Peter Baas Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Amsterdam with blue walls and painted wood floors.

This simple work by talented artist Ben Lowe paints two young sisters happily playing together away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Hopscotch anyone?

Loft Sequedin

Valentine Duflot Interior Architecture

Contemporary and definitely white but still warm and cozy.
Contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls and painted wood floors.

Adding a Pop of Color

Interior 87

Large open concept living room in San Diego with beige walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Living Room Closeup

PJ and Company Staging and Interior Decorating

Steven Seymour
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, no tv and black floor.

Kasa 54

K Space Interiors Limited

View to front room from tv room. Photography by Penny Wincer.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in London with blue walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Reihenendhaus, Hamburg Osdorf

BW Interior

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Hamburg with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Marier - Salon, Vivoir & Entrée (Living space & Entrance)

Lorraine Masse Design

Lorraine Masse Design - photographe; Allen McEachern (photography)
Photo of a small transitional formal loft-style living room in Montreal with black walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Rénovation d'un appartement 45m2 à Bordeaux

Ossa Casa

Un salon tout bleu.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Bordeaux with a library, blue walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Loft Sequedin

Valentine Duflot Interior Architecture

Le Corbusier Chair = Timeless & Must Have!
This is an example of a contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls and painted wood floors.

Kiama Beach House

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Matthew Vasilescu
This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Wollongong with brown walls and painted wood floors.

Milano | Via San Barnaba 30

maniarchitetti

This is an example of a small contemporary loft-style living room in Milan with blue walls, painted wood floors, a concealed tv and white floor.

MODERN SPANISH

ODOYA DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, painted wood floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor and wallpaper.

La semplicità come rivoluzione

Valentina Solera Architetto

Design ideas for a small modern open concept living room in Other with blue walls, painted wood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Contemporary Living Room

Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed living room in London with blue walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Bruges floor lamp

Loaf

We've treated this industrial bigwig to three kinds of finish. We reckon it's thrice as nice.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with white walls and painted wood floors.

Tria side table

Loaf

Hand-welded metal frame with a vintage-y brass finish Glass top sits inside frame Tripod legs to avoid wobbling
Design ideas for a mid-sized country living room in London with a library, white walls and painted wood floors.

Tray bon coffee table

Loaf

You can't teach an old dog new tricks. But you can definitely groove up an old-school butler tray with a nice beached timber top and sturdy set of metal legs. Handmade from solid reclaimed fir recovered from old buildings. Beautiful beached timber finish. Dusted cannonball metal work.

Crumbs rug

Loaf

"Crumbs!" we called out when we discovered this clever piece. Stand at one end and you'll behold little shots of burnt orange running through the weave. Stand at the other and you're left with a lovely neutral grey. Magic!

Loft Sequedin

Valentine Duflot Interior Architecture

Contemporary and definitely white but still warm and cozy.
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls and painted wood floors.

Blue Living Room Design Photos with Painted Wood Floors

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.