Toronto’s Upside Development completed this contemporary new construction in Otonabee, North York.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Living Room & Spaces

Timber Wolff Designs Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Calgary with green walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Altbauwohnung Wohnzimmer

Julia Rafflenbeul Interior Architecture

Large transitional formal enclosed living room in Berlin with white walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Sliding Glass Doors

Creative Mirror & Shower

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Un appartement d'un collectionneur d'art contemporain

ATELIER FB

Arnaud Rinuccini
Photo of a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

3603 29th - Historical Craftsman

Stone Lion Properties

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal enclosed living room in San Diego with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Living Room

Rachel Reider Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in DC Metro with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

1785 Reverend John Mottey House - Centre Farm

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive country formal enclosed living room in Boston with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

EFL50H Series

Napoleon Products

Instantly update any room in your home with the Napoleon Allure™ Phantom 50 Electric Fireplace. No gas fitter necessary, just hang it like a work of art, plug it in, and enjoy. It will warm spaces of 400 sq. ft. with 5,000 BTU’s. Relish a view unhampered by reflections or glare thanks to the matte surround and mesh front. Master the flame color and height with the included remote. Orange or blue, and even a lovely combination of both to set the mood perfectly. This 5” deep unit won’t intrude into your space, but transforms it, adding the luxury of a fireplace anywhere. The Allure™ Phantom 50 Electric Fireplace can also be fully recessed for an even more low profile look.

Mountain Meadow

Carrick Custom Home Design

Rebecca Westover
Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Appartement

patricia ibanez

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Bordeaux with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Modern Remodel

HMH Architecture + Interiors

Photo by: Andrew Pogue Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Beach House Living Room - Watch Hill, RI

Burrow & Nest

The room is designed with the palette of a Conch shell in mind. Pale pink silk-look wallpaper lines the walls, while a Florentine inspired watercolor mural adorns the ceiling and backsplash of the custom built bookcases. A French caned daybed centers the room-- a place to relax and take an afternoon nap, while a silk velvet clad chaise is ideal for reading. Books of natural wonders adorn the lacquered oak table in the corner. A vintage mirror coffee table reflects the light. Shagreen end tables add a bit of texture befitting the coastal atmosphere.

De Nimes' House

Into interior design

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Blue Hour

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The "blue hour" is that magical time of day when sunlight scatters and the sky becomes a deep shade of blue. For this Mediterranean-style Sea Cliff home from the 1920s, we took our design inspiration from the twilight period that inspired artists and photographers. The living room features moody blues and neutral shades on the main floor. We selected contemporary furnishings and modern art for this active family of five. Upstairs are the bedrooms and a home office, while downstairs, a media room, and wine cellar provide a place for adults and young children to relax and play.

Contemporary Living Room

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and yellow floor.

Contemporary Cape

Life Styled

This is an example of a large beach style enclosed living room in Boston with a home bar, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and recessed.

Fire Red

Studio DLG

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and grey floor.

Litchfield County Farmhouse

Joshua Smith Inc

This is an example of a country enclosed living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Enclosed Living Room Design Photos with Light Hardwood Floors

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.