere.

Marine Blue.

A blue lounge will really make your home stand out from the crowd. From deep sea blues to lighter sapphire and sky blues, the trick is not to overuse the application of the color. Stick to one tone only or, at a push, two if you feel particularly confident with color design. Getting a blue room looking right is never going to be as simple as sticking to magnolia, but the rewards speak for themselves.

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The TV is an important part of most living rooms. It’s a must-have in this area of the house and it often becomes the focal point in the room. It’s one of the reasons why a TV wall is a very popular element in most living rooms. The TV wall usually includes a wall-mounted TV and a cabinet underneath or wall-mounted shelves or storage cabinets around the TV or in its vicinity on the same wall.

TV wall with floating storage cabinet and light sconces on a textures background

But simpler versions are also common, especially in the case of minimalist living room decors. In such cases, the TV wall features the TV and nothing more. Combinations can be created and you can have a TV wall with a fireplace or with artwork displayed along with the TV. But usually people like having a very simple look in that part of the room in order to allow the TV to be the only element that attracts attention.

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A home doesn’t have to be modern to feel unique and beautiful. But some homes and decors are just too amazing not to be beautiful and not to make you daydream about them. If you’re not convinced, just take a look at these stunning modern living rooms.

This cabin is breathtaking. It features stunning views and, in order to take advantage of them, a huge window that tilts open was built. It reveals the true beauty of the landscape.

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The beautiful part about a multilevel living room is the sense of modern designed interiors in a creative, and airy atmosphere within your home. In years past, older homes were more compartmentalized and each room had their own function. In modern interiors, open plan living allows the ability to interact with your guests from an adjacent room when entertaining and mutli-storied living spaces feel more spacious and comfortable. If you have a home that has multilevels and you are trying to find ways to make it more welcoming, here are a few ideas to get started with.

Unify your multilevel living spaces

Create a unity between your multilevel spaces:

For many homeowners there may be a challenge when trying to bring design styles together in multi-levels. Whether you are having troubles visualizing how the separate levels will relate to each other, or you are trying to pick colors and materials, try to keep one unified theme throughout the entire space. Furniture, wall coverings, colors and materials should all be from a similar color pallets and style. Materials such as in an urban loft can carryout throughout your levels. Concrete, stainless steel, chrome, leather and industrial materials make for a beautiful multistory urban loft.

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The living room is the central space in a home and the area where people spend most of their time, whether it’s with guests or alone. The atmosphere in the living is very important and it’s often dictated by the lighting. Chandeliers are very common in living room because they have the elegance needed for a stylish décor and they suit well this area that is usually quite large. But other types of lighting can also be beautiful. Here are a few examples:

A traditional living room with a classical interior décor and subtle modest influences, like in this case, requires a chandelier or pendant light that can stand out without being too eye-catching. This one is perfect as it’s simple, has chic, classical lines and complements the décor beautifully.

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