Photo of a large arts and crafts enclosed living room in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, black floor and decorative wall panelling.

North 4th Street, Partially Furnished Single Family Home in Arlington, VA

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

The living room features all staging inventory. The jute rug combined with the velvet chairs provides contrast and interest. Don't be afraid to mix luxe and casual textures!

St Kilda, Cambridge Feature Home

David Reid Homes

This split level contemporary design home is perfect for family and entertaining. Set on a generous 1800m2 landscaped section, boasting 4 bedrooms, a study, 2 bathrooms and a powder room, every detail of this architecturally designed home is finished to the highest standard. A fresh neutral palette connects the interior, with features including: baton ceilings and walls, American Oak entrance steps, double glazed windows and HRV Solar System. Families keen on entertaining enjoy the benefits of two living areas, a well appointed scullery and the al fresco dining area, complete with exterior fire.

Fall Creek Interior

John Webb Construction and Design

Early 1900's farmhouse, literal farm house redesigned for the business to use as their corporate meeting center. This remodel included taking the existing bathrooms bedrooms, kitchen, living room, family room, dining room, and wrap around porch and creating a functional space for corporate meeting and gatherings. The integrity of the home was kept put as each space looks as if it could have been designed this way since day one.

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.

Custom Home Remodel

Captivating Construction Group

Custom Home Remodel in New Jersey.
Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

RODD POINT HOUSE

Novari Interior Design

Photo of a large formal enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor 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.

Sky Park Residences Johor Bahru

74studios

?Residential ideas create the perfect relaxation space in your home.?
This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with green walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Due Pini

Rino Ficco

Inspiration for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Turin with white walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room

Diane Burgoyne Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed living room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall 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.

RODD POINT HOUSE

Novari Interior Design

Design ideas for a large formal enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

TheClub - Rénovation d'un appartement de 180m²

Marc Achkar Creative Studio

Réaménagement d'un appartement (Rooftop) de 180m² en concept récréatif pour un chef privée, avec comme fonctions principales de cuisiner, recevoir, animer des ateliers de cuisine...

Garden Room

Smith & Taylor Architects

The space is used as a music room and library, and gives access from living room to the redesigned garden and pond.
Photo of a small country enclosed living room in Dorset with a music area, grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and decorative wall panelling.

Fall Creek Interior

John Webb Construction and Design

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Simutin Design

This is an example of a 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.

Home Design

Sage Interior Styling

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Salón estilo ruso

VB Reformes Integrals

This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Barcelona with beige walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Hampstead - Interior

Eerospace Ltd

This is an example of a traditional luxury living room in London, with a fireplace.
Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, 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.