10 of our favourite living rooms

From modern living rooms through to traditional living rooms, we’ve rounded up our favourite living room ideas to bring you all the inspiration you’ll need.

Colourful living room ideas

Would you love to inject some colour into your living room but you’re not sure where to start? Read on to find out just how you could make it work for your home.


You can never go wrong with a navy blue sofa as they complement a catalogue of colour schemes.

Just like our Luna 3 Seater which comes in a beautiful navy blue upholstery.

If blue’s not your colour but you love the compact style, it can also be chosen in 4 other stylish shades and each come with geometric print scatter cushions to add a unique touch to every sofa and chair in the range.

Utilising reflective surfaces such as a large mirror allows light to be bounced around the room – ideal if you have a smaller living space.

Not only is it effective and space-enhancing in this room set, but it also adds a beautiful contrast between the light given off and the moodiness of navy blue. 

Pairing a contemporary grey sofa like our Missy 2 Seater with bold colours helps to create a balanced interior scheme. 

If you do have a plain wall either behind or to the side of your sofa, it’s always nice to make a feature out of it; with shelving, prints and greenery. 

The varying tones of green in this living room, including sage green and teal, are both in keeping and complementary of each other as they come from the same colour palette. Don’t be afraid to mix and match tones of the same family. 

We love the uniformity of the shelving too – shelves are a great tool to keep a space feeling fresh because you can easily rearrange or switch out the photos, ornaments and accessories you display on them. 

You can never go wrong when you choose a grey sofa, especially our Theo Corner Sofa which comes with grid-patterned scatter cushions.

We’re loving how @homereno06 have also matched an array of mustard colour cushions of different heights to add interest and an attractive pop of colour.

In fact, mustard yellow and navy blue are an incredibly popular duo and it’s easy to see why. 

Fitting shelving in an alcove is a great way to make a feature of an otherwise plain coloured wall, similarly on the opposite side adding a circular shelf balances out the look effectively. 

Why not pair it with the coordinating Theo Patterned Banquette Footstool for extra legroom too? This living room just screams comfort and relaxation!  

This cosy living space lends itself perfectly to our Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Sovereign 3 Seater Sofa and Snuggler Chair. Comfortable, stylish and super soft, you won’t want to get up once you’ve sat down.

A feature wall is a fantastic way to instantly add colour to any room not just your living room. This quick and easy style tip can liven up the space and give your room a whole new feel. Whether you want a completely new look or a subtle refresh, a statement wall could be exactly what you need.

If you’re feeling a little more daring, you could always go for a green sofa over a green wall. If you need any green sofa styling ideas, we’ve got you covered. 

A black and white colour scheme will always be in style as it epitomises sophistication and elegance.

Our black Milo Standard Chair works beautifully in this living room of dreams. With beautiful stud detailing on the arms and plush fabric accents, this chair is not to be missed. 

Whilst a black sofa or chair clearly works so well with neutral tones, it’s versatility also opens itself up to a whole host of fun colour pairings. Experiment with your soft furnishings and go for varying patterns, textures and colours to create different looks.

As black is such an adaptable colour, you can’t go wrong with any coordinating colour choice. 

Neutral living room ideas

Keeping it neutral adds a sense of calm and zen to any living room. Try it for yourself and get some much-needed inspiration from a selection of our lovely customer’s homes below:

Don’t you just feel like snuggling up here?

Transport yourself to a cosy cottage using luxe fabrics such as velvet and chenille which help to create a sumptuous feel that ultimately oozes comfortability.

Utilising ambient lighting such as dimmed table lamps and lighting a beautiful log burner instantly gives an inviting and rustic feel to any space. 

This room makes great use of the alcoves on either side of the fireplace, plus the symmetry of the prints, lights and storage units creates a wonderfully uniform look. 

If you fancy recreating your very own country-style living room, check out our County 3 Seater Sofa.

One of the easiest ways to create a feeling of space and calm, is with a neutral colour palette.

This living room really harnesses creams, beiges, whites and subtle greys to generate an instant feeling of zen.

Plus the added greenery in the door wreath (who said these are only for the festive season?!) and the faux potted plants help to create an earthy feel. 

Create the most comfortable living room with our Theo 2 Corner Sofa. Unwind and stretch out at the end of a long day, or effortlessly entertain guests with one of the most hospitable sofa styles. 

This living room certainly gives some family room ideas as it utilises clever storage solutions with a modern console table, as well as how to style a large enough sofa for all of the family to sit comfortably. 

Bring a colourful and personal touch to your living room with a selection of favourite photos, quotes and scenic shots. A gallery wall will add endless visual interest to any living room. 

You can then pick out several accent colours to incorporate into your sofa cushions which really help to bring a dark-coloured sofa to life. 

Our MIlo 2 Seater Sofa is both contemporary and compact, perfect for smaller living rooms. Though if you are lucky enough to have more space, it can effortlessly provide supplementary seating next to a 3 Seater Sofa.

Its super soft velvet touch will give your furniture a luxe and appealing feel that you won’t be able to resist. 

Dress your plain sofa with patterned cushions, in colourways and prints of your choice to freshen up your space.

With the pin-tuck and stud detailing of our Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Illustrious 3 Seater Sofa you’ll be sure to add something special to your living room. 

Adding a statement coffee table is a great way of adding character while being a handy place to keep your remote, a cup of tea and your favourite snacks without taking up much floor space.

Creating a light and airy living space is simple with floods of natural light, a neutral colour palette, light wooden floors and glass furniture, as demonstrated by @gemstone_home. 

Layering different textures such as velvet cushions and woollen blankets is a great way to add interest to a room without too much effort. 

Offer your family and guests a comfy spot to unwind at the end of a long day with our Milo 3 Seater that has soft, fibre-filled seats as standard.

What colours brighten a living room?

Fancy inspiring others with your living room?

We’d love to see them – be sure to share and tag us on Instagram @scssofas and use #myscshome.  

Living room inspiration

Published: 13th September 2022