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A warm and welcoming Filipino living room

Filipinos are family-oriented and sociable in nature. If there's a part of the house where Filipinos love to lounge and bond with loved ones, it's the living room. A Filipino living room is full of warmth and hospitality, a cozy place to relax and recharge, where family and friends are always welcome. Discover the best ways to style a modern Filipino living room that's as warm and welcoming as you.

A family spend time together at home. NÄVLINGE pendant lamp, ISBRYTARE table lamp and NÄVLINGE floor lamp brighten the room.
A family spend time together at home. NÄVLINGE pendant lamp, ISBRYTARE table lamp and NÄVLINGE floor lamp brighten the room.

The best place for family moments

When it comes to Filipino living room furniture, the sofa reigns supreme. Families do different activities together on the sofa, whether it’s watching TV, reading, or simply relaxing. Three-seat sofas are perfect for simple bonding activities, afternoon naps, and even accommodating guests. Add some cushions and you’re all set for a Filipino style living room that’s cozy and comfortable.

Create a living room to love
Living room in an earthy-shades color scheme with decorations, storage, BUSKBO armchairs, a sofa, side table and footstool.
Create a living room to love

A display of life and love

Filipino living room designs are full of life and personality. Surround your home with things you love and memories that spark joy. Keep your favorite memorabilia in display cabinets, hang precious family photos on the walls, and showcase prints that reflect your appreciation for art and life.

See tips on creating an easy gallery wall
A woman in yellow positioning a family photo on a gallery wall of pictures.
See tips on creating an easy gallery wall

Where food and laughter are shared

A Filipino living room is more delightful with a small dining area for when guests come over. Set up a compact table that serves as extra space for brunch, merienda, or potluck dinner parties. During normal days, it can serve as a table for board games or double as a study/work desk.

Discover the wonders of a space-saving dining table
A space-saving dining table, prepared with breakfast, with two dining chairs facing a window.
Discover the wonders of a space-saving dining table

There’s always room for more

A Filipino living room is more delightful with a small dining area for when guests come over. An extendable table lets you set up a temporary space for brunch, merienda, or potluck dinner parties. Simply fold it back later to save space.

Set up a fun-filled extendable table
A man sets one end of a table for holiday dinner. Blankets draped over a wooden bench beside the table.
Set up a fun-filled extendable table

Unique handwoven footstools

Stylish, stackable, and sustainable, these ALSEDA rattan stools are perfect for a Filipino style living room. Sturdy enough to offer extra seating, they are hand-woven by experienced craftspeople and made with natural, renewable materials. They are timeless classics when it comes to Filipino living room designs.

ALSEDA rattan stools placed over green carpet. A cushion over a rattan stool.

Exquisite rugs made by skilled hands

MELHOLT rugs bring another layer of warmth and sophistication to the modern Filipino living room. The dark wool randomly woven into the jute makes each rug unique, offering a soft and delicate elegance. Each rug is handmade by skilled craftspeople to guarantee quality that never goes out of style.

See how we make our handwoven rugs
MELHOLT flatwoven rug against wooden floor boards.
See how we make our handwoven rugs

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