The modern layout allows you to choose any living room design in an apartment of 20 square meters. m for rest and work of the whole family. It is convenient to zone a large space, creating a living room interior of 20 square meters. m to your liking. And it makes no difference whether it’s a corner living room or a walk-through one - with a little patience, a living room with an area of 20 meters will turn into a cozy room. You can choose a design from the photo.
If the room is corner in a panel house, with 2-3 doors leading out of it, a living room-bedroom in such a room will require careful planning. A bed is out of place here, but a transforming sofa would come in handy. A good option is a living room and a children’s room in one room. The environment is selected for the convenience of children and parents.
Sofa seat
in living room design 20 sq m
Particular attention should be paid to visual planning
. To do this, make a plan of the living room with the furniture you plan to furnish the room with. Do not forget to observe all dimensions, so you can fully evaluate the entire arrangement. Maybe after this you will find new ideas and new planning options.
. Simply put, don't place it on an imaginary line from window to door. With a room plan drawn, you can easily follow this line.
The location of the sofa in the living room
. Below you can evaluate the current breading options for the sofa. You will clearly see that everything depends on the task at hand.
1. This arrangement suggests that you should relax in front of the TV 
2. Sofa close to the exit. This option is relevant for those who often have guests at home.
3. The corner from the door is best for placing a corner sofa. This will make your living room look visually larger.
Color solutions
Each owner himself selects the interior of the living room in accordance with his preferences. Despite the favorite color, designers do not recommend decorating the reception area in dissonant shades. They are not perceived as comfortable and create an atmosphere of anxiety. It is better to choose light pastel shades, as in the photo. In addition to comfort, this color will visually expand the room and make up for the lack of natural light.
Options:
- light wallpaper for the walls, as in the photo, textured plaster, acrylic paint in the colors of dusty rose, green apple, lemon, blue will make the interior of the living room harmonious;
- in order to harmoniously combine color spots, choose one main shade in light colors and add a dark and emotional bright one to it - it will add emotions;
- color spectrum in the living room 20 sq. m select one - warm/cold colors, as in the photo:
To choose a color, take into account the side on which the windows face. The south and east sides will provide enough sun, so the interior of the living room with an area of 20 square meters is done in country style, Provence or in contrasting Scandinavian minimalism with its abundance of white. The north and west are not so rich in sunlight, so the design of the living room is 20 sq. m in the fusion style with its rich shades is ideal.
Advice from decorators will help you choose the color for the decoration: to visually increase the area of the room, the cladding of all surfaces is selected in a single shade. Variations are allowed - creamy/creamy/milky, but only within the same color.
Examples in the photo.
Correct opening of the door in the living room
In or out?
Opening the door in the living room
. For those who do not want to focus on the entrance interior door, it is best to give preference to an invisible door (choose a door without trim). To make the door as unsightly as possible, paint it the same color as the wall.
If you are wondering where exactly the door should open, then know that there are no clear rules about this. Please note that, first of all, everything depends on the location of the furniture and the layout of the room. It is extremely important that the door can open freely and that nothing interferes with entering and exiting the room. The door leaf should not interfere with passage or exit from the room. In some situations, the only solution is to move the door or choose a sliding door or a book door.
1. Good option. The door is not in the way at all (you can get through, but when opening the door it can damage the cabinet).
2. Bad option. The door will block the passage into the room and take up free space. We recommend giving preference to a folding door-book or accordion.
3. Extremely inappropriate option. This solution is especially not suitable for narrow corridors - in order for the door to open, you need to step back. The most logical solution here is to give preference to a folded or sliding model.
4. Great option. The door does not block the passage into the room. In addition, this option is successful from a fire safety point of view.
Tips for decorating a bedroom-living room
- To understand what to strive for, you can focus on photos of ready-made examples of various interiors. The main thing is to select photographs of rooms that are similar in size and layout.
- If you want to combine two ideas that differ from each other in style, then you can take two illustrations and compare how they will look together. This way you can avoid tasteless combinations and inappropriate decor.
- It is necessary to plan the boundaries of the two zones in advance. What will occupy a larger area, what will be allocated less space.
It is better to paint the walls in solid colors; one of the walls can be left untreated.
The bedroom should reflect the character of its owner and show who owns the sleeping place. This can be done with the help of suitable furniture and additional decor. For example, a pull-out bed can be built under the podium for a computer desk. This is a great option for a teenage boy. Thus, during the day you will have a full-fledged work area, and at night the sleeping place will be pulled out.
If the height of the room allows, then you can move one zone onto the podium, thereby separating it from another zone.
Important! When delimiting space, it is important to make sure that casual visitors to the room feel comfortable, and the person relaxing in the sleeping area can relax.
If it is planned that an elderly person will live in the room, then there is definitely no need to choose retractable and folding structures.
The color scheme should be calm and restrained.
- The bed should be positioned so that light from the living room does not shine directly into your eyes.
- It is necessary to ensure that the bedroom-living room is equipped with a sufficient number of sources of artificial light, and there must also be natural light.
- It is necessary to leave free space for walking; the passages between various objects should not be too narrow.
It is important to consider that the furniture should not be bulky. Decorative elements are always thoughtful and compatible.
To visually increase the size of the space, you can use mirrors and glossy surfaces.
TV in the living room
size and location
Placing a TV in the living room
. If the TV has a large screen, then know that such a model will look more aesthetically pleasing in the interior.
Location
. The most relevant location for the TV in any living room is on the same axis as the sofa. In addition, new TVs can even be located close to the sofa.
Cabinet or bracket?
It's up to you to decide. It is important to carefully arrange the TV area. Think about a cable channel; in it you will hide all the wires and various sockets for electronics. Sticking wires can ruin the entire interior.
Height from floor
. Placing the TV 1 m from the floor to the middle of the screen (eye level of the person watching TV) is the most optimal.
Diagonal size
. If you have the financial means, choose a model from 50 inches - as for a small screen, it will look a little inferior on an empty wall.
Film projector as an alternative
. If you have perfectly smooth snow-white walls, then a projector is the ideal solution. It can be adjusted independently, but you can also choose an electric model. Be sure to provide power for this device. Don't forget: all communication must be hidden. It is also important to think about the most suitable location for the projector. Think about whether you will need it constantly or only while watching a movie. Don't forget about thick, dark curtains to make your viewing experience as comfortable as possible.
Living room in an apartment of 20 sq. m with TV
You can't skip the TV in the family room. Nowadays, even people who don't watch TV have screens in their homes. Why? Today many people prefer to play games. There are many games on the market for the whole family, from physical to intellectual entertainment. If you like to throw a ball or swing a tennis racket with your children, then leave plenty of space in front of the TV. Then, instead of placing the screen in the closet, it is better to hang it on the wall.
For some, good equipment is the main element of interior design, while others do not like it when the TV catches the eye. There are ways to hide this device - a stylish wall on which you can place books and trinkets. This way you will hide the screen on a large wall.
Furniture in the living room
Furniture in the living room
. For a delicate neoclassical trend, a rich blue armchair will be an excellent color accent. Comfortable and practical accent 
- Armchair.
Almost always, the chair serves as an “accent spot” in the interior. It most often has a bright color or an interesting shape. Before choosing a chair, think about how you will use it. For example, if you like to spend time with a book, sitting comfortably in a chair, then a large chair is suitable so that you can climb up with your feet (approximate dimensions 90x90cm), and so that you can simply “ to get stuck in” and scroll through your feed on social networks or read a book, a fireplace chair with a large back and soft armrests (seating space 80x80cm) would be quite appropriate. - TV stand.
Large cabinets are not so in demand today. Previously, they were relevant for storing a player, cassettes and discs. Today, a console table and a small coffee table are more relevant. - Coffee table.
This piece of furniture creates comfort and coziness in the room. Many models can be turned into a large table—however, choosing comfortable and beautiful pieces of furniture will be difficult, and besides, they have high prices. - Side tables.
If you have a small living room, then choose side coffee tables. This is a convenient and practical option. The side table is easy to rearrange and does not take up free space. In addition, there are many stylish and designer models. - Rack.
One of the most useful pieces of furniture. You can display beautiful decor on the rack, and it can also be used as a miniature and lightweight partition. For small apartments - a real find! - Additional storage cabinet.
In large living rooms, you can always place a sofa at a distance from the wall, almost in the center of the room - this solution will free up free space for a storage system and you won’t have to deal with a spacious closet or a comfortable sofa. Look at the layout of your apartment in detail and make good use of all the free space. - Fireplace.
Below we will discuss electric fireplaces. Models with heating and humidifier functions are especially practical. The style of the fireplace can be different, from classic to scandi. But the fireplace should fit the overall design of the room so as not to spoil the whole impression. Therefore, it is extremely important not to overdo it with excrement. It is also important that your fireplace is the correct size. If you have large ceilings, then you need a suitable fireplace, otherwise a small portal will look simply ridiculous.
Living room with fireplace
Consider decorating your living room with a fireplace. A living room of 20 square meters is best suited for convenient maintenance of a biofireplace, since it can be hung on the wall or installed anywhere. It does not require installation, is environmentally friendly, is healthy because it does not dry out the air, and in addition, it has so many different shapes that it is easy to fit into any interior. A biofireplace has the added benefit of making autumn and winter evenings with the family even more enjoyable once you light it.
The TV and/or fireplace area requires several additional elements: a comfortable sofa that can accommodate the whole family, armchairs, poufs or even pillows where you can sit while watching TV series (or a fire), a table for drinks.
Kitchen + living room
At the moment, many are abandoning the wall between a small kitchen and a room. This solution creates a comfortable and bright space. However, this solution is not always relevant, but it has many fans; below we will discuss it in more detail.
Kitchen-living room design
. Don't limit yourself to just one bright spot. Feel free to use several bright colors.
By combining the bedroom and living room you will get a large space at once. You will also get a large dining room, which is not possible to organize in small kitchens. In addition, when choosing a dining table, allocate about 70 cm for each.
Ideas for the kitchen-living room
Methods for zoning a room of 20 sq.m.
To divide a 20-meter room into a bedroom and a living room, you can use a variety of options:
- Installing a niche in the sleeping area . If there is already a niche, then it is in it that the bed should be placed. But it can also be created artificially. If the bedroom is planned in a dark part of the room, then the niche can be quite deep. The main condition is to provide good lighting and leave at least 50 cm for passage around the bed. A shallow niche will help visually separate zones and can be supplemented with partitions.
- Curtains . The easiest and most cost-effective way to separate the bedroom from the living room. The fabric can be dense or translucent, you can use tulle. The partition can be placed close to the bed. Then there will be 13 - 16 square meters left for the living room. m.
- Rack . Open shelves let in light, but the design of the furniture masks the private area. By choosing this option, you will also free up a significant part of the room for the living room, but you will have to carefully monitor the order on the rack.
- Fireplace . To create a full-fledged partition, it can be built into a column. But if you don’t need to hide your bedroom, then it’s better to install a bio-fireplace on a small podium.
- Glass partition . It distracts attention from the bedroom, fills the living room with “air”, and visually expands the space. Translucent glass or the presence of an ornament will help hide the private area from prying eyes.
- Selecting an entire tier . This option is suitable for ceilings with a height of more than 3 m. A sleeping place is placed on the second tier - usually only a mattress, complemented by low shelves. Downstairs there remains a full-fledged room. The steps of the stairs leading to the second tier can simultaneously act as a storage system.
- Partition made of plasterboard . It is rarely used for zoning, since it is about 8 cm thick and does not have functionality. But in some cases it can be used. Curly partitions are created from plasterboard, which partially hide the bedroom and act as an expressive detail of the interior.
- Two-level ceiling . When it is not necessary to hide the bedroom, you can divide the zones visually. A projection on the ceiling, created according to the shape or size of the bed, will help organize the space.
- Sliding partition . Lightweight design that allows you to turn one room into two. It can be made of translucent glass or a stack with an ornament. This way the bedroom will be hidden from prying eyes, but light can easily penetrate into it. Mirrored partitions will help expand the living room space.
- Zoning with color . Allows you to maintain the scale of the room and organizes the space. A uniform texture of surfaces and the absence of sharp contrasts will help to establish harmony between functional areas.
- Other zoning options are blinds, “green walls” made of live or artificial plants, an aquarium, a podium.
All these zoning methods do their job well and are quite simple to implement.
Glass partition is one of the most popular zoning methods
You can choose one of them or combine two together. For example, add tulle fabric to a glass partition and you can hide a private area if necessary.
Bedroom + living room
Combining the living room and bedroom is not the most common solution. Of course, such a decision would not even be considered in a large family, but young owners should think about it. To visually divide the space, a shelving unit is perfect (it lets in sunlight and provides free storage space).
Bedroom design with living room
. A great example of combining two rooms.
Two windows in a room divided into a living room and a bedroom
If the question arises about combining a living room and a bedroom in a small room, it is necessary to divide it into zones. If there are two windows in the room, this is much easier to do. Even installing a solid partition will not deprive each of the zones of natural light.
Curtains for each zone are selected separately. The main thing is that their colors should be combined with the surrounding furniture, walls, floors, ceilings, and match the design style of the room. It is not recommended to use heavy fabrics for curtains. Curtains in neutral shades will go well with bright and rich walls.
In the bedroom, it is advisable to use sliding curtains on the windows. Simple straight curtains will also decorate this area. The window can also be covered with lifting curtains, which are convenient and functional. With their help you can adjust the lighting in the room.
The windows of the living area can be decorated with tulle curtains, light and airy. They do not block sunlight from entering the room, are in perfect harmony with any furniture, and are suitable for any interior design style.
Moreover, the length of the curtains can be different. Curtains up to the window sill look good - they visually enlarge the room and raise the ceiling.
Living room + office
In a small apartment it is not always possible to find space for an office. Often it is located in other rooms. The size of your office will depend on how often you use it. If you have a laptop, then choose a table with a width of about 55 cm, and for a computer it is better to choose a table with a width of 70 cm.
Living room design
. The picture shows that the workspace and shelves are completely invisible - thanks to the color, they simply merged with the wall. The chair near the table is used as an accent.
Below you will see layouts with a workplace in the living room.
1. Desk in the far corner. If you don't often work in the living room, then this solution is just for you. In addition, you can make your workplace completely invisible - paint it the same tone as the walls or hide it behind a partition (a screen or shelving will do).
2. For those who work at home, the best option is a wide workplace near the window. This option is especially suitable for those who plan to work at a computer. If the room is narrow and elongated, then this solution will make it visually shorter.
3. You can also choose a built-in workplace in the closet - the most optimal option. After you finish your business, you can put this table in the closet.
Desk in the interior
Air conditioner
in a small living room
Make sure that the air from the air conditioner is not directed towards the bed or work area. However, if the indoor unit is located far from the window, then you will have to fork out money for a groove.
Air conditioner indoor unit.
It is unlikely that the indoor unit can be called a beautiful and attractive element. You always want to hide it, and for good reason - it looks as ugly as possible. We recommend choosing white for wall decoration, so the air conditioner will blend in with the walls and become as invisible as possible!
Below are the most popular options with air conditioning in the interior.
1. The location of the air conditioner above the doorway is the best!
2. If you are not ready to pay for the strobe, then a good option would be to place the air conditioner near the window.
3. Extremely bad decision. The cold stream will be directed directly to the sofa, and accordingly, to the people sitting on it.
Classic
Using a classic style will give you a chic, expensive, sophisticated interior. The decoration of walls and ceilings can be done in all pastel colors, blue, green, with the addition of gold. An imitation fireplace against the wall would be an excellent addition, but in a private home it is possible to install a real, massive fireplace.
The furniture in such a living room should look expensive, high quality and stylish. For lighting, a large, massive chandelier on the ceiling is perfect, which will emit warm light.
Classics must include elegant accessories: vases on the floor, elegantly framed paintings on the walls.
Sockets
in a small living room
It is very important to plan in advance the location of each outlet. Think about where you will place the floor lamp and lamps. Also remember about the design of the TV area, which requires a large number of sockets - it is advisable that they are hidden behind the cabinet or behind the TV. It's the same story with the electric fireplace. By the way, think in advance about where the New Year tree will stand and where you will include the garlands. A living room almost always requires about 18 outlets.
Lighting
in the living room 20 square meters
You should pay special attention to this issue; your coziness and comfort depend on it. The living room needs a lot of light. We recommend thinking about several different lighting sources.
Living room lighting
. Minimalistic lamps were chosen for an ideal combination with the loft-style wall. By the way, all the lamps are from different collections, but in the same style.
Lamps
- relate to decor, the main thing is that they are combined with the overall style. Today it is very fashionable to combine different lighting fixtures (the main thing is that they are in the same style). It is desirable that the living room have basic, local and intimate light. After all, with a change in lighting, the whole mood in the house immediately changes.
overhead light
— basic lighting, which includes work light (spot lighting) and a chandelier. By the way, a chandelier can be used as decoration.
Toward the local light
It is customary to include various floor lamps, table lamps and sconces. However, such a lamp as a sconce has its own nuances, for example, it is difficult to “fit” it into a modern interior. Replace the sconce with a stylish lamp.
Intimate light
- this includes garlands and candles. Garlands provide soft light and create coziness in the room. In addition, they can be used as a night light.
Candles
. Here it is worth talking only about choice. Large size candles of different sizes in the same color scheme will look best. Choose versatile white frosted candles.
Zoning
. With the help of lamps you can visually divide the space into certain zones. For those whose kitchen is combined with the living room, it is recommended to place spotlights in the kitchen area and hang pendant lamps above the dining area. As for the living area, there should also be local and main lighting: don’t forget about the floor lamp and cozy lamps.
Ways to divide a room into a bedroom and living room
To zone a room of 20 square meters. m, combining two functional areas, you should determine the best place for the bedroom. As a rule, with limited area and combination of spaces, the rest room looks like a full-fledged bed, separated from the rest of the room in the most convenient way.
Only the bed can be separated using an alcove or niches. In another case, it will be part of a slightly larger room, since you will have to separate the room from wall to wall. Then, opposite the bed there may be additional furniture, perhaps a makeup table, a work area, or cabinets.
Zoning features are often determined by the room design project and the design style itself: what is appropriate in one direction will be out of place in the composition in another.
Partitions
The most comfortable in terms of perception in this case will be full-fledged partitions that block the view of one zone from another. We are not talking about a permanent wall, because it will significantly reduce the usable area of the room.
Such designs vary in height, width and functionality.
- The least cumbersome option is a free-form openwork partition . It does not completely block out the bedroom from view, but makes the place to sleep more comfortable. Forged products, “lattices” with geometric patterns, and wooden lattice partitions are suitable for different design styles.
- A comfortable option would be a low partition - just above the back of the sofa in the living room . It can serve as a shelf for decorative vases, photographs, and fresh flowers. On one side of this design you can arrange shelves and even cabinets. Of course, such similar walls will take up some space out of 20 meters of the room, but they will be functional and comfortable. They can also be used as a cosmetic table or workspace for an adult or child.
- You can use mirrored or glass partitions . Not everyone likes reflective surfaces, so you can choose mirrors with patterns.
- Structures hinting at the presence of a partition can be located both below and above , separating the bedroom ceiling from the rest of the room. These can be mezzanines or simple structures in which lamps are built along the contour of the border between zones.
When combining different functions in one room, zoning with partitions is one of the most understandable and comfortable solutions.
Curtains
The simplest option for separating the bedroom from the living room is 20 square meters. m are curtains. To do this, cornices are installed along the contour of the functional area. In this case, around the bed you get something like a canopy or alcove.
For zoning, simple fabrics that fall in folds all the way to the floor, sliding Japanese curtains, and classic draperies are suitable. The convenience of curtains lies in the fact that they can be opened or closed at any time - according to the mood and desire of the owners.
Screens made of various materials
Screens as a type of partitions and curtains are also appropriate for zoning the living room and bedroom over an area of 20 square meters. m. The ability to fold such a “wall” frees up space when necessary. The only disadvantage of such a tool is its uniqueness - the screen cannot be used other than to separate one zone from another.
Racks for books and clothes
A functional solution and a type of partition are racks with open or partially closed shelves. Completely open structures of any size - even up to the ceiling - leave the entire volume of the room quite free. This is also facilitated by the penetration of light from one part of the room to another. But a more comfortable option for most owners are partially closed shelving. Here you can store personal belongings, clothes, and all sorts of little things without intrusiveness. Books, photographs, and fresh flowers will look harmonious on open shelves.
By the way, particularly narrow racks are not used as storage spaces, but serve as a kind of frame for decoration - photographs and paintings, which may not be stationary, but rotating or tilted - it all depends on the technique of making such a design.
Color Separation
Zoning 20 square meters using a difference in the color palette of each zone is not the most comfortable option in this case, since it only draws a boundary visually, but does not make the bedroom cozy. You can use this solution with other methods - curtains, shelving, partitions.
When choosing a color scheme, pay attention to the fact that it is better to make the living room brighter. However, the bedroom does not have to be light: psychologists say that the most comfortable color for sleep is a rather dark blue color. If you choose a really deep color scheme for your sleeping area, you can be sure that this area will be inconspicuous, since a bright and interesting living room will be more attractive. By the way, to make the bedroom dark - like a shadow in the corner of the room, for example, you can choose a bedspread of the same color for the bed.
Height difference
A current option for apartments with high ceilings is to arrange a raised platform to place the bed. If the height is sufficient, you can leave space right in the podium for storing bed linen, clothes, toys, etc. Then you can reduce the amount of cabinet furniture in the room.
In the photo there is a living room of 20 square meters combined with a bedroom. m in a modern style with zoning by height difference.
The living room and bedroom in the same room will be separated by height using a podium, but for greater comfort it is recommended to hide the bed on a raised platform, either in a niche or behind a curtain.
Zoning with lighting
One of the traditional methods is also appropriate in a living room combined with a bedroom. But here it is important to take into account the difference in mood and environment in these zones. You can choose spotlights along the contour of the sleeping bed or the entire area. They are built into a multi-level ceiling or into a partition located on top. Not only spotlights would be appropriate here - pendant lamps also look harmonious between zones, simultaneously acting as an accent in any interior.
Modern style in the living room
This is a unique style, it is not only unusual, multifaceted, but also relevant even for small apartments. Conciseness, simplicity and functionality – everything is practical and attractive.
Modern living room design
. The main highlight of this style are strict geometric elements and patterns.
Signs of style
. In modern style, the emphasis is on beige, white, gray and black. But they don’t forget about bright colors, with the help of which the interior does not lose its individuality and does not become boring. Posters or large paintings are especially popular in modern design. Also, you should not overdo it with the decor; it should be stylish, bright and support the style of the apartment. Furniture can be practical and comfortable, but at the same time made in a minimalist style.
Many modern living rooms
Examples in various styles
Decorating a room in the same style will help bring the interior together and make it cozy and attractive.
Living room interior in modern style
The main distinguishing feature of contemporary is functionality, so the furniture chosen is practical and compact: modular sofas, folding screens, mobile partitions. But modern style presupposes not only pragmatism, but also visual appeal: bright accents on a neutral background, decorative lighting, carpets on the floor that add coziness.
One of the most popular trends in modern style is the loft, which requires a lot of light and space. It can be easily recreated in a 20 square meter living room using brickwork and rough furniture with metal and wooden elements.
Living rooms in the minimalist style are characterized by rigor and harmony. Few textures are used in decoration; laconic designs with straight lines, as well as built-in appliances, are chosen as furniture. It is also necessary to take care of good lighting and use a minimum of decor. This style is ideal for a small living room of 20 square meters, and especially for equipping a home cinema.
The photo shows the design of a modern living room of 20 sq. m in the loft style with metal and wooden furniture, brickwork on one of the walls and a beamed ceiling.
Bright fusion is most suitable for free, creative individuals. The festive, unusual, but at the same time holistic and cozy interior of a 20 sq. m living room in fusion style will decorate any apartment.
The photo shows a fusion living room, which is filled with many original details: wallpaper with a pattern, a wardrobe with paintings on the facades, a shelf with mirrored sides.
Living room in classic style
The traditional design of a 20 square meter hall is a harmonious combination of symmetry and luxury. Marble and noble wood species are used to finish the floor. The walls of the room are covered with high-quality wallpaper or decorative plaster, against which expensive, exquisite furniture and textiles look great.
The sofa and armchairs have soft upholstery and carved elements. Window openings are decorated with curtains made of satin, velvet and other dense fabrics. Pictures in beautiful frames and large mirrors are appropriate on the walls, and massive crystal chandeliers on the ceiling.
Classic does not tolerate cramping, so all purchased furniture and decor elements must correspond to the size of the room and a pre-drawn plan.
The photo shows a classic living room interior in pastel colors, the main decoration of which is a picturesque fireplace.
Neoclassical style in the living room
The gentle neoclassical style is especially in demand among many apartment owners. Of course, it’s impossible to talk briefly about this style, but, simply put, this is a modern version of the classics. Complex lighting fixtures, “carriage screed” as upholstery for upholstered furniture, wall moldings – all this is about the neoclassical direction.
Living room in neoclassical style
. Pillows of different sizes and shades will look especially stylish in the interior.
Signs of style
. The classical and neoclassical movements have much in common; for example, both directions are characterized by symmetry in the arrangement of furniture and decor. Nice complex furniture fronts, wall moldings or stucco moldings, draped curtains and curtains - these are relevant things for neoclassicism.
Living rooms in neoclassical style
Living room design 20 sq. m: photo selection
When planning renovations in the living room of an ordinary apartment, everyone is looking for the most interesting design options. Designers and magazines offer new living room designs for 2018-2019, which cannot always be easily applied in any room. Real photographs of projects will help you understand the design features of rooms with different parameters.
The photo shows the interior of a living room with an area of 20 square meters. m in a modern style.
Photos will help you find an individual solution to your taste, which combines a harmonious palette, ergonomic layout, the most comfortable furnishings and exquisite decor.
Other living room styles
Scandinavian style
Fusion
Loft
Colors
Beige color in the design of a 20-square living room
It is hardly possible to say for sure that only light colors should be given preference when decorating a living room. There are many examples of interesting and stylish interiors with accent walls (relevant for classic and modern styles). So, next we will discuss the reasons to decorate the living room in light colors.
Beige visually makes the room larger
. One can hardly argue that in modern interiors this is especially important.
Versatility
. Beige tones go well with all colors. Thanks to its versatility, beige can be combined with absolutely any bright color.
Makes the room more comfortable
. In addition, this color is not boring and calms.
Beige color in the living room
. Often, warm tones of beige are used to design a design in a classic direction. But as for cool, grayish tones, they will look better in a modern interior.
A selection of beige living rooms
Gray color in the interior of a small living room
Gray color in the living room
. Gray is considered the calmest and most neutral shade.
For example, dark colors absorb light and if used wildly, the room can become gloomy. And if there is too much white in your room, then the room, on the contrary, will become faceless and boring. Somewhere between these two tones lies gray. It's neutral and doesn't get boring. In addition, this color looks perfect with other shades.
A selection of gray living rooms
Choosing a room style
Even before the start of repairs and the purchase of finishing materials, the owner decides on the style of the living room-bedroom. When purchasing, flooring and wall covering materials and colors are selected.
There are many styles, the choice directly depends on the preferences of the owner and his lifestyle.
Classic. The choice of conservative, calm personalities. All colors are neutral, lines are precise, patterns and designs are restrained. Finishing materials, decor, everything natural: stone, linen, wood. Gold embroidery can be applied to textiles. All furniture is made of noble wood.
When planning your design, try to do everything in the same style
Most styles are suitable for living room bedroom
Modern. For people who prefer home comfort, tranquility and peace. This style is characterized by figurines, floor lamps, carpet, and indoor plants on the shelves. The color scheme is neutral and warm. Laminate is laid on the floor, the ceiling is finished with plaster and painted.
Loft. The most current style today. The main task of the designer is to create a competent combination of a rough brick wall and upholstered furniture. You need as much free space as possible, only furniture that is really necessary. Primary colors: white, gray, brown, in the form of bright spots there can be burgundy, orange. All equipment is modern, furniture elements of the most unusual and bizarre shapes.
Modern styles are perfect for small spaces
Use bright shades, they will visually expand the room
The combination of dark and light shades will harmoniously match the interior
High tech. The choice of ardent minimalists and pedants. In this case, cold steel shades, glass and metal predominate. The sleeping area occupies a minimum number of meters, there is enough bed and space for things. The living room has a sofa, an ultra-modern TV with a stereo system, and a coffee table if necessary.
Country. A corner of rustic simplicity amid the bustle of the city. All furniture is made of wood, textiles with a checkered pattern, ceramic products can be used for decoration. A soft, natural-colored carpet is placed on the floor.
Eco style. A distinctive feature is the use of only natural materials. The floor is decorated with wood, the walls with panels or plaster. Natural shades are preferable in the color scheme: green, beige, brown, yellow. Pots with plants can be distributed around the perimeter.
Warm shades are perfect for the sleeping area
Modern style is perfect for small rooms
Other colors
In the living room design
White color in the living room
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Decor
As a general rule, the living room should be the largest room in the home, where you can comfortably entertain guests and socialize with family in a relaxed atmosphere. Large living rooms can offer many obvious benefits, but they can be very difficult to decorate. Although it is certainly easier than when decorating a small living room because when decorating a small room you only have a limited amount of space. If you have a large living room, you should pay attention to the maximum dimensions of furniture and decor, the good thing about a large living room is good lighting, as well as the comfort of each of your guests and your family members.
With the help of good decorative techniques and ideas and the use of appropriate colors, you can create a very cozy living room. Choose neutral paintings or photographs in large sizes, they always fit very well.
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Main zones
The hall, which measures 20 square meters, is small, but convenient for planning. Before you correctly distribute zones in a room, you need to draw up a project and, based on it, choose the type of future finishing and make repairs.
Usually in a cottage there are no difficulties with arranging the hall, since two windows and high ceilings are installed at the time of construction.
If we talk about apartments, then they may have elongated halls with a small space that requires redevelopment. Therefore, you first need to decide the issue with the dimensions of the room, and then divide it into separate zones.
Traditionally, a living room can consist of an area for relaxing, sleeping and working. The layout of this room is carried out according to personal projects, taking into account the needs of each family member.
No matter how many work areas there are in the hall, the main one is considered a place of relaxation; it is decorated with comfortable furniture and a TV. The rest is allocated for a working and sleeping wing, a library, and a winter garden.
The division must be done both using different finishes and using the method of mobile partitions. Recently, the pentagonal living room has received great demand.
The room is presented in an original form of geometry, thanks to which you can create a unique design and make good use of every square meter.
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How to choose furniture
In the interior of the living room measuring 20 sq. m use a minimum amount of furniture. The arrangement depends on the shape of the room - rectangular, square, with cut corners, loggia, bay window. If you approach the matter creatively and with imagination, the shape of the room will not be a hindrance.
Furniture arrangement is done:
- separate modules/blocks, for example, a sofa and armchairs - in the TV viewing area, a chair/desk - in the work area, a bed or transforming sofa - in the bedroom, as in the photo:
- corner - this option is suitable for visually dividing a room into zones, a wardrobe will become a good partition and hide the bed, an aquarium will highlight the work area. Example in the photo:
- a peninsula or an island - a favorite principle of decorators with a central location of the sofa, photo:
While adhering to the idea of optimizing space, we must not forget about freedom of movement. So, in a passage room of 20 square meters. m arrangement in the form of an island is inappropriate - it will be difficult to walk there. Thinking through the design of a living room of 20 sq. m for children, leaving free space for games.
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Children need a separate place to study and play. These zones can be combined. Install a shelving unit or chest of drawers, a table, an armchair, and make an accent of bright textiles on the floor or walls.
If it is necessary to combine a living room with a bedroom for children and adults, the idea can be implemented by installing a bunk bed, which is hidden behind a curtain - this is for children. For adults, it is more convenient to place folding chairs or a sofa. When folded, the furniture decorates the guest area; in the evening this place turns into a bedroom.
The window in such a living room is used as a full-fledged workplace. Floor-length curtains are removed, and roller blinds and blinds are installed instead. It is impossible to clutter the window sill area - this will disrupt the insolation. The problem is solved by installing shelving next to the window opening - books, educational and gaming supplies are conveniently placed here.
If the room has access to a balcony or loggia, consider the option of insulating and connecting the space.
