Looking for new heritage living room ideas that mix traditional details with something a little fresher? Think ornate mirrors beside simple seating, floral pillows on a green sofa or a favorite collection displayed near the fireplace.
There’s plenty to borrow from these rooms without changing everything you own.
You can keep the colors quiet or go all out with patterns.
Living room ideas worth saving
simple seating and paneled walls
Don’t want to go all out with patterns? No problem!
This pale sofa, rectangular brown coffee table and white wall molding give you a simpler starting point. The hanging light adds a little sparkle without filling the room with extra decorations.
blue shelves and a scalloped pendant
I am obsessed with this pale blue bookcase. The tall ladder and ornate mirror above the fireplace are gorgeous, but that huge scalloped pendant might be my favorite part.
Try pale green seating with plum pillows if you want to bring this color combination into your own room.
olive sofa and picture rails
How pretty is this little seating area? The pictures hang from a dark rail above the olive sofa, with lights over the frames.
Two pale round stools sit beside the glossy brown coffee table.
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If you like the sofa styling, add a striped pillow between a few plain ones.
florals stripes and leopard print
If you are looking for lots of pattern inspo, then this one is for you. There’s a striped chair, blue floral seating and leopard-print pillows beside an olive-green sofa.
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I love the little round pink pillow. Try repeating that pink in another seat or accessory if you want to follow this colorful mix.
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books around the fireplace
Who wouldn’t want their favorite books right here? The white shelves frame the fireplace, with rows of books above and little pictures below.
Keep a landscape print over the mantel if you want a similar arrangement. The small shaded wall lights are a lovely finishing touch.
pink stripes and floral details
This pink striped sofa may just be one of my favorites here. I love the floral ottoman in front of it and the patterned curtains beside the window.
You don’t have to match every print. Try keeping pink and muted green in the mix, as this room does.
bold stripes and rounded chairs
These striped chairs are so cute! Their low, rounded shapes look lovely beneath the white pendant, with a small black table between them.
If you want bold seating without lots of extra pattern, this is a pretty idea to save.
round mirror and a large ottoman
If you are looking for a quieter color palette, this one is for you. Pale seating surrounds a large tan ottoman, with a round mirror above the stove.
Try trays on your ottoman for flowers and smaller decorations. Here, they leave room for a stack of books too.
a sunny pair of chairs
Got a bay window you’re not sure how to arrange? Try two tan chairs with a small table between them, just like this sunny corner.
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The pale pillows have such a pretty raised pattern. I also love the tall leafy plant beside the right-hand chair.
gold-colored frames and olive green
This gallery wall is so pretty. The gold-colored rectangular frames mix with two little dark oval portraits, while an olive chair sits below.
Start with one larger picture if you want to try this arrangement. Then place smaller frames around it rather than choosing all the same size.
small prints and pale seating
Don’t want to fill your room with strong colors? No problem there!
Try a pale sofa with checked and floral pillows, then bring in curtains with a small repeating print.
I love the white flowers on the brown coffee table. The dark bookcase gives you another lovely place for books and baskets.
a large map and red pillows
The map above this sofa is gorgeous. It sits in a wide frame beneath a picture light, with smaller artwork grouped on the neighboring wall.
Try deep red pillows on cream seating to borrow this room’s color combination. There are little touches of red in the bordered rug too.
a green mirror and sparkling chandelier
I am obsessed with that tall green mirror between the windows. It’s such a pretty change from the gold-colored mirror over the fireplace.
The brown sofa and round coffee table have much simpler shapes than the chandelier. Keep that mix in mind if you love ornate details but don’t want every piece to be decorative.
black window frames and pale walls
If you’re looking for a less decorated take on this style, save this room. White wall molding surrounds a large abstract picture, with a gray veined fireplace below.
The pale chairs and black-framed doors keep the rest of the view simple.
white seating and a scenic wall hanging
How gorgeous is this combination? White seating surrounds a clear-topped coffee table, while a large scenic wall hanging fills the space beside the tall brown cabinet.
I especially love the circular gold-tone light overhead. Try dark pillows on pale chairs if you want another detail to borrow.
a cabinet full of little treasures
You don’t need to redo your whole living room to try this look. This glass-front cabinet brings together framed photographs, decorative dishes and small ornaments.
The little dark-shaded lamp on top is my favorite detail. Give your own cabinet a similar arrangement with a picture on one side and taller stems on the other.
an ornate mirror and pleated lamp
I love this oversized mirror with its scrolling top. The pleated lampshade and ribbed lamp base look so pretty in front of it.
Try this pairing beside a plain sofa if you want to add decorative details without changing your seating. A small round side table leaves the mirror in view.
green dishes and a black fireplace
This is another lovely way to display a collection. The pale shelves hold little pitchers, green plates and a patterned platter beside the black fireplace.
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Those mustard-colored lidded jars on the mantel are so pretty. Keep a little space around your favorite pieces if you want to follow this arrangement.
a writing desk by the window
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty writing corner. I love the green chair cushion with the leafy curtains!
The brown desk has little drawers and open compartments, with books arranged across the top.
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Try a framed portrait above your desk and a patterned lampshade nearby to bring the look together.