There’s something about a large, open, comfortable living room space that’s just so inviting. A place to gather and relax with cozy seating options for all your family members or guests, and a welcoming, airy space to accommodate a variety of activities, from reading a book, to watching a movie, to cocktail hour by the fire. Add vaulted ceilings and a view of the Queenstown, New Zealand, landscape unlike any other, and this stunning Kumanu Villa might just have that room you’ll never want to leave. Here’s how to make this living space in your own home.

Comfy Cream Sofas

What makes this living room so irresistible – besides the view — is the amount of seating available, as well as the convivial, u-shaped configuration. But filling large space with a couple big, long sofas doesn’t have to break the bank. Take these Ikea sofa models: NOKEBY, NORSBORG and EKTORP. All minimally designed, stylish, versatile in shape and size, and reasonably priced to boot. These pieces in white or neutral fabrics are your building blocks to base the foundation of your living room. Still affordable but slightly more sleek and contemporary is this mid-century inspired sofa from Allmodern.com. With button tufting, gently curved lines, a minimalist silhouette and tapered wooden legs, it proves that exceptional style isn’t always expensive.

Velvet Armchairs

To complement the sofas, these two velvet accent armchairs work nicely to mix up shape, colour and texture. Velvet is all the rage right now and Anthropologie has a wonderful selection of styles and shades worth checking out. The velvet Dorada chair in gold hits all the right marks with a low-key shape that still manages to stand out. For a piece that’s slightly more luxurious, Pottery Barn offers their signature PB Air upholstered chairs in vintage-style velvet. Already a soft, cloud-like armchair, the soft velvet fabric option takes this piece to new heights. If you’re set on this rich, golden color but not so keen on velour, a nice option is this plush chair with button detailing and tapered legs from Urban Outfitters in yellow. Comfortable and classic, this shape has versatility and style.

Mixed Media Coffee Table

Make a statement and go with an X-frame coffee table, or two! If you have the space for something sizeable, Pottery Barn’s Jax Big Daddy model pretty much sums it up. A combination of metal and wood, this rustic table is definitely bold. On the more feminine side, Allmodern.com has a Hokku Design table in espresso colored wood with space at the base for concealed storage. A little less design-y and more understated, this Breakwater bay coffee table from Wayfair won’t take up as much space and make the center of your room feel less crowded than something made from a heavier material. Finally if you’re leaning towards the mid-century vibe, this Crate and Barrel Elke Glass option is elegant and sculptural with a x-inspired gold metallic painted base and glass top – all class.

Statement Lighting

Room size is the best indicator to dictate how large or intricate your light fixtures should be. That being said, something clean and simple yet large can be well suited to a smaller room. Anthropologie has a great selection of contemporary, stylish pendant lights to choose from, like this Villier chandelier made of antiquated brass with torch-like arms and exposed bulbs that’s classic, cool and could fit any size room nicely. For something more rugged, the round Sloane chandelier from Restoration Hardware is made of steel with a bronze finish and features torch-style lights enclosed in frosted amber glass diffusers. If you want to go a little more industrial chic, the Bistro Globe clear glass collection, also from Restoration Hardware, offers three sizes of ornate steel, aluminum and glass chandeliers to chose from in two finishes: brass or polished nickel.

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