A lovingly restored Georgian farmhouse in the heart of the Lake District. Our shared aim was to deliver an authentic restoration with high quality interiors, and ingrained sustainable design principles using renewable energy.

Formal Living Room

Tusick & Associates Architects

TAA designed a replacement fireplace where one had been removed in the past. To help fill out the room, TAA also assisted the client evaluate and select furniture. Lynda Jeub - Photography Co. Stock Construction - Contractor

Brookline Living Room

Denyne Designs

This transitional living room features built-ins surrounding a gas fireplace in front of which the spacious sofas provide an intimate seating area for conversation and games. The soft gray walls provide a neutral backdrop for vibrant pops of red and black used throughout from the one-of-a-kind artwork to the red and black books, throw pillows and blankets Continuing the color scheme the red and black area rug anchors the seating with the various finishes on the coffee table from tile to wood to wrought-iron legs finishing off this polished space.

Caruth

Jan Jones LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Dallas with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, carpet and brown floor.

KronoSwiss Laminate Flooring

Beronio Lumber

Inspiration for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in San Francisco with red walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Horizon Series Soundbar in a Denver Home

Leon Speakers, Inc.

Leon’s Horizon Series soundbars are custom built to exactly match the width and finish of any TV. Each speaker features up to 3-channels to provide a high-fidelity audio solution perfect for any system. Photo by Emily Redfield.

Book Shelves

East End Country Kitchens

Built In Shelving/Cabinetry by East End Country Kitchens http://www.TonyLopezPhoto.com

Farm House

DD Ford Construction

Inspiration for a large country formal enclosed living room in Santa Barbara with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, grey walls, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

04 - 9th Street Craftsman Transitional Living Room

Aspire Fine Homes

Large transitional enclosed living room in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and coffered.

Mill Spring Modern Farmhouse

Altura Architects

Small den off the main living space in this modern farmhouse in Mill Spring, NC. Black and white color palette with eclectic art from around the world. Heavy wooden furniture warms the room. Comfortable l-shaped gray couch is perfect for reading or cozying up by the fireplace. Photography by Todd Crawford.

Bushey Avenue

Studio Fabbri

The cosy and grown-up formal lounge is connected to the open-plan family space by a large pocket door.
Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed living room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and multi-coloured floor.

Sunny Classic

RoomAntics Interiors

The striped slope armchairs and solid grey sofa reinforce the symmetry of the room created by the fireplace and the two windows. The custom-painted yellow tracery mirror, black urns filled with orchids & ferns, toile pillows, and yellow ginger jars add a French and Asian influence to the room. Both the Living and the Dining Room are flanked by custom round top curio cabinets which house the client’s miniature English country home's collection and crystal pieces from her grandmother. Hand-painted curtain rod finials and grey and charcoal patterned draperies unite the living and dining space.

House in the Country

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Beverly Hills Estate

Mark Wryan Design

Original parged plaster ceilings were restored. Sotheby's International
Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown walls, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Custom Interiors

Beer Architectural Group

Photo of a large arts and crafts formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Wianno Home

Margo's Home

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Boston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Dreamfields community in Bradford

Rosehaven Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Queen Anne Victorian, Fairfield, Iowa

Belltown Design LLC

This sparsely furnished space lets the architecture speak for itself. A blue painted room to unwind and relax in. Queen Anne Victorian, Fairfield, Iowa. Belltown Design. Photography by Corelee Dey and Sharon Schmidt.

Longmont

Thompson Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in Houston with a library, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige walls, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Classical Living Space

Broswick Builders Ltd

The traditional design of this villa is softened with oversized comfy seating.
Inspiration for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Auckland with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Enclosed Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Fireplace Surround

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.