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44 Cozy Living Room Ideas You'll Love

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A cozy living room should make you want to curl up, relax, and cocoon yourself from the world. 

There is no single recipe for what makes a space feel cozy. It might be the snug proportions of a Victorian sitting room or cottage interior. Maybe it’s filled with comfy seating, soothing colors, soft textures, a collection of books, art, or personal objects, ambient lighting, or the presence of a real or faux fireplace

Make any size or style space, from modern to traditional, farmhouse, cottage-style, rustic, coastal, and more, a little cozier with just a few key elements. And remember that it doesn't take a big budget to create a cozy living room, just a little bit of heart.

Check out these cozy living room ideas for every season in a range of budgets and styles for inspiration.

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    Cabin Chic

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    Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Amy Neunsinger

    This charming 1920s hunting cabin in the canyons of Los Angeles renovated by Leanne Ford Interiors has a lived in feel layered with soft textures, cozy furniture, a jumble of objects, and plenty of curves from the tables to the lighting that create an effortlessly chic and cozy oasis with a timeless feel.

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    Add a Rocking Chair

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    Design by Tyler Karu / Photo by Erin Little

    This Spanish colonial living room from interior designer Tyler Karu is decorated in cozy shades of brown, from the tile surround fireplace to the grasscloth walls, vintage trunk coffee table, and a simple wood rocking chair for a homey feel.

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    Create a Focal Point

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    Design by Jersey Ice Cream Co. / Photo by Tara Mangini

    There's nothing cozier than a fireplace. This London flat living room from Jersey Ice Cream Co. is anchored with a period fireplace and includes cozy mismatched furnishings to create a warm and inviting feel with a sense of history.

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    Add Soft Pastel Tones

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    Design by Stefani Stein / Photo by Jenna Peffley

    This Los Angeles living room from Stefani Stein has rustic ceiling beams, comfortable furniture, a mix of neutrals and pastel accents, and layered textiles that create a cozy and relaxing gathering space.

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    Choose the Right Furniture

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    Fantastic Frank

    In a small space, pay attention to proportion when choosing furniture and decor to create a tailor-made fit. This small Swedish living room from Fantastic Frank is decorated with a mix of vintage and modern furniture and decor with a perfect sense of proportion that creates a cozy sitting area between two doors.

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    Add a Faux Fur Throw

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    Design by Will Brown Interiors

    This living room from Will Brown Interiors includes a classic Eames recliner softened with a faux fur throw, warm gray walls, a midcentury modern credenza, layered rugs, and some plants and flowers to add coziness.

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    Create a Conversation Area

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    Design by Laura Brophy Interiors / Photo by Hugo Landa Garcia

    Large wraparound windows give this living room from Laura Brophy Interiors a treehouse feel and a wide open view. An intimate seating arrangement of overstuffed armchairs around a central table adds a grounding and cozy feel that can sometimes be lost in a room with an expansive view to the outdoors.

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    Embrace Warm Colors

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    Design by Ryann Miller for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

    Dark teal walls, a comfy cognac leather couch, vintage accents, a wall of books, and a candle sconce make this low-lit living room designed by Ryann Miller for Emily Henderson Design a cozy and inviting place to hang out.

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    Cozy Up a Small Living Room

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    Design by Travis London of Studio London Co.

    Created a cozy, energized feel in a small living room with a mix of bold colors and patterns. Studio London Co. decorated this cookie-cutter New York City apartment living room with graphic wallpaper, a pair of tall bookshelves, a patterned rug, and colorful piece of wall art with a heart-warming message.

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    Create a Cabin Feel

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    Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Tessa Neustadt

    This rustic 1906 guest house cabin in Echo Park, CA from Leanne Ford Interiors was being sold as a tear down, but the designer decided to give it some love instead. The rustic stone fireplace adds instant coziness, while a mix of vintage and modern furnishings and textiles like a Moroccan rug and armchair layered with texture give it an eclectic feel.

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    Add a Cozy Statement Sofa

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    Design by House Nine

    This cozy English living room from House Nine has built-in bookshelves, pale hardwood floors, simple furnishings, and a gallery wall above the luminous mustard velvet sofa.

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    Incorporate Antiques

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    Design by Groton Builders / Photo by Sarah Szwajkos

    This living room from Groton Builders has a screen porch feel with wraparound windows, a vintage-style wood-burning stove, painted white shiplap walls, and antique furnishings and decor in modern neutral tones.

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    Decorate With Plants

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    Design by Emilie Fournet Interiors / Photo by Kasia Fiszer

    This compact London living room from Emilie Fournet Interiors has a period fireplace, boho-style furnishings, and an abundance of plants that create a cozy and effortless feel.

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    Display a Casual Collection

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    Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Nicole Franzen

    This light-flooded, white-walled living room Leanne Ford Interiors has an elegant farmhouse feel thanks to shelves of collected objects, a cozy overstuffed sofa, and an antique crystal chandelier that hangs proudly in the center of the room.

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    Cozy Up a Formal Room

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    Design by Bees Knees Interior Design Studio / Photo by Tamara Flanagan Photography

    This living room from Bees Knees Interior Design Studio is both formal and cozy. It includes jewel-toned walls and accessories in shades of green, blue, and white, plus a piece of farmhouse-themed art over the sofa layered with plush textiles.

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    Pair Black and White

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    Design by Kara Mann

    A black-and-white living room can be cozy while retaining a minimalist color palette. This living room from interior designer Kara Mann has a cozy modern feel with its shiplap walls and ceilings, large black sectional, and black-and-white striped area rug.

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    Create a Cozy Organic Feel

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    Design by Becca Interiors

    This living room from Becca Interiors has warm tones of beige, natural woven elements, overstuffed upholstery, vintage art, and touches of leather and wood that lend it a cozy, organic feel.

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    Mix Periods and Styles

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    Design and Photo by Emilie Fournet Interiors

    This cozy Victorian house living room in London from Emilie Fournet Interiors has classic bay windows and period fireplace that give it historic charm. But it's decorated with midcentury modern furniture and decor, eclectic art, and green and orange accessories to make it feel cozy, timeless, and assembled over time.

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    Prioritize Natural Materials

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    Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly

    Soft textures, layered textiles, natural elements, sculptural lighting, and a neutral palette make this living room from Leanne Ford Interiors feel cozy and relaxing.

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    Create a Moody Feel

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    Design by Tribe Design Group

    This sophisticated living room from Tribe Design Group has a matte black fireplace, deep upholstered armchairs, and fur-covered ottomans that give it a cozy and relaxing feel.

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    Add Cozy Minimalist Touches

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    Fantastic Frank

    This airy and uncluttered living room from Fantastic Frank somehow manages to feel cozy at the same time, thanks to homey touches like the Danish modern rocking chair and delicate antique chandelier, a large colorful patterned rug, potted plants in every window, flowy curtains, and an inviting gray freeform slipcover on the sofa.

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    Add a Traditional Fireplace

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    Design by Bees Knees Interior Design Studio / Photo by Tamara Flanagan Photography

    Traditional style prioritizes comfort and familiarity, like this living room from Bees Knees Interior Design Studio with its floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases around the fireplace, pair of matching armchairs, and red and white accents.

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    Try a Saturated Paint Color

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    Design by Tina Ramchandani

    Painting both the walls and the ceiling in a deep saturated blue makes this living room designed by Tina Ramchandani feel grounded and cozy.

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    Create a Cozy Modern Space

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    OreStudios

    This living room seating area from Seattle-based OreStudios is modern, warm, natural, and cozy. It includes floor-to-ceiling bookshelves anchored by a simple black fireplace; natural materials like wood paneled ceilings and hardwood floors; a jute rug; and olor accents to enliven the neutral palette.

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    Choose Soft Sepia Tones

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    Design and Photo by Ajai Guyot for Emily Henderson Design

    To warm up a cookie cutter space, just add an overstuffed sofa layered with throws and pillows in warm sepia tones, like this simply cozy living room designed by Ajai Guyot for Emily Henderson Design.

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    Embrace Farmhouse Style

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    Design by Kara Mann

    This authentic Connecticut farmhouse living room from interior designer Kara Mann is just the right dose of cozy and chic. Built-in shelving styled with books on the bottom four shelves to add coziness, and a deep blue velvet couch adds modern comfort.

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    Embrace Soft Earth Tones

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    Lobster and Swan

    This eclectic English living room from Lobster and Swan has an effortlessly cozy and inviting feel, with its mix of textiles, gauzy curtains, natural and wood elements, and warm, earthy color palette.

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    Pair Mismatched Armchairs

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    Design by Emilie Fournet Interiors / Photo by Kasia Fiszer

    In this London house living room from Emilie Fournet Interiors, a pair of mismatched vintage armchairs, shades of classic green paint, a smattering of books and objects, and red patterned textile accents create an unpretentiously cozy spot for nights in that will never go out of style.

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    Pack It With Furniture

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    Design by Jenn Pablo Studio

    This small living room from Jenn Pablo Studio is packed with comfy seating that encourages everyone to cuddle up. It is decorated with neutral tones and bold accents like an organic wood coffee table and a patterned tile fireplace that distracts the eye from the giant TV over the mantel.

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    Emulate Victorian Charm

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    Design and Photo by Sandra Foster

    Owner Sandra Foster designed the undeniably cozy living room in her 125-square-foot Victorian cottage tiny house in the Catskills of New York with a romantic shabby chic feel that is familiar and inviting.

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    Add Kitschy Art and Objects

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    Design by Brexton Cole Interiors

    This cozy 1920s Tudor living room from Brexton Cole Interiors has a neutral palette of black and white. Touches of mustard yellow and gold to keep it from looking too traditional, and kitschy decorative accessories that give it a bit of modern sass.

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    Create Multiple Zones

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    Design by Desiree Burns Interiors

    This spacious living room from Desiree Burns Interiors has a light and airy feel with wraparound windows and a light neutral color palette. Touches of wood, a large sectional layered with plenty of extra throw pillows, and a pair of armchairs lined up adjacent to the fireplace keep it feeling cozy.

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    Mix Styles

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    Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Margaret Austin Photo

    A mashup of midcentury modern furniture and Caribbean colors that honor her clients' taste and backgrounds makes this living room from Cathie Hong Interiors feel light and cozy all at once.

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    Embrace Dark Wood Paneling

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    Design by Kara Mann

    A dramatic wall of rich warm wood stained paneling around the fireplace, a pair of oversized matching sofas in a soothing dark gray, and a soft rug make this living room from interior designer Kara Mann feel warm and cozy.

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    Choose Supersized Seating

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    Design by Alvin Wayne

    This living room from Alvin Wayne has a neutral palette of white, black, and wood tones for a calming modern feel. The central seating area floats in the middle of the room to creates a comfortable and intimate gathering space built for conversation and conviviality, or epic reading sessions and weekend naps.

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    Brighten Up With Color

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    Design by Marian Louise Designs / Photo by Kaley Elaine

    How do you make a stark white room a little cozier? One simple strategy is to add in a few choice accessories in bold colors that will steal the spotlight and warm up the atmosphere, like this room from Marian Louise Designs.

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    Layer on Cozy Textures

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    Design by Jenn Pablo Studio

    This light and airy Palm Springs living room from Jenn Pablo Studio is made cozy with a large plump sectional sofa covered with textural Moroccan pillows, and a coffee table layered with books and flowers.

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    Play Up Historic Charm

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    Design by Brexton Cole Interiors

    This historic row house living room from Brexton Cole Interiors has bay windows and original moldings, with a mix of vintage and antique furnishings and a velvet couch that give it a cozy traditional feel.

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    Accent With Color

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    Design by Liberty Interiors / Photo by Eve Wilson

    This Australian living room from Liberty Interiors has soft gray walls, dark gray carpet, and touches of color in a mix of pastels and bolder shades that add a plush and cozy feel.

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    Add Cozy Poufs and Pillows

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    Design by House Nine

    Lots of plump pillows on the couch and upholstered poufs with soft edges on the floor make this English living room from House Nine feel cozy, while the neutral palette keeps the room feeling light and airy.

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    Include Warm Accents

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    A Beautiful Mess

    This living room from A Beautiful Mess has a comfy corner sectional, a pink shag rug, a live edge coffee table, and an amber glass vase that creates a warm and cozy feel with a minimum of elements.

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    Mix and Match Patterns

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    Design by Studio Peake

    This cozy double living room from Studio Peake has a hodgepodge of patterns and colors and a mix of vintage and traditional furniture to make it feel equal parts eccentric and inviting.

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    Choose a Symmetrical Layout

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    Design by Chatfield Design / Photo by Sarah Szwajkos

    This living room from Chatfield Design has a central fireplace and pitched ceiling that set the stage. The symmetry of matching sofas and table lamps positioned opposite one another creates a cozy seating area around the fire.

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    Include a Window Seat

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    Design by House Nine

    This cozy British living room from House Nine has a fireplace, built-in bookshelves, a comfy couch, and a street-facing window seat with a half shutter that filters light and provides privacy.

What is the coziest decor style? 

Cozy decor styles include cottage-style, farmhouse, rustic, cabin-style, and traditional. But you can make any style room cozier with decor details like soft textures and colors, comfortable furniture, warm lighting, and wall decor. 

How do I make my living room cozy for guests? 

Make your living room cozy and inviting for guests by making sure that every seat in the house is comfortable and supportive for people of all ages and sizes. Be sure to add plenty of throw pillows and blankets that will allow people to adjust their seating position or ward off a sudden chill. And take care to include balanced, warm lighting to give the room a pleasant glow and make people feel at ease.

What are cozy colors? 

Depending on your personality and point of view, cozy colors can range from soft whites and beiges to earth-tone colors like warm terracotta and deep mustard, to dark saturated hues of navy, forest green, charcoal, or chocolate brown. Avoid anything too bright or stimulating to promote relaxation and create a soothing and enveloping feel.