Living room design How to design a living room — and see it before you buy

Where to start

Start with how you use the room: films, conversation at the table, work, children playing. Then pick a focal point — a window with a view, the TV or a fireplace — and arrange the sofa and armchairs around it.

Measurements worth remembering

• Between sofa and coffee table: about 40–50 cm.
• Main walkways: at least 70–90 cm.
• Rug: the front legs of the sofa and armchairs should stand on it.
• TV: the viewing distance depends on size and resolution — for 4K usually about 1–1.5 × the diagonal.

Colours and materials

The 60/30/10 rule is a safe start: 60% base colour (walls, large surfaces), 30% secondary (sofa, curtains, rug) and 10% accent (cushions, decor). If you hesitate between two wall colours, try both on your photo — RAL colours appear in Redomium instantly.

Lighting

One ceiling light is not enough. Plan three layers: general (ceiling), task (a reading lamp by the armchair) and mood (table lamps, LED strips). Choose warm light, about 2700–3000 K.

Small living rooms and open-plan kitchens

• In a small room choose a sofa on legs and light walls — the room looks bigger.
• Separate an open kitchen with a rug, an island or a pendant over the table rather than a wall.
• Repeat one material (e.g. wood) in kitchen and living room so it feels like one space.

How to do it on your own photo

1. 

   Add a photo

   Take one with your phone or pick a sample room.

2. 

   Describe the changes

   Select the cabinets, a wall or the floor and type what should change.

3. 

   See the result

   Compare variants, download 4K images and a shopping list.

Design your living room on your photo