The living room is where our family usually gather and entertain friends. Therefore, it should feel open and inviting. Since most apartments have limited space, decorating and laying out a living room can be a struggle. You’ll even feel trapped in designing your floor plan and arranging your furniture.
Well, it doesn’t really have to be the case. There are plenty of workarounds on how to maximize your space whether it’s small or larger. Imagination and lots of inspiration are the keys. Let us show you amazing ideas of apartment living rooms with different styles and sizes that you can steal.
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Green potted plants create a refreshing ambiance in this living room with full height glazing and hardwood flooring that mirrors the wood-paneled walls. The room offers a pair of ottomans and a gray sectional paired with a small coffee table.
Modern living room with a fireplace against white walls and light hardwood flooring topped by a large area rug. It is furnished with gray armchairs, a glass top coffee table with rattan ottomans and a navy blue sofa that adds a pop of color in the room.
This formal living room showcases wide plank flooring and gray walls adorned by minimalist artwork and a round mirror fixed above the fireplace. The room has a glass top coffee table with a wooden base flanked by a gray sofa and blue velvet chairs.
Light and airy living room with round tables in various styles, cozy seats filed with fluffy and furry pillows, and a beige shaggy rug that lays on the light flooring. A fiddle leaf fig plant along with hanging plants create a tropical feel in the room.
This living room features gray modern chairs and a velvet sofa paired with modular coffee tables. The room is illuminated by linear lighting and small sconces that blend in with the white walls.
Velvet gray sofas match the concrete tiled flooring in this living room with white walls and wooden coffered ceiling. A low coffee table over a large area rug along with abstract painting completed the look.
Lovely paintings and an orange sectional sofa add splashes of colors in this white living room. It is complemented with gray seats and a TV surrounded by built-in shelving and cabinets.
This living room showcases a beige couch, modular coffee table and a TV mounted against the glazed window. The room has hardwood flooring and a glowing mosaic accent wall opposite the built-in desk.
Brown sectionals, modern chairs, and a slatted bench surround the coffee tables over a large area rug. This living room is decorated with gallery frames fixed on the white wall.
Industrial living room with navy blue sectionals, a pair of chrome chairs and a wooden slat coffee table over concrete flooring. The room has a rustic beamed ceiling and a combination of white and concrete walls with exposed pipes.
An L-shaped sofa under floating shelves faces the fireplace that’s fitted on the concrete pillar. The living room has hardwood flooring and glass sliding doors that open to the balcony.
An open living room with a modular coffee table and a gray L-shaped sofa accented by blue and green pillows. The room has a white beamed ceiling and French doors leading out to the balcony.
This living room showcases wide plank flooring and full height windows covered in white sheer curtains. It is filled with an L-shaped sofa, small tables and built-in shelving filled with decors and color-coded books.
A sleek living room with deep blue tones beautifully contrasted by yellow pillows and a round rug. It is illuminated by a pair of black pendants along with natural light from the glazed window and door.
An exquisite jazz wallpaper sets a retro backdrop to the gray sofa that’s accented with pink and patterned pillows. It is complemented by a marble top coffee table and floating shelves fitted on the vibrant yellow wall.
This living room is designed with a bespoke cabinet and parallel wooden paddles mounted above the fireplace. Facing black seats and a pair of rectangular coffee tables create symmetry in the room.
A small living space filled with a metal chair, round coffee table, built-in desk and a gray couch accented with patterned pillows. The room is illuminated by chrome pendants that hung from the regular white ceiling.
This living area boasts comfy gray sofas facing the fireplace and a glass top coffee table over a tribal rug. Nearby windows allow plenty of natural light in.
This living room is furnished with a pair of square tufted ottomans and a brown sofa situated under the floating shelf. Ambient lighting and a round mirror against the brick wall completed the look.
A vibrant yellow armchair makes a stunning contrast to the gray walls, sofa, and area rug in this living room. It is complemented by a modular coffee table and an arched floor lamp that provides ambient light in the area.
Spacious living area with a bold sectional sofa that matches the kitchen backsplash to the left. A glass-enclosed fireplace serves as an elegant focal point in the room.
This living space is filled with a gray tufted sectional along with white built-in shelving on its top. A lovely patchwork rug provides a warm and cozy feel in the area.
A warm living room with an elegant feel featuring classic floral seats and a dark wood coffee table over a vintage rug. The room is decorated with a beaded chandelier and alternating patterned and sheer curtains covering the windows.
A pair of black coffee table contrasts the sleek beige sofas that are filled with fluffy pillows. White round back chairs and a velvet gray area rug completed the look.
This living room is decorated with a glass chandelier and green plants placed on the white pillar. The room is furnished with glass top coffee tables and a white chesterfield sofa facing the shelving unit.
An interesting artwork provides a unique accent in this living room with built-in bookcase and a beige sectional paired with a small round coffee table.
A sleek fireplace along with hardwood flooring that matches the shelving unit creates a warm feel in this living room. It is illuminated by linear lamps and natural light from the glazed walls.
Multicolored pillows and a striped area rug break the monotonous white scheme in this living room. Built-in shelving and a simple sofa paired with a glass top coffee table filled the room.
An open living room boasts a comfy gray sofa and a pair of pentagon coffee tables that sit on an eye-catching geometric rug. The room offers a large shelving unit and a linear pendant that hung from the carved wood medallion.
An oriental living room features a bespoke sofa set facing the console table and multi-paneled wall art. It has white marble flooring and a stylish ceiling installed with reflective decors.
Gray patterned wallpaper sets a sleek backdrop to the artworks and gray L-shaped sofa accented with furry pillows. There’s a drum floor lamp on the side and a display cabinet that’s glowing with a dramatic purple hue.
Contemporary living room with a wall fireplace and a sleek L-shaped sofa paired with a glass coffee table. The room shares the space with the kitchen and dining area.
This living room offers a gray sofa and wicker chairs flanking the wooden coffee table topped by a glass vase. It includes a wall-mounted TV, a fireplace and a shelving unit filled with books and firewoods.
A cozy living room with modern touches showcasing a glass top coffee table and a velvet sofa facing the TV and warm fireplace. The room has a coffered ceiling and hardwood flooring topped by a zebra rug.
A floral wallpaper sets a charming backdrop to the lovely artwork and an L-shaped sofa accented with patterned pillows. It is complemented by a metal coffee table and wingback chair that sits next to the TV. Oversized lamps illuminate the room.
Classic living room furnished with sleek seats, an oval coffee table and a floor lamp over a beige patterned rug. There’s a wall-mounted TV on the side adjacent to the window that’s covered in geometric drapes and white sheer curtains.
A classy living room with dark hardwood flooring and a white regular ceiling styled with a charming floral mural. The room features a cozy chaise lounge tucked into an upholstered cove.
A stylish chandelier illuminates this living room that showcases black wingback chairs and a modern sofa facing the TV against the polished wood panels. There’s an aluminum-framed window on the side covered in sheer curtains and valances.
Warm living room with built-in bookcase and glass-paneled windows framing a breathtaking view. The room is furnished with comfy seats and a modular coffee table that sits on a red area rug.
A tiny living space with modular coffee tables and a built-in sofa topped by green cushions and amber pillows. It is complemented with a side laptop table and white floating shelves filled with books.
This dark living room showcases a wall-mounted TV and a black leather sofa paired with modular coffee tables. The aluminum-framed window on the side provides an incredible view of the city.
Bright living room decorated with an interesting artwork fixed above the built-in cabinet. It has gray sectional, round coffee tables and full-height windows on the side that bring plenty of natural light in.
This living room is furnished with a rectangular coffee table and a black leather sofa accented with green pillows and throw blanket. Stylish built-in shelving on the side adds texture and character in the room.
Ambient lighting from the track lights creates a warm and cozy feel in this living room with dark hardwood flooring and beige walls fitted with built-in cabinets and shelving. The room is furnished with a cozy rocking chair and an L-shaped sofa paired with a modern white coffee table.
The sleek living room is filled with a wall-mounted TV, a round coffee table and a gray sofa that blends in with the light hardwood flooring. It is decorated with framed photos that sit on the contemporary black cabinet.
A cozy living room with comfy seats and a pair of modern coffee tables that sit on a black rug. The room is surrounded by full-height windows overlooking a spectacular river view.
This open living room features matching chairs and a gray sofa paired with a large marble top coffee table. The room has arched windows and light hardwood flooring topped by a patterned rug.
This is a look at the living room that has a tall tray ceiling with pendant light over the two sofas across from the fireplace.
This is a view of the living room that has a large gray bed on the far side adorned by the patterned shapes of the living room wall mural.
This is a look at the living room dominated by the large L-shaped sectional yellow sofa that is augmented by the decorative lighting above the woven wicker coffee table.
