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.

Curtains & Valances

Budget Blinds of Springfield

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, no tv and red floor.

Taverns in Clark County

Janice's at the Saltbox

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Apache Springs Ranch, Sonoita, Arizona

Stellar Gray Fine Homes

Photo of a large formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with beige walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Charming Contemporary

Matthies Builders

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround 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

Mount Vernon Street, Newton MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Formal living room & music room. Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and red floor.

El Dorado Two-Level Home

Pink Dwelling

This is an example of a mid-sized enclosed living room in Other with brick floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, exposed beam, brown walls and red floor.

19 North Hidden Harbour Drive | Gulf Stream, FL | Mediterranean-inspired

Pascal Liguori & Son

Family Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in Miami with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, red floor and no tv.

Transitional Style Madison Park Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Seattle with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and red floor.

Edgewater Hillside - Old Greenwich, Connecticut

Pagliaro Bartels Sajda Architects

Photo of a large beach style formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Residential Work

Sam's Floor Covering

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, carpet and red floor.

La casa della musica - 160mq

designINarch _ Francesca e Paola

Large contemporary enclosed living room in Milan with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a built-in media wall, red floor and vaulted.

Gallery

Stereoland

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with white walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Toluca Lake Villa

Susan Jay Design

Susan Jay
Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround 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.

Maravilla Residence

CEMCO Construction Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

The Hemmel, Springhill Farm Cottages, Northumberland

Inside Story Photography

Sitting room with Woodburner Tracey Bloxham, Inside Story Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv and red floor.

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Matteo Nieddu

Inspiration for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Rome with white walls, a standard fireplace and red floor.

Tropical Mid-Century Tiki Oasis

Just Go Home Design

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.