This mid-century mountain modern home was originally designed in the early 1950s. The house has ample windows that provide dramatic views of the adjacent lake and surrounding woods. The current owners wanted to only enhance the home subtly, not alter its original character. The majority of exterior and interior materials were preserved, while the plan was updated with an enhanced kitchen and master suite. Added daylight to the kitchen was provided by the installation of a new operable skylight. New large format porcelain tile and walnut cabinets in the master suite provided a counterpoint to the primarily painted interior with brick floors.

Living room

Entheos

Design ideas for a large tropical enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, ceramic floors and red floor.

Parkside Perks

DesignFix LLC

This home on a quiet cul-de-sac is ideal for family life, with plenty of space for adults and kids to be either together or separate. Warm leather and wood, combined with cool grays and inviting coral, add up to a low-key but vibrant palette.

Arizona Mediterranean

Urban Design Associates

Mediterranean style living room with standard fireplace. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: Manship Builders Interior Designer: Billi Springer Photographer: Thompson Photographic

Living Room

Lapis Design Partners

View of living room towards front deck. Venetian plaster fireplace on left includes TV recess and artwork alcove. Photographer: Clark Dugger
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Los Angeles with a ribbon fireplace, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround and red floor.

Barrycroft

Trumbull Architects

The living area of this turn of the century carriage barn was where the carriages once were parked. Saved and repaired and patched the bead board ceiling. New windows and doors and tile pavers with radiant heat were added. Door leads to second floor where grooms used to sleep over the horses below. Aaron Thompson photographer

2017 Fall Showcase

Alair Homes Green Bay

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts formal enclosed living room with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and red floor.

From unused space to family games room

Olamar Interiors

We converted this unused living room into a family game room with comfortable chairs, an adjustable height coffee table and a bar. Perfect for evenings at home with the family or friends. Greg Tinius, Tinius Photography

#worldtraveller - Globally Inspired Living Room

Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC

Living room inspired by pieces acquired from family's worldwide travels. Includes a beige sofa with burnt orange accents and built in shelving back with navy sisal wallpaper Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

Upper East Side Bride-To-Be

Village West Design

Mod / 1960's - inspired living room replete with shag rug and sputnik coffee table Bicoastal Interior Design & Architecture Your home. Your style.
Photo of a large midcentury formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with red walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and red floor.

Tropical Mid-Century Tiki Oasis

Just Go Home Design

A bright and colorful eclectic living space with elements of mid-century design as well as tropical pops and lots of plants. Featuring vintage lighting salvaged from a preserved 1960's home in Palm Springs hanging in front of a custom designed slatted feature wall. Custom art from a local San Diego artist is paired with a signed print from the artist SHAG. The sectional is custom made in an evergreen velvet. Hand painted floating cabinets and bookcases feature tropical wallpaper backing. An art tv displays a variety of curated works throughout the year.

The Alaska Farmhouse

William Merriman Architects, LLC

Copyright 2017 William Merriman Architects. Photograph by Erica Rose Photography.
Mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Pepper Plantation Residence

Cobb Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Charleston with white walls, brick floors and red floor.

Architects Home Remodel in Saratoga

Lean Lens Architects

Large contemporary formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and red floor.

コンテンポラリーリビングルーム

This is an example of a contemporary enclosed living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

La Vista Modern Southwestern Home

Pink Dwelling

Large enclosed living room in Other with white walls, brick floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, exposed beam and red floor.

The Carpet Mill

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with carpet, red walls and red floor.

Fireplace Xtrordinair Design Gallery

Sierra Hearth & Home

Photo of a small country formal enclosed living room in Sacramento with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Ethan Allen Living Rooms

User

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with yellow walls, carpet and red floor.

Piano Room

Lisa Petersen

Design ideas for a traditional enclosed living room in Austin with a music area, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and red floor.

Enclosed Living Room Design Photos with Red Floor

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.