Contemporary living room
Large transitional enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

San Carlos

North Bay Construction, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

#potomacbold - Living Room Breakfast Niche

Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC

Blue seating nook in living room - the perfect place to have a cup of coffee and read the paper Photo by Jenn Verrier Photography
Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and blue floor.

Concord Chic

LeBlanc Design

LeBlanc Design Michael J. Lee Photography
Traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with pink walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Louis Sofa

Arlo & Jacob

The Louis medium sofa commands the attention of any room. An updated version of a nineteenth-century classic, our take has squared-off, ‘p’ arms, giving the sofa a more contemporary feel, allowing it to fit into homes of any style. Two plump, full-feather seat cushions encourage you to sink into its supportive backrest. What’s more, the sturdy base can split into two on the Large and Grande sizes making it easy to manoeuvre when space is tight. Finished with traditional studwork, the low-level arms allow for uninterrupted, lengthy lounging. Standing to attention on castor legs, Louis’s versatility makes it a hero in any home.

Woodnotes Collection - 2017

User

Woodnotes 2017 Collection. Available through Linea, Inc. in Los Angeles.
Photo of a large modern formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Virginia Residence

JDS Designs, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in DC Metro with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Navy and Patterns: Living Room

Last Detail Interior Design

Another excellent example of mixing the old and new. A treasured family piecrust table sits comfortably under modern collages and a contemporary lamp. Collectibles from the couples travels make interesting and personal accessories.

William T Baker Houses

William T Baker

James Lockhart photography
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Atlanta with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Transitional Residence, Peekskill, NY

Design Concepts/Interiors, LLC

This yoga retreat was designed to be an escape for our client to practice yoga and to receive in home massages. We kept a theme of soothing blues throughout the space. A collection of the client's treasured photographs from travel sit atop this charming velvet-covered recamier from Kravet. Two small Kravet Alder Side Tables and two glass candlestick lamps flank either side. Two small storage ottomans sit in front, allowing for flexibility in the space and ease of movement when needing to be cleared for yoga or setting up the massage table. Photo by Anastassios Mentis

Martin House

bg architecture

Shannon McGrath
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Melbourne with concrete floors.

Monroe House

Moore Architects, PC

The site for this new house was specifically selected for its proximity to nature while remaining connected to the urban amenities of Arlington and DC. From the beginning, the homeowners were mindful of the environmental impact of this house, so the goal was to get the project LEED certified. Even though the owner’s programmatic needs ultimately grew the house to almost 8,000 square feet, the design team was able to obtain LEED Silver for the project. The first floor houses the public spaces of the program: living, dining, kitchen, family room, power room, library, mudroom and screened porch. The second and third floors contain the master suite, four bedrooms, office, three bathrooms and laundry. The entire basement is dedicated to recreational spaces which include a billiard room, craft room, exercise room, media room and a wine cellar. To minimize the mass of the house, the architects designed low bearing roofs to reduce the height from above, while bringing the ground plain up by specifying local Carder Rock stone for the foundation walls. The landscape around the house further anchored the house by installing retaining walls using the same stone as the foundation. The remaining areas on the property were heavily landscaped with climate appropriate vegetation, retaining walls, and minimal turf. Other LEED elements include LED lighting, geothermal heating system, heat-pump water heater, FSA certified woods, low VOC paints and high R-value insulation and windows. Hoachlander Davis Photography

Posh Home Remodel

Everything Home

Our Carmel design-build studio was tasked with organizing our client’s basement and main floor to improve functionality and create spaces for entertaining. In the basement, the goal was to include a simple dry bar, theater area, mingling or lounge area, playroom, and gym space with the vibe of a swanky lounge with a moody color scheme. In the large theater area, a U-shaped sectional with a sofa table and bar stools with a deep blue, gold, white, and wood theme create a sophisticated appeal. The addition of a perpendicular wall for the new bar created a nook for a long banquette. With a couple of elegant cocktail tables and chairs, it demarcates the lounge area. Sliding metal doors, chunky picture ledges, architectural accent walls, and artsy wall sconces add a pop of fun. On the main floor, a unique feature fireplace creates architectural interest. The traditional painted surround was removed, and dark large format tile was added to the entire chase, as well as rustic iron brackets and wood mantel. The moldings behind the TV console create a dramatic dimensional feature, and a built-in bench along the back window adds extra seating and offers storage space to tuck away the toys. In the office, a beautiful feature wall was installed to balance the built-ins on the other side. The powder room also received a fun facelift, giving it character and glitz. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-posh-home-remodel

Richmond Townhouse Living Room Makeover

Christine Tse

Living room makeover with a blue and copper colour scheme
This is an example of a transitional enclosed living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Modern Living Room

This is an example of a large modern formal enclosed living room in London with multi-coloured walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Breezy Beach Condo

Moreau Design

Leland Gebhardt Photography
Design ideas for a beach style enclosed living room in Phoenix with beige walls and light hardwood floors.

Sarto collection Lignum - SOLID WOOD

DoorsSupply

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and white walls.

46 Forest Street

Artisan of Seagrove

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Candice Olson Design

Brandon Barré Architectural Interior Photographer

Brandon Barré
Inspiration for a contemporary enclosed living room in Toronto with a wall-mounted tv.

Lake Shore Drive Co-Op featured in House & Garden

Summer Thornton Design, Inc

Josh Thornton
Inspiration for a large eclectic formal enclosed living room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Blue Enclosed Living Room Design Photos

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.