Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited

This is an example of a transitional enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Feeling Blue? : Living Room

Tamara Day Design

Transitional formal enclosed living room in Kansas City with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Wellesley Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
This is an example of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Greenbush Residence

Hsu McCullough

Living Room and Dining room are separated with a three-sided fireplace. Dining Room opens to backyard patio
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

California Cottage

Colossus Mfg.

Cabin inspired living room with stone fireplace, dark olive green wainscoting walls, a brown velvet couch, twin blue floral oversized chairs, plaid rug, a dark wood coffee table, and antique chandelier lighting.

Huntington Project

Rock Valley Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Dublin Living Room Remodel

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Formal living room with a stone surround fire place as the focal point. A golden chandelier hangs over the seating area.
Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Columbus with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

The Melrose House

Phelps Investments

This is an example of a large arts and crafts formal enclosed living room in Orange County with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, black floor and decorative wall panelling.

Encino

Korbin Bielski Photography

Inspiration for a transitional enclosed living room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

579 Parks Lane

J. Parrish Builders

Hearth Room
This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Beautifully Bright Stratford Update

Dan Wangler: Design • Build • Renew

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with grey walls, no fireplace, no tv and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room

Order & Grace

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

4604 Mantle Drive

Travis Peak Construction & Ann Temple Interiors

Large Great Room between entry hallway and stone arched patio shows Old World charm and expansive living space. This was the original owner's decor before being redecorated.

Rumelihisari

esra kazmirci mimarlik

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Apartment on the street G

Simutin Design

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Cynthia Hahn

Laura McCaffery

Photo of a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Fox Meadow Residence

Edgedale Development LLC

This space started with powder blue carpet with blue wallpaper and a red brick fire place and popcorn ceiling texture. A large piece of art over the sofa will complete this remodel.

P&F HOUSE

Nuccia Coschignano architetto

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Milan with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Nu Projects x Koja Design

Nu Projects

Elegant and rustic. The metal and glass table gives the elegant and modern edge meanwhile the antique decoration items on the glass coffee table give a rustic touch to this interior . The pale pink puffs blend beautifully into this living room design. The blue bespoke armchairs that were designed and produced in KOJA Designs West London studio, really pop out in this neutral beige living room. Full home refurbishment in the heart of London.

Southborough Residence - Living Room

User

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Boston with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Enclosed Living Room Design Photos with Decorative Wall Panelling

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.