Living Room: Comfort for Hosts and Guests

The heart of any apartment is the living room. It acts as the "face" of your home, where the main design concept comes together and your interior style is most clearly shown.

The living room can say a lot about its owners. While the bedroom is usually hidden from visitors, the living room – as the name suggests – is made for guests. Through its décor and design, you show your friends and family your lifestyle, taste, and even hobbies.

A living room can be cozy and soft, stylish and solid, ultra-modern or surprising – for example, in hi-tech style. It all depends on the owner's preferences. Since it’s usually the biggest room in the apartment, it gives you space for creative design ideas.

It’s more challenging in a one-room apartment, where the single space must combine living room, bedroom, and sometimes even a nursery. Designers solve this by dividing the space into functional zones.

In a two-room apartment, there is more space to work with. You can set a clear concept and use different design elements. An exclusive apartment interior design may even expand the living room by including space from the balcony.

In such apartments, the living room design is usually based on its function. There are three main types: a living room for relaxing, a combined living-dining room, and a formal guest room.

A relaxation room usually centers around a home theater. You can add a fireplace, comfy chairs, soft sofas, and big pillows. An aquarium can add a calming effect. A stylish touch might be a floor-standing clock.

A dining-living room needs a beautiful, solid or elegant table – large enough for family dinners or friends. Glass cabinets and buffets will decorate the dining space.

A formal living room looks like a fancy office or even a small palace. Elegant, richly decorated, and full of style, it will leave a lasting impression on your guests.