This is an example of a country enclosed living room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Mid Century Magic

Just the Thing Decorating, Staging, and Windows

The family who has owned this home for twenty years was ready for modern update! Concrete floors were restained and cedar walls were kept intact, but kitchen was completely updated with high end appliances and sleek cabinets, and brand new furnishings were added to showcase the couple's favorite things. Troy Grant, Epic Photo

Birchwood Farmhouse

MGM Builders

This 3,036 sq. ft custom farmhouse has layers of character on the exterior with metal roofing, cedar impressions and board and batten siding details. Inside, stunning hickory storehouse plank floors cover the home as well as other farmhouse inspired design elements such as sliding barn doors. The house has three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, an office, second floor laundry room, and a large living room with cathedral ceilings and custom fireplace. Photos by Tessa Manning

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Thunderbird Custom Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with beige walls, travertine floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

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Emilia Decor

We really brightened the space up by adding a white shiplap feature wall, a neutral gray paint for the walls and a very bright fireplace surround.
Small eclectic formal enclosed living room in Portland with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

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Jon Encarnacion Photography

Jon Encarnacion
This is an example of a tropical enclosed living room in Orange County with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Il Nostro Sogno

Dwelling Designs

Contemporary formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Big Sky Project

Ambiance, Inc.

Large modern enclosed living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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Fine Design Interiors, Inc.

Ian Lindsey
This is an example of a large tropical enclosed living room in Hawaii with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire Photography
This is an example of a small transitional enclosed living room in London with a home bar, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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Jennifer Ashton, Allied ASID

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Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Stockholm with white walls, light hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

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Design ideas for a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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Large country formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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Fixonic

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Ken Richmond, Architect

Design ideas for a small country enclosed living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet and a wall-mounted tv.

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Photo of a mid-sized enclosed living room in Vancouver with white walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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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.