25 Living Rooms that Sport Spectacular Views

A beautifully decorated room is appealing, couple that with an amazing view and you have these 25 spectacular designs from around the globe. A running river, the waters flapping on the ocean, or the sun coming over the mountainside all can be seen from the terraces of these beautiful private residences and villas available for rent.

1 | Architect: Saota

Just beyond this two story high living area lies the ocean. Step out onto the veranda and you are on the sea.

2 | Architect: Saota

This pool side seating area has sectional seating and dining areas to sit out and catch the sun casting its light on the mountains as it rises. This view doubles down and also provides the ocean as its secondary backdrop.

3 | Architect: Saota

This ocean view villa has been designed with decadence. Straight lines on the upholstery has been coupled with curves in the accessories and lighting. The convertible door opens to an infinity pool that seems to drop right into the seas below.

4 | Source: Mallorca Gold

This luxury residence in Mallorca, Balearic Islands features contemporary furnishings and a wall of windows that slide open to the sun deck, infinity pool and the Balearic Sea.

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This villa is just minutes from Cannes and sits on Villefranche, giving guests panoramic views of the Cap Ferrat and the Mediterranean.

6 | Architect: Saota

This circular sunroom boasts views of the town just beyond, the mountains, and the waters below.

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This impeccably designed room gains its warmth from solid wood floors just beside the tile, stone and wood fireplace and the setting sun over the seas.

8 | Source: Go2Africa

This upscale South African villa can be yours, for the night with rates starting at $$$$. This 5 bedroom penthouse is situated on Camps Bay nestled in the Twelve Apostles Mountains. The crème on crème living room features heated floors and the kitchen is just a few steps up. From the large infinity pool guests can enjoy the beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean.

9 | Source: Samjuana

The bottom level of this outdoor living area has a wrap around infinity pool, bar area, and sun deck. You can find this lavish private villa on a hillside overlooking a private beach on the Gulf of Thailand.

10 | Architect: Eric Miller

This Carmel by the Sea home was designed with the idea of showing off the view, not the home itself according to architect Eric Miller. Dubbed the Pelican House, the contemporary home sits on the Monterey Peninsula. The windows spanning the living area were custom made allow the home owners to enjoy the sea and even pelicans that often fly by.

11 | Visualizer: Ibrahem Magdy

This living room has lovely views of the Persian Gulf from the windows of this chalet. The low profile settees that line the windows offer seating without obstructing the view.

12 | Source: B&B Italia

Everything in this living room is functional, yet light in design. Nothing heavy is used. The spotlight is on the walls of windows that display the beautiful mountain view.

13 | Visualizer: Black Box

It is an outdoor living space when the doors are opened, welcoming in the sounds of the rushing waves. This living area features stone, leather, and contemporary lines proving that your beach front home can be decorated in any style.

14 | Visualizer: Giuseppe Burgio

These two levels depict work and relaxation, respectively. The view outside the glass helps in both. Rushing water and craggy terrain bring an atmosphere of serenity.

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Several groups of seating are present with a conversations areas, an area for watching television and outdoor seating for soaking up the sun. All of these arrangements have one focal point, this beautiful view of the water.

16 | Visualizer: Alla Kogan

This combined living and dining area in a high rise building has a patio to look down and enjoy the view of a bustling city and the ocean beyond.

17 | Source: The Agency

The city lights provide the backdrop to this contemporary living area. Residents can listen to the sounds of the town or close the sliding doors and just enjoy the view.

18 | Visualizer: Dominic Maslik

This ultra modern living room has views of the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the beautiful waters of the Sydney Harbor.

19 | Visualizer: Sakis Xim

When the Empire State Building is outside your window, you leave the window coverings out of your design plan. Simple, low profile furninshings provide an uncomplicated and timeless design.

20 | Visualizer: 747 Studios PHOTOGRAPHY & CGI  

Beneath the second story walkway is a living room with pops of color and a wall of bookshelves. Sitting down with a good book and enjoying this view would be spectacular.

21 | Visualizer: Hai Peng

Situated in the middle of Saigon’s Ho Chi Minh City, this panoramic penthouse offers double height windows and a beautiful city view. Dark wood floors, dramatic lighting and lots of color this living area is all about opulence and drama.

22 | Visualizer: Phan Nguyen

23 | Visualizer: Phiung Asia

This living room in Asia has a beautiful view of a rainy day in the mountain range.

24 | Visualizer: Dmitri Reviakin

This minimalist decor of this living room serves the view of the Swiss countryside well. The focus is on the view, making it important to not have a cluttered room.

25 | Visualizer: Deniz Duran

The wood stove and simple sleek design of this living area has a perfect backdrop, a foggy lake and mountain view.