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Your grand living room deserves an equally grandiose feel. That’s the reason we collected some of the best tips for decorating on a larger scale. These great room design ideas will help you create a space that not only looks amazing, but also functions well. So sit back and get inspired to decorate your great room like never before!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Great Room?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Modern great room ideas by Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Meral Y.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Typically the heart of the home, great rooms serve a variety of purposes from relaxing, to recreation, and entertaining. These spaces come with an oversized footprint to accommodate all of a family’s needs. In addition, open floor plans are common, with the kitchen and dining rooms often adjoining. Other features that increase the grandeur are tall, cathedral ceilings, fireplaces, and plenty of windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While decorating a great room can be a challenge it certainly isn’t impossible. So we’ve asked our designers for the best tips and tricks to achieve maximum style, comfort, and function!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip: Decorate your great room with your favorite decor style. <\/span><\/strong>Take our Free Interior Design Style Quiz<\/span><\/a> to discover your unique decorating style today!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Textured Great Room Design<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Modern great room design by Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Nourhan M.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to great room design ideas, incorporating a variety of textures is the way to go. The eye naturally gravitates toward places with visual interest, and texture is a great way to create that interest. A mix of smooth and rough surfaces, light and dark colors, and shiny and matte finishes will all help to add depth and dimension to your space. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Use Area Rugs to Anchor Furniture <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Decorating ideas for great rooms by Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Alessia G.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The best great room interior design calls for strategically placed furniture. When furnishing such large spaces avoid free-floating furniture throughout the room. Instead, create intimate arrangements centered around an area rug. Be sure to consider the appropriate scale of the rug<\/a> and furniture in comparison to the size of the room. These design tricks not only look great but also allow for the optimal flow of foot-traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Towering Window Treatments <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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White transitional great room ideas by Decorilla<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While it is perfectly ok to leave great room windows unadorned, you can also add curtains of your choosing. However, when doing so, take a note from luxury interior design<\/a> and go for long and elegant window treatments. This tactic will elevate the grandeur of the room while balancing the proportions by drawing the eyes up. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Enhance Great Room Interiors With Built-Ins<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Built-ins as great room wall ideas by Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Amelia R.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The spaciousness of a contemporary great room<\/a> makes it a perfect spot to add built-ins. Not only do they provide stylish storage and a place to display your books and collections, but they also help to define the space and make it more functional. Built-ins can also be used to create a cozy reading nook, a media center, or even a home office. And, because they are so versatile, they can be easily customized to match your d\u00e9cor.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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