25 Aesthetic Room Ideas for a Low-Key Viral Home

Nothing communicates luxe living like a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf situation, especially when populated with coffee table tomes, back issues of collectible periodicals and magazines, and expertly styled with accessories.

An easy to execute (if labor-intensive) home hack: Make your ceilings shine! In this Nick Olsen project, the designer turned a trad interior on its head with a coat of light blue lacquer on the ceiling. The sky’s clearly the limit in this space.

In the office of J.Crew womenswear director Olympia Gayot, who worked as a portrait painter after studying at New York City’s School of Visual Arts, garments hang from a vintage French iron clothing rack alongside a lo-fi personal touch. It’s a basically a Pinterest board come to life.

Whether you have a fancy sectional or a slipcovered couch from Ikea, your sofa is a great way to incorporate a pop of color and texture into any room. Take it to the next level by matching your walls to the seating upholstery, as seen here in the Portugal home of jewelry designer Matthew Harris—especially if you want to make a big impact in a small space.

Designer Garrett Hunter balanced out the eye-catching lines of this dining set with a an oversized lantern, hand-painted by local Los Angeles artist Jeffrey Cheung. If you’re feeling created, you can DIY your own design.

In the dining area of Orior creative director Ciarán McGuigan’s Brooklyn apartment, the black round dining table is contrasted by square-framed dining chairs featuring bright blue leather upholstered cushions. Do the same, and your guests just might need to sit down for the big reveal.

Designer Casey Kenyon created a cozy nook in this Manhattan apartment by encasing the sleeping area in glass-paned doors, allowing light to reach further into the space without sacrificing privacy. A monochromatic color scheme ties the look together.

Granted, the entirety of Apparatus CEO Gabriel Handifar’s Manhattan apartment is luxurious. But one easy takeaway from the stunning loft space that you could use in your own home? Make lighting a focal point! By incorporating a sculptural fixture by the bedside, the boundaries of the room are defined and accented.

Gorgeous fabrics are a great way to add personality and texture to any space. But if you can’t afford upholstery or custom curtains? Just drape it! The effect can be studied and elegant, as seen here in a West Hollywood home designed by Andre Herrero of Charlap Hyman & Herrero.

The kitchen isn’t the only place where you need ample storage. This home office nook in a Miami project by Charlap Hyman & Herrero sings, thanks to aluminum cabinetry.

The tailored shape of this bouclé sofa is beautifully offset by a live-edge cocktail table in a SoHo apartment designed by Nicholas Obeid. Complete the look with a gauzy Roman shade and a cream paint job.

Bedding becomes a striking graphic element in the bedroom of this Christian Siriano project. A curvaceous headboard punctuates the space, which is tied together with a muted color palette.

Designer Sarah Zames of the Brooklyn firm General Assembly worked with actor Amanda Seyfried on this Catskills home, outfitting a guest bedroom with cement tiles by Commune. Set into the reclaimed-oak flooring, they work in lieu of an area rug.

Designer Augusta Hoffman mixed eras and inspirations to create this entryway tableau, featuring a Spanish Mission-style sideboard, custom-designed mirror, and contemporary seating by Design Frères.

Don’t forget that you can have an aesthetic kitchen too! Racks of spice jars and sets of bowls filled with napkins—keeping things organized and at hand was key for designer Mark Grattan, whose Mexico City kitchen features beautiful tile and open shelving.

There’s nothing more aesthetic than an oversized arrangement. In the Manhattan home of athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, the guest room-cum-office is outfitted in wood paneling with a sofa by Flemming Busk. The mini side table is the perfect touch for holding incense.

A sofa in the dining area? Two tables instead of one? Designer Pierre Gonalons made this Paris duplex sing with his custom banquette, twin tables, and chairs in the dining room. You can get the look at home by keeping an eye out for matching sets and pairs.

Designer David Lucido made this L.A. home pop with a taupe ceiling that picks up the earthy tones in the floor tiles. The cocooning effect keeps the focus on the room’s architectural details.

The firm Studio DB created an eye-catching kitchen nook in this Manhattan apartment. Sliding porthole doors serve a practical purpose, helping to minimize cooking smells, while the cabinet fronts and walls are painted a soothing pale green.