Inspiration for a small eclectic formal enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Wahroonga

Angela Steyn & Co Design

Contemporary living room
Large transitional enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Elwood Apartment

Camilla Molders Design

A colorful living room and art wall
Design ideas for a small eclectic enclosed living room in Melbourne with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Contemporary Twist on an Eclectic Del Mar Home

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, a library, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Mississippi Modern

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Bedroom

Royal Interior

Inspiration for an asian formal enclosed living room with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and blue floor.

Fresh Elegance Full Home Remodel in Santa Clara

Memmo Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, no tv, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Mountain Top

Harris Custom Builders, LLC

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

Farmhouse Living Room

Redeux Decor Interiors

photo: Tim Brown Media
Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and a stone fireplace surround.

Mill Spring Modern Farmhouse

Altura Architects

Small den off the main living space in this modern farmhouse in Mill Spring, NC. Black and white color palette with eclectic art from around the world. Heavy wooden furniture warms the room. Comfortable l-shaped gray couch is perfect for reading or cozying up by the fireplace. Photography by Todd Crawford.

ANCIEN PRESBYTERE

Caroline Désert Décoratrice d'Intérieur

Gwenaelle HOYET
This is an example of a transitional formal enclosed living room in Rennes with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Ship Channel

Banks Design Associates, LTD & Simply Home

Mid-sized beach style formal enclosed living room in Portland Maine with white walls, a standard fireplace, light hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Atlantic Beach Contemporary Kitchen

The Cabinet Shoppe

bench storage cabinets with white top Jessie Preza
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Jacksonville with concrete floors, brown floor, white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Dunning Drive, Camillus

Seneca Home Staging

Large picture window in Cape Cod budget-minded living room
Design ideas for a small country enclosed living room in Other with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

House in Chevening road

Alex Findlater Ltd

Contemporary enclosed living room in London with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and no tv.

The Elwood - Skye Estates

Blackbox design studios

Mark Heywood
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Naples Villa

Shelley Morris Interiors

After just completing a project for a client's second home, the house accidentally caught fire and most of the exisiting structure and furnishings was burned. This unfortunate episode allowed us an opportunity to create the dream home that our clients always wanted. After the fire, we were able to remodel an entirely new space including a wood celing with beams, venetian plaster walls, and wide plank white oak flooring. The installation although eclectic, reflects a mediterranean atmosphere filled with light and texture.

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.

Transitional Living Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Living room in a Craftsman home in Montreal West

Versa Style Design

The clients wanted to brighten up the palette and add light while respecting the Craftsman style woodwork and the classic character of the home. They also expressed a desire for eclectic blended with traditional styling. They also desired warm burnished metals in the lighting, furniture and accessories. The first thing we did was change out the deep burgundy wallpaper for a light-reflecting coat of fresh paint. Careful consideration was given to conserve a good portion of the woodwork in its existing dark stain, but we also balanced and brightened the palette by whitening the fireplace surround, the ceiling and its crown moulding as well as the built-in shelves. The outer framing of the shelves was painted in a cheerful yet calming blue, and the same blue was repeated in the curtains, accessories, and the rugs. We assisted the clients in all material selections, finishes, furniture, colours, and we designed the custom curtains and cushions. The entire living space is now bright, inviting, and still classic.

Enclosed Living Room Design Photos with White Walls

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.