decorating a room that is both long and narrowcan be a challenge; you don’t want the room to feel like a hallway or a bowling alley,and it can be difficult to create intimate gathering spaces in the usual square or circularshape that you’d want in a living room. but there are some tricks to making a longand narrow room into a comfortable living space. keeping the main walkway to one side of theroom is the best way to create a space that flows easily, without people having to walkaround obstacles or disturb people sitting and relaxing. with that, we will be showing you 17 longliving room ideas that might make you plan
your layout from the doorway and work backwardsinto the room from there. take a look at the samples we have below. a modern miami homethe design moved some rooms around and opened up the floor plan. past the front foyer, the home opens up intothis living and dining space. apartmentlooking at this interiors, we could say that the large furniture made the room contemporary,but if there were more skinny lines involved, this space would've looked more modern thancontemporary. austin serenethis contemporary space is actually gorgeous!
the color palette of greys which is accentedwith yellows and blues look really eye-catching and interesting. avenue road condominiumfor long living rooms like this one, slimmer materials are best used. if you notice the rectangular tv console,area rug and the furniture are slimmer than usual. belvedere's apartmentdon't you just love the layout of this living room? the furniture used are stunning too.
even when the color palette is a bit darkerthan usual, we sure think that it is pretty as it already is - contemporary living roomat its best. evanston condowhen designing a chicago home, we find that most people like to mix things up, using modernpieces along with primitive pieces, just like in this living room. family home in sea cliffthis minimalist, modern and beige living room sure is a perfect example for long livingrooms. sometimes, rectangular spaces are hard todecorate than squares, so, going minimalist is the way to go.
honore-transitional family roomif a chaise is out of your budget, you can re-create the same idea with backless seatsor benches. we love the color palette used in this livingroom and if you notice, like in some of the photos above, rectangular or slim item areever present in the spaces. knight residencewe definitely love the two love seats and ottomans with table in between round coffeetables. the neutral colors used for this space isstunning, simple but really beautiful. lake bluff custom residencethe main living space features a cathedral ceiling with paneling and chamfered beams,and a stone fireplace and chimney.
menlo park full remodelliving room with paneling on all walls, coffered ceiling, oly pendant, built-in book cases,bay window, calacatta slab fireplace surround and hearth, 2-way fireplace with wall sconcesshared between the family and living room. pacific heights transformationsjdg undertook a complete transformation of this family residence, taking it from bleakto chic. the space marries custom furnishings, fabulousart and vintage pieces, showcasing them against graphic pops of pattern and color. paddington butterfly housethere is a clean look to this living room which we cannot really explain, but accordingto the designer, they turned the home's old
terrace into the new main living space whichlook incredibly good. south coogeeaside from this space being long, it's kind of wide too, so you'll notice that there isa rather spacious area for circulation. the seating is also longer than usual andadding stand out decors help to add designs on corners. upper east side apartmentlong, narrow spaces may seem like a decorating nightmare, but they're really an entertainingdream as they’re ideal for setting up several seating areas. this one manages to set up two different seatingareas with minimal furnishings, thus maintaining
the room’s open flow. village farmhouseif you need free-standing storage pieces, placing them at the end of the room keepsit from looking narrower. notice that again you are seeing the seatingpieces placed perpendicular to the length of the room. w residence living roomthe living room is very long and narrow, so finding the right sofa was of utmost importance. the designer decided to create 2 distinctentertaining areas using the molteni what do you think about the 17 long livingroom ideas?
here's the thing though, if your room hasmultiple uses, divide the room into sections with clearly defined purposes. for instance, you can have a dining area withtable and chairs next to a comfortable seating area with a writing desk and bookshelf atthe end. rugs of different shapes, sizes and colorscan help you define each of the spaces and make an awkward shaped room work for you.