Inspiration for a small enclosed living room in New York with a music area, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Midcentury Living Room

Kevin Sonoff

Midcentury living room with vintage stereo and wood wall art
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Portland with a music area, white walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Music Room - Rebekah Woodard Interiors

Marty Paoletta Photography

Music room; Photography by Marty Paoletta
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed living room in Nashville with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a music area, no fireplace and no tv.

Classic Victorian - Ascot Vale

White Pebble Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional enclosed living room in Melbourne with a music area, red walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Alpine Modern Farmhouse

Chelsea Kasch

Nick Bayless
Design ideas for a transitional enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with a music area, white walls, carpet and beige floor.

Traditional Remodel and Basement Finish

Falcone Hybner Design, Inc.

Interior Design by Michele Hybner. Remodel and Basement Finish by Malibu Homes. Photo by Amoura Productions.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Omaha with a music area, blue walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Mid-Cambridge Full Home Renovation

Fresh Start Contracting Company

Eric Roth
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Boston with a music area, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Chandeliers

We Got Lites

Large Brass Crystal Chandelier
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in New York with a music area, green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Traditional Home

User

Jeff Bara
Design ideas for a small transitional enclosed living room in Detroit with a music area, purple walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Greenwich, CT

Valerie Grant Interiors

Peter Rymwid
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in New York with a music area, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and a stone fireplace surround.

Eclectic South West Portland Remodel

J. Myers & Associates - Interior Design Portland

The client wanted to highlight the piano, while still creating a room that was inviting, and conversational. By using an acrylic waterfall coffee table, we kept the emphasis where it should be - on the piano.

Custom wall unit that is art in and of itself!

Shea Studio Interiors, Inc

My client wanted some wall units built in so she could display some art pottery that she collects. Her husband plays many musical instruments. Instead of the "same ole, same ole" why not create art with the build in to house the art displayed? The beautiful guitar was trimmed with abalone and turquoise and was beautiful and I thought it should be seen and admired so I created a guitar shaped niche with bookmatched grain surround and spotlight. The shelves were various sizes and shapes to accomodate a variety of artifacts. A couple of feature shapes were also lit.

GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Ross Residence

Griffin Enright Architects

A view of the living room with expansive telescoping glass doors to the exterior.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in San Francisco with a music area, a standard fireplace, white walls, light hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Easy Elegance

Sealy Design Inc.

Photo of a modern enclosed living room in Toronto with a music area.

Talega Casual Rustic Remodel

maison blue design group

Inspiration for a large eclectic enclosed living room in Orange County with a music area, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Los Angeles

H&A My Design, Inc.

Large eclectic enclosed living room in Los Angeles with a music area, no tv, white walls, vinyl floors and no fireplace.

Rosehill

Seavey Builders, Inc.

Troy Thies Photography
Arts and crafts enclosed living room in Other with a music area.

Lakeside Townhouse

Adelene Keeler Smith Interior Design

Sargent Architectural Photography
Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with a music area, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Kitchen and Living Room remodel for a new build

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

This new build living room lacked storage and comfort with a large corner sofa dominating the space. The owners were keen to use the space for music practice as well as watching TV and asked us to plan room for a piano in the layout as well as create a stylish storage solution. We created a large library wall that spans from wall to wall with added LEDs to create some ambience. We replaced the sofa with a soft linen feel fabric and fitted a large chandelier to create a focal point.

Adults Only Living Room

Interior Enhancement Group, Inc.

This is one room in the house that is primarily for adults only. We chose beautiful white/cream fabrics treated for stain protection, because even adults can spill sometimes. The one-of-a-kind cocktail table is fabricated of polished stainless steel with silver leaf accents and glass insets.

Enclosed Living Room Design Photos with a Music Area

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.