Living Room Decorating Ideas For Apartments

7 Incredible Living Room Ideas for Every Apartment

If your taste is eclectic, you can lean to a vintage chic or boho style
The old adage to add mirrors to any size room to create a sense of space and to reflect light still rings true
We showcase seven themes to use for incredible living room ideas

Need great living room ideas for your apartment? No matter the size of your apartment or the floor plan, we can help. We've got ideas for where to find your furniture and how to add creative lighting.

You'll find inspired ways to enhance with color, greenery and more. To help maximize your interior design chops, we've broken down seven interior design ideas into themes you can make your own.

1. Mid-century mod

Mid-century modern living room

For fans of the high-style of mid-century modern decor, here are a few quick ways to add modern cachet to your apartment. To start, keep your eye out for wood. We're talking about teak, walnut, oak and rosewood.

Modern is about clean lines. Don't shy away from pieces from the middle of the 20th century because of your budget. You can find a lot of look-alike furnishings from famed architects and furniture makers of the era. Look for tables and chairs that evoke the popular Mad Men aesthetic, too

Your key to mid-century modern style includes finding pieces to love at flea markets and vintage shops. Know what you like and look for designs that are replicas or mimic mid-century icons:

Wood furniture with clean lines
Pendant lights and other unique fixtures that offer function and form
Sunburst mirrors are the epitome of mid-century design for a classic focal point
Keep your living room paint color simple (preferably a white or off-white hue) to showcase the craftsmanship of the furnishings

Seek out modern-made replicas that mimic mid-century design elements. This design movement isn't losing any of its glam anytime soon. Research retailers who sell less costly pieces that emulate the stylish era.

2. Green thumb

Various plants on a living room table

If you're someone who loves to surround yourself with plants inside and out, then this living room could be perfect for you. If you haven't thought about bringing in some green, here's your chance.

Adding plants is a quick fix refresh to your living room space. And it's great for any time of the year, but especially when the season is dreary and cold. You can bring the outside inside in a snap. It's a way to inject some cheer to an empty spot in your living room, or by a sun-filled window. Some say house plants can even help to reduce stress.

Add a lush, green plant and colorful ceramic or stoneware pot to your living room, offers Green Fresh Florals. Up your style game immediately with these tips:

Find containers that are interesting to look at to help make the plant a design statement
Display plants together in groups of three. One plant should be larger than the others.
Use containers of varying sizes, textures and styles for an eclectic mix
Choose planters that have striking visual elements like a ceramic glaze or a geometric pattern with leather accents or embedded tile

You have options for displaying plants in your living room decor. You can integrate greenery as a focal point on plant stands. Hang a basket from the ceiling near a window. Try the variegated pothos, it's a hearty vine that grows rapidly and requires little care, recommends Green Fresh Florals.

3. Vintage charm

vintage charm furniture

Distressed is definitely a design look. When it's wonderfully weathered and worn, it's perfectly imperfect. What makes a shabby-chic living room stand out? Here are a few simple tips:

Add furnishings to the living room that include icons of shabby-chic style from designer Rachel Ashwell, like a vintage distressed dresser
Use textured slipcovers and well-worn velvet on an oversized French sofa or chair to add elegance
Integrate a repurposed mirror to reflect light from a hanging chandelier and also help make a small living room look larger than it is
Create a gallery wall with thrift store pastel-colored frames to match dreamy floral prints in muted tones

You can source your shabby-chic vintage look at flea markets and antique malls where booths are full of distressed dressers, picture frames, mirrors and textured fabric. Add a focal point by draping fabric across the back of a well-worn velvet chair or couch.

4. Boho chic

boho chic design

Bohemian is in! It's a little bit eclectic, a little bit modern and plenty of vintage. Reinvent your living room space to this individualized style. And consider making a bold statement with an object in the room. Here are a few tips to create a Boho-style in your living room:

This is a no rules concept, so you can mix it up with colors, textures and patterns, or simply opt for monochromatic
Combine vintage furnishings with new for visual interest
Integrate layers of colorful fabrics and pillows, a basket for storage and a richly textured wall hanging
Use textures in muted shades and layer to help give your space tactile warmth and softness

Unpretentious and accessible, you can use objects like macrame or a multicolored rug on the wall. Even subbing in daybed seating with lots of natural textures and patterns galore can change up a living room into a space that begs to be lounged in.

5. Geometric style

geometric style

Geometric décor is perfect for any modern living room. It's not only timeless, but it also can fit a range of décor styles.

You can use shelves, stools and chairs, sofas and sideboards in geometric shapes or geo patterns
Try geometric patterns in your textiles, like floor rugs and even upholstery
Add a statement-making geometric lamp or chandelier
Create a gallery wall using blank frames in a color scheme that plays off of your furniture palette using square, oblong and rectangular shapes

In a living room design that includes squares and triangles, integrate round objects, too. Consider effortlessly adding comfort and convenience to any space with modern poufs.

6. Industrial vibe

industrial style

Design your living room (industrial lounge) so it has a relaxed, warehouse vibe. It's effortlessly cool and easy to maintain. Here are a few ideas to create loft-like industrial decor where you live:

Have a dark leather couch share the space with wooden tones, from the flooring to a side table or bookcases
No artwork is needed when you have a row of piped lighting with Edison bulbs that's front and center as a focal point
Standing lighting can be emphasized with an industrial-style design that has a commercial photo studio aesthetic
Bring in a piece with an industrial feel to it as an alternative to a mundane coffee low-lying table

If you're lucky enough to live in a loft, this design concept is your canvas for bold furniture choices. Always think about textures and patterns for your floor rugs to emphasize your color palette, like black and white stripes.

7. Monochromatic

Living room in various shades of gray

While some design theories push more color in room decor, here's an idea for just the opposite. Some spaces are made for a monochromatic color palette, like the living room. And it's not just white all over, it can be any color of your choosing. Refresh the space with a chic shade of gray for an Insta-worthy aesthetic. Here are a few more ideas to inspire:

Hues of gray and beige are both flattering in their own ways, so choose greige, which is a perfect blend between the two shades
If you love a white room, try off-white with shades of cream for a relaxing and soothing palette
Pair oversize paintings, velvet slip cushions and a chandelier in a blue-hued monochromatic living room
A slate color palette pairs well with black, white or pale wood tones

Remember to aim for contrast with a monochromatic color theme. Give traditional furnishings a modern twist, but be aware of things looking too flat, so make sure to incorporate different textures.

Your mood, your style

Live comfortably and embrace what makes your living room a place you want to spend time in with friends, solo or with family. One more living room idea for setting the mood: Keep your lighting at many levels with hanging chandeliers, floor lamps and task lights for a well-lit space.

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