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Contemporary Living Room Design: Warm Neutrals & Olive Green Accents

Published 30 Sep 2026

Soft neutral walls, natural light and layered textures create a warm, inviting backdrop for this contemporary family living room. Olive green, red, and orange accents bring vibrancy into the scheme, while subtle black details add definition and keep the overall look feeling balanced and sophisticated.

Designed around everyday family life, the room combines a comfortable chaise sofa and reading corner with a bespoke media wall, hidden storage, and plenty of open floor space for play. Child-friendly furniture and flexible extra seating make the room practical without sacrificing its calm, grown-up feel.

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Style: Contemporary, Warm & Family-Friendly
Room: Living Room
Budget: £4,500
Challenge: Creating a stylish family space with integrated storage and room to play

The brief

Create a warm, contemporary family living room with a calm neutral base and richer accent colours.
Maintain plenty of open floor space for children to move, play, and comfortably use the room.
Introduce a bespoke media wall with integrated TV, fireplace, and practical storage.
Create a comfortable reading and lounging area for everyday family use.
Include flexible seating and child-friendly furniture without making the room feel like a playroom.
Use layered lighting, artwork and accessories to give the scheme warmth and personality.

The result

The layout was opened up to create a strong sense of flow through the centre of the room, with the chaise sofa and accent chair positioned around a large rug while still leaving plenty of space for family life. A children's table and chairs sit neatly within the bay, alongside compact stools that can be tucked away and brought out whenever extra seating is needed.

Along the main wall, bespoke cabinetry is painted to match the surrounding walls so it blends naturally into the architecture. The unit incorporates the TV, fireplace, open display sections, and closed cupboards for toys and books, giving the room generous storage without visual clutter. Olive green, warm orange and red accents, greenery and layered lighting then add warmth and character throughout.

Key design features & colour palette

Warm Neutral Foundation
Soft-toned walls create a calm, light backdrop that allows the room's richer green, orange, and red accents to stand out without overwhelming the scheme.
Olive Green Accents
Green cushions and accessories introduce an earthy natural tone that works particularly well against the warmer wall colour and other autumnal accents.
Bespoke Media Wall
Built-in cabinetry integrates the television and fireplace into one cohesive feature while providing both open display space and concealed storage.
Hidden Family Storage
Closed cupboards within the media unit provide an easy place to hide toys, books and everyday clutter, helping the living room stay calm and organised.
Open Family Layout
Furniture is positioned to preserve generous circulation through the centre of the room, giving children plenty of room to move and play.
Cosy Reading Corner
A chaise, accent chair and carefully positioned lighting create a comfortable spot for reading, relaxing and spending time together.
Flexible Bay Seating
Small stools can be tucked neatly into the bay when not in use, then pulled out whenever additional seating is needed.
Dedicated Children's Area
A compact table and chairs provide a practical place for children's activities while remaining integrated into the overall living room design.
Layered Lighting
Existing floor lighting, wall-mounted picture lighting and ambient fixtures create different levels of light for reading, relaxing and evenings at home.
Black Accent Details
Small touches of black across furniture and accessories punctuate the softer scheme and give the room a more contemporary edge.