Aviation style for the living room
An aviation-style living room combines travel, technology, and modern design. Aluminum, dark colors, leather, wood, and individual aviation-related elements can transform a room without making it feel like a themed room. Often, just a few details are enough to bring the feeling of an airport lounge, business class, or wanderlust into your home.
Colors in aviation style
1. Anthracite instead of white
A wall in anthracite or dark grey can give the living room more depth and goes well with aluminium and wood.
2. Dark blue as a wall color
Dark blue evokes images of night flights, airports, and business-class lounges. This color can be particularly effective behind a sofa or sideboard.
3. Combine leather and warm brown tones
A sofa in cognac or dark brown brings warmth to the room and goes well with metal and aluminum.
Materials and aircraft furniture
4. Use aluminum strategically
Brushed aluminum is reminiscent of aircraft cabins and can be used for lamps, shelves or decoration.
5. An airplane trolley as a side table
An aircraft trolley can be used in the living room as a side table, home bar, or storage unit. Especially next to a sofa or armchair, it quickly creates a connection to aviation.
6. A small home bar in aviation style
A home bar can be created even in smaller apartments using an airplane trolley or a wall-mounted bar.
7. Combine wood with metal
Dark wood and black metal often look more homely than pure aluminum furniture and still fit the aviation style.
8. Few pieces of furniture, clean lines
A living room in aviation style often appears calmer when only a few pieces of furniture and clear shapes are used.
Wall design in aviation style
9. An airplane window above the sofa
An airplane window on the wall can evoke the view from an airplane and is suitable above a sofa or sideboard.
10. Several airplane windows next to each other
A row of two or three airplane windows can resemble an airplane cabin and fill larger walls.
11. Black and white pictures of airports
Large-format photos of runways, airplanes or airports are a good fit for a living room in aviation style.
12. Integrate maps and travel destinations
World maps, cityscapes, or framed flight routes can incorporate the travel theme.
13. A wall bar in an airplane window design
A wall bar in an airplane window design can be placed above a sideboard or in a corner, combining storage space with aviation style.
Light and atmosphere for an aviation flair
14. Indirect light instead of bright ceiling lights
Warm, indirect lighting is more reminiscent of airport lounges than bright, cold light.
15. LED light behind an airplane window
Indirect light behind an airplane window can accentuate the wall design more.
16. Small table lamps with metal
Lampshades made of metal or aluminum can match dark colors and leather.
17. Lounge area instead of classic wall unit
An armchair, a small table and indirect lighting often look more modern than a large wall unit.
Living room with wanderlust
18. Making travel memories visible
Photos, boarding passes or small mementos can find their place on shelves or in display cases.
19. Use books about aviation and travel
Books about airplanes, airports, or travel can serve as decoration and inspiration.
20. A globe or old suitcases
A globe or an old suitcase is a classic for many people to furnish a travel-themed home.
Small aviation ideas with a big impact
21. Cushions in dark blue or leather look
Even small details like cushions or blankets can change the style.
22. A carpet in grey or anthracite
A dark carpet makes aluminum and wood appear more prominent.
23. Black metal shelves
Shelves with black metal frames can go well with a living room in aviation style.
24. Less decoration, more individual eye-catchers
Often, a few larger elements create a calmer effect than many small decorative pieces.
25. Design an area deliberately in aviation style
It's not necessary to completely transform the living room. Even a corner with an airplane trolley, airplane window, and appropriate lighting can capture the style and give the room more character.
