15 Elegant Studio McGee Living Room Design Ideas
Your living room should definitely be a place that feels good, for you and for anyone who steps inside. It needs to strike that balance of being comfy enough to kick back, but still look put-together.
These 15 practical tips will help you figure out how to get your main gathering space feeling welcoming and attractive.
Anchor Your Seating with a Plush Velvet Ottoman
A large, charcoal velvet ottoman can anchor your seating area, providing a soft surface that you can top with a woven tray holding a candle and a small vase of yellow flowers.
Ground Your Space with a Natural Wood Slab Coffee Table
If your living room needs a central, grounding piece, consider a large, live-edge wood coffee table. Its rough, organic surface will sit well against a black and white patterned rug.
Layer Seating with Wood-Slat Chairs and a Textured Rug
Wooden chairs with slatted backs and neutral cushions offer a straightforward seating option. Position them on a large, intricately patterned rug.
The rug’s detailed pattern adds a visual layer underneath the chairs.
Layered wood side table adds textured height
Light-toned wood is stacked to build this accent table. Its layered construction offers a surface for your living space.
Incorporate Rustic Charm with Stone Alcoves and Firewood
Rough-hewn stone lines the walls of the living area. On either side of the fireplace, recessed alcoves hold neatly stacked logs.
Floating shelves display chosen decor and practical baskets
Light wood shelves mount directly onto a shiplap wall. These shelves can hold decorative vases, framed art, and woven baskets.
Arched built-in shelving frames an array of decorative objects
A large, arched built-in shelving unit provides significant storage. It’s best when filled with decorative objects and storage baskets rather than a single type of item.
The arch frames everything against the living area wall.
Chunky woven pendant light adds organic texture overhead
Overhead, a large, basket-like pendant light hangs from the ceiling. Its woven material helps soften the appearance of dark walls and bold artwork below.
Anchor Artwork and Greenery with a Textured Wood Cabinet
If your dark walls need some contrast, a woven wood cabinet offers a warmer spot. Place a large piece of abstract art and a potted plant on top.
Frame the Fireplace with Arched Alcoves and Layered Displays
Build recessed arched niches on either side of your fireplace. Equip them with open wood shelves to hold decorative objects and books.
Sculptural floor lamp adds dramatic height to the seating area
This tall floor lamp, with its tripod base, casts ample light onto the seating area. A wide white shade diffuses the glow.
Gallery wall of framed art adds symmetry to the wall
Arrange eight identical frames in a precise grid above a console table. You’ll create a large art display.
Define the Dining Area with a Linear Pendant Light
Above the dark wood dining table, a long linear pendant light hangs low. It has two shades in burnt orange.
Introduce Geometric Interest with a Stone Pedestal Side Table
Next to the sofa, a faceted stone pedestal side table provides a hard surface. Its rough material and geometric shape offer a tactile element.
These sharp lines work as a strong counterpoint to any upholstered pieces nearby.
Tan leather armchairs add warm, organic shapes to the seating area
If your living area feels cool or stark, a pair of curved tan leather armchairs can introduce warm tones and soft, rounded shapes. Their rich material works well alongside cooler wall shades or other muted furnishings.